Kari Motor Speedway

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Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built auto racing circuit or race track, situated in the outskirts of Coimbatore, India. The track's length is currently 2.2 km. It was inaugurated in 2003 [1], in memory of Late Shri. S. Karivardhan or "KARI" as he was affectionately known.

[edit] Location

The race track is located at Vadachitoor Road, Chettipalayam village, 21 km south of Coimbatore. The track can be approached from Podanur or from Pollachi main road.

The easiest way to ask for directions from the locals would be to ask for "Podanur Chettipalyam", as there are two places with the name Chettipalyam.

[edit] Activities

The track regularly conducts the JK Tyre National Championship for go-karts, road racing and formula (car) racing events. Also ROLON-UCAL national championship for two wheelers take part. A racing school is conducted by former F3 Champ and current A1 Grand Prix Team INDIA's Akbar Ibhrahim. Starting from 2006 Indo-Srilankan championship season has come into effect with the inaugural race held in this track.

The category of cars that race in this track are the Formula Maruti, Formula LGB, Maruti Esteem Saloon class and newly introduced Formula ROLON. Bike category includes all Indian makes.

The track also acts as a test track/proving ground for various Indian automobile/parts manufacturers and some Indian Automobile Magazines.