{
  "id": 5268169,
  "title": "Formula 1 racetrack to be set up in TN: CM Vijay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/formula-1-racetrack-to-be-set-up-in-tn-cm-vijay",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T06:15:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/formula-1-racetrack-to-be-set-up-tn-youth-will-be-trained-in-motorsports-city-announced-cm-vijay-olympic-city-planned-in-chennai-to-produce-more-gold-medal-winners/articleshow/133726931.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced plans for Motor Sports City in Tamil Nadu, aimed at hosting Formula racing events and nurturing young motorsport talent. Speaking at TN Legislative Assembly, he also revealed that the state will construct a separate Olympic City in Chennai, focused on enhancing athlete training facilities and producing more medal winners. This announcement is part of the state's broader strategy to establish world-class sports infrastructure, offering athletes and young sporting talent better access to training and competition facilities. The Motor Sports City will feature a state-of-the-art motorsports complex, capable of hosting various racing categories, alongside training amenities to identify and develop young talents across the state. The development is expected to attract leading motor racing and car manufacturing companies to Tamil Nadu, fostering opportunities in tourism, employment, and related economic activities. Meanwhile, the Olympic City in Chennai will include international-standard sports arenas, a High Performance Training Centre, and accommodation facilities for athletes and coaches, aiming to provide superior training and competition infrastructure to aid athletes in achieving medals at national and international levels. Together, these projects reflect the Tamil Nadu government's commitment to building a robust sporting ecosystem, from grassroots training to top-tier competition facilities, while also creating jobs and boosting tourism in the regions where they are implemented. Additionally, the government unveiled plans for a new Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex in Chennai, estimated to cost Rs 1,200 crore. Spanning 20 lakh sq ft, the complex will consolidate all government departments under one roof, incorporating modern fire safety systems, disability access, security infrastructure, and ample parking. Furthermore, digital driving licences and vehicle registration certificates (RCs) will be available online from September 15, allowing applicants to download these documents instantly via QR codes for authentication purposes. The state also plans to introduce an Anywhere Registration/Licensing system, enabling individuals to access transport services at any Regional Transport Office, irrespective of their location.",
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