Sarath to start his Spanish campaign in Catalunya

Sarath Kumar who represented India in 125cc World Championship & CIV Italian Championship in 2011 & 2012 respectively will become the first Indian to participate in the Moto3 CEV Repsol Spanish Championship this weekend.

The first round that begins at the world class Circuit de Catalunya on 26, 27 & 28 April 2013, has received a massive grid of 56 entries divided into 2 groups, Group A & B. Each group will have 2 qualifying sessions on Saturday, followed by 2 races on Sunday. Out of the 56 entries, 44 riders will qualify to start the race on Sunday based on their best lap timing set during the two qualifying sessions on Saturday.

Sarath has been preparing for this season intensively in Barcelona, Spain with his team both physically and mentally and is very confident of his upcoming performance in the debut race.

Riding a Suter Honda Moto3 from Monlau Competicíon, Sarath is supported by SK–Sarath69 Sports Pvt Ltd an initiative by Actor/Politician R. Sarath Kumar. He will be India’s first representation in the prestigious and toughest Championship.

For the first time a few Indian sponsors have signed up with Sarath to support him in the Spanish Championship. Hello FM, Sidvin& British Nutritions are the key sponsors for this season.

The Spanish Moto 3 Championship has been the stepping–stone for many current MotoGP riders, including Jorge Lorenzo, DaniPedrosa, Casey Stoner, Marc Marquez, etc.

Sarath69: “ I would like to thank Mr. R. Sarath Kumar for making this day possible as this is a great step for me to learn and progress in my career and become a better, faster rider. My team Monlau Competicíon has been working with me through the off–season and their efforts are showing results in the form of competitive lap times. I am confident of a good race this weekend.“


Jose Carrion – Team Manager: “We are very happy with Sarath’s progress over the last two months. He has been a fast learner and has improved step–by–step to provide competitive and consistent lap times during the testing. Now it is important to see his performance during the race and we are confident of a good result. The most important thing is for Sarath to gain experience and grow steadily.”


R. Sarath Kumar: “I am very proud that Sarath will become the first Indian to participate in the CEV Spanish Championship. It´s a very prestigious and tough race and I am confident that Sarath will learn and progress to bring laurels to our country. I am hoping that this initiative of mine will create many such opportunities for young sportspersonslike Sarathfrom India and give them a opportunity to live their dream.”