Motorsports is something which is close to our hearts, thought to create this thread to start a conversation on the scope & future for anyone who wishes to consider racing as a career.
Compiling some useful videos below. Do share your experiences & trivia about the Indian racing scene to help anyone interested in the same.
A helpful beginner’s guide from Abhimanyu Gautam. (Asia-CRR & National podium holder.)
Amit Arora (Director at INMRC & Chairman of FMSCI.) explaining the basics.
Interview with a National champion Sandeep Nadimpalli.
Costs associated, shared by the fastest Indian at BIC Simranjeet Singh.
Key points Academies: Training & certification from an accredited racing school is a must before applying for a racing license:
http://www.fmsci.co.in/2w-academies/ Cost: 20 to 60k.
Racing license: After certification, you can apply for a racing license to participate in events
http://licence.fmsci.co.in/ Cost: 1500-2000 as per category.
Events: One make championships (Low cost entry fee: 5-10k, bike is provided by event host.) Endurance, National championships (High cost, own bike.)
Tracks: https://www.redbull.com/in-en/india-top-racetracks cost for practice sessions vary from track to track, from 5k for a day of multiple sessions at KMS to about 15k for a session at BIC. Which can be pooled by multiple riders.
Total Cost: To get started, 50k to 4Lacs depending upon various factors like rented suits (5-10k) / own (Approx. 1-1.5L for everything incl. boots, gloves & helmet.) Type of racing event (Own bike, team / Manufacturer event.)
The difficult part: You’ve gotten your racing license & have made it to the championships. Even have the talent/skills. That is not enough, we need to swallow the bitter pill that without significant sponsorships making it big in the racing arena is not a piece of cake, far from it.
Motorsports was considered as entertainment & didn’t get the recognition it deserved as a sport by the GOI. In 2020 it was included in the category for central govt. job reservations. A small but encouraging development which does make the future seem bright.
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motor...-athletes.html (Government job quota will now include Motorsport athletes)
With high costs & almost nil earnings it may be discouraging for those with limited means & the common dream of racing as a profession.
Above is an inspirational video, even abroad in the racing heaven of Italy it isn’t easy when you don’t have a ton of money. This should give you a perspective & ideas to do something similar. With hard work, creativity, dedication & passion dreams can come true.
We must not lose hope and give up on our dreams, because..
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