The Indian Racing Festival 2025 is set to kick off in August, featuring a star-studded lineup of celebrity owners, including Kichcha Sudeepa, John Abraham, Sourav Ganguly, Naga Chaitanya, and Arjun Kapoor. Sudeepa’s team, Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru, marks a cultural crossover between cinema and motorsport, bringing his massive fanbase and influence to the racing world. The festival will feature franchise teams from major cities, blending competition with entertainment, and showcasing homegrown talent and regional fanbases. With its unique blend of speed, style, and star power, IRF promises to b
The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) 2025 is set to rev up the motorsport scene in India, featuring a star-studded lineup of celebrity owners, including Kichcha Sudeepa, John Abraham, Sourav Ganguly, Naga Chaitanya, and Arjun Kapoor. Sudeepa’s team, Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru (KKB), marks a significant cultural crossover between cinema and motorsport, bringing his massive fanbase and influence to the racing world. According to Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & MD of RPPL, Sudeepa’s entry into IRF is a game-changer, bringing legacy, pride, and influence to the sport. The festival aims to promote motorsport in India, creating a thrilling experience that blends competition with entertainment. The IRF 2025 kicks off in August, featuring franchise teams from major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and Goa. The league will showcase high-performance racing, with teams competing on thrilling street circuits and world-class tracks. With its unique blend of speed, style, and star power, IRF promises to be an exciting spectacle, highlighting homegrown talent and regional fanbases. As team owner and sporting ambassador, Sudeepa aims to drive a new era of racing in Karnataka, promoting motorsports and inspiring local talent. “Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru is my tribute to the spirit of this city, its talent, its grit, and its youth,” said Sudeepa. “Motorsport is ready for its mainstream moment in India — and I’m here to fuel that fire from the South. The Indian Racing Festival features two premier championships: the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). With gender-balanced driver lineups, celebrity ownership, and national broadcast reach, IRF is redefining what motorsport can mean in India. The festival promises to be a dynamic blend of competition, entertainment, and cultural identity, showcasing India’s motorsport talent and passion.
