New Delhi, Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Thursday unveiled as the owner of Kolkata Royal Tigers ahead of the Indian Racing Festival 2024, to be held between August and September this year.
Apart from the debutant Kolkata Racing Team, seven other organizations based in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi and Ahmedabad will also participate in the event.
The racing festival comprises two main championships – the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC).
Expressing his excitement towards the association, former BCCI President Ganguly said: “I am really excited to start this journey with the Kolkata team at the Indian Racing Festival.
“Motorsports has always been a passion of mine and together with Kolkata Royal Tigers we aim to create a strong legacy at the Indian Racing Festival and inspire a new generation of motorsport enthusiasts.”
Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL), welcomed Ganguly to Racing.
He said, “We are thrilled to announce Sourav Ganguly as the owner of the Kolkata franchise. His visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, shaped by years of great cricket success, brings unique dynamism to the Indian Racing Festival. "
It may be recalled that veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has recently acquired a stake in American Gambits, a team that will take part in the second edition of the Global Chess League.
Apart from the debutant Kolkata Racing Team, seven other organizations based in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi and Ahmedabad will also participate in the event.
The racing festival comprises two main championships – the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC).
Expressing his excitement towards the association, former BCCI President Ganguly said: “I am really excited to start this journey with the Kolkata team at the Indian Racing Festival.
“Motorsports has always been a passion of mine and together with Kolkata Royal Tigers we aim to create a strong legacy at the Indian Racing Festival and inspire a new generation of motorsport enthusiasts.”
Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL), welcomed Ganguly to Racing.
He said, “We are thrilled to announce Sourav Ganguly as the owner of the Kolkata franchise. His visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, shaped by years of great cricket success, brings unique dynamism to the Indian Racing Festival. "
It may be recalled that veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has recently acquired a stake in American Gambits, a team that will take part in the second edition of the Global Chess League.
