BIC hosts pre-season test

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As many as 19 drivers took part in the Volkswagen Motorsport India’s pre-season test, 13 of who were rookies, at the BIC on Wedn

Volkswagen Motorsport India organised the pre-season test for the Polo R Cup 2013 drivers at the country’s only F1 circuit, the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), in Gretaer Noida.

As many as 19 drivers took part in the test, 13 of who were rookies and had got their first opportunity to experience the TSI powered racecar.
South African driver Jeffery Kruger, who was a guest driver in the Polo R Cup Round 6 of the previous season, set the fastest lap of the day with a timing of 2:30.7 minutes.
Driver coach Rayomand Banajee and chief race engineer Ranjit Panmetsa were also present at the pre-season testing to guide the racers and help them improve their pace in the day.
The pre-season test began with an in-depth briefing about the BIC and the rules and regulations to be followed while driving at a circuit.
The drivers were divided into two groups and each one of them got 10 guided laps behind Rayomand in the first session. After each groups had their own set of 10 laps on the track, there was a common debrief based on their driving in the first session.
This was followed by further instructions for driving in the second session of the day where the drivers put in independent laps, at their own pace.
Once again, each driver got 10 laps in the second session of the day.