{
  "id": 12637069,
  "title": "Indian Racing Festival Raises The Stakes With BIC Return & Navi Mumbai Street-Race Finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/indian-racing-festival-raises-the-stakes-with-bic-return-navi-mumbai",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:12:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/indian-racing-festival-raises-the-stakes-with-bic-return-navi-mumbai-street-race-finale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, October 7, 2026: The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) has unveiled its complete 2026 schedule, with races at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida and the Navi Mumbai Street Circuit marking key events. The circuit will host Rounds 4 and 5 of the IRF 2026 season, returning FIA-level single-seater racing to the venue after a 13-year absence. The circuit, which previously hosted the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, will provide a highly-profile permanent racing venue for the championship's key stages. Meanwhile, the Navi Mumbai Street Circuit will host the grand finale as a night race near Palm Beach Road, marking the Festival’s second night race. Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL), expressed excitement about the ambitious calendar, which aims to take Indian motorsport into new spaces while maintaining high-quality racing experiences for fans.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, October 7, 2026: The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) has announced its complete 2026 calendar, with Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida set to host Rounds 4 and 5 on October 31–November 1 and November 28–29 respectively, before the Festival culminates in the season finale as a night race at the highly anticipated Navi Mumbai Street Circuit on December 5–6. The two venues will…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}