The Indian Racing Festival’s offerings, the Indian Racing League and the FIA Formula 4 India Championship (F4IC), will be available as live and non-live content on FanCode                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

New Delhi, August 8, 2024: The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) has teamed up with FanCode to deliver thrilling motorsports action to fans across India. This year-long partnership will showcase the Indian Racing League and FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC) on FanCode’s cutting-edge streaming platform, starting with the IRL 2024 opener at the Madras International Circuit on August 24.

The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) aims to tap into its extensive motorsports fan base. This collaboration will integrate IRF’s premier racing events into FanCode’s established network, which already boasts a dedicated motorsports audience. The IRF also aims to engage hardcore motorsports enthusiasts who enjoy live races, on-demand playback, and exclusive content on FanCode.

“With FanCode, India’s go-to destination for motorsports, we’re bringing the thrilling Indian Racing Festival directly to fans’ screens across the country. As we strive to build a stronger Indian racing circuit, FanCode’s user-friendly platform and vibrant community of motorsport enthusiasts will amplify the impact of the Indian Racing Festival. This year, we’re debuting a bold new presence in Indian racing, including our first-ever night race, promising an unparalleled racing experience and we are eagerly waiting to hear the experience of the fans,” said Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL), promoters of IRF.

Since launching in 2019, FanCode has skyrocketed in growth, now boasting over 160 million users in a remarkably short time, thanks to its focus on sports events and innovations that give fans the flexibility to access either entire tournaments or individual matches. FanCode stands out as the only platform in India dedicated to the exhilarating realm of motorsports. It caters to the nation’s vast auto-racing fanbase of over 60 million and has swiftly built an impressive lineup of content and events, including Formula 1.

And now by tapping into the IRF experiences, FanCode will maximize its presence and elevate the motorsports views for its swiftly expanding fan base, ensuring that every thrilling moment is not only captured but is just a click away.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Indian Racing Festival for the 2024 season. FanCode’s strong motorsports line-up already includes Formula 1, F2, F3, DTM, and now we have the Indian Racing League along with F4. Indian racing enthusiasts can look forward to some unique experiences, such as the world’s only franchise-based gender-neutral racing league and a first-of-its-kind night street circuit race in the country.” said FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco.

Facilitated by RPPL, the Indian Racing Festival aims to engage India’s rapidly growing motorsports fanbase through two thrilling championships, including the six-team franchise-based league, the IRL, showcasing some of the biggest race drivers from India and the world. 

The Indian Racing League action will commence with the opening round on August 24 and it will be followed by the first-ever night street circuit race in India at the Chennai Formula Racing Circuit a week later. 

About Indian Racing Festival

The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) is a meticulously curated motorsport event designed to captivate the growing motorsport fan base in India. The Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC) are the two championships under the Indian Racing Festival banner. Notably, the Indian Racing League is FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) approved, adding a level of prestige and official recognition to the competition. 

● The Indian Racing League (IRL) is India’s only 4-wheel racing league and the world’s first gender-neutral racing championship series, promoting inclusivity and competitive spirit. IRL features six city-based teams competing in a dynamic franchise-based competition.

● Formula 4 is an open-wheel, single-seater racing category intended for junior drivers. It is the first step of the ladder for an aspiring racing driver from karting to single-seater racing.

The FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship has begun to attract young and aspiring drivers from around the world and the country. It creates an opportunity for young drivers in their single-seater journey with minimal investment from their end. The drivers gain Super License points and the Indian talent gets to do this at home instead of going abroad.

About Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. 

Racing Promotions Private Ltd., co-founded by Akhilesh Reddy, Abhinandan B, and professional race drivers Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel in 2019, aims to bridge the gap between racing talent and opportunities. The franchise model, a first in Indian motorsports, emphasizes creating lasting engagement opportunities for teams, drivers, fans, and sponsors, while promoting inclusivity and competitive spirit.

Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL) is dedicated to forging a holistic motorsport ecosystem in India, with the mission to host FIA-caliber events and create pathways for aspiring individuals to pursue careers as drivers, engineers, and mechanics.