The opening weekend will feature 17 races across six categories, bringing together established racers and emerging talent in Indian motorsport.The championship is backed by a partnership between JK Tyre and Chennai Turbo Riders (CTR), with the aim of providing a competitive platform for drivers across different levels of circuit racing. The opening round will feature single-seater racing, touring car competition and single-make championships, with competitors looking to secure an early advantage in the season.The races will be streamed live on JK Tyre Motorsport's Facebook and YouTube channels from 10am on Saturday and 9.45am on Sunday.Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026: CategoriesThe opening round will feature LGB Formula 4, the JK Tyre Novice Cup, Super Saloon, Indian Touring Car (ITC), Indian Super Touring Car (ISTC), the JK Tyre Levitas Cup and the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup presented by JK Tyre.
The programme covers both car and motorcycle racing, with separate grids for different classes. LGB Formula 4LGB Formula 4, now in its 29th year, remains an entry point into single-seater racing in India.
The cars use a 1,298cc carburetted Suzuki Swift engine, an Esteem five-speed gearbox and a chrome-molybdenum tubular frame. The category will feature three races over the weekend.JK Tyre Novice CupThe JK Tyre Novice Cup provides a pathway for karting drivers moving into single-seater formula racing.
The category will feature two races during the opening weekend, giving newcomers an opportunity to gain experience in full-scale circuit competition.Super Saloon, ITC and ISTC The touring car programme will feature production-based racing cars across multiple classes. Super Stock and Indian Junior Touring Cars (IJTC) will provide close competition, with technical regulations and vehicle modifications varying across the classes.The ITC and ISTC categories will feature production-based cars prepared for circuit racing, with ISTC allowing more extensive modifications.
Two races are scheduled for the ITC/ISTC category during the weekend.JK Tyre Levitas CupThe JK Tyre Levitas Cup enters its second season with lightweight, race-prepared Maruti Suzuki Ignis cars. The single-make series uses a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre K-Series engine producing 92bhp, with headers and a straight-pipe exhaust.The category will feature two races, with competitors divided into Rookie and Pro/Gentlemen's classes.
The series focuses on car control, braking, cornering and overtaking, offering drivers a platform to develop their circuit racing skills.Royal Enfield Continental GT CupThe Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, presented by JK Tyre, enters its sixth edition with a revised format. Amateur and Professional riders will compete on separate grids, using the GT-R650 and GT-R750 platforms, respectively.The Amateur grid will feature 20 riders, while the Professional category will have 15.
Three races are scheduled for each class.With 17 races scheduled across the two days, the Coimbatore opener will set the early championship standings across the participating categories.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine - Ends