Indian National Car Racing Championship opens in Coimbatore

The 29th season of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship commenced at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on October 24–25, 2026. The opening weekend featured a diverse program across multiple categories, including LGB Formula 4, the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, and various touring car and single-make championships.

Racing conditions were impacted by rain, leading to red flags and safety car interventions. In the LGB Formula 4 category, Arya Singh secured a victory following a competitive battle where rival Mehul Agarwal spun near the end of the race. In the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Amateur class, Kabir Sahoch achieved back-to-back wins. The Pro class saw split victories, with Senthil Kumar winning Race 1 and Navaneeth Kumar winning Race 2 after a red-flag restart.