Ashwin Sundar

Ashwin Sundar (27 July 1985 – 18 March 2017) was a race driver from India. Most active during 2005 till recent years winning several national titles in Go-Kart, Single Seater Formula Cars, Two Wheelers and Saloon cars.

Ashwin Sundar
NationalityIndian
Born(1985-07-27)27 July 1985
Died18 March 2017(2017-03-18) (aged 31)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
TeamsN.K. Racing, Rams Racing, MRF Racing, TVS Racing

He was born on 27 July 1985 at Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.[1]

Career

  • 2003 – MRF Formula Mondial Go-Kart National champion
  • 2004 – MRF Formula Mondial Go-Kart National champion
  • 2004 – Debut in Single seater Formula Maruti (a.k.a.FISSME} (800cc) and Formula LGB (1300cc); 4th in Indian championship
  • 2005 – 2nd runner-up in 150cc 4-stroke class, Ucal National Road Racing Championship
  • 2006 – Indian champion in 115cc 4-stroke and 150cc 4-stroke class for TVS Racing & Second in adjudged Champion of Champions in India
  • 2006 – 1st runner-up in FIM Asia Road racing championship in Underbone class (Under-21)
  • 2006 – 2nd runner up in Formula LGB Hyundai and Formula LGB categories in Indian Championship
  • 2007 – Indian champion in Formula LGB Hyundai and Formula LGB Swift categories
  • 2009 – National Champion – Formula Rolon Chevrolet (1600cc)
  • 2010 – MRF Formula 1600 International Challenge champion
  • 2011 – MRF Formula 1600 International Challenge champion
  • 2012 – National Champion F4
  • 2013 – National Champion F4

Death

Sundar died on 18 March 2017 as the result of an auto accident. His car (BMW) caught fire after hitting a tree and got stuck between the tree and a wall on the roadside. He and his wife were killed in the fire.[2]

References

  1. "Ashwin Sundar excels". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 18 September 2006. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
  2. Selvaraj, A (18 March 2017). "Racer Ashwin Sundar, wife charred to death after their BMW car catches fire in Chennai". The Times of India.

Further reading

  • High-octane drive – The Hindu
  • ‘09 RACING SEASON: IT’S A WRAP!



This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.