Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose-built Formula 3 auto racing circuit or race track, located in Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, India. The 2.100 km (1.305 mi) long track was inaugurated in 2003. The circuit is named after S. Karivardhan.
 Kari Motor Speedway Layout | |
| Location | Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| Coordinates | 10°54′5″N 77°3′3″E / 10.90139°N 77.05083°E |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Major events | JK Tyre National Racing Championship Indian Touring Car National Championship MRF Formula 1600 Series Formula LGB 4[1] Volkswagen Vento Cup[2] |
| Length | 2.100 km (1.305 miles) |
History
Part of the existing track was used as a runway for power gliders, as a part of an ultralight aviation manufacturing company owned by S. Karivardhan. The stretch was also used in the late 1990s for drag racing events. In 2002, the land was purchased by former racer B. Vijay Kumar to build a track to conduct national motorsport events and the track was inaugurated in 2003.[3][4][5] The track is named after S.Karivardhan, who designed and built entry level race cars.[6]
Activities
The track regularly conducts the National Championship races for go-karts, motorcycle road racing and formula racing events.[7][8][9] The track is also approved by the CIK and FIA to hold races up to the Formula 3 category. The category of cars that race in this track include Formula Maruti, Formula LGB, and Formula Rolon Chevrolet. The track is also used by motorcycle clubs, racing and karting schools and others for vehicle tests and driver training.[10][11] The track also hosts Formula Bharat on a yearly basis since January 2017.[12] Recently the track hosted first edition of FFS India 2017 in October 2017 with its second edition to be conducted in October 2018.[13]
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