The highlands of Kohima thundered with the roar of engines as the Indian Racing Festival 2025 zoomed into Thizama ground on Saturday, marking a spectacular celebration of speed and adrenaline.
Organised by JK Tyre Motorsport in collaboration with the Nagaland Adventure and MotorSports Association (NAMSA), the festival formed a highlight of NAMSA’s silver jubilee celebrations, commemorating 25 years of pioneering motorsports in Nagaland and the Northeast.
Dubbed the “Festival of Speed”, the event transformed the 4th Battalion NAP grounds into a racing arena where national-level motorsport icons enthralled the crowd with precision stunts, powerful machines, and world-class racing displays.
The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as spectators, many witnessing such high-level motorsport for the first time, gathered to witness this historic occasion. The Indian Racing Festival 2025 was a meticulously choreographed showcase featuring:
Formula 4 and IRL Wolf Cars – Driven by acclaimed racers Sohail Shah and Sandeep Kumar, these high-performance race cars brought the thrill of circuit racing to the hills. Rotax Go-Karts – Rising karting stars Yatharth Gaur and Aarav Sureka displayed their skills in the nimble Rotax machines.
Drift Cars – Lexus and BMW drift cars controlled by Ashwin and Sanam smoked up the track with tire-burning precision turns.
Stunt Cars – A thrilling performance by stunt drivers Hari Singh, Sunny Kumar, and Bobby Bhogal in Maruti Balenos wowed the crowd.
Superbikes – The roar of Honda CBR 650 and Suzuki GSX 750 bikes, piloted by Kruba Chander and Prabhakaran, added two-wheeled flair to the event.
Neingulie Nakhro chaired the ceremony, while Hari Singh, expressed pride in partnering with NAMSA to bring motorsport to the grassroots and foster a culture of excellence in the sport.