Maiden victory for Sohil Shah in Indian Racing Festival

Sohil Shah leads Goa Aces JA Racing to victory at Indian Racing Festival, defeating top drivers for title contention.

Sohil Shah put Goa Aces JA Racing back on track for the title with a commanding win, his first, on the opening day of the fifth and final round of the Indian Racing Festival at the Kari Motor Speedway here on Saturday.

He beat the likes of veteran stars Neel Jani (Hyderabad Blackbirds) and Alvaro Parente (Speed Demons Delhi) to make it a memorable evening for the team.

“I am happy with the win. It was a good race and am pleased with my performance as the grid had top drivers like such as Jani, Parente and Lancaster,” said Shah.

In the Formula 4 Indian Championship, South African Aqil Alibhai (Hyderabad Blackbirds) posted yet another top-place finish. It was his sixth overall and fifth win in a row.

Bengaluru’s Tijil Rao of Dark Don Racing did likewise winning the premier category, the Formula LGB4 of the 27th JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship.

Championship leader S. Navaneeth Kumar (Puducherry) consolidated his position on the points table with one win and a P2 finish in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup.

The results (Provisional): Indian Racing League (Race 1, Driver-A): 1. Sohil Shah (Goa Aces JA Racing) 26:34.598, 2. Neel Jani (Switzerland, Hyderabad Blackbirds) 26:51.754), 3. Jon Lancaster (UK, Chennai Turbo Riders) 26:54.848.