Indian Racing Festival Announces Bollywood Celebrity Arjun Kapoor as Owner of Speed Demons Delhi
● The Indian Racing Festival features the
Indian Racing League and FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC)
● The races are scheduled to be held from
August to November
The Indian Racing Festival,
a premier event in the motorsport calendar of India, is gearing up for its
highly anticipated 2024 season with a thrilling addition of Bollywood luminary,
Arjun Kapoor. This collaboration marks Arjun’s entry into the motorsport arena
as the proud owner of the Delhi franchise, Speed Demons Delhi, under a
multi-year agreement.
Building on the momentum
from the recent unveiling of the Kolkata team by India's most celebrated
captain, Sourav Ganguly, the festival is now set to welcome Arjun Kapoor as the
owner of the Delhi team. With Arjun Kapoor’s significant interest, the league
now boasts two celebrity owned franchises. This significant stride in its
expansion strategy underscores Arjun Kapoor's passion for racing and promises
to elevate the excitement and glamour surrounding the upcoming season of the
Indian Racing Festival.
Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd.
presents the exhilarating Indian Racing Festival (IRF), at the heart of which
there are two prestigious championships: the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the
FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC).
Arjun Kapoor, renowned as a
true motorhead and has a huge fascination with cars, has invested in the team
of Speed Demons and will play a major role in promoting motor racing in Delhi
and NCR region.
With Arjun Kapoor’s
presence the Speed Demons Delhi franchise in the Indian Racing Festival is
poised to make a significant impact. Arjun Kapoor's personal passion for
motorsports not only aligns perfectly with our objective but also serves as a
powerful catalyst to enhance it. His involvement will authentically resonate
with enthusiasts, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and engagement to the
sport and helping us captivate and inspire a growing community of motorsport
aficionados nationwide," remarked Akhilesh
Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of RPPL.
The festival features eight
dynamic city-based teams from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Kochi,
Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. From August to November this year, these teams will engage
in intense competition, vying for racing glory and the coveted title of
champions. The IRF promises adrenaline-fueled action and showcases the finest
talents in Indian motorsport, making it a must-watch motorsports event for
enthusiasts nationwide.
Arjun Kapoor's
collaboration with the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) is poised to draw in a
diverse audience, including Bollywood Celebrities and those from the
hinterland. His association brings a dynamic appeal to the festival, making it
more engaging and accessible for millennials, Gen Z, and beyond. This
partnership not only aims to broaden the festival's reach but also to cultivate
a fresh and diverse fan base among emerging demographics, thereby cultivating a
broader and more inclusive fan base.
Arjun
Kapoor, owner of the Delhi team at the Indian Racing
Festival, shared his excitement: "Ever since I was a young kid I've always
been interested in cars and motorsports, and Delhi's love for racing is clear.
The Indian Racing Festival, along with our Delhi team, is a great opportunity
for young racers and fans. I believe we can discover and support talent that
could represent India internationally, making motorsports more popular
here."
Arjun Kapoor also urged
fans to come and watch the races in large numbers and cheer and support the
drivers.