Country’s first Grade-1 karting track in Chennai

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The Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA) in Sriperumbudur has received the CIK-FIA Grade-1 certification, thus placing the facility among the elite karting circuits in the world.

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The circuit, measuring 1.17 kms, is the longest karting track in India with a multiple track configuration suitable for competitive racing as well as corporate and leisure activities.

"Securing the licence is the culmination of months of designing, planning and efforts to develop a facility that conforms to global standards. The track layout has already received rave reviews about it being a driver's delight, given the mix of sharp turns, high-speed straights, and elevation changes," said Madras Motor Sports Club in a statement.

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