2014 KTM Orange Day Mumbai ends on a high

It was glad tidings for KTM owners as the fourth edition of the Orange Day was held in Mumbai. The event was held at the parking lot Imax Big Cinemas in Wadala where a special track was layed out for racing. The Orange Day started at 5:30pm with the participants registering themselves. According to KTM, the main objective of the Orange Day is to give its customers a common platform on which they can race their machines in a safe environment while simultaneously enhancing camaraderie among them. 

Speaking at the occasion, Amit Nandi (KTM India Head) said “The KTM brand has its roots in racing and we want KTM owners to experience the thrills that a KTM bike can provide on a race track.  Orange days are being conducted in every major city and will keep on growing in scale in the next few months. This is the third time we are conducting Orange Day in Mumbai, as the first version had received very encouraging response from KTM bike owners. KTM is an exclusive premium brand and we are keen to ensure we provide KTM customers an experience that is uniquely KTM.”

Once the registrations were over a special rider clinic was held for the participants. Since for most of the contestants this was their first opportunity to race on a track, the rider clinic helped them learn the basics of racing like correct riding postures and the correct racing line. Post this; the riders were given a sighting lap around the track so that they could get a feel of the track layout after which the instructors did a demonstration lap. Now it was time to race and after some intriguing racing action that was enjoyed to the core by the spectators gathered, the podium finishers were felicitated.

Apart from racing, there were other activities to keep the participants and the crowd busy like service-camps, stalls for KTM Powerwear and Powerparts, arrangement for refreshments and music. To further entertain the crowd that had gathered for the Orange Day, a stunt show was organised after the prize distribution ceremony, where trained professionals showcased some breathtaking stunts on the KTM 200 and 390 Duke to conclude the event on a high.