Exciting Kickoff for National Car Racing Championship in Coimbatore

The National Car Racing Championship 2026 kicked off in Coimbatore with thrilling races and dramatic finishes. Augustine Boby narrowly won the F1300 Novice Cup, while Mehul Agarwal and Deepak Ravikumar claimed victories in their respective categories. The event featured exciting highlights, including a close finish in the LGB Formula 4 and a continued winning streak for Kabir Sahoch in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup. With multiple races showcasing intense competition, this championship promises to deliver more excitement in the upcoming rounds.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 15, 2026, 14:38 IST

Exciting Start to the National Car Racing Championship

The second round of the CTR-JK Tyre Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 commenced with exhilarating finishes and remarkable comebacks at the Kari Motor Speedway on Saturday. Augustine Boby narrowly defeated Shatveer Shetty by a mere 0.032 seconds in the F1300 Novice Cup. Additionally, Mehul Agarwal and Deepak Ravikumar executed late overtakes to secure wins in the LGB Formula 4 and Indian Junior Touring Cars, respectively. The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Amateur race was also filled with excitement, featuring multiple restarts and a collision on the final lap, according to a press release.

Highlights from LGB Formula 4 and Royal Enfield

In a thrilling 15-lap race, Mehul Agarwal from Dark Don Racing clinched victory from his teammate Arya Singh by just 0.237 seconds with a last-minute maneuver. Meanwhile, Kabir Sahoch from Vadodara maintained his winning streak in the Amateur class of the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, overcoming two red-flag interruptions to lead the race.

JK Tyre Levitas Cup and Super Saloon Categories

Pratik Sonawane from Mumbai achieved a remarkable double victory in the Gentleman class, winning both races from pole position. In the Indian Super Touring Cars category, Arjun Narendran triumphed with a lead of over seven seconds, while Balaprasath A from Team Performance Racing took the top spot in the Indian Touring Cars.