Autocar India

RoC cancelled due to unrest in Thailand

The Sports Authority of Thailand, together with RoC organisers, said the situation meant the race could no longer be sanctioned.
1 min read2 Dec '13
Staff WriterStaff Writer
2K+ views

The Race of Champions has been forced to cancel this year's Bangkok event due to the current political unrest in Thailand.

The Sports Authority of Thailand, together with RoC organisers, said the situation meant the race could no longer be sanctioned.

RoC organisers said in a statement that they are "currently looking at options of repeating the success of last year's event in Bangkok on another date."

Four people have died in recent anti-government street protests, with activists manning barricades outside official buildings and calling for Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to step down.

Protestors attempted to storm Shinawatra's office, Government House, over the weekend.

It is the worst violence Thailand has suffered since the eruption of violent protests in 2010, when the army was called to clear thousands of protestors, resulting in dozens of fatalities.

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher, Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen and World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier had all signed up to contest this year's event.

JK Racing India Series: Prasad seals 2013 title at Buddh

The Meco Racing driver became the first ever champion in the JK Racing India Series that was introduced this year.
1 min read1 Dec '13
Staff WriterStaff Writer

VW Polo Cup: Rahil Noorani crowned 2013 champ

Yatin Magu wins the Junior Category while South African Jeffrey Kruger adjudged the star of the season.
2 min read1 Dec '13
Staff WriterStaff Writer

MRF Challenge: Pic and Ellinas win one race apiece

Championship contenders Tio Ellinas and Arthur Pic won a race apiece at round two of the MRF Challenge 2013 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
1 min read30 Nov '13
Staff WriterStaff Writer

MRF Challenge: Svendsen-Cook wins race one

Starting third on the grid, Svensen-Cook got a brilliant start to pass both pole-sitter Tio Ellinas and Arthur Pic around the outside into the first corner on lap one.
2 min read29 Nov '13
Staff WriterStaff Writer

MRF Challenge: Ellinas on pole in Bahrain

Earlier in the practice sessions, it was Belgian Sam Dejonghe and Frenchman Arthur Pic who dominated the proceedings.
1 min read28 Nov '13
Staff WriterStaff Writer

Poll of the month

Which powertrain type makes the most sense for you right now?

Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid
EV
CNG
Flex-fuel
9256 votes4 days remaining

Upcoming Cars

Nissan Terrano
Nissan Terrano

₹40.00 - ₹45.00 Lakhs

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ

₹30.00 - ₹35.00 Lakhs

Jeep SUV
Jeep SUV

₹15.00 - ₹20.00 Lakhs

JSW Motors Chery iCAR V23
JSW Motors Chery iCAR V23

₹17.00 - ₹20.00 Lakhs

Tata Avinya
Tata Avinya

₹35.00 - ₹40.00 Lakhs

Trending Cars

MG Hector Hawk
MG Hector Hawk

₹15.00 - ₹25.00 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Maruti Suzuki Brezza

₹7.40 - ₹13.55 Lakhs

Mahindra Scorpio N
Mahindra Scorpio N

₹13.69 - ₹25.49 Lakhs

Hyundai Creta
Hyundai Creta

₹10.91 - ₹20.11 Lakhs

Latest Cars

Mahindra Scorpio N
Mahindra Scorpio N

₹13.69 - ₹25.49 Lakhs

Toyota Hilux
Toyota Hilux

₹31.99 - ₹36.69 Lakhs

Honda ZR-V
Honda ZR-V

₹47.99 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Maruti Suzuki Brezza

₹7.40 - ₹13.55 Lakhs

Kia Syros EV
Kia Syros EV

₹13.50 - ₹20.00 Lakhs