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Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, launched the circuit.
As for the track, it is a 3.5km layout, located around the Island Grounds that resides in the heart of the city.
Also, it would become the first-ever street circuit in India and South Asia that will be hosting a night race.
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The newly launched track is set to host a couple of events – the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League on December 9-10.
According to its press release, the SDAT will be investing Rs 42 crore to host the event.
”The F4 Indian Championship is an FIA-certified championship intended for aspiring and up-and-coming racing drivers and the Indian Racing League, which is India’s only motorsports league with men and women drivers competing in a team-based championship. Drivers will be from India and overseas in both the championships,” the release read.