Indian GT racer Akshay Gupta to compete in Dubai 24 Hours race, becoming the second Indian on the grid alongside actor Ajith Kumar

New Delhi [India]: Indian GT Racer and tech entrepreneur Akshay Gupta is all set to make history as he becomes the second Indian driver to participate in the prestigious Dubai 24 Hours race. Following in the footsteps of renowned Indian actor Ajith Kumar, who previously made waves by returning to professional racing at Dubai 24 Hours, Gupta is gearing up for an exciting challenge. The 2025 edition of the race is set to feature a total of 65 cars across 6 different classes, marking the 20th staging of 24H Dubai at the Dubai Autodrome. Gupta will be representing the German racing team, asBest Racing, driving a Seat Cupra Leon TCR car in the TCE Class. With only 3 entries in the class, Gupta's car will be starting from pole position. Joining forces with Gupta in car #102 are Japanese driver Junichi Umemoto, German racer Lutz Obermann, Swedish competitor Henrik Sandell, and UAE's own Nadir Zuhour. The race will test the endurance and skill of the drivers as they navigate the challenging 24-hour format in a relay style, swapping turns behind the wheel. Expressing his excitement for the upcoming challenge, Akshay Gupta shared, "I wanted to do this race back in 2016 and when the opportunity came knocking from asBest Racing, I didn't think twice. The TCR car is a step up from the production cars I usually race in the Nurburgring Endurance Championship, offering more power, lighter weight, and increased downforce. This will be my first full 24-hour race, setting the stage for the 2025 NLS championship scheduled for March end!" With a mix of anticipation and determination, Gupta is all set to represent India on the global racing stage at the Dubai 24 Hours, aiming for a memorable performance in the challenging endurance race.

Akshay Gupta is a trailblazing Indian racing driver and tech entrepreneur who has defied obstacles to achieve success in both realms. Born with clubfoot, Akshay has overcome physical challenges to excel in motorsports. His racing career began in 2010, with notable milestones including: - Vice Champion in VT2-F Class in Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie in 2024 with the Hyundai i30N - Runner-up at the 2013 National Championship season finale at Buddh International Circuit for Toyota- Selected by Nissan for their Asian GT Academy Finale in the UK, beating 10,000 Indian drivers Akshay's entrepreneurial spirit led him to found Scouto, a connected car technology startup acquired by Spinny in 2021. Returning to his racing roots, Akshay now competes in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie, inspiring a new generation of Indian drivers. His determination, resilience, and passion for racing make him a shining star in Indian motorsports.

About 24H Series The 24H Series is a sports car racing and touring car racing series developed by Creventic and with approval from the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile . It features GT3-spec cars, GT4-spec cars, sports cars, touring cars and 24H-Specials, like silhouette cars. The calendar consists only of 24-hour and 12-hour races.

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