Story of Success Behind F1 Racer Karthikeyan

Published on November 29, 2009 by jaysonv in Racing

Narain Karthikeyan, an Indian F1 racer champion who bring pride to his beloved country, India.

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Narain Karthileyan driving F1 Car

Narain Karthikeyan, a famous Indian F1 racer champion was born on January 14, 1977 in Coimbatore, India. At his early age he dreamt of becoming a World Champion in the field of motor racing. His father was a former national rally champion in India.

Narain was the first Indian Formula One driver. His first ever race finishing into the Podium was at Sriperumpudur in a Formula Maruti. He was the first Indian to win championship in Europe took part in the British Formula Ford Winter Series. Racing the A1GP in Zhuhai China for Team India, he won first place and become again the first Indian to win A1GP.

In the 17th of November 2009, Narain Karthikeyan became the guest speaker and Global Icon for Change of the first ever Youth Engagement Summit 2009 which was held in Putrajaya International Convention Center, Malaysia. He shared to the thousands of youth in Southeast Asia who attended the summit his insights, ups and downs, and success in his life. In the summit, Lorraine Hahn (noted former presenter for CNN and CBNC) asked him Why F1? He simply answers “When you are young, brave, stupid just catch your dream. Stupidity helps.”

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Narain Karthikeyan learned to drive by driving tractors in the rice field. “It’s not an instant success.” , he said. He encourages youth to never give up, when there’s a will there’s a way. “If you start something finish it. Plan your strategies.” , he added.

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  1. George Mendoza
    Posted November 30, 2009 at 12:22 am

    Narain Karthikeyan is a great man. He brings pride to India. I really admire this guy.

  2. Daryl
    Posted November 30, 2009 at 12:23 am

    I love F1 Racing because of Narain. I hope to see this guy in person.

  3. Therese Canoy
    Posted November 30, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Nice article. Thanks for this infos. Narain Karthikeyan is really great.

  4. FIEL
    Posted November 30, 2009 at 8:50 am

    such an inspiration….

  5. Lynnel
    Posted November 30, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    He is truly a great man who brings pride to India.

  6. Lloyd Freeman
    Posted December 1, 2009 at 2:09 am

    Thanks for this article. I Love F1, I Love Karthikeyan.

  7. drelayaraja
    Posted December 2, 2009 at 8:04 am

    nice article..thank u

  8. drelayaraja
    Posted December 2, 2009 at 8:07 am

    nice article..thank u.

  9. diamondpoet
    Posted December 2, 2009 at 8:11 am

    I thought your article was well written.

  10. Billyfnstacy
    Posted December 2, 2009 at 11:50 am

    Inspiring story. So nice to hear about people achieving their dreams.

  11. xinnianhao
    Posted December 2, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    Very nice article!

  12. Sourav
    Posted December 3, 2009 at 11:11 am

    I’m very happy to see that shome has written about Narain Karthikeyan. Thank you for that. It’s really inspiring.

  13. Inna Tysoe
    Posted December 3, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    Nice one.

    Inna

  14. jaysonv
    Posted December 6, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Thanks guys for the compliments. :)

  15. Unofre Pili
    Posted December 7, 2009 at 11:40 pm

    Now India is starting to dominate the athletic world. They are known to perform bad in sports competition, but they are intelligent in math, physics and philosphy, producing world class practitioners on those fields.

  16. Mr. Wilson
    Posted December 9, 2009 at 6:51 am

    Nice article, this one is very inspiring and interesting, this man that you are bragging about is really a champion not only on racing but also in the heart of people that lives in his country.

  17. T.Rex McGoogle
    Posted December 9, 2009 at 10:49 am

    Very interesting sports tale. It’s great that India has a racing
    champion barely in his twenties. My oldest brother was in
    the U.S. Army Air Force in India during World War II when the Japanese invaded India.

  18. jaysonv
    Posted December 10, 2009 at 8:59 am

    Narain Karthikeyan is a true hero..

  19. Lloyd Guzman
    Posted December 11, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    I love your article very inspiring and interesting to read.

  20. Keren Low
    Posted December 11, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Let’s continue to support athletes of different countries. Thanks for this info. Written nicely.

  21. jaysonv
    Posted December 12, 2009 at 6:35 am

    yes..let’s continue..

  22. Lynnel Aceberos
    Posted December 12, 2009 at 10:43 am

    Success is a simple word but it is too complex.. Thanks for the article.. Hope many will inspire about your work.. Thank You so much.. You have a unique post.. Hope Triond will award you for this..

  23. jaysonv
    Posted December 13, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Thank you very much Lynnel..

  24. Kris Mendoza
    Posted December 16, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Wow nice article for posting Story of Success of a person specially Narain Karthikeyan.

  25. jaysonv
    Posted December 20, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks Kris..

  26. Marcuz Best
    Posted December 24, 2009 at 8:10 am

    great post.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! :)

  27. jaysonv
    Posted December 24, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Thanks everyone!
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

    - jaysonv

  28. jaysonv
    Posted December 26, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ADVANCE HAPPY NEW YEAR TRIONDERS!!! :)

  29. jaysonv
    Posted December 28, 2009 at 2:53 am

    keep on publishing interesting articles guys! Thanks.. Happy New Year everyone!

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