In a big fillip to motorsports in the city, Racing Promotions Private Limited, in association with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, launched the Chennai Formula Street Circuit on Wednesday with plans to hold India’s first-ever night street race later this year.
The track will host the Indian Racing League and the F4 Indian Championship on December 9 and 10.
SDAT and RPPL signed a MoU in the presence of Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, to develop a 3.5 km-long street circuit surrounding Island Grounds. Once ready, it will be the longest street circuit in India.