Buddh to host ARRC round in 2016
The 2016 season of Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) will feature six rounds, with India’s Buddh International Circuit featured for the first time on the calendar.
Photo by: ARRC
The championship will begin during the weekend of March 30 - April 2 in Malaysia, with Thailand drawing the season to a close on December 1 - 4.
India is set to host the penultimate round of the season on September 29 - October 2, with Japan's Suzuka circuit and Indonesia also hosting one round year.
Sources have confirmed to Motorsport.com that Buddh circuit should make an announcement next week.
The FIM-accredited championship features five different categories, namely, Supersports 600cc, Asia Production 250cc, Underbone 130cc, Asia Dream Cup [CBR 250r] and Suzuki Asian Challenge [FU150].
Several Indian drivers took part in pre-season testing at Johor Circuit, Malaysia including National Group B champion Jagan Kumar, Kannan Subramanian and Akhand Pratap Singh.
The trio tested the Suzuki FU150 bike in the Suzuki Asian Challenge category.
2016 ARRC Calendar:
|
Round |
Venue |
Date |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
|
March 30 - April 2 |
|
2 |
|
May 5-8 |
|
3 |
|
June 2-5 |
|
4 |
|
August 4-7 |
|
5 |
|
September 29 - October 2 |
|
6 |
|
December 1-4 |
Johor
Buriram
Suzuka
Sentul
Buddh
Buriram
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