Prasad back to his best in JK Tyre Racing championship

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 09 2014 | 6:10 PM IST
Donning more than one hat has never been easy for race drivers but Vishnu Prasad is on a roll this season and today was no different as he drove flawlessly to win two races to be back in contention in the 17th JK Tyre Racing championship here.
Vishnu, who suffered yesterday after making a jumpstart, was back to his best as he overtook the pole-sitter and Race 1 winner Akhil Rabindra of Bangalore early in the race before stamping his class to win in the morning at the Buddh International Circuit.
The versatile driver has been adjusting to three different cockpits this season as Vishnu aims to become the champion racing driver in the domestic circuit with three crowns.
Vishnu has been driving in the JK Racing India Series, Formula LGB4 and the Senior Max Category in the JK Tyre - FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting Championship and is in line for title in all the championships.
"I am trying to make my mark. Money is a big factor which prevents me from going abroad so I want to win here and impress upon sponsors to further my career," said Vishnu.
After an uneventful start to the FB02 race, Rabindra fell behind midway through before fast-pacing Vishnu caught up with those ahead and pushed to the front. He clocked 22 minutes 00.295 seconds to win the race ahead of Mumbai's Rahil Noorani, who was home in 22:14.946. Rabindra ended third with a timing of 22:18.461.
In the third race of the FB02 category, Vishnu raced ahead of Rabindra and maintained distance to eventually win by a difference of 7.454 seconds. Ananth Shanmugam eventually finished third.
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First Published: Nov 09 2014 | 6:10 PM IST

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