Actor and professional racer Ajith Kumar recently gave a select group of fans a rare opportunity to experience the high-speed racing from the passenger seat at the Dubai Autodrome. The initiative was announced on January 29 by the Dubai Autodrome in association with Ajith Kumar Racing, offering limited slots for fans to join the star for a spin around the track in his Ferrari 488.
Ajith Kumar races with fans in his Ferrari 488
Ajith, who has been actively involved in international racing events, is currently in the UAE after his stint in the Asian Le Mans Endurance Series. As part of a special fan engagement activity, a group of selected supporters were invited to the track to meet the representative racer in person. Videos from the event show Ajith interacting warmly with fans, explaining the technical aspects of his role as a racing driver, discussing the demands of endurance racing, and posing for photographs before heading to the track.
Each selected fan was strapped into the passenger seat for a high-adrenaline lap around the track. One participant described the experience as exciting and physically intense. He revealed that the three-minute trip was intense due to the heat inside the car and the sharp force felt during high-speed corners. The fan also expressed his admiration for Ajith’s stamina, noting that the actor manages such conditions while wearing heavy racing gear. After the trip, the fan and his family posed for photographs with Ajith, describing it as an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience, India Today reported.
Ajith balances films and racing career
Ajith has been balancing his passion for motor sports with his film career. He recently completed a race at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, and had previously raced in Sepang, Malaysia. The actor had taken a temporary break from films to focus on professional racing, a passion he has seriously pursued over the past year.
With his racing commitments gradually easing, Ajith is now expected to make his return to films. He is set to reunite with director Adhik Ravichandran for their second collaboration, after their previous project. The yet-to-be-titled film is expected to be released in February.
