Nayan Chatterjee fights back with a podium finish in Malaysia
by Shrutee K/DNS
Mumbai, May 29, 2016: India’s racing sensation 18-year-old Nayan Chatterjee – achieved podium
finish in the round 4 of the KRS-KKS Asia Rotax Max challenge 2016 held in
Malaysia today. Nayan was in a bit of a spot since yesterday due to a crash
in the heat 2. The accident, however, damaged his chassis, which was changed
today to an old chassis. Nayan began the pre-finals on 14th
position.Despite a crash and machine problems, the young racer finished 5th in the crucial KRS-KKS Asia Rotax Max challenge 2016 held in Malaysia.
Despite an old chassis, the Indian champion romped back with
a podium finish. The whole of Friday and Saturday he struggled due to a power
valve malfunction. Hence the pace was not the optimum. However, the young competitive
racer fought like a real champion. Showing grit and endurance, he maintained
high speed till the end to finish at the
5th position. “This was by far the most difficult race for me. It’s been a
tough weekend. I have struggled a lot to achieve this success,” said Nayan.
Post round 4 of the Asian circuit, the racing season for
Nayan continues as he participates in the JK Tyre FMSCI national rotax max
karting championship in Bangalore on June 3-5. As it is known, Nayan has now joined Meco Motorsports as a
racer and will be under the tutelage of India’s greatest motor racing mentor – Akbar
Ebrahim.
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