The Boulevard street on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar was crammed with roars of racing automobiles on Sunday as Kashmir hosted its first Method 4 demo race within the capital metropolis. Method 4 racing automobiles carried out stunts and ram demo races all alongside the 1.7-km stretch from Lalit Ghat to Nehru Park, charming vacationers and locals. The occasion, which was collectively organised by Method 4, Indian Racing League and the state’s tourism division, even earned reward from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The demo run occasion of Method 4 automobiles and bikes in Srinagar was aimed to make motorsport standard throughout India. The nation has performed host to high motorsport occasions like Method One, Method E in addition to MotoGP. Nevertheless, this was the primary occasion of any motorsport occasion being held within the Kashmir valley. The demo run enthralled those that had been current to witness the racing automobiles and bikes in motion.
Elaborate association had been made to make sure security of the drivers in addition to viewers through the Method 4 demo race occasion. All the occasion was monitored via drones. The native authorities had organized for essential care ambulances and hearth extinguishers. That they had additionally put up C-type 2-tier barricades for security of race automobiles in addition to spectators. Regardless of all of the preparations, two Method 4 race automobiles hit the barricades through the occasions. Nevertheless, there was no main harm or damage.
The excessive octane occasion was seen for instance showcasing Kashmir as a vacation spot for such occasions in future. Praising the organisers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media and stated, “That is very heartening to see. It’ll assist additional showcase the great thing about Jammu and Kashmir. India gives nice alternatives for motorsports to thrive and Srinagar is true on high of the locations the place it may possibly occur.” VK Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, stated, “This conveys that, like the remainder of the world, Jammu and Kashmir can also be not behind in organising these occasions.”
After the profitable completion of the first-ever Method 4 demo race within the state, the native authorities are hopeful that it’s going to open up choices for motorsport lovers in Kashmir and turn into one of many new profession choices within the valley.
First Printed Date: 18 Mar 2024, 14:02 PM IST