Motorsports in India
The Federation International de l'Automobile is the global motorsport governing body. The Motorsports Association of India was appointed as the National Sporting Authority by the FIA. The FIA appoints a NSA for all its member countries. The ASN then becomes the only recognized authority for all events relating to motorsports in its country. The Motorsports Association of India is the direct motor sport representative to the FIA.
Motorsports & Motorsports in India
Motorsports in India dates back to the 1970's when Mallya a motorsports freak wanted to establish the MC Dowells Grand Prix. But the concept of automobile racing was just in its nascent stage at that point of time. But the Indian motor sport scenario changed in 1980 with the establishment of the Himalaya Car Rally.
However the real change in the motor sport scenario took place in the last seven years with Karthikeyan, Hari Singh and Karun Chandhok making a mark in the field of motor sports in India. Today the motor sport market in India is of Rs 20 crores. Corporate giants like Tata and Maruti are willing to promote the sport in the country by attaching their names with renowned motor sports persons.
JK Tyre Motorsports
JK Tyres is the flagship company of JK industries which has always been closely associated with motorsports in India. Having had a long relationship with motorsports today JK tyres has developed the right kind of tyres that the world can race upon. It has almost been two decades now since JK Tyres realized the talent for motorsports in India. JK Tyres is actively involved in different kinds of motorsports and is the organizer of several motorsports events like the JK Tyre National Karting Championship, JK Tyre National Racing Championship and Team India JK Tyre(Formula Asia)
Polo Cup Racing
The best motorsport for all enthusiasts is the Volkswagen Polo Cup. Since Volkswagen has set up a manufacturing unit in India and is all set to roll out its new Polo in India along with it the company has announced the beginning of the prestigious Polo Cup in India in 2010. The event will not only establish the name of motor giants Volkswagen in India but it will also raise the bar of competitiveness for motorsports in India. The Polo Cup this year is scheduled for commencement from the 19th of June .the event will include six races in totality, one race being held every month till December 2010.
Below is a list of Motor Sports in India in 2010 along with date & Venue and Car Racing Leagues
Last Updated on 1/3/2012
Motorsports in India dates back to the 1970's when Mallya a motorsports freak wanted to establish the MC Dowells Grand Prix. But the concept of automobile racing was just in its nascent stage at that point of time. But the Indian motor sport scenario changed in 1980 with the establishment of the Himalaya Car Rally.
However the real change in the motor sport scenario took place in the last seven years with Karthikeyan, Hari Singh and Karun Chandhok making a mark in the field of motor sports in India. Today the motor sport market in India is of Rs 20 crores. Corporate giants like Tata and Maruti are willing to promote the sport in the country by attaching their names with renowned motor sports persons.
JK Tyre Motorsports
JK Tyres is the flagship company of JK industries which has always been closely associated with motorsports in India. Having had a long relationship with motorsports today JK tyres has developed the right kind of tyres that the world can race upon. It has almost been two decades now since JK Tyres realized the talent for motorsports in India. JK Tyres is actively involved in different kinds of motorsports and is the organizer of several motorsports events like the JK Tyre National Karting Championship, JK Tyre National Racing Championship and Team India JK Tyre(Formula Asia)
Polo Cup Racing
The best motorsport for all enthusiasts is the Volkswagen Polo Cup. Since Volkswagen has set up a manufacturing unit in India and is all set to roll out its new Polo in India along with it the company has announced the beginning of the prestigious Polo Cup in India in 2010. The event will not only establish the name of motor giants Volkswagen in India but it will also raise the bar of competitiveness for motorsports in India. The Polo Cup this year is scheduled for commencement from the 19th of June .the event will include six races in totality, one race being held every month till December 2010.
Below is a list of Motor Sports in India in 2010 along with date & Venue and Car Racing Leagues
| Name of Event | Date | Venue |
| Mount Carmel Supercross | 1 Jan | Goa |
| Rota Car Rally 2010 | 2 - 3 Jan | Bangalore |
| Pushpak Car RALLY Treasure Hunt | 3 Jan | Assam |
| Getition Rally Cross | 9 - 10 Jan | Bangalore |
| Thunderclap 2010 | 10 Jan | Erode |
| 2010 North East Super cross | 15 - 17 Jan | Dibrugarh |
| MMS Festival of Speed Cars Endurance | 16 - 17 Jan | KMS Coimbatore |
| MMS Festival of Speed motorcycle Endurance | 16 - 17 Jan | KMS Coimbatore |
| MMS Festival of Speed Karting Endurance | 16 - 17 Jan | KMS Coimbatore |
| TVS Sports & Tourism Goa Gold Cup MX C'ship | 24 Jan | Calangute Goa |
| Bengaluru Autocross 2010 | 30 Jan | Bangalore |
| MRF Competition 2010 - MRF Formula 1600 | 29 - 31 Jan | Chennai |
| MRF Super Saloon Challenge 2010 Round 1 | 29 - 31 Jan | Chennai |
| MRF Race Star Challenge 2010 Round 1 | 29 - 31 Jan | Chennai |
| MRF Challenge 2010 Round 1 ( For Indian riders) | 29 - 31 Jan | Chennai |
| MRF National Challenge 2010 Round 1 ( For foreign riders) | 29 - 31 Jan | Chennai |
| Baja 2010 Endurance | 29 - 31 Jan | Indore |
| PMSC TSD Rally | 4 - 7 Feb | Coimbatore |
| MRF Competition 2010 -MRF Formula 1600 (2 races) | 5 - 7 Feb | Chennai |
| MRF Super Saloon Challenge 2010 -Round 2 | 5 - 7 Feb | Chennai |
| MRF Race Star Challenge 2010 -Round 2 | 5 - 7 Feb | Chennai |
| 8th Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm | 12 - 19 Feb | New Delhi Udaipur |
| 8th Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm (Xtreme) | 12 - 19 Feb | New Delhi Udaipur |
| 8th Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm (Xplore TSD Rally | 12 - 19 Feb | New Delhi Udaipur |
| MRF Competition 2010 -MRF Formula 1600 (2 races) | 12 - 14 Feb | Chennai |
| Deccan Quarter Mile Rush | 12 - 21 Feb | Shamshabad |
| 13th Round Table Car Rally | 20 - 21 Feb | Ahmedabad |
| MSCK Race to the Clouds Nandi Hills | 23 - 25 Feb | Nandi Hills |
| Telegraph Rally 2010 | 5 - 7 March | BMSC Kolkata |
| Spirit of Kalinga Rally 2010 | 12 - 14 March | KMSC Orissa |
| S JOBA Thunderbolt rally | 19 - 21 March | S JOBA Chandigarh |
| MMS Rotak Rooki Cup | 24 - 25 April | Kolhapur |
| JK Tyre MMS Indian Rotax Max C'ship | 29 - 30 May | Coimbatore |
| FMSCI National Motorcycle Racing C'ship | 5 - 6 June | MRT Chennai |
| JK Tyre MMS Indian Ntl Rotax max C'ship | 26 - 27 June | Kolhapur |
| 36th Karnataka 1000 Rally | 13 - 15 August | Bangalore |
Last Updated on 1/3/2012
