In most instances, you would never think that your high school teacher could be, would be, a racing car driver. More often, our general idea of a high school teacher would be a stern looking man with a fierce demeanour, probably a ‘rotan’ in one hand, and we expect that this person would spend his weekends dressed in a sarong at home, engrossed in a crime novel, occasionally pausing his read to reheat leftover curry chicken from 2 nights back.
But not Suresh Naidu. This is a man who knocks those preconceptions right out of your mind and into next Tuesday. This is a high school teacher whom 6 times a year, metamorphises into a highly competitive racing car driver, wading deep into a thick door-to-door dogfight with 60 other cars at a time, 6 times a year. Seriously. Who would have thought so?
Suresh is an avid car fan and takes his driving seriously. So serious is he, that he invested in a Lotus Elise a few years ago, without argument one of the most rewarding, engaging, immersive driving experiences ever. From there, Suresh’s passion continued to develop and together with a bunch of other Lotus Club members, he took the dive into MSF (Malaysia Speed Festival) Racing Series in 2016 in the most competitive categories of all: the Saga Cup category, which sees up to 60 cars scrambling for position at every corner for 5-laps at a time, twice per round.
But there is a lot more to Suresh Naidu. His is a story of strength, determination, and willpower; kindness, an honest interest to share knowledge and develop the next generation of Malaysians, and an affable personality that his students have come to adore.
This video is his story, of his passion for life, and of a life chasing his passion.
MSF Finale 2017 takes place on 2 – 3 December 2017 at Sepang International Circuit. On top of the usual door-to-door MSF Racing which features up to 177 cars, there will be MSF Drift Gonzo which is a first in Malaysia target drifting competition; Superbikes track day; MegaLAP Time Attack; and MCClubz Showdown happening all on the same weekend.
Access to the Grandstand is Free, with a WaterPark set up in the Grandstand area featuring a 8m pool and waterslides for all the family to enjoy. As for Paddock access, tickets will retail at RM10 on Saturday and RM20 on Sunday.
For more information, go to MSFRacing.com and click on EVENT INFO.