Level 1

BY RAYO RACING

Basics curriculum

WHO WE ARE -

Only Indian team to win International karting titles. (4)
31 Titles till date.
400+ trophies.
Created numerous champions & winners like:
Jehan Daruvala (Formula 2 Driver), Ameya Bafna, Aaroh Ravindra and more.
First team to set up a base outside India.
At the Force India: 1 in a Billion Hunt - 4 out of the final top 10, were from Rayo Racing.

ABOUT US

Founder: Rayomand Banajee 8 Time National Formula Racing & Karting Champion
Started in 2006 with the intention of guiding and preparing racers for Formula 1
Coaching, mentoring & career management for serious racers

DIFFERENT VERTICALS/ACTIVITIES

Karting Academy & Team (2006)
Car Racing Academy & Team (2012)
Experience event organizers for brands like Jaguar, Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, VW, Tata Motors etc.
Large scale motorsport event organizers
Indian Distributors for Tony Kart, Kosmic Kart, AiM, MIR, and other Karting brands

WHAT IS KARTING

Considered a sport by itself, has hundreds of different classes & forms, worldwide.
The most widely practiced 4 Wheel Motorsport
First step into 4 Wheel Motorsport
All current Formula 1 racers, spent maximum years in Karting, prior to reaching Formula 1.

TRAINING PROGRAM CURRICULUM

75 Laps of Karting
Theory
• Basic understanding of a go-kart Correct seating position
• Track etiquette and behaviour Flags
• Equipment required to go Racing.

• Structure of motorsport organisations.

Theory & Practical – Track familiarisation
• Familiarisation laps.
• Steering the right way.
• The Fundamental Rules.
• What ‘lines’ are all about.
• Apex points, turn in points and exit points.

Theory & Practical – Basics of driving
• Braking techniques.
• Accelerating the right way.
• Marking of the line.

OUR COACHES

Rayomand Banajee

8 Time National Formula Racing and Karting Champion

Lead Instructor - Jaguar India

Saurav Bandyopadhyay

● Vice Champion Volkswagen Championship 2018 and 2021
● Multiple Victories & podiums across: Karting, VW Polo Cup, VW Ameo Cup, Autocross
● Selected by VW to represent team India at the Sri Lanka Night Races

● Jaguar certified Senior Instructor

Steve Hodges

● Speed TimesDrive Karting Challenge 2007 winner
● 3rd Overall: JK Tyre Junior Formula Cup

● Sponsored by Amaron in Formula Rolon 2007(India’s then highest level of racing)

Aditya Patnaik

Rotax Max National Championship currently running Top 4 in Rookie Season
Multiple Wins and Podiums in Indikarting Pro Karting Race
Red Bull Kart Fight 2021 Hyderabad Top Qualifier & 4th Overall in National Finals
Multiple Podiums in Indikarting Clash of Karts
Esports: Hyundai Global League Top Qualifier from India

Aditya Pawar

Multiple wins & podiums in Karting Championships & Autocross
Multiple podiums in VW Polo Cup, Vento Cup and Ameo Cup
Jaguar certified instructor

Ojas Surve

Red Bull Kart Fight 2021 National champion
2 time overall winner of Indikarting Pro Karting Race
Runner up at the VW motorsport national championship selections in 2020
Multiple podiums and wins in Indikarting Clash of Karts
Esports : Represented India online at the FIA Asia Pacific Circuit Racing challenge

DAY 1

Practical
• Kart familiarisation

• Slalom

• Braking

• Brake-Turn-Accelerate

• Driving on the Marked Line.
• Faster on the Line.
• Perfecting the line.
Theory
• Differences between 4 stroke karts & 2 stroke Karts.
Theory & Practical – Understanding karting better
• Understanding how a kart behaves in a corner
• What slows you down?
Evaluation
• Evaluation of the days driving.

DAY 2

Theory & Practical
• Track walk.

• What is understeer, what causes it & how it affects you.
• What is oversteer, what causes it & how it affects you.
• Practice race start
Theory & Practical – Self Evaluation and Improvement
• Removal of line markers from track
• Self - Evaluation of driving
• Importance of Consistency

Evaluation
• Evaluation of driving.

End of Day 2

Theory
• Event flow.
• Officials at a Race Weekend.
• Race starts: Standing starts and rolling starts.
• Racing etiquettes.
• Grievances and protests.
• Summary.
Discussions
• How to proceed with a career in racing.
• Various options available on racing in India & Internationally.
• Answers to specific questions.
• How to apply for a racing license.

Notes: After each practical session, there will be an evaluation session of whether drivers have done as instructed. If not, what are the points that require specific attention and so on.

Basics - Important details

Registration and Payment Details

• Course Fees: Rs 19,500/-
• Payment Link: Click Here

How to register:

Make the payment via the payment link.
Take a screenshot of the payment made.
Send an acknowledgement to the concerned person from Rayo Racing.
You will be added in the whatsapp group and all the further instructions will be shared.

• Note: Prior registration is compulsory. Registration is restricted. Strictly first paid, first served basis. Entry is confirmed only on receipt of payment.

Other Important Details

• Timings: Start Time: 0900hrs | End Time : 1500hrs - 1730hrs (Depending on rush at the track)
• Dress code: Full length jeans/pants, preferably tracks. Full sleeves t-shirt/shirt or a jacket. Proper closed shoes. Full fingered gloves are recommended but not compulsory.
• Helmets: You are welcome to bring your own. Helmets also available for free use at the venue.
• Eligibility: Ages 6 years to 65 years. In case any driver is unable to participate due to height / size restrictions, a full refund will be given.
• Post Training: Drivers completing this course are eligible for the Intermediate / Advanced courses at a later stage.
• Certificates: Presented on course completion.
• For Guardians/Parents: Parents can leave their children at the beginning of the program & collect them at the end of the program. They are also welcome to wait at the track.
• Venue Details: Ajmera IndiKarting, Ajmera I- Land, Opposite carnival Imax, Bhakti Park,Wadala, Mumbai 400037.