Bollywood star, John Abraham has revved up the Indian motorsport scene as he acquired Goa Aces team for the upcoming Indian Racing Festival.
The actor-turned-team owner’s entry into professional motorsports has marked a significant milestone for the sport in the country and is expected to attract a new wave of fans.
A lifelong petrolhead, Abraham has always harboured a deep-seated passion for speed. His garage, a veritable shrine to automotive excellence, boasts a collection of high-performance cars and bikes that would make any enthusiast green with envy. With this acquisition, he fulfils a long-held dream of being intimately involved in the exhilarating world of racing.
Expressing his enthusiasm about joining the Indian Racing Festival as the owner of Goa Aces by JA Racing, John Abraham remarked, “I’ve always been captivated by fast cars and bikes, and I’ve longed to be part of this thrilling sport as it makes new strides in our country. I am thankful to the IRF team and as owner of Goa Aces, I’m excited about the opportunity to help build a robust motorsports ecosystem in Goa and, with the Indian Racing Festival, uncover new talent that can shine on the global stage in the near future.”
RPPL Chairman and MD Akhilesh Reddy, added, “Having John Abraham as the owner of Goa Aces is poised to unlock immense potential for developing Goa into a premier motorsports venue. John’s deep passion for racing and his collection of bikes and cars will amplify interest in the sport, adding to the region’s proud sporting culture. This strategic move promises to also elevate Goa’s status in the motorsports world and expand its appeal beyond traditional racing circles.”
Goa Aces, now rebranded as Goa Aces by JA Racing, will compete in the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the FIA Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC) as part of the Indian Racing Festival, scheduled to commence on August 24, 2024, and conclude on November 17, 2024.
The Indian Racing Festival, organized by Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd., is poised to benefit immensely from Abraham’s participation. The league will not only have a high-profile owner but also a passionate advocate who can help elevate the sport to new heights.
As the 2024 Indian Racing Festival gears up to kick off, all eyes will be on John Abraham and his Goa Aces team. With a star-studded lineup of owners including Sourav Ganguly and Arjun Kapoor, the league is set to captivate the nation and put Indian motorsport on the global map.