Finally Indian racing is coming of age. President of IOA today announced that in 2009 India is going to host a Formula 1 race for the first time.

If he's to be believed a letter of interest has been received from Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of Formula One. He also added that its being planned to build the race track near Delhi and are currently looking to identify suitable land for the purpose.

Ecclestone has identified the sub-continent as one of the growth areas for motorsport's premier class, with interest in India gathering pace after local driver Narain Karthikeyan drove for Jordan in the 2005 season.He is currently a test driver for Williams and has attracted huge sponsorship in India.

Viewing figures for Formula One on Indian television are also strong, with fans displaying the same passion they reserve for the country's most popular sport -- cricket.


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