Talking to Autocar India at the end of last year, FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Club of India) president Arindam Ghosh revealed a plan to bring cross car racing in India. There is a major step towards that goal, J Motisport has now revealed its new XCL2 cross car, which aims to make off-road racing more accessible.
- Cross car built in in-house by Ja Motorsport, bringing low cost
- With the aim of making off-road racing more accessible
What is cross car racing?
FMSCI president called cross car racing the future of Indian Motorsport
Cross car racing has small off-road buggy operated by motorcycle engines, including autocross, dirt oval, rallycross track, or even stadiums. Globally, this is the first step in the motorsport for several rally and rally Cross racers. Importantly, the relatively low cost involved in manufacturing and maintaining these cross cars makes an ideal format to improve their skills for young racers.
And it is fine that the Global Motorsport Governing Body FIA (Federation International Day L’Tomobile) launched its ‘Affordable Cross Car’ project, which led to the manufacture of JA Motorcysts XCL2. The project is designed to reduce obstruction of entry by providing various national sports officials with design blueprint. The goal is to manufacture cross cars using local manufacturers locally citrus parts and materials, which can reduce costs and reduce dependence on international suppliers.
Historically, cross car racing has senior and junior categories, and the FIA now added two new classes under the top levels. The first is level 1, which will serve as the entry level for young racers. Then the intermediate level 2 is aimed at initial competitions or even holiday racing.
Talking to Autocar India last year, FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh called Cross Car Racing “The Future of Motorsport” not only in India, but globally. At that time, he also worked in a single-spec championship. It can also serve as a support chain for the Indian National Rally Championship.
JA Motorsport XCL2 Cross Car Description
Royal Enfield Guerrilla uses 450 engine
The XCL2 cross car of JA Motorsport is made according to the Level 2 blueprint of the FIA. It is powered by a Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450’s liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, with 40HPs and 40Nm out with six-speed gearbox.
The roll cage is designed according to FIA standards. The cross car also has an adjustable steering wheel with quick release, Hydraulic handbreak, eight-liter fuel tank, MRF cross car tires, FIA-Homologized Racing Seats and Six-Bindu Harnes.
Most of the car is built in the house by J. Motorsport, which has reduced the cost significantly. The test is still going on, but XCL2 can be used for the National Cross Car Racing Championship, whether it should be physically physically. Given its competitive pricing, JA Motorsport is also exporting car to international teams.
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