Double podium for Vishnu Prasad in national racing

Coimbatore | Sunday | 24th October, 2021

Summary:

Coimbatore, Oct 24 (PTI) Seasoned racer Vishnu Prasad soaked in the pressure like a sponge as he finished on the podium twice in the Formula 4 LGB races in the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship on Sunday.

Vishnu was first in the morning"s race and came second in the second race which was won by Sohil Shah.

Shah had dominated a day earlier.In the JK Tyre Novice Cup, Ruhaan Alva continued from where he finished on Saturday.

The boy from Bengaluru competing for MSport opened up an early lead and did not stop.Vishnu Prasad from MSport team used the reverse grid to his advantage in Sunday"s first race.

The Kari Motor Speedway was bathed in sunshine after heavy showers overnight.

Once again, like Saturday, the race was affected by an interruption after one car went out.With the safety car in play for two laps, it boiled down to drivers staying calm.