Indian Racing Festival: Arjun Kapoor Comes On Board As Owner Of Speed Demons Delhi
This collaboration now marks Arjun’s entry into the motorsport arena as the proud owner of the Delhi franchise, Speed Demons Delhi.
The Indian Racing Festival is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 season and the upcoming marquee event has just gotten bigger with the addition of Bollywood actor, Arjun Kapoor. This collaboration now marks Arjun’s entry into the motorsport arena as the proud owner of the Delhi franchise, Speed Demons Delhi, under a multi-year agreement. Building on the momentum from the recent unveiling of the Kolkata team by India's most celebrated captain, Sourav Ganguly, the festival is now set to welcome Arjun Kapoor as the owner of the Delhi team.
With Arjun Kapoor’s significant interest, the league now boasts two celebrity-owned franchises. Arjun Kapoor, renowned as a true motorhead, who has a huge fascination with cars, has invested in the team of Speed Demons and will play a major role in promoting motor racing in Delhi and the NCR region.
With Arjun Kapoor’s presence, the Speed Demons Delhi franchise in the Indian Racing Festival is poised to make a significant impact. "Arjun Kapoor's personal passion for motorsports not only aligns perfectly with our objective but also serves as a powerful catalyst to enhance it. His involvement will authentically resonate with enthusiasts, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and engagement to the sport and helping us captivate and inspire a growing community of motorsport aficionados nationwide," remarked Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of RPPL.
Arjun Kapoor, owner of the Delhi team at the Indian Racing Festival, shared his excitement, saying, "Ever since I was a young kid I've always been interested in cars and motorsports, and Delhi's love for racing is clear. The Indian Racing Festival, along with our Delhi team, is a great opportunity for young racers and fans. I believe we can discover and support talent that could represent India internationally, making motorsports more popular here."
Arjun Kapoor also urged fans to come and watch the races in large numbers and cheer and support the drivers.
The festival features eight dynamic city-based teams from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. From August to November this year, these teams will engage in intense competition, vying for racing glory and the coveted title of champions.
Arjun Kapoor's collaboration with the IRF is poised to draw in a diverse audience, including Bollywood celebrities and those from the hinterland.
Speaking of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF), the competition is a meticulously curated motorsport event designed to captivate the growing motorsport fan base in India.
The IRF 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.
