The first round of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Indian National Autocross Championship's (INAC) Bangalore round will be held on April 28 and 29 at Palace grounds here. The championship which is organised by Karnataka Motor Sports Clubs will see more than 100 motor enthusiasts participating in it. Autocross would be a base for enthusiastic drivers who are looking to move into other more competitive forms of motorsport including rally and circuit racing. The competition will be a timed one where drivers race through a defined course. Read: ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ A press release by INAC says: The AUTOCROSS of Bangalore 2012’, which is Round One of the FMSCI Indian National Autocross Championship – 2012 will run in compliance with the international sporting code, (and its appendices), of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the applicable General Prescriptions of the FMSCI. Spectator safety at the circuit has been heightened with barricades put in place trauma care ambulances and fire engines standing by for emergency situations. Auto enthusiasts interested to take part in the competition can visit the official website of INAC. An acrobatic show by the group Lakshya of Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bi Karega fame will be held at the venue with the city's Harley Davidson Club called The Bangalore Pandhis' show being an extra attraction. The INAC Rock Hammer Competition will also be featured at the event where several bands will get an chance to prove their talent. The winners will perform with 'Parikarma' at the concluding event on Sunday.

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The Irungattukottai race track saw a major fire accident which saw 45 new Yamaha R15 bikes burning down completely after stray sparks from a nearby car ignited them. These bikes were brought to the race track in preparation to a practice camp for racers that was to be held between May 8th and 11th. The Yamaha R15's fire accident has put a brakes on this year's Yamaha R15 championship. Yamaha has been organizing this race event annually to encourage enthusiasts since 2008. The Irungattukottai race track has been the location for the race since the beginning. Reports say the 45 Yamaha R15s that caught fire in a shed have burnt down completely without any scope for repairs. A race car that was being welded outside the shed resulted in some stray parks entering the shed and igniting the bikes. The fire was so massive that the personnel at the race track could do little to stop the fire from engulfing and burning down all R15 bikes in side the shed. Tamil automobile magazine Motor Vikatan has posted the image of the burnt down Yamaha R15s in its Facebook page. We have seen several instances of cars catching fire. But this is the first time we get to hear news about bikes having such accidents. Fortunately, the fire was not caused by any issues within the bike. So Yamaha R15 owners need not worry about any risk in their bikes.

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Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has given a few upgrades to its popular FZ series. The FZ series bikes including the FZ 16 has got a a new paint shade - Fiery Orange. The FZ series is available in four colour options, Black Cyber Green, Sunset Red, Competition White and the new Fiery Orange. Along with the colour update, Yamaha has also elongated and widened the not so comfortable pillion seat of the FZ in response to customer feedback. A new grab rail has also been added to the FZ series. This is what yamaha has said on the addition of the new grab rail: “The grab bar not only acts as a backrest but is something the pillion rider can hold on to if the road is bumpy.” A chain cover which covers the upper and lower portion of the chain also makes it to the list of new additions to FZ. Interestingly, there has been no increase in the price of the updated FZ series.

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Japan's Honda has emerged the 3rd biggest motorcycle manufacturer in India In terms of sale. Honda has grabbed the 3rd place by overtaking Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company. Honda sold 21,07,228 units in 2011-12 placing it the third highest after Indian firms Hero Motocorp and Bajaj Auto. According to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer's (SIAM) latest report, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) sold a total of 19,96,320 units in 2012. Meanwhile, TVS Motor could only sell a total of 18,95,500 two-wheelers last year. India's two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto sold 60,69,280 and 25,66,757 units respectively last year. Honda motorcycles are known for their smooth engines and comfortable ride. The two-wheelers which Honda sells the most in India are the Unicorn motorcycle and the Activa scooter.

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