2022 JK NRC: Ashwin Datta wins LGB Formula 4 title

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2022 LGB Formula 4 champion Ashwin Datta.

The 2022 season of the JK Tyre National Racing Championship wrapped up on the Kari Motor Speedway with Ashwin Datta securing the LGB Formula 4 title after profitable all three races. Kyle Kumaran gained the Novice Cup title, whereas Allwin Xavier and Soorya PM clinched the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup titles, within the Professional and Amateur lessons, respectively.

  1. LGB Formula 4, Novice Cup titles went down the wire
  2. Soorya PM gained all eight Continental GT Cup races (beginner class)
  3. Autocar India’s Zaran Mody on the rostrum in media race

LGB Formula 4: Ashwin Datta takes clear sweep

Dark Don Racing’s Ashwin Datta placed on a dominant show within the finale. However, there was only one level separating the highest two championship contenders heading into the ultimate race. Datta, Saran Vikram Tmars and Arya Singh have been all battling it out on monitor, however Datta had the higher hand and secured victory as soon as once more to wrap up the title.

“This is probably the closest championship JK (Tyre) has ever seen in 25 years,” mentioned Datta. “Going into the final race, only one point had separated the top two. I was leading comfortably and then the safety car came in. It slashed my lead and Arya (Singh) overtook. I did not give up, put my head down and gave my best. I would never forget this moment and this day in my entire life. I’m grateful to my whole team at Dark Don Racing for their consistent support throughout.”

Kyle Kumaran wins Novice Cup title

It all boiled all the way down to the ultimate race within the Novice Cup as effectively. DTS Racing’s Kyle Kumaran had already gained two races on Saturday. Keeping the general championship in thoughts, his focus for the ultimate race was merely making it to the end line, quite than taking any dangers. He ended up ending second, behind race winner MSport’s Dhruvh Goswami, however it was nonetheless sufficient for Kumaran to take house the title, regardless of having to skip one spherical this season.

Vinith Kumar, who gained Race 3 on Saturday, completed second total within the championship, handing DTS Racing a one-two outcome within the standings.

“It was overall a great season with DTS Racing, with Vinith finishing second as well,” mentioned Kumaran. “It’s very difficult to win the championship having missed one round. In the end, it turned out to be a pretty great season and a great weekend for me.”

Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup: Allwin Xavier, Soorya PM win

For its second season, the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup switched to a Pro-Am format, with the grid that includes 10 skilled and 15 beginner riders. Allwin Xavier gained the primary race on Saturday and adopted it up with a podium end on Sunday (third place) to win the Pro title.

Soorya PM remained undefeated within the Amateur class all season, profitable all eight races en path to securing the title.

The finale additionally hosted the Continental GT Cup media race, the place Autocar India’s very personal Zaran Mody completed second, behind Varun Painter.

JK Tyre Endurance League Cup

The closing JK Tyre Endurance League Cup race, that includes the Suzuki Gixxer 250cc bikes, was gained by Abhishek Vasudevand Amarnath Menon. Jeoffrey Reviven and Johann Reeves have been second, adopted by Jayanth Prathipati and Alwin Sundar.