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Chennai Formula 4 Racing Commences – Free Practice Today & Other Details
The Indian Racing Festival 2024 commenced in Chennai with an official driver's briefing. The Free Practice for different racing categories will soon commence, followed by Qualifying Session in the evening.
Supported by the Tamil Nadu government, the Indian Racing Festival 2024 aims to elevate Chennai's status as a motorsport capital. With close to 9,000 spectators expected, the streets of Chennai will transform into one of the few global night street circuits.
Speaking about The Indian Racing Festival 2024, the event is set to make history with the country's first-ever night race in Chennai. The event will take place at the iconic Island Ground, providing a stunning backdrop under the stars. This 3.5 km street circuit, featuring 19 turns and fast straights, includes the striking Napier Bridge painted in a chequered flag design.
The 6 city-based franchise teams of Indian Racing League (IRL) - Chennai Turbo Chargers, Goa Aces JA Racing, Speed Demons Delhi, Bangalore Speedsters, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Hyderabad Blackbirds - along with two additional teams will compete in the FIA Formula 4 India Championships. Gabriela Jikova from Goa Aces highlighted the growing involvement of women in motorsport.
The rubber burns off at 2.30 pm on saturday with the Free Practice 1 of JK FLGB F4. This even will be followed by Free Practice 1 of F4 and IRL. This will again followed by Free Practice 2 and Qualifying.
Saturday 31st August
12:30 - 12:30: Drivers briefing
14:30 - 15:00: JK FLGB F4 - Free Practice - 1
15:10 - 15:40: F4 India - Free Practice - 1
15:50 - 16:20: IRL - DRIVER A - Free Practice
16:30 - 17:00: JK FLGB F4 - Free Practice - 2
17:10 - 17:40:F4 India - Free Practice - 2
17:50 - 18:30: ENTERTAINMENT - Stunt Show
18:30 - 19:00: IRL - DRIVER B - Free Practice
19:10 - 19:20: F4 India - Qualifying 1
19:25 - 19:35: F4 India - Qualifying 2
19:45 - 20:00: JK FLGB F4 - Qualifying
20:30 - 20:40:IRL - DRIVER B - Qualifying
Sunday 1st September
14:30 - 14:40: IRL - QUALIFYING - DRIVER A
15:55 - 16:00: JK FLGB F4 - PIT Lane Open
16:05 - 16:45: JK FLGB F4 - RACE 1
16:50 - 16:55: F4 India - PIT Lane Open
17:05 - 17:35: F4 India - RACE 1
17:50 - 17:55: IRL - PIT Lane Open
18:05 - 18:35: IRL - RACE 1 - DRIVER A
18:45 - 19:45: ENTERTAINMENT - Stunt Show
19:55 - 20:00: JK FLGB F4 - PIT Lane Open
20:05 - 20:40: JK FLGB F4 - RACE 2
20:50 - 20:55: F4 India - PIT Lane Open
21:05 - 21:35: F4 India - RACE 2
21:50 - 21:55: IRL - PIT Lane Open
22:05 - 22:35: IRL - RACE 2 - DRIVER B
The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) is designed to captivate India's growing motorsport fan base. It includes two championships: Indian Racing League (IRL) and Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). The IRL is India's only gender-neutral racing series featuring six city-based teams.
Formula 4 is an open-wheel category for junior drivers transitioning from karting to single-seater racing. The FIA-certified F4IC attracts young drivers globally and offers them Super License points while competing domestically.
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