Goa Aces JA Racing clinched the 2024 Indian Racing League title with a 1-2 finish at the finale held at the Kari Motor Speedway. The team also secured the cars’ title, with Raoul Hyman and Sohil Shah taking top honours. Round 5 also saw Hyderabad Blackbirds’ Aqil Alibhai crowned as this year’s Indian F4 Champion.
- Raoul Hyman, Sohil Shah win Indian Racing League cars’ title
- Tijil Rao crowned LGB F4 champion
- Navaneeth Kumar wins Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup title
Indian Racing League winner: Goa Aces JA Racing
Goa Aces JA Racing’s title bid received a massive boost on Saturday after Sohil Shah secured the hat-trick – bagging pole position, the race win and the fastest lap. This handed the John Abraham-owned team the overall championship lead, with Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers just two points behind with one last race to go.
However, Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers’ hopes were dashed early on when Ruhaan Alva lost the rear of his car and slid across the track into Akash Gowda. The Safety Car made a brief appearance before racing resumed, and Goa Aces JA Racing’s Raoul Hyman cruised to victory ahead of his teammate Gabriela Jilkova.
Results
Race 1
1. Sohil Shah (Goa Aces JA Racing) - 26mins 34.598secs
2. Neel Jani (Hyderabad Blackbirds) – 26mins 51.754secs
3. Jon Lancaster (Chennai Turbo Riders) - 26mins 54.848secs
Race 2
1. Raul Hyman (Goa Aces JA Racing) – 26mins 39.020secs
2. Gabriela Jilkova (Goa Aces JA Racing) – 27mins 07.684secs
3. Mohamed Ryan (Chennai Turbo Riders) – 27mins 29.813secs
Indian F4 Championship winner: Aqil Alibhai
South African racer Aqil Alibhai had always been a favourite for the Indian F4 title this year, and he further cemented this after securing his sixth win of the season on Saturday. His nearest rival, Ruhaan Alva, put on a tough fight and won both races on Sunday. But that wasn’t enough to prevent Alibhai from clinching the title.
“I wanted to finish the season with a win, but it was not to be. But I have had a good season, and I am very happy to win the championship. Going forward, let’s see where this success takes me,” said Alibhai.
Results
Race 1
1. Aqil Alibhai (Hyderabad Blackbirds) – 26mins 14.474secs
2. Ruhan Alva (Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers) – 26mins 15.614secs
3. Hady Noah Mimassi (Chennai Turbo Riders) – 26mins 17.254secs
Race 2
1. Ruhaan Alva (Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers) – 26mins 55.114secs
2. Aqil Alibhai (Hyderabad Blackbirds) – 27mins 14.880secs
3. Divy Nandan (Bangalore Speedsters) – 27mins 24.987secs
Race 3
1. Ruhaan Alva (Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers) – 27mins 00.884secs
2. Hady Noah Mimassi (Chennai Turbo Riders) – 27mins 10.373secs
3. Aqil Alibhai (Hyderabad Blackbirds) - 27mins 16.425secs
JK National Racing championship
Over in the JK National Racing championship, Dark Don Racing’s Tijil Rao sealed the LGB Formula 4 title. Saran Vikram Mars bagged two surprise wins on Sunday, but given the mammoth lead he had in the standings, Rao decided to play it safe and avoid any unnecessary risks.
After finishing second in last year’s championship, Rao was determined to win the title this year. “The main thing was working on my fitness and it has made a huge difference. But then, I am very happy with my overall season performance, after putting in seven years in racing,” he said.
Navaneeth Kumar took home the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup title after winning two races in the finale. “I think the main difference has been working on my fitness. That has made the biggest difference,” he said. Both Anish Shetty and Rohan R were tied for second place, at 36 points each. However, Rohan R triumphed since he had won two races this season, compared to Shetty’s one win.
Results
LGB F4 Race 1
1. Tijil Rao (Dark Don Racing) – 22mins 02.750secs
2. Saran Vikram Tmars (Momentum Motorsports) – 23mins 03.725secs
3.Dhruvh Goswami (MSPORT) – 23mins 04.504secs
LGB F4 Race 2
1. Saran Vikram Mars (Momentum Motorsports) – 21mins 24.312secs
2. Mehul Agarwal (Dark Don Racing) – 21mins 25.349secs
3. Tijil Rao (Dark Don Racing) – 21mins 25.545secs
LGB F4 Race 3
1. Saran Vikram Mars (Momentum Motorsports) – 28mins 12.441secs
2. Dhruvh Goswami (MSPORT) – 28mins 15.943secs
3. Bala Prasath (Dark Don Racing) – 28mins 17.392secs
Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Race 1 (Professionals)
1. Rohan R – 11mins 44.984secs
2. Navaneeth Kumar S – 11mins 45.320secs
3. Anish Shetty – 11mins 45.470secs
Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Race 1 (Amateurs)
1. Yogesh P – 12mins 16.480secs
2. Johring Warisa – 12mins 16.891secs
Johnson Saldanha – 12mins 22.450secs
Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Race 2 (Professionals)
1. Navaneeth Kumar S – 07mins 48.397secs
2. Anish Shetty – 07mins 50.894secs
3. Rohan R – 07mins 51.227secs
Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Race 2 (Amateurs)
1. Yogesh P – 08mins 08.594secs
2. Johring Warisa – 08mins 10.664secs
3. Johnson Saldanha – 08mins 21.798secs
Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Race 3 (Professionals)
1. Navaneeth Kumar S – 13mins 01.601secs
2. Anish Shetty (Bengaluru) – 13mins 02.411secs
3. Manvith Reddy K (Bengaluru) – 13mins 02.503secs
Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Race 3 (Amateurs)
1. Yogesh P (Bengaluru) – 13mins 24.465secs
2. Johring Warisa (Umrangso)- 12mins 37.658secs
3. Johnson Saldanha (Mangalore) – 13mins 42.437secs
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