Mon Jan 13 06:03:08 UTC 2025: **Ajith Kumar’s Racing Team Scores Third Place and “Spirit of the Race” Award in Dubai 24H Series**
DUBAI, UAE – Actor and motorsports enthusiast Ajith Kumar and his team achieved a remarkable third-place finish in the 991 category at the 24 Hours of Dubai race on January 12th. This achievement is even more impressive considering a recent practice crash that left Kumar unharmed. The team also won the prestigious “Spirit of the Race” award.
The victory has garnered widespread praise from across India’s film industry and beyond. Fellow actor R. Madhavan described Kumar as an “incredible real hero,” while Kamal Haasan lauded the accomplishment as “a proud and seminal moment for Indian motorsports.” Numerous other celebrities, including Lokesh Kanagaraj, Naga Chaitanya, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Prasanna, and Karthik Subbaraj, offered their congratulations via social media, highlighting Kumar’s dedication and inspiring achievement.
Kumar competed alongside his teammates Fabian Duffieux, Cameron McLeod, and Mathieu Detry. Despite the recent accident, the team demonstrated resilience and skill, securing a place on the podium in their maiden race. Kumar’s upcoming film projects include *Vidaamuyarchi* and *Good Bad Ugly*.
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