Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Returns for 2023 with Race-Ready GT-R650s, Registrations Open

Royal Enfield is ready for the exciting new season of the JK Tyre-sponsored Continental GT Cup 2023. The Continental GT Cup has opened registration for the 2023 season and is looking for riders to compete with.

By Divyam Dubey | on July 11, 2023 Follow us on Autox Google News

Royal Enfield, still riding high after the success of the first two seasons of the Continental GT Cup, has announced the third season. The annual racing championship has been a stepping stone for aspiring young and amateur as well as professional motorcycle racers since its start in 2021. The bike manufacturer located in Chennai has released the dates for the upcoming third Continental GT Cup. The racing extravaganza, which will begin in August 2023 and run through November 2023, will include three rounds and a total of eight events. The dates for the first round are the 25th-27th of August, and the second round is the 6th-8th of October. The third and final round will be place between 17-19 November. Royal Enfield continues the famous Pro-Am series format by inviting both amateur and professional racers to show off their skills and share the track, creating an exciting experience for spectators.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Season 3: Continental GT-R650s Details

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Riders from all over the country participate in the Continental GT Cup because it's an incredible introduction to the sport of track racing. Each rider will control a specially prepped, identical Continental GT-R650 equipped with a Royal Enfield 648cc parallel-twin engine that has garnered a lot of attention and acclaim. 

The classic cafe racer half fairing was designed in-house and constructed from race-pedigree fibre-reinforced plastic, making it light, flexible, stiff, and aesthetically pleasing. Better aerodynamics and visibility are both provided by the acrylic bubble screen, which also shields the racer from buffeting. Race clip-ons, which are lighter and lower, conceal the rider behind the fairing. When riding with a confident racer triangle, the rider's position lower above the tank improves aerodynamics.

The racing ECU used to tune this year's Continental GT-R650 ensures even better track performance. This is based on the important takeaways from the past two seasons.

Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Season 3: Registration

Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Announced

On August 1, 2023, the legendary Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore will host this exciting selection event. As the selection process comes to a close, the top 25 riders—10 professionals and 15 amateurs—will take their places on the starting grid for the exciting racing rounds.

The Continental GT Cup registration is accessible at this time on Royal Enfiled's website. Aspiring racers have the option of competing in either the Professional or Amateur categories, depending on their level of experience and skill. From the pool of applicants, a select group of 100 competent racers—25 pros and 75 amateurs—will be invited to take part in the rigorous Rider Selection Programme.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Season 3: Eligibility

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Age Limit

All participants must be at least 18 years old as of January 1, 2023. Age verification documentation must be uploaded/shared with the event organiser.

Professional Category 

You must have finished in the top three of any 2-Wheeler Racing Cup, Series, or National Championship in India under the auspices of the FMSCI.

Proof required:

  • FMSCI 2W Racing Licence - Restricted or Full (licence may be valid or expired).
  • Eligibility Proof - championship certificate/official championship points classification with rider name/letter of endorsement from organiser or FMSCI

Amateur Category 

You need to have either attended a Track Academy recognised by the FMSCI or hold a valid FMSCI 2 Wheeler Racing Licence.

Proof Required:

  • FMSCI 2W Racing Licence - Restricted or Full (licence may be valid or expired). 
  • Track Academy Certificate - Participation Certificate from one of the mentioned institutions.

The goal of the 2023 season of the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup is to popularise the sport of motor racing. Participants may experience the excitement of track racing firsthand at the event.

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