Speed and safety mandatorily go hand-in-hand in the space of Indian biking and the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) stands at the centre of pioneering that.
Since its inception in 1971, FMSCI has been regulating and promoting motorsports in the country, as the body has been ensuring that every rev of the engine and turn of the track occur under the most profound conditions available.
Affiliated with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), FMSCI has been at the helm of the whole spectrum, from four-wheeler drag racing to high-speed superbike events, blending thrill with robust security standards.
However, the FMSCI’s role goes beyond that, primarily in popularising and promoting the disciplines across the country too.
“There are no policies to help Indian drivers reach the international stage. We have to decide which disciplines we have talent in. We would like to conduct talent hunts, identify the best, and train them before sending them to international events. There has to be a procedure, which has not been there so far,” FMSCI president Arindam Ghosh had said earlier.
The Indian Superbike League (ISBL), a brand-new enterprising tournament that just dropped its launch teaser, could be a solution on that front, having already gained the FMSCI sanction last year. The recognition from the governing body automatically brings in top-notch equipment supervision, comprising ISI-marked full-face helmets, leather gloves, and reinforced riding gear.
Further, the FMSCI enforces proper track safety, crowd control, and emergency response teams. The authority also lays out regular bulletins for the information of the relevant communities, so that every participant, official, and fan remains thoroughly informed.
All these elements will be evident amid the ISBL, in addition to key checkpoints such as adherence to global benchmarks, clear and standardised rules for fair and transparent racing, and improved credibility, which ropes in sponsors, fans, and interested riders to the meet too. Trained officials and specialised marshals from the FMSCI will extend their services to certify that the most profound resources work in synergy with the competition.
Beyond that, the FMSCI has been taking active measures to curb the bottlenecks prevalent in the sport, expanding the aforementioned limited participation. Earlier this year, FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh said that he plans to meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss tax reductions on motorsports activities, making the sport more accessible.
High costs presently restrict participation to the wealthy, an element that the ISBL is on course to solve too. Lowering taxes on equipment and events could help discover Indian talent for international racing, and affordable safety gear could improve road safety for everyday riders, reducing injuries and fatalities too.
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