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Goa Gears Up for High-Octane Supercross Return After Long Break

Goa Gears Up for High-Octane Supercross Return After Long Break

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

With scrutiny and practice scheduled for November 29, the main races will unfold on November 30, promising a day of speed, skill and spectacle.

9-Year-Old Arshi races into Indian motorsport history

9-Year-Old Arshi races into Indian motorsport history

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Nine-year-old Arshi Gupta of Delhi Public School, Faridabad created history by becoming the first-ever female racer to win a National Karting Championship title.

Historic! Puligilla-Sherif Duo Puts India On WRC Podium

Historic! Puligilla-Sherif Duo Puts India On WRC Podium

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Puligilla-Sherif becomes first Indian pair to finish on WRC3 podium

FMSCI, MAI bury differences

FMSCI, MAI bury differences

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The two warring groups of Indian motor sport reached a settlement at the FIA General Assembly in Paris on Thursday.

MAI, FMSCI told to merge

MAI, FMSCI told to merge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

FIA, the world governing body for motor sport, has asked the two warring Indian motor sports bodies to unite under the chairmanship of Vijay Mallya.

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

MotoGP apologises after broadcasting distorted India map sans J&K

MotoGP apologises after broadcasting distorted India map sans J&K

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India are hosting a motorsport event of this magnitude for the first time since the 2013 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, which was dropped from the calendar due to financial, taxation and bureaucratic issues.

Grand Prix of Bharat: India set for MotoGP in 2023

Grand Prix of Bharat: India set for MotoGP in 2023

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

MotoGP, the pinnacle of two-wheel racing, could come to India in the winter of 2023 if all goes ahead as planned, providing a massive boost to the stagnant motorsport scene in the country.

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Aashi Hanspal has been selected along with 19 others in the age group of 12-16 out of 70 entries from five continents.

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Former FMSCI chief Vicky Chandhok on Monday severely criticised the governing body's current regime.

Raymond's scion Gautam Singhania to contest in FIA elections

Raymond's scion Gautam Singhania to contest in FIA elections

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

If elected, Singhania will become a member of the FIA World Motor Sports Council Board and will represent the FMSCI as its Titular.

Gaurav Gill's car involved in accident, three people dead

Gaurav Gill's car involved in accident, three people dead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The Rally has been called off due to the incident.

Mallya to remain India's top representative in FIA

Mallya to remain India's top representative in FIA

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Vijay Mallya remains India's top representative in world motorsport body FIA at a time when he is facing extradition to India over charges of unpaid debts and money laundering.

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Former national racing champion Ashwin Sundar and his wife Niveditha died in a mishap at MRC Nagar in Chennai, on Saturday.

Ferrari say navy flag on cars not political statement

Ferrari say navy flag on cars not political statement

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Ferrari moved to placate angry Indian authorities on Saturday with an assurance that a navy flag on their Formula One cars was not a political statement of support for Italian sailors detained for killing local fishermen.

'It's time govt waives import duty on F1 race'

'It's time govt waives import duty on F1 race'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

FMSCI, the national governing body for motor sport, today said that time has come for the Indian government to understand the economic benefits which the Formula One race brings to the country and lend more support to the event by waiving the import duty on equipments that came along with it.

Joshua, Noah rev it up at Nat Dirt Track Racing

Joshua, Noah rev it up at Nat Dirt Track Racing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Images from the Gulf Cup Dirt Track FMSCI National Championship held in Jodhpur on Sunday.

Naresh steals the show in Gulf Dirt Track Nationals

Naresh steals the show in Gulf Dirt Track Nationals

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Naresh V S was the surprise package in the first round of the Gulf Dirt Track National Championship, at the Fisheries College ground in Mangalore.

FIA happy with Indian GP circuit's progress

FIA happy with Indian GP circuit's progress

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The much-awaited homologation of the Budh International Circuit (BIC), venue for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, is all but over with the FIA team, led by technical director Charlie Whiting, giving a thumbs up to the 5.14km race track.

Autocross for two/four-wheelers in Mumbai

Autocross for two/four-wheelers in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

If you are a motorsport enthusiast, be sure to be there at the Somaiya grounds in Sion East, Mumbai, on Sunday, February 20. Some of the best two and four-wheeler drivers will be in action in an Autocross event, billed as RotoCross, organized by the Rotary Club of Deonar, Mumbai, along with Sportscraft, under the aegis of FMSCI.

Karthikeyan faces withdrawal of licence

Karthikeyan faces withdrawal of licence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Three weeks is all there is to decide whether Narain Karthikeyan can continue driving and administer motorsport in domestic and international events, after he and his drivers allegedly questioned the decision of stewards in an event here early this month.

'December is ideal to hold F1 in India'

'December is ideal to hold F1 in India'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

President of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Vicky Chandhok feels it would be ideal if India hosts its inaugural F1 Grand Prix in the month of December instead of scheduled October 30.

Bike endurance event in Jodhpur

Bike endurance event in Jodhpur

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Sportscraft in Limca Book of Records

Sportscraft in Limca Book of Records

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

The motor sport organiser was listed in the hallowed pages of the record book for having conducted 250 events, ranging from gymkhana races, car and bike rallies, off-beat 4x4 drives to dirt track races.

Motor sport associations take battle to court

Motor sport associations take battle to court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

The Motor Sports Association of India accused its rival the Federation of Motorsports Club of India of causing hindrance in organising races.

'F1 in India not before 2007-2008'

'F1 in India not before 2007-2008'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

FMSCI president Vicky Chandhok reveals his plans to stage a Formula One race in the country.

Yamaha, TVS ready to resume rivalry

Yamaha, TVS ready to resume rivalry

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The second round of the Gulf Dirt Track Challenge in Mangalore promises keen fare.

Mallya is still the boss at Force India

Mallya is still the boss at Force India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Troubled business tycoon Vijay Mallya, on Sunday, asserted that his stepping down as chairman of the United Spirits Ltd will not affect his control in Formula One team, Sahara Force India.

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Indian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sunday's race will go ahead even though the country's top court has agreed to hear a petition on Friday seeking its cancellation over tax issues.

Formula One: 'Indian GP will return in 2015'

Formula One: 'Indian GP will return in 2015'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The future of Indian Grand Prix might be uncertain after this year's race but host Jaypee Sports International Limited's CEO Sameer Gaur says the country will not lose the Formula One event and will surely have two more races.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

2014 Indian F1 GP dropped; race will be held in March 2015, say organisers

2014 Indian F1 GP dropped; race will be held in March 2015, say organisers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The 2014 Indian Grand Prix was on Tuesday dropped following a rejig in racing calendar for the coming year, according to race organisers JPSI, who said the motorsport extravaganza will now come back to the country in March 2015.