Ashwin Sundar was an Indian racing driver from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, who competed primarily in the Indian National Racing Championship. He was known for his career in single-seater and saloon car racing during the late 2000s and 2010s, and was a multiple-time national champion in his class.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ashwin Sundar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Sport | Motor racing |
| Discipline | Single-seater and saloon car racing |
| Primary venue | Madras Motor Race Track, Sriperumbudur |
Background
Sundar emerged from the karting and junior racing scene in southern India, which has historically been centred around the Madras Motor Race Track at Sriperumbudur near Chennai. The Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) and the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) administered most of the categories in which he raced.
Career
Sundar competed in multiple categories of the Indian National Racing Championship, including the formula classes and the saloon car category. He was associated with teams active on the national circuit and contested events at the Madras Motor Race Track and the Kari Motor Speedway near Coimbatore, the two principal racing venues in India for national-level championships.
Over the course of his career, he won the Indian National Racing Championship title in his class on more than one occasion, establishing himself among the leading drivers on the domestic circuit during his active years.
Significance
As one of the prominent drivers in Indian domestic motorsport in the 2010s, Sundar contributed to the visibility of the national racing championship, which has served as a developmental platform for Indian drivers seeking to move into international categories.
Related topics
- Madras Motor Race Track
- Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India
- Madras Motor Sports Club
- Indian National Racing Championship
- Kari Motor Speedway
- Motorsport in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4811995