Events this week: VW Ameo roll-out, WSBK UK, F1 Monaco and KTM events all over India

Ashok George Updated: February 26, 2018, 06:47 PM IST

1) Volkswagen Ameo roll-out

Volkswagen Ameo (4)

Date: 25/05/2016

Location: VW plant, Chakan, Pune

Details:  Halley says that Volkkswagen's first sub 4m car is also the first car that has been fully developed for India. The first of the new Volkswagen Ameos will start rolling out from the Chakan plant. Unfortunately, this isn't an event that public will have access to. The Ameo will get two engine options -  a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel. The diesel will be available with a DSG 'box. The car also gets a whole list of features, including touchscreen infotainment, dual airbags across variants and ABS. Volkswagen's first sub 4-metre car is also the first car that has been fully developed for India.

Price: Free, but you need an invite

2) WSBK: UK

Sykes has managed to take three double wins at Donington Park

Date: 27/05/2016 to 29/05/2016

Location: Donington Park, UK

Details: The World Superbike racing championship is happening at the Donington Park circuit in the UK. Unfortunately, none of the Indian channels telecast it. But you can buy a Videopass for the races for roughly Rs 1,200 for a monthly subscription or Rs 3,800 for an annual subscription. Going into the UK round, Jonathan Rea is leading the championship with Chaz Davies and Tom Sykes behind him.

Price: Rs 1,200-3,800 for a Videopass

3) Formula 1: Monaco

FORMULA 1 - Monaco GP

Date: 28/05/2016 to 29/05/2016

Location: Circuit de Monaco

Details: After the last round at Catalunya, the sixth round of the Formula 1 championship is taking place at the iconic Circuit de Monaco. The street circuit is one of the oldest and most anticipated events in the calendar. Talk is that Max Verstappen might clinch his second win at Monaco. There is also hope of an epic Hamilton vs Rosberg battle at a track where Rosberg has dominated in the last two years. Tune in to the local telecast on Star Sports at 5.30PM.

Price: Free, if you have a TV! Else, tickets to Monaco and your stay there can be a tad expensive.

4) KTM Orange events

KTM--Orange-Day-Pics

Dates: 28/05/2016 to 29/05/2016

Details: There's a whole lot of KTM activities happening around the country over the weekend

28 May: KTM Orange Day in Belgaum

Where? The Belgaum Club

What? A day of racing and fun for KTM 200 Duke and RC 200 owners. Contact KTM Belgaum (+919742529155) for details.

28 May: KTM Orange Day in Mumbai

Where? Inorbit Mall, Malad

What? A day of racing and fun for KTM 200 Duke and RC 200 owners. There will also be a stunt show by professionals. Contact your nearest KTM dealer for details.

29 May: KTM Orange ride in Kota

Where? The ride starts at KTM Kota

What? This Sunday ride calls out all KTM riders to come together for a ride that starts from the KTM showroom in Kota and goes up to the Menal Resort in Chittorgarh. Contact +919829285408 for details.

29 May: KTM Track Day in Bangalore

Where? Meco Kartopia, Bangalore

What? A private track day for KTM 390 Duke and RC 390 owners. Lots of track time and some instruction from national level racers are the highlight. Contact your nearest KTM dealer for details.

29 May: KTM Orange ride in Karnal

Where? the ride starts at KTM Karnal

What? This Sunday ride calls out all KTM riders to come together for a ride that starts from the KTM showroom in Karnal and goes up to the Hotel Blu Park in Sonipat. Contact 9813110916 for details.

29 May: KTM Orange Day in Ahmedabad

Where? The Sabarmati Riverfront parking lot

What? A day of racing and fun for KTM 200 Duke and RC 200 owners. There will also be a stunt show by professionals. Contact KTM Panchvati (+919978940568) or KTM Lal Darwaja (+919879203364) for more details.

3) Frame The Star: Registration closes in eight days

Frame the Star image

Details: Love clicking automobiles? "Frame The Star – Urban Hunters" is inviting participants to shoot any four wheelers as a part of their composition or photostory under the given themes. Even filmmakers can submit their entries by shooting any cars as an important aspect of the story or production. The film should be a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of 5 minutes long. 20 finalists, 10 each from stills and films, will compete in a unique, all-expenses-paid face-off, with other invited artists selected by the Better Photography team. Winners will get a chance to drive away a premium Mercedes-Benz for one year.

Last date: 31/05/2016

More details here

Other upcoming events:

02 June 2016 - Mercedes-Benz GLC launch

04-05 June 2016 - MotoGP Catalunya

09-12 July 2016 - WRC Sardinia

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 57.36 Lakhs
Displacement
1950cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
194
Max Torque(Nm)
400
Mileage
-NA-
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 5.96 Lakhs
Displacement
1498cc
Transmission
Manual
Max Power(ps)
76
Max Torque(Nm)
250
Mileage
21.66 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 1,72,749
Displacement
200cc
Transmission
6-Speed
Max Power(ps)
25.00
Max Torque(Nm)
19.50
Mileage
27.27 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 2,52,928
Displacement
373cc
Transmission
6-Speed
Max Power(ps)
43.50
Max Torque(Nm)
37.00
Mileage
25.00 Kmpl