Valley Speedway

Abstract

The primary purpose of constructing a Race Track is to address the issue of illegal racing. Its objective is to create a suitable venue for individuals to engage in racing activities while prioritizing safety. In the initial five months of 2017 alone, Bangalore witnessed an alarming number of over 1,700 incidents involving racing and bike stunts such as wheelies. Law enforcement authorities have been striving to curb unlawful racing for several years. Their efforts have encompassed various strategies, ranging from enforcing traffic regulations on wide, smooth roads that are favored by racers, to their most recent tactic of leaving impounded race cars on display along public thoroughfares. The racing scene in Bangalore can be loosely classified into two distinct categories. One category consists of authorized and sanctioned races that take place within enclosed racetracks during highly popular and frequently sponsored competitive events, such as the MRF Motocross held in November 2017. The other category involves illicit racing, which is a riskier underground activity that can occur virtually anywhere in the city where there is an open, wide stretch of road. This form of racing enjoys a similar level of popularity. Addressing the prevalent issue of illegal street racing, this thesis focuses on the development of properly designed tracks and associated facilities that would encourage street racers to participate in track racing, thereby deterring them from engaging in unlawful activities on public roads. The aim is to provide the nearest track available to the residents of Bangalore, ultimately minimizing the occurrence of street racing and associated accidents.