HMSI unleashes racing excitement with Round 1 of Honda One Make Race

Popularly known as the ‘Honda One Make Race,’ the activity provides ‘Fun Riding Experience’ to all participants as well as spectators in a safe and controlled environment.

New excitement across all categories
In its refreshed format, the ‘Honda One Make Race’ now tests the riding capabilities of participants in three broad categories of races- Novice, 2 Open categories and the New Team category.

Bringing intense excitement and adrenaline to the race, the CBR 250R category is now a Team Championship. In the new format, 20 CBR 250R performance bikes will be leased to teams registered at FMSCI. Excluding the engine and chassis of CBR 250R, any other modifications may be made to enhance performance of vehicle. Honda will further support participating teams with Original Spare parts worth Rs. 10,000 and set of tyres replacement per round.

This year, riders above 23 years get a change to directly participate in the 2 Open category Championships. A total of 13 participants will qualify in the 150cc ‘CBR 150R’ Championship while the 125cc ‘CBF Stunner’ Championship race will witness 25 participants per round. Providing a unique racing platform to Novice riders less than 23 years will be Honda’s popular 110cc mass model CB Twister.

Over and above ‘Honda One Make Race 2012’, Honda is also providing CBR 150R with original spares support on lease for Group B, Group C and Group D of ‘National Motorcycle Racing Championship’.

Honda One Make Race, Round 1 overview
Over 120 riders are set to participate in Round 1 of Honda One Make Race. A maximum of 60 riders can compete for CB Twister cup. A total of 13 participants will qualify in the 150cc ‘CBR 150R’ Championship while the 125cc ‘CBF Stunner’ Championship race will witness 25 participants per round. The Team race for CBR 250R Championship will witness competition between 20 expert riders. Participants will be judged in their respective categories, of which Top 3 racers will be awarded attractive cash prizes (1st – Rs. 7500, 2nd – Rs. 5000, 3rd – Rs. 2500).

Honda’s initiatives for ‘Safety Promotion’
Safety is an issue very close to Honda’s heart. Till date, Honda has engaged over 2,600 biking enthusiasts, journalists and spectators through various Fun, Safety riding and Gymkhana activities. Scheduled to be held during Round 1 of Honda One Make Race, 2011 as well, these activities give visitors a unique opportunity to get tips on safe riding from Safety Riding Instructors. Honda also spreads its belief that fun-biking can also be safe.

Participants and spectators alike, will enjoy slow riding (an activity that aims at enhancing bike balance), and the highly popular Gymkhana activities (a ‘fun’ riding activity for enhancing rider maneuverability & road-sense) at Round 1 of Honda One Make Race, 2012. Even kids can learn safety riding with CRF-50 model which is specially designed to provide experience and education on two-wheeler & road safety. 
 
Aiding first time riders with overall balance, Honda will set up its riding trainers which simulate various traffic, road and weather conditions so that riders can develop a healthy road sense. Currently, all 521 Honda dealerships are equipped with unique riding trainers.

Participation in Asia Dream Cup
To promote riders and develop riding skills Honda Motor Company, Japan has initiated the Asia Dream Cup Motorcycle Racing Championship. Riders will compete for top spot on CBR250R. In this Championship, every Honda Company within Asia is sponsoring 2 riders each to participate in Dream Cup. Inline with the same, HMSI is also sponsoring 2 riders (Mr. Gautam Mayilvaganan & Mr. Deepak Papineni) with helper to participate in the championship. Total 6 rounds of are to be conducted in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Japan and Qatar.  

Excerpts from Company officials-
“This is 5th successful year we are conducting Honda One Make Race. As a responsible member of society, Honda will continue to expand safe fun biking culture in India. With the introduction of new CBR 250R Team category, Honda will promote its global legacy of providing advanced motor-sports experience for expert riders. We will nurture youngsters with the highly popular CB Twister race for Novice riders, Open category CBF Stunner, CBR 150R Championships and our nationwide spread of Gymkhana activities” – said Mr. Keita Muramatsu, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

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For further information, please contact:
Ms.Vibhuti Dimri / Ms. Namrata Pant
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
E-mail:vibhuti.dimri@honda2wheelersindia.com , namrata.pant@honda2wheelersindia.com