Coimbatore/Chennai, 2019: Volkswagen Motorsport India kicked off the Ameo Class of the MRF MMSC FMSCI National Championship 2019 with an action-packed opening round, where Jeet Jhabakh emerged as the standout performer.
Jhabakh clinched two wins out of three races, securing the top spot in the championship standings with 135 points.
Championship Standings After Round 1
- Jeet Jhabakh – 135 points
- Anmol Singh – 128 points
- Pratik Sonawane – 108 points
Further down the grid:
- Viraj Jhala and Anuranjan Velmurugan are tied at 64 points
- Asrar Wani and Chetan Surineni are tied at 29 points
Round 2 Heads to Chennai’s MMRT Circuit
The second round of the Ameo Cup is scheduled at the iconic Madras Motor Race Track on July 20–21, 2019.
According to Sirish Vissa, Head of Volkswagen Motorsport India:
“Round One was electrifying, with Jeet Jhabakh showing complete dominance at Kari Motor Speedway. Round Two promises even tougher competition, especially with different track and weather conditions at MMRT.”
He added that new drivers will face a fresh challenge, as most have not tested on the Chennai circuit.
Close Competition Expected in Round 2
Rayomand Banajee, Head Coach, highlighted the competitive field:
“The new drivers have adapted quickly to the Ameo race cars. At Coimbatore, most drivers were within a second of each other, which shows how competitive the grid is. MMRT will be a steeper learning curve, making the next round even more exciting.”
