Goa Achieves Landmark Status as South Asia’s First Oceanfront Circuit for Indian Racing Festival
Honourable Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, today announced the “Goa Street Race 2025” — a 3.2 km oceanfront circuit at Headland Sada, Bogda — as the official venue for Round 4 of the 2025 Indian Racing Festival (IRF). Announced at a prestigious ceremony at Auditorium 1, Maquinez Palace, ESG, Panjim, Goa – this landmark initiative reflects Dr. Sawant’s visionary leadership in positioning Goa as a premier global destination for high-octane international sporting events. Scheduled from 1–2 November 2025, the race promises to deliver a world-class motorsport spectacle against the state’s iconic coastline while driving economic growth, tourism, and global recognition for the state of Goa.
The landmark announcement was graced by the presence of Asvin Chandru, IAS, CM Secretary and CEO of the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG); Shri Sankalp Amonkar, MLA – Mormugao; Shri. Sarpreet Singh Gill, IAS, Secretary – Information & Publicity, Government of Goa; and Mr. Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director of Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL).
The Pinnacle of racing is finally here, at home, in Goa. This historic announcement marks a defining milestone for Indian motorsport, unveiling South Asia’s first oceanfront racetrack along the state’s picturesque coastline. Spanning 3.214 kilometres, this iconic circuit will host a thrilling double-header featuring the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC), building on the momentum of successful race weekends in Coimbatore and Chennai earlier this season. The coastal circuit will push drivers and engineers to their limits, with unpredictable crosswinds, salt-air exposure, and rapid shifts from tight urban turns to sweeping seafront straights – a true test of precision, strategy, and skill.
The Goa Street Race 2025 promises to be a star-studded affair with an impressive line-up of celebrity team owners bringing their charisma and passion for motorsport to the track. Leading the charge is John Abraham with the home team, Goa Aces JA Racing, joined by Arjun Kapoor steering the Speed Demons Delhi, and cricketing legend Sourav Ganguly powering the Kolkata Royal Tigers. Adding to the excitement, Sudeep Kichcha leads Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru, Naga Chaitanya backs the Hyderabad Blackbirds, and Dr. Swetha Sundeep Anand drives the spirit of Chennai Turbo Riders. Their presence is set to amplify the thrill and glamour of this high-octane event.
The Indian Racing Festival, pioneered by Racing Promotions Pvt. Ltd. (RPPL), plays a pivotal role in shaping India’s motorsport future by creating a clear development
