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Tata Motors have always been innovators and they have proved it yet again with big-build truck racing. The President of Federation of Motorsports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Vicky Chandhok gave IANS a sneak-peek into the initiative.
"It has been my long time goal that we have all the popular racing series in India and that is why I am happy that Tata has decided to enter the world of truck racing. It is something which is popular in America and Europe, I hope the fans here connect with it too. I consider myself fortunate to be part of the project from day one," Chandhok said.
Chandhok, who has been working on the project with Tata, said the one-off race in 2014 will take place at India's sole Formula 1 track, the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). Though called a truck race, the vehicles deployed are six-wheeled prime movers to which longer trailers are attached.
The truck's top speed will be around 100 kmph…Well don’t expect them to zoom at F-1 cars speed!
Truck racing began in America in the late 1970s and is popular in parts of Europe. Check out some photos:
We wonder what will the crew members say when a truck enters the pitstop:
“Chotu, jaldi chai la”
“Chotu, jaldi kaach saaf kar”
“Oye, race ka baad laasi to banti hai”
Can you think of anymore? Share with us in the comment section & we will include it in the article (yes, we’ll give you the credit).
