South India Rally postponed due to rising number of Covid-19 cases

CHENNAI: The South India Rally, a round of the 2021 Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), scheduled for April 23-25, has been postponed in the wake of fresh government restrictions due to rising number of Covid-19 cases, organisers Madras Motor Sports Club said on Monday.

The tentative dates for the event, which doubles up as a round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship, are June 25 to 27. The South India Rally had attracted 70 entries of which 21 were women crews.

The chairman of the event and Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) vice-president, Vicky Chandhok, said, "Much as the sport is our priority, we are concerned about the spike in Covid-19 cases. With an all-time record of 70 entries, of which 21 are women competitors, the enthusiasm for the sport is at its peak. But after discussions with promoters Vamcy Merla, we have decided to postpone the rally keeping in mind the safety and health of those involved in the event." IANS

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