This race will be major attraction for youth & instill passion for Formula-4 sport: V K Bidhuri
SRINAGAR: In a first, a roaring show of Formula-4 Car run from Lalit Ghat to Nehru Park shall be held in Srinagar on Sunday in which renowned Formula drivers will enthral spectators.
This would be a thrilling show to witness on the Boulevard road while drivers engage in the race and stunts over a distance of 1.7 km route from 10:00 Am to 2:00 P.m.
In this regard, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today chaired a meeting to ensure the arrangements for the successful conduct of the event.
Addressing the meeting, Div Com stated that this first-of-its-kind event will be a major attraction for youth and will instil passion among them for Formula-4 sport.
Terming the hosting of the Formula-4 car race in Srinagar as one of the major achievements, Div Com said the occasion will open the spectrum of options for sports lovers of Kashmir and will be the beginning of a new career option for enthusiasts of the valley.
This ‘adrenaline-rushing’ car race will be very exciting and enthralling for people, he said and added that such shows would also leverage adventure tourism of Kashmir.
While reviewing the arrangements, Div Com directed concerned officers to ensure levelling of the said road and black-topping of potholes on the route.
To ensure the safety of drivers, Div Com instructed the installation of C-type 2-tier barricades including red barricades at both ends of the route besides the deployment of a medical team with two critical care ambulances and fire extinguishers.
Moreover, Div Com directed proper security arrangements for the event and other requirements for event management including drone permission.
The meeting was attended by VC, LCMA; Director Tourism; Joint Commissioner SMC; officers of PWD, Health Department, Traffic, police, Fire & Emergency and representatives of Racing Promotions Private Ltd.
