Hyderabad-based Akhil Khushlani of Meco Euro International Racing team completed a rare hat-trick of wins in the Formula BMW India series in the JK Tyre National Racing Open Championship at the Kari Motor Speedway in Chettipalayam near here on Sunday.
Veteran city driver Sarosh Hataria also scored a double in the Formula LBG 4 class. After winning the second race, Sarosh came up with a clean start and never looked back before crossing the finish line.
Akhil showcased great determination and skills to prove his mettle. Akhil finished the race 14.260 seconds ahead of Chitesh Sachin Mandody of Kholapur (Maharashtra) and a further 3.216 seconds ahead of third-placed Akhil Rubindra of Bangalore.
Akhil returned a best lap time of 1:05.919 seconds.
Kini suspended
Meanwhile, Bangalore-based Ajay Kini was suspended for a month and his licence withdrawn for “bumping from behind” seasoned driver Sharan Vikram’s car.
Published 21 July 2013, 15:31 IST