Racemandu
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| Category | Motorcycle sport |
|---|---|
| Region | National |
| Inaugural season | 2012 |
| Racemandu 2017 | |
| Constructors | Yamaha |
| Riders' champion | Sampurna Bhatt |
| Constructors' champion | Yamaha |
| Racemandu 2013 | |
| Constructors | Yamaha, Honda |
| Riders' champion | Samar Manandhar |
| Constructors' champion | Honda |
Racemandu is a motorcycle racing event in Nepal.[1] It is organized by Nepal Automobile Sports Association (NASA). It first was organized in 2012 May 28. Although some other races have already taken place, Racemandu is acclaimed as Nepal's first legal race organized under provision of Federation de Motorcyclism (FIM).
It is Nepal’s First Open Championship.[2]
Racemandu is a portmanteau of "race" and "Kathmandu".
Racemandu was held at Satdobato Swimming Complex for the first time. It was satisfactory but it motivated many Nepalese riders and communities. The first series was sponsored by Honda but bikes from other companies like Bajaj, Yamaha, Ktm, Kawasaki, and Hyosung participated in the race ranging from 150cc to 250cc. The chief guest of the programme was sports minister Yuvraj Lama and A.I.G Bhishma Prasai. It was organized in order to promote motor sports tourism in Nepal.[citation needed]