Gulf Cup Dirt Track National Championship Racing 2011
To kick start with Round 1 in Jodhpur
Mumbai, September 13, 2011: It's that time of the year again when motorsport fans get their chance to enjoy top class action, as Jodhpur stages the first leg of the Gulf Cup Dirt Track National Championship on 1st & 2nd of October.
Following the tremendous success of the 2010-11 event, which was spread over three legs, culminating with the Clash of Titans, Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd, India's leading lubricant manufacturing company, has renewed its commitment to motorsports by staging the event again in association with Sportscraft.
Gulf Oil Corporation Ltd, a Hinduja Group Company is more than 100 years old and with its famous Orange Disc Logo and is present in more than 80 countries globally. Over the years, Gulf Oil’s association with Motorsport has been evident through some of the finest international and local sporting events. From Le Mans 24 hour’s endurance drive, to Dirt Track Racing, from Monsoon Scooter Rally to the MRF Formula Championship, Gulf Oil has provided a reason to cheer to the motorsports enthusiasts. Gulf Oil has been associated with Motor Sport racing since 1938 with the Indy car days of Harry Miller. Today, to prove its mantle in this field, Gulf Oil boosts of association with one of the biggest names in F1 arena- Aston Martin.
Mr. Ravi Chawla, President, Gulf Oil Lubes , said, “Globally & particularly in India, the brand has been the harbinger for two wheeler motor sports and has categorically worked towards supporting motorsport enthusiasts at grass root levels. Through championships like, Monsoon Scooter Rally, Dirt Track Racing not only has Gulf Oil helped young untapped talent to step out, but has also provided a credible platform to do so.”
Thisdirt track racing extravaganza, which offers two-wheeler riders a chance to show-off their talents in a competitive environment event, kicks-off with the first of its four legs on October 1-2, 2011, at Jodhpur. Dirt Track Racing is all about high speed with mass start. Riders race round a serpentine gravel-laden track, which has slush in some areas. While many take a tumble or two, particularly around the sharp bends, as they look to generate speed, only the best, both bikes and riders, survive this test of man and machine. Leading riders and bike manufacturers have shown interest in the event and are likely to participate. (names to be inserted here)
To be eligible to participate in the Clash of Titans riders must compete in at least two of the three rounds of the event. A maximum __ and minimum __ riders will be selected from the three qualifying rounds, based on their overall showing.
Dirt Track Racing RoundsRound / Date / City
Round 2 / 12th & 13th November 2011 / TBC
Round 3 / 23rd- 24th December 2011 / TBC
Grand Finale / 24th December 2011 / TBC
Special Classes for Participation
Groups / Special Classes / Details
Group C / Indian Novice Class / Motorcycles up to 165cc 2 stroke Group C class MI and M2 & motorcycles up to 130cc 4 stroke Group c, class M1 and Motorcycles above 130cc and below 165 cc, group C 4 stroke class M2.
Group B / Indian Expert Class / Motorcycles upto 260cc, 2 & 4 stroke class M1, M2, M3,
Group B / Private Expert Class / Motorcycles upto 260cc, 2 & 4 stroke class M1, M2, M3, M4
A Competitor and his vehicle can enter only in one Group ‘B’ / Group ‘A’ /Group C class. It is further clarified that a particular motorcycle cannot compete in both the classes – i.e. A motorcycle entering in Indian Expert Class will not be permitted in the Private Expert class and vice versa. Full FMSCI license for Gulf Dirt Track National Championship is mandatory. The participant eligible for Novice class will be allowed to participate in only any of the two races out of the three races.
The closing date for late entries for Round 1 is Tuesday 22nd September, 2011. For details and entry forms see Sportscraft Supplementary Regulations on www.sportscraftindia.com or write to for more details.
About Gulf Oil
Gulf Oil Corporation Limited (GOCL), part of the Hinduja Group, is an established player in the lubricants market in India and markets a wide range of products/services for the automotive business including lubricants, car care, filters and lubrication systems. Today, the Gulf brand is present in more than 80 countries with operations in five continents. The Gulf Oil International Group’s core business is manufacturing and marketing an extensive range consisting over 400 performance lubricants and associated products for all market segments.
About Hinduja Group
The USD 23 billion Hinduja Group is a multi-billion dollar global investment and banking group with a diversified global portfolio of holdings across manufacturing services and banking sectors. The Group, founded by Shri P.D. Hinduja in 1914, has activities across three core areas: Investment Banking, International Trading and Global Investments. As part of its Global investments, the Group owns businesses in Automotive, Information Technology, Media, Entertainment & Communications, Banking & Finance, Infrastructure Project Development, Chemicals & Agri business, Energy, Real Estate and Healthcare. The Hinduja Group also supports charitable and philanthropic activities across the world through the Hinduja Foundation.