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Drivers concerned with issue of 'Red Flag' at Natl Racing Meet

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Press Trust of India Chennai

The prime formula event was a non-starter during the first leg as it witnessed only four of the 12 races.

For the fourth leg starting here tomorrow, the FMSCI has decided to run three races and the rivalry amongst the drivers is likely to generate lot of heat and excitement in the next two days.

Both in Coimbatore and Chennai, the four races witnessed acrimonious scenes with drivers questioning the wisdom of the Clerk of Course decisions for issues of Safety Car and 'Red Flag' situations and they were also warned for such comments in media conferences.

Each of the four races witnessed Stewards working extra hours to settle issues and inquiries resulting out of 'crashes'.

 

No doubt, former Formula Swift champion Ashwin Sundar, who was the pre-event championship favourite placed third in the point table presently would be looked upon to enhance his chances midway through the season.

Ashwin of the Dark Don Racing has 43 points, just three points behind the second placed Varun Nathwani of Rayo Racing.

Bangalore's racer turned Pilot of Jet Airways, Sudharshan Rao (Rayo Racing) is the current leader with 66 points.

The competition in the Super Saloon and Indian Junior Touring Car has couple of top notch drivers. Coimbatore's Vijaykumar Rajvirdhan (Prime Racing) with two wins and a second place with 93 points is far ahead on top compared to former Rally champion Arjun Balu (Tiger Sport

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First Published: Sep 14 2012 | 8:05 PM IST

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