Ajith Kumar to resume car racing training after major car accident on racing track

Ajith Kumar to resume car racing training after major car accident on racing track

Actor Ajith Kumar, known for his passion for racing, experienced a significant crash during a practice session in Dubai on Tuesday. Despite the setback, he is expected to resume training today, 8th January gearing up for his race on January 11.

Ajith owns Ajith Kumar Racing, a team competing in the prestigious 24H Dubai 2025 car racing event scheduled from January 10 to 12. A seasoned racer, Ajith’s participation highlights his dedication to the sport, as he balances his high-octane racing pursuits with his illustrious acting career. Fans are eagerly cheering him on for a strong comeback.

The actor, who is both the owner and one of the four drivers of his racing team, had his first practice session on Tuesday. Unfortunately, during the session, his car collided with the sideboards, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle.

Thankfully, Ajith emerged unscathed, much to the relief of his fans and spectators. Known for his fearless approach to racing, the actor's resilience and passion for the sport were evident as he prepares to return to training. His safe escape has reassured his supporters as they eagerly await his performance at the 24H Dubai event.

The video of the crash has quickly gone viral on social media. The accident took place while Ajith was practicing on the track for an upcoming racing championship. At the time, his car was traveling at 180 km/h.

Ajith's crash occurred during a six-hour practice session for the endurance race, a challenging 24-hour relay competition. A video shared by his team captured the intense moment when his car spun seven times before finally coming to a halt. Wearing full racing gear, Ajith was promptly attended to by the racing crew and then transported to an ambulance for a precautionary medical checkup.

Ajith Kumars massive crash in practise, but he walks away unscathed.Another day in the office thats racing!#ajithkumarracing#ajithkumarpic.twitter.com/dH5rQb18z0

Ajithkumar Racing (@Akracingoffl) January 7, 2025

The highly regarded 24H Dubai 2025, an upcoming 24-hour car race in Dubai, is a prestigious event. The actor will compete in the fiercely contested Porsche 992 class alongside his teammates Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux, and Cameron McLeod.

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The 24H Dubai 2025 holds special significance for the actor as it marks his firm's competitive debut in the world of racing. This event will kick off a demanding endurance campaign for both the team and his company, which has partnered with Bas Koeten Racing for technical and logistical support.

On the professional front, Ajith has been occupied with several upcoming projects. He has finished shooting for two back-to-back films following Thunivu — Magizh Thirumeni’s Vidaamuyarchi and Adhik Ravichandran’s Good Bad Ugly.