ExxonMobil is partnering with Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd (RPPL) to elevate India’s motorsports sector by hosting the Indian Racing Festival this year. The festival features the first-ever F4 Indian Championship and the second season of the Indian Racing League (IRL), held at Chennai’s Madras International Circuit (MIC) and the new Formula Racing Circuit (FCR). The partnership aims to make motorsports more accessible and popular for passionate racers. The IRL Season 2 brings together seven city-based teams and is India’s only four-wheel racing league and the world’s first gender-neutral racing championship.
The F4 Indian Championship features 11 drivers who can win Super Licence points, attracting participants from around the world. The event is open for open wheel, formula racing cars regulated according to FIA Formula 4 regulations. ExxonMobil is committed to providing racers with the confidence they need on track, highlighting the importance of Mobil 1TM products in powering racing cars. The partnership aims to build a strong motor-racing culture in India, especially by providing younger people with opportunities to pursue motorsports as a career opportunity.
Akhilesh Reddy, Director MEIL and Chairman, RPPL, said, “ We are proud to collaborate with ExxonMobil for the second consecutive year, reflecting our commitment to provide racers with the confidence they need on track that Mobil 1TMassures for any model of racing car.”