Volkswagen Cup updates - Karthik Shankar leads after 2nd round

After two rounds and four races of Polo Cup India 2010, Karthik Shankar from Hyderabad emerged as the leader in the Championship standings. The commercial pilot from Hyderabad displayed some amazing skills in all the races, both on the street track in Pune and the race track in Coimbatore, earning him Championship leader positions with 94 points after 2 rounds of the Polo Cup.

The 2nd round of the Polo Cup India 2010 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore was witness to two thrilling races on Sunday. The racers Vishnu Prasad and Karthik Shankar had some incredible moments in both races that entertained the crowds at the race track and helped them to clinch podium positions for themselves in both races. While Vishnu Prasad, the young lad from Chennai, won top honours in the 1strace, Karthik Shankar, the 23-year pilot, won top honours in a nail-biting finish in the 2nd race.

Karthik Shankar has clearly displayed his skill as a racer to lead the pack with total of 94 points. Not to be out-done, Vishnu Prasad is close behind with a total of 87 points. With an average difference of 7 points between the top 6 drivers, the next race in Coimbatore is sure to be an exhilarating one, with all the drivers battling for top honors. The 3rd round of Polo Cup India 2010 will be held in August, with the qualifying round on August 28 and Race day (2 races) on August 29 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.