Indian Racing Festival: Ganguly buys Kolkata Royal Tigers team

Apart from the debutant Kolkata racing team, the event will see participation from seven other outfits based at Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly | Photo Credit: PTI

As the Indian Racing Festival gears up for its third season, former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Thursday unveiled as the owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers. The IRL is scheduled between August and September this year.

Kolkata is set to participate for the first timewith participation from seven other outfits - Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.

The racing festival encompasses two main championships - Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC).

Expressing his enthusiasm for the association, Ganguly, the former BCCI president said, “I am truly excited to embark on this journey with the Kolkata team in the Indian Racing Festival.

“Motorsports has always been a passion of mine and together with the Kolkata Royal Tigers, we aim to build a strong legacy in the Indian Racing Festival and inspire a new generation of motorsport enthusiasts.”

Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd (RPPL), added, “His visionary leadership and commitment to excellence, shaped by years of legendary cricketing success, brings unparalleled dynamism to the Indian Racing Festival,” he said.