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Rossi not to replace Massa

The rumour mills were buzzing with reports that Rossimight switch to Formula One racing in the next few weeks and would replace the injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa. These reports suggested that after former F1 champion Michael Schumacher withdrew from stepping into Massa’s cockpit, due to the German’s neck injury, team boss Stefano Domenicali held several discussions with Valentino Rossi.

Though ‘the Doctor’ has done some testing sessions with Ferrari in the past, he never considered migrating from two to four-wheel racing. To everyone’s surprise Rossi admitted that when he’ll quit MotoGP racing, he’ll like try his skills in the World Rally Championship.

The Yamaha rider was quoted by the International media that he has spoken a lot with Stefano Domenicali in these last days about the return of Schumi, but hasn’t received an offer to drive for the F1 team. More over Rossi cannot race motorbikes and F1 at the same time.

[Via: BIKE]

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Chennai to host Petronas Asian Road Racing Championship

After more than a decade’s hiatus, the country is all set to host an International circuit racing event- The Petronas Asian Road Racing Championship, one of the continent’s most prestigious racing event for motorcycles. The racing events will be collectively held under the banner of ‘Sidvin Festival of Speed’.

The fourth round of the Petronas Asian Road Racing Championship (ARRC) will be held at the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) race track at Sriperumbudur, Chennai from 3rd to 6th of September 2009. The first three rounds were held in Malaysia, Japan and Indonesia in April, May and June respectively earlier this year.

There will be two racing categories, the 600 Supersports and the Underbone 115cc, with two races in each. Chalermpol from Thailand currently leads the 600cc class while Fitriansayah of Indonesia leads the table in the Underbone 115cc class. Indian riders, Preetham Dev Moses K Rajini and Dilip Roggers have already confirmed participation in the 600cc category. The final two rounds of the six round event will be held at the Zuhai Circuit, China in October and December.

Also held concurrently will be the Round 3 of the UAM Asia Cup of Nations. In this, two riders each from eleven countries including India will race each other on identical 125cc Honda Stunner bikes. More than 20 riders are expected to race under their country’s flag.

With the best riders from all over Asia landing in Chennai, the action is going to be really hot. Plan your weekend and don’t miss it because this is as good as it gets.

Donor passes for the races will be available Madras Motor Sports Club, Guru Mansion, 1st Floor, 123/1, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600 018. Telephone: 44 2499 0998.

[Via: BIKEINDIA]

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Yamaha Starts R15 Racing Championship

Yamaha YZF-R15 owners recently flocked to Chennai’s Irungattukottai circuit to participate in the inaugural round of this year’s R15 Championship.

Rider Sri Kandaraj clinched victory in the expert class race, while A Murlidharan and R Kartik won the semi-skilled and beginner class races, respectively. The next rounds of the championship is scheduled to be held on July 5, 2009, 13th September, 2009 and 13th December, 2009.

India Yamaha Motor will also be organising local race events at Noida, Mumbai, Coimbatore and Bangalore through the year. These ‘Ride Tech Challenges’ will allow Yamaha customers to prove their mettle on purpose-built tracks. Drag races for Yamaha YZF-R15 owners are planned as well.

Also on the cards is a series of touring events. Through these events, Yamaha hopes to usher in a culture of weekend getaways among riders.

[Via: Motorbeam]

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