RPPL planning to have at least five street circuits in India by 2025, says Akhil Reddy

Akhil Reddy

HYDERABAD

“Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL) is planning to have at least five street circuits in the country by the year 2025 as part of the efforts to give Indian motorsport the kind of impetus it deserves to replicate global success locally,” said Akhil Reddy, the chairman and managing director of RPPL.

In an exclusive chat with The Hindu, Akhil said RPPL wants to create a holistic ecosystem for motorsports in India.

“I will be the first private individual doing so many street circuits in India ,” he said. “As part of our endeavour to take the sport to the next level, we have started a National-level karting championship in six cities. The top six from each City will compete in the finals in Hyderabad on June 4.

“The winner will get 100% scholarship for the two-stroke championship in July. We will be supporting by way of free entry, providing a car, a mechanic and if possible, training too,” Akhil said.

“Later, we will select the top five drivers from the Rotax Racing Championship to have a separate competition amongst themselves from our side. Here, the winner will get a free seat in the Formula 4 which otherwise would cost 2.8 lakh Euros. And, whoever wins the Formula 4 this year will get a free seat in Formula 3 which again will be about 3 lakh Euros for a driver to get into a car for the full season.”

“This year, I am offering international drivers the cheapest seat for F4 drivers. The Indian drivers who want to participate will get an additional 25% discount. We are determined to create a path for the youngsters. For instance, we will be identifying four Engineering Colleges in each City and one student (mechanical and automobile engineering) will be picked on merit from each college. These four will get internships when the season is happening,” Akhil said.