Vayu Drifters — Go-Kart Racing Team from VIT Bhopal

Vayu Drifters is the official go-kart racing and performance engineering team from VIT Bhopal University, Bhopal, India. We design, build, and race high-performance go-karts in the IKR (International Karting Race) collegiate competition.

About Vayu Drifters

Our Mission: To design and build high-performance racing vehicles that push the boundaries of engineering innovation while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Our Vision: To establish Vayu Drifters as a leading force in collegiate motorsports, inspiring the next generation of automotive engineers and racing enthusiasts.

Our Goal: To compete at the highest level in go kart student competitions, showcasing cutting-edge technology and unmatched performance on the track.

45+ Team Members
150+ Simulation Runs
1000+ Man Hours invested

Our Team — Meet the Crew

The brilliant minds behind Vayu Drifters — engineers, designers, and innovators united by speed.

Dr. Pushpdant Jain — Faculty Advisor
Dr. Shiv Manjree — Faculty Advisor
Pardeep Kumar — Founder
Pooja Prajapati — Senior Advisor
Akhiranandan Yadav — Head of CAD & CAE
Nikhil Kumar — Senior Advisor
Riya Verma — Captain
Pushpak Chanda — Senior Advisor & Vice Captain
Rishav Kumar — General Manager

Technical Specifications

Vayu Drifters engineers a competitive go-kart from the ground up. Our chassis, powertrain, braking, and aerodynamics are custom-designed and simulated to maximise track performance.

Visit our Specs page for full technical details including engine specs, suspension setup, braking system, and chassis dimensions optimised for IKR regulations.

Departments

The team is organized into specialized engineering departments: CAD & CAE, Manufacturing, Electronics, Powertrain, Suspension & Braking, Marketing & Finance, and Management.

Media & Gallery

Browse Vayu Drifters race photos, workshop sessions, kart builds, and competition footage documenting our journey from VIT Bhopal to the IKR national stage.

Contact Us

Get in touch with Vayu Drifters for sponsorship inquiries, media, or collaborations. We are based at VIT Bhopal University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Website: https://vayudrifters.in