Ashwin Sundar
Ashwin Sundar (27 July 1985 – 18 March 2017) was a race driver from India. Most active during 2005 till recent years winning several national titles in Go-Kart, Single Seater Formula Cars, Two Wheelers and Saloon cars.
| Ashwin Sundar | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 27 July 1985 |
| Died | 18 March 2017 (aged 31) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Teams | N.K. Racing, Rams Racing, MRF Racing, TVS Racing |
He was born on 27 July 1985 at Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.[1]
Career
- 2003 – MRF Formula Mondial Go-Kart National champion
- 2004 – MRF Formula Mondial Go-Kart National champion
- 2004 – Debut in Single seater Formula Maruti (a.k.a.FISSME} (800cc) and Formula LGB (1300cc); 4th in Indian championship
- 2005 – 2nd runner-up in 150cc 4-stroke class, Ucal National Road Racing Championship
- 2006 – Indian champion in 115cc 4-stroke and 150cc 4-stroke class for TVS Racing & Second in adjudged Champion of Champions in India
- 2006 – 1st runner-up in FIM Asia Road racing championship in Underbone class (Under-21)
- 2006 – 2nd runner up in Formula LGB Hyundai and Formula LGB categories in Indian Championship
- 2007 – Indian champion in Formula LGB Hyundai and Formula LGB Swift categories
- 2009 – National Champion – Formula Rolon Chevrolet (1600cc)
- 2010 – MRF Formula 1600 International Challenge champion
- 2011 – MRF Formula 1600 International Challenge champion
- 2012 – National Champion F4
- 2013 – National Champion F4
Death
Sundar died on 18 March 2017 as the result of an auto accident. His car (BMW) caught fire after hitting a tree and got stuck between the tree and a wall on the roadside. He and his wife were killed in the fire.[2]
References
- "Ashwin Sundar excels". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 18 September 2006. Archived from the original on 14 April 2008. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- Selvaraj, A (18 March 2017). "Racer Ashwin Sundar, wife charred to death after their BMW car catches fire in Chennai". The Times of India.
Further reading
- High-octane drive – The Hindu
- ‘09 RACING SEASON: IT’S A WRAP! Archived 19 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- Sundar wins Formula Rolon – Times of India
- Ashwin proves class in JK Tyre racing championship | TwoCircles.net
- Remembering Ashwin Sundar, the man who took to racing like a duck to water https://scroll.in/field/832205/remembering-ashwin-sundar-the-man-who-took-to-racing-like-a-duck-to-water
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