Full Name:
V.R.Naren Kumar
DOB:
29/7/74
Home:
Coimbatore
Category Competing:
INRC
Car:
Mitsubishi Cedia
Team:
Red Rooster Racing
Co-driver:
Ram Kumar
Favourite Surface:
Gravel
Career Highlights:
Debut: 1995
First win: 1995 K-1000
Best: Winning the Asia Zone Rally Championship
This year: INRC winner
When did you first enter the world of rallying?
In 1994
What do you consider as the biggest break in your rallying career?
My entry into rallying itself
What has been your biggest inspiration in rallying?
Nothing really - Its just a way to enjoy speed and have a machine under your absolute control.
Describe your most unforgettable incident in rallying.
Winning the overall rally driving a gpN car (1995 K1000)
What edge do you have over your competitors?
Speed
What’s the top speed that you have touched on a stage?
190 Km/hr in New Zealand APRC
How often do you practice and where?
Not much, but try to before a rally
Are you superstitious/do you have a ritual before you get into the car/start a stage…etc?
No
Which round of the INRC is your favorite and why?
K – 1000 just for the smooth fast stages it offers, and the compactness of the entire area in and around the stages
How would you compare Indian rallies with the International ones?
The International rallies offers smoother stages, safety is better, the competition is more. These are due to the fact that its more professionally run and they have the backing of more sponsors.
Any tips for upcoming drivers or navigators?
Firstly, learn to master the machine side ways
How do you think we can popularize rallying in India?
Get faster and noisier cars, make it more spectator friendly, better prize money for entry level class
Given a chance, which WRC driver would you like to co-drive for and in which car?
Marcus G and the car is the old Audi Quattro
What do you do when you are not rallying?
I play Golf
Do you play or are you involved in any other form of sport?
Golf
Who is your favourite sportsman?
Michael Schumacher
What are your rally plans for 2007?
Trying to do APRC or WRC (p)
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