Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, Nov. 4 (EMN): Ronan Bazely was declared the fastest driver in the Indian National Autocross Championship's East Zone leg held at Rempukong, Ungma, Mokokchung, on Friday.
The championship is hosted by the Adventure and Motorsport Association, Mokokchung (AMAM), in collaboration with Bangalore Motor Sports under the aegis Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI)
In series categories under INAC, approximately 50 participants including from outside Nagaland took part in the event testing their driving skills and control at the wheels.
Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer, the guest of honour of the inaugural programme, in his address urged FMSCI to nurture local talents and stated that that there is no shortage of talents in Nagaland when it comes to sports.
Reminding the gathering that the venue has been identified for laying of astroturf football ground, Longkumer stated that events such as the autocross provides a glimpse to the possibilities that will eventually unfold in the years to come.
President, AMAM, Moasashi Jamir, expressed hope that the event will help in fostering friendship and unity among the motorsports enthusiasts.
He also thanked the INAC, Bangalore Motorsports Association and FMSCI for coming to a remote and interior place like Mokokchung.
While AMAM has organised several motorcross events in the past, this is the first national championships for the association, he added.
On Saturday, the 6th edition of AMAM AutoX will kick start at 9 am.
