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# Chopra Brothers Lead the Charge as IAME Summer Series Opens at RAK Track
- URL: https://www.thehairpin.co/chopra-brothers-lead-the-charge-as-iame-summer-series-opens-at-rak-track/
- Published: 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Description: The opening round of the IAME Summer Series at RAK Track delivered a strong showing across categories, with standout performances led by Veer Chopra and Samar Chopra, both securing victories in their respective classes.
- Author: Anupama Rao
- Tags: This Week in Motorsport

In the Senior category, Veer Chopra converted a solid weekend into a race win. After qualifying seventh, he moved up to sixth in the prefinal despite a ten-second combined penalty. Undeterred, Chopra delivered a clean and controlled Final, climbing through the field to take victory and mark a strong start to his campaign.

The Junior category saw Vedanth Seshadri steadily build through the sessions. Starting from tenth in qualifying, he improved to ninth in the prefinal and crossed the line sixth in the Final, despite a three-second penalty. His consistent progression highlighted a measured and composed approach across the weekend.

In the Mini/U10 category, Samar Chopra emerged as one of the most dominant performers of the round. After securing pole position, he managed third in the prefinal before delivering when it mattered most, taking victory in the Final. His performance underlined both pace and race execution.

Ivaan Bhagat showed competitive pace throughout, qualifying eighth and finishing fifth in the prefinal. He concluded the Final in eighth after a five-second penalty for causing a collision, limiting what could have been a stronger result.

Kushagra Kumar maintained consistency across all sessions, qualifying fourth and finishing sixth in the prefinal before improving to fifth in the Final. Similarly, Gowtham Subramaniam demonstrated steady progression, moving from seventh in qualifying to eighth in the prefinal and finishing sixth in the Final.

Overall, the opening round at RAK Track showcased a mix of dominant wins and consistent drives, setting the tone for a competitive IAME Summer Series season ahead.