Motorsport Motorsport Former FIA VP Nazir Hoosein passes away Hoosein, who was instrumental in starting the Himalayan Rally as the first president of the Himalayan Rally Association, died at Bombay Hospital on Sunday. PTI Mumbai 13 May, 2019 18:45 IST The news of Hoosein’s demise after a prolonged illness was confirmed by Shrikant Karani, Director of Sportscraft. - THE HINDU PHOTO ARCHIVES PTI Mumbai 13 May, 2019 18:45 IST Well-known motorsports administrator and former vice president of Federation Internationale de Automobile (FIA), Nazir Hoosein, died here on Sunday. The news of Hoosein’s demise after a prolonged illness was confirmed by Shrikant Karani, Director of Sportscraft which has been organising motor sports events in many parts of India.Hoosein was also the head of Motorsport Association of India and a former president of FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India). He served as chief steward in the World Rally Championship (WRC), steward at Formula 1 races, as well as member of the World Motor Sport Council.Hoosein, who was instrumental in starting the Himalayan Rally as the first president of the Himalayan Rally Association, died at Bombay Hospital.He also owned Liberty Cinema in south Mumbai, adjacent to the hospital. The last rites will be held at Chandanwadi in south Mumbai on Tuesday. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Latest updates IPL Interviews IPL Videos Fixtures IPL Pictures IPL Features IPL Quiz My IPL Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos