New Delhi

The Indian Racing Festival, set for its third season, received a significant boost as former Indian cricket captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly became the owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers Racing team for the upcoming 2024 season. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for Indian motorsport, aiming to broaden its footprint across the country.

Conceived by Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd., the Indian Racing Festival is a meticulously organized motorsport extravaganza aimed at captivating the burgeoning motorsport fan base in India. Featuring two main championships, the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC), the festival is gearing up for an action-packed season from August to November.

With eight city-based teams including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad set to compete, the addition of Kolkata Royal Tigers adds a new dimension of excitement. Ganguly, fondly known as ‘Dada’ and the ‘Prince of Calcutta,’ brings his legendary status from cricket to motorsport, promising to elevate the profile of racing in West Bengal and eastern India.

We are excited to welcome Sourav Ganguly as the owner of the Kolkata franchise. His visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, honed through years of cricketing success, will bring unparalleled energy to the Indian Racing Festival, remarked Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of RPPL. Ganguly’s involvement is expected to inspire a new wave of motorsport enthusiasts and enhance the festival’s visibility nationwide, reinforcing its status as India’s premier motorsport event.