INDIAN RACING FESTIVAL is set to make its Goa debut with a Formula Street Race Weekend scheduled for 14-15 February, as Round 4 of the championship takes place at the Manohar International Airport.
After an action-packed Round 3 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, the championship now shifts west with the title battle heating up. All eyes turn to Goa, which will host an FIA-grade street circuit for the first time. Measuring 2.064 km, the specially designed layout promises a striking visual showcase combined with a demanding technical challenge. Featuring 12 turns, the circuit is expected to push teams and drivers to their limits while remaining fan-friendly and accessible.
In the Indian Racing Festival, each team fields a four-driver line-up comprising an international veteran, an emerging international driver, a homegrown Indian racer and a female driver. This unique format ensures a diverse and competitive grid, highlighting collaboration across nationalities and genders on the streets of Goa.
The festival is further elevated by a high-profile roster of celebrity team owners, including John Abraham (Goa Aces JA Racing), Arjun Kapoor (Speed Demons Delhi), Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata Royal Tigers), Naga Chaitanya (Hyderabad Black Birds), Kichcha Sudeep (Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru) and Dr Swetha Sundeep Anand (Chennai Turbo Riders).
Heading into Round 4, Speed Demons Delhi lead the standings with 82 points, narrowly ahead of Hyderabad Black Birds on 81 points, while Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru hold third place with 72 points. With the top teams separated by slim margins, the battle for supremacy is set to intensify in Goa.
Fans eager to witness the action live can look out for tickets on the District by Zomato app, which will be available soon. The race weekend will also be broadcast on Star Sports Select 2 and streamed on JioHotstar, ensuring nationwide access to the excitement.
Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant, said, “After much anticipation, the Indian Racing Festival is finally coming to Goa on February 14 and 15. Hosting a motorsport event of this scale underscores Goa’s capability to stage world-class sports and entertainment experiences. The Formula Racing will drive tourism, create opportunities for local businesses and service providers, and open new avenues for youth to explore careers in engineering, technology, event management and motorsport operations. I also commend RPPL for bringing a professionally run international motorsport event to Goa in close coordination with state authorities, and we look forward to welcoming teams, fans and visitors from around the world to experience Goa’s spirit of sport, innovation and hospitality.”
Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd chairman and managing director Akhilesh Reddy commented, “Street circuits represent the next frontier for Indian motorsport. They bring the action closer to fans, create unforgettable experiences, and transform how people engage with the sport. The upcoming round in Goa marks an important step in this journey, as we take high-quality racing into a new state. With the upcoming street race phase, we are setting new benchmarks not just in motorsport, but in how it connects with India’s cities, culture, and youth.”
