..and I meet the FASTEST INDIAN in the world-Narain karthikeyan

Samurai · 3rd November 2010, 09:32

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

that's when I realized this stupid thing called time zone..Georgia is in Eastern time zone (GMT -5 hours) and Alabama is in central time zone (GMT -6 hours)..meaning my 12.15pm was actually 11.15 am..dang ..so I was actually early.So now, I had all of 45mins to spend before my meeting at north tunnel.

The distinguished Phileas Fogg made the same mistake, so you can be forgiven for this.

BTW, Padmashri is the highest civilian honour in India?

aargee · 3rd November 2010, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Samurai

BTW, Padmashri is the highest civilian honour in India?

No sir, I think Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award.
Source - Bharat Ratna Award - My India, My Pride - Know India: National Portal of India

BTW, that's the official portal of our country

14000rpm · 3rd November 2010, 09:49

i don't think I'll get nominated for either..so, I'd rather this thread came back on topic..

2theMax · 3rd November 2010, 10:01

Nice thread ! These kind of threads actually bring out what this man has actually achieved and continuing to achieve. though would have loved to see him racing in the Nationwide series or Sprint Cup than the Truck series.

Rated 5 *

Dippy · 3rd November 2010, 10:31

Nice thread 14000 rpm

It would have been some experience for you to meet Narain. Hes a very nice and chilled out fellow. I have met him and we have hung out on quite a few occasions. Did you meet Yohaan Setna, his manager. Yohaan is a very close friend of mine.

Looking forward to you next post and some more pictures . Keep them coming

kraft.wagen · 4th November 2010, 03:47

great stuff Avi, as rightly pointed by 2theMax NK has achieved a lot, jus that he has been out of luck or being at the wrong place

cant wait for the Q&A Part

BheemBoy · 4th November 2010, 14:04

Avi,

Waiting eagerly for the remainder of your conversation with NK.
Please post it in full in one go.

Thanks

Majic · 4th November 2010, 15:27

Avi...finally i get to meet you on this thread....

NetfreakBombay · 4th November 2010, 15:56

Did you ask him to sign up on t-bhp

?

RGK · 4th November 2010, 22:54

A really diff thread 14000rpm. Does he live in Charlotte there. Waiting for more pictures.

maddy42 · 5th November 2010, 01:54

Wow. SO do you frequently go for the races at charlotte?

swiftnfurious · 7th November 2010, 11:28

Great thread! Thanks for sharing your experience with us Avinash. I could make out your excitement from the first two pics ! Waiting for more pics and your conversation details !

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Did you ask him to sign up on t-bhp

?

+1 . Yeah.Infact you should have done it Avinash.

14000rpm · 7th November 2010, 18:55

and then ..the moment arrived.

NK : Hey this is Narain
AV : and this is Avinash
NK : you live around here? around Talladega ?
AV : No no, I used to.Currently I live in Atlanta. I've driven a NASCAR on this track before though.
NK : really ? how ?
AV : it was the Dale Jarett Racing academy thing.drove for a very short duration of 6 laps.
NK : that's interesting.
AV : Ever since I saw the news about your NASCAR venture, I've been looking up your website nkracing.com for
updates but instead, found out you live in Charlotte. I keep driving to Charlotte often coz my sister lives there
and I thought of seeking a way to meet you at your house.emailed your manager but didn't get a response.
NK : I don't live in Charlotte that often..I keep travelling between US, India and Europe. I also drive in the
formula series in Europe.
AV : Oh, btw, lemme tell you 1st hand, I'm not here from any magazine or anything, I'm just a big Fan
of motorsports and I highly commend your achievements in the motorsports field. I share my knowledge alongwith
like minded people on online forums.
NK : online forums? how are they doing in India? are there a lot of people participating?
AV : Oh yes..definitely..this community is vast and Vibrant.There are lot of us guys who've been following you
and your achievements all the way. and I'll go back home now and write about it.
NK : That's nice to know.
Megan : Why don't you share the links and we'll follow it and share some pictures and info as and when we can.
AV (to Megan) : Sure Megan, I'll email you the details.
AV (to NK) : So, how does NASCAR feel?
NK : NASCAR is a totally different ballgame..its quite unlike the other motorsports. we're still in the learning
phase and that's why we're participating in only 9 races of the race calendar.
the cars are very different and feels different compared to past racing cars I've driven.
AV : Aren't the NASCAR cars and Trucks the same?
NK : Yes.predominantly the cars are the same in both the series. the truck series is just made to promote the truck
market in US.
AV : OK. So what cars do you drive in India?
NK : I drive a 911 back home as well as a Nissan GT-R.
AV : Oh yes, the GT-R...you were part of their brand building exercise weren't you?
NK : Ya man..that GT-R, I bought it with my money and it was not gifted by Nissan quite unlike what the media said.
AV : Really? now, that's some revelation. didn't know that.
AV : Anyway, I guess it's time for race prep's for you..I'll probably let you go at this point.
NK : yes, now I have to go and prepare for the race in some time.
AV : Sure sure..wish you good luck for the race and hope to see you soon.
Megan : Keep in touch Avinash, we'll see what we can do further, in the meanwhile, go to our website starbeastmotorsports.com
and vote for NK and you could win a chance for an all expense paid trip to the final race.
AV : Cool, will do that.
NK : Alright, Avinash, nice talking to you..enjoy the race.

