JK Tyre Levitas Cup Round 2 2025 – Team TopGear India Wins Race 2 at Kari Speedway!
Team TopGear India, represented by racing ace Mira Erda (#09), dominated Round 2 of JK Tyre Levitas Cup at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore, securing pole position, Race 2 victory, and multiple podiums in the Pro category with identical race-prepped Maruti Ignis cars (92 bhp 1.2L, Wilwood brakes, FIA roll cage).
Bridging karting to pro racing, Levitas Cup levels the field for rookies/pros. Lap times improved from 1:33.1 to 1:24.7. Watch highlights in our Indian motorsport guide.
Levitas Cup: Accessible Racing on Maruti Ignis
Levitas Cup uses 16 identical stripped Ignis race cars – lighter chassis, coilover suspension, flow-formed wheels, ECU data logger for lap analysis (RPM, brakes, throttle). 92 bhp/1200cc engine delivers responsive handling for newcomers.
Safety: FIA roll cage, Cobra bucket seat, 6-point harness, fire system.
Categories: Rookie (new talent) vs Pro (experienced like Mira Erda).
Ignis Levitas Cup Car Specs
| Component | Race Specs |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2L 92 bhp |
| Suspension | Performance coilovers |
| Brakes | Wilwood racing |
| Wheels | Flow-formed alloys |
| Safety | FIA cage, 6-pt harness |
| Data | ECU logger (lap times/RPM) |
| Track | Kari Speedway (2.3km) |
Lap record pace: 1:24.7-1:25s.
Race Weekend Results: Mira Erda’s Progress
Thursday Practice: Lap times 1:33.1 → 1:26.7 (braking/throttle tweaks).
Friday: Coach Sandeep Kumar inputs → 1:25.6 best, tyre pressure optimized.
Saturday Races:
Race 1: Jump start penalty → P2 overall, P1 Pro
Race 2: Clean win + fastest lap 1:24.720 → P1 overall!
Sunday Reverse Grid:
Race 3: From P7 → P4 overall, P2 Pro
Race 4: From P8 → P2 overall despite mechanical issue
4 trophies for Team TopGear!
Mira Erda Lap Time Improvement Table
| Day/Session | Best Lap Time | Improvement |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Session 1 | 1:33.1 | Baseline |
| Thu Session 4 | 1:26.7 | -6.4s |
| Fri Practice 3 | 1:25.6 | -1.1s |
| Qualifying | 1:25.0 (Pole) | -0.6s |
| Race 2 Fastest | 1:24.720 | Peak |
Pro Category dominance.
Verdict: Levitas Cup Bridges Indian Motorsport Gap
JK Tyre Levitas Cup democratizes racing – equal Ignis cars highlight pure driver skill. Mira Erda’s journey from 1:33s to pole/win inspires rookies. Perfect karting-to-pro stepping stone. Upcoming rounds in our motorsport calendar.
Shouts: Sandeep Kumar (coach), Shravanthika (promoter), engineers.
JK Tyre Levitas Cup – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is JK Tyre Levitas Cup?
Karting-to-pro bridge using identical Maruti Ignis race cars, Rookie/Pro categories.
2. Levitas Cup car specs?
92 bhp 1.2L Ignis – coilovers, Wilwood brakes, FIA cage, data logger.
3. Who won Levitas Cup Round 2 Race 2?
Mira Erda (Team TopGear) – pole + win, fastest lap 1:24.720.
4. Kari Motor Speedway length?
2.3 km, 14 turns – technical Coimbatore track.
5. Levitas Cup tyre adjustments?
Pressure only – equal cars emphasize driver skill.
6. Mira Erda’s best qualifying lap?
1:25.0 – pole position Saturday.
7. Levitas Cup safety features?
FIA roll cage, 6-pt harness, fire system, bucket seats.
8. How many races in Levitas Cup Round 2?
4 races – 2 Saturday, 2 Sunday (reverse grid).
9. Levitas Cup data logger tracks what?
Lap times, RPM, brake pressure, throttle, fuel.
10. Next JK Tyre Racing rounds?
Check JK Tyre site – national championship series.
