First ever JK Tyre Volkswagen Vento Cup 2015 to begin on August 7, 2015

Come August 7, and racing enthusiasts of India will have another reason to cheer, as the 18th JK Tyre Racing Championship and Volkswagen Vento Cup 2015 will be kicked off at the Kari Motor Speedway.
 
This year, 14 new drivers along with seven drivers from the previous season will compete against each other by driving the race-spec Vento Cup cars. As mentioned above, the first round of the debut season of Vento Cup 2015 is scheduled to take place from August 7-9, 2015.
 
The race weekend will consist of three free practice sessions, one qualifying session and two races where the selected drivers will compete for championship points. After testing the race cars for three days last month, it will be the first time that the drivers will be involved in competitive driving with their respective Vento Cup race machines.
 
Speaking about the debut season of Vento Cup, Sirish Vissa, Head, Volkswagen Motorsport India, said, “With the introduction of Vento Cup, Volkswagen Motorsport India has already raised the bar with respect to the race machines that are being made available for the budding racers. We now expect to see the same levels of dedication and performances on the circuit from our selected drivers. By providing equal performance race cars to all, we expect the racers to showcase their driving skills and nerves on the track and leap ahead of the others.”

The first round was preceded by two days of rigorous fitness camp in Bangalore in association with British Nutritions and a three-day pre-season test at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore. The fitness camp focussed on improving the drivers’ physical and psychological fitness and to provide them with insights on diet and exercise routines they need to follow throughout the season.
 
The camp reiterated the benefits of staying fit and focused, before, during and after the race. The pre-season test introduced the drivers to the new Vento Cup race car and helped them familiarise with their racing tool. Driver coach Rayomand Banajee gave lessons on racing lines, braking, cornering techniques, launch control techniques, flag rules and other vital aspects of racing for the competitive season that lies ahead.