..and with that, ended my conversation with NK. hoping to see another chance to meet the man while I'm still in US.

14000rpm · 7th November 2010, 19:03

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Originally Posted by 2theMax

Nice thread ! These kind of threads actually bring out what this man has actually achieved and continuing to achieve. though would have loved to see him racing in the Nationwide series or Sprint Cup than the Truck series.

Rated 5 *

he is doing quite good.in fact many others are lingering around in the back of the field while NK is generally in the midfield. NK races with current top racers of NASCAR (like Kyle Busch) who're seasoned NASCAR drivers..coz that's the only race they've driven in all like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippy

Nice thread 14000 rpm

It would have been some experience for you to meet Narain. Hes a very nice and chilled out fellow. I have met him and we have hung out on quite a few occasions. Did you meet Yohaan Setna, his manager. Yohaan is a very close friend of mine.

Looking forward to you next post and some more pictures . Keep them coming

Yohaan? well, I spoke to somebody ..it wasn't Yohaan.

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Originally Posted by kraft.wagen

great stuff Avi, as rightly pointed by 2theMax NK has achieved a lot, jus that he has been out of luck or being at the wrong place

cant wait for the Q&A Part

I hear you man..wrong place..wrong time..

Quote:

Originally Posted by BheemBoy

Avi,

Waiting eagerly for the remainder of your conversation with NK.
Please post it in full in one go.

Thanks

time is a luxury for me out here..was clobbered with work and could not muster the time thus far..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majic

Avi...finally i get to meet you on this thread....

yo , waddupp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Did you ask him to sign up on t-bhp

?

his PR rep will..

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGK

A really diff thread 14000rpm. Does he live in Charlotte there. Waiting for more pictures.

he lives in Charlotte whenever he is in US.I Reckon his team is based in and around Charlotte.
Many NASCAR drivers live in Charlotte.

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Wow. SO do you frequently go for the races at charlotte?

I go to all events automotive around driving distances. See my other threads for details.

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

Great thread! Thanks for sharing your experience with us Avinash. I could make out your excitement from the first two pics ! Waiting for more pics and your conversation details !

excitement was surely there..coz this Man has achievements under his belt which none of us have dreamt of.

manishasrani · 7th November 2010, 19:52

Awesome thread brother .
Must have been like a dream come true for you.
What next ?

