The Honda One Make Race Championship for women was held at the MMRT (Madras Motor Race Track) and ten women from all over India took to the grid for this race. Despite Pune’s Pooja A Dhabi best-efforts, it was Chennai’s Rihana Reya who jumped two-places from her starting position and emerged triumphant. Pooja finished second while Soundari A (from Chennai) finished third.
The Honda One Make Race Championship for women was held at the MMRT (Madras Motor RaceTrack) on Feb 21, 2016. Ten women from all over India took to the grid for this race. Honda say it is a step towards attaining democratisation of motorsport in India, and to encourage more women participation.
Congratulating the winners, Mr Prabhu Nagraj, Vice President, Customer Service, HMSI (Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India), said, “It is always Honda’s endeavour to bring new categories and excitement into the race. To democratise motorsport, and to offer the adrenaline pumping track experience to our women audiences as well, we have introduced, for the first time in Chennai, an All-Ladies Race.”
“All 10 girls, who raced today have been trained by the Honda Racing Training Academy. I would like to specially congratulate all of them for being a part of this landmark race. The immense potential on display today, strengthens our belief in the talent that exists in the country. I would also like to congratulate all the winners and thank FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) for organising and supporting our efforts in India. Look forward to see you all next year with greater enthusiasm.” He added.
Results of the Honda Ladies Race (4 laps) held on
1. Rehana Reya (Chennai) 06:17.491
2. Pooja Dabhi (Pune) 06:18.559
3. Soundari A (Chennai) 06:22.444.