3rd November 2010, 09:49	#18
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,498 Thanked: 6,413 Times View My Garage	i don't think I'll get nominated for either..so, I'd rather this thread came back on topic..
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3rd November 2010, 10:01	#19
2theMax BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 338 Thanked: Once	Nice thread ! These kind of threads actually bring out what this man has actually achieved and continuing to achieve. though would have loved to see him racing in the Nationwide series or Sprint Cup than the Truck series. Rated 5 *
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3rd November 2010, 10:31	#20
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,607 Thanked: 2,907 Times	Nice thread 14000 rpm It would have been some experience for you to meet Narain. Hes a very nice and chilled out fellow. I have met him and we have hung out on quite a few occasions. Did you meet Yohaan Setna, his manager. Yohaan is a very close friend of mine. Looking forward to you next post and some more pictures . Keep them coming
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4th November 2010, 03:47	#21
kraft.wagen BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cbe <- >Ams Posts: 979 Thanked: 330 Times View My Garage	great stuff Avi, as rightly pointed by 2theMax NK has achieved a lot, jus that he has been out of luck or being at the wrong place cant wait for the Q&A Part
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4th November 2010, 14:04	#22
BheemBoy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 107 Thanked: 17 Times	Avi, Waiting eagerly for the remainder of your conversation with NK. Please post it in full in one go. Thanks
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4th November 2010, 15:27	#23
Majic BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 588 Thanked: 8 Times	Avi...finally i get to meet you on this thread....
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4th November 2010, 15:56	#24
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 1,093 Times	Did you ask him to sign up on t-bhp ?
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4th November 2010, 22:54	#25
RGK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DPM and CHN Posts: 1,870 Thanked: 1,250 Times	A really diff thread 14000rpm. Does he live in Charlotte there. Waiting for more pictures.
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maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,157 Thanked: 1,480 Times View My Garage	Wow. SO do you frequently go for the races at charlotte?
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7th November 2010, 18:55	#28
14000rpm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Helsinki Posts: 2,498 Thanked: 6,413 Times View My Garage	and then ..the moment arrived. NK : Hey this is Narain AV : and this is Avinash NK : you live around here? around Talladega ? AV : No no, I used to.Currently I live in Atlanta. I've driven a NASCAR on this track before though. NK : really ? how ? AV : it was the Dale Jarett Racing academy thing.drove for a very short duration of 6 laps. NK : that's interesting. AV : Ever since I saw the news about your NASCAR venture, I've been looking up your website nkracing.com for updates but instead, found out you live in Charlotte. I keep driving to Charlotte often coz my sister lives there and I thought of seeking a way to meet you at your house.emailed your manager but didn't get a response. NK : I don't live in Charlotte that often..I keep travelling between US, India and Europe. I also drive in the formula series in Europe. AV : Oh, btw, lemme tell you 1st hand, I'm not here from any magazine or anything, I'm just a big Fan of motorsports and I highly commend your achievements in the motorsports field. I share my knowledge alongwith like minded people on online forums. NK : online forums? how are they doing in India? are there a lot of people participating? AV : Oh yes..definitely..this community is vast and Vibrant.There are lot of us guys who've been following you and your achievements all the way. and I'll go back home now and write about it. NK : That's nice to know. Megan : Why don't you share the links and we'll follow it and share some pictures and info as and when we can. AV (to Megan) : Sure Megan, I'll email you the details. AV (to NK) : So, how does NASCAR feel? NK : NASCAR is a totally different ballgame..its quite unlike the other motorsports. we're still in the learning phase and that's why we're participating in only 9 races of the race calendar. the cars are very different and feels different compared to past racing cars I've driven. AV : Aren't the NASCAR cars and Trucks the same? NK : Yes.predominantly the cars are the same in both the series. the truck series is just made to promote the truck market in US. AV : OK. So what cars do you drive in India? NK : I drive a 911 back home as well as a Nissan GT-R. AV : Oh yes, the GT-R...you were part of their brand building exercise weren't you? NK : Ya man..that GT-R, I bought it with my money and it was not gifted by Nissan quite unlike what the media said. AV : Really? now, that's some revelation. didn't know that. AV : Anyway, I guess it's time for race prep's for you..I'll probably let you go at this point. NK : yes, now I have to go and prepare for the race in some time. AV : Sure sure..wish you good luck for the race and hope to see you soon. Megan : Keep in touch Avinash, we'll see what we can do further, in the meanwhile, go to our website starbeastmotorsports.com and vote for NK and you could win a chance for an all expense paid trip to the final race. AV : Cool, will do that. NK : Alright, Avinash, nice talking to you..enjoy the race. ..and with that, ended my conversation with NK. hoping to see another chance to meet the man while I'm still in US.
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manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	Awesome thread brother . Must have been like a dream come true for you. What next ?
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