Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and BJP leader K Annamalai greeted top Tamil star Ajith Kumar for his racing team having won third place in the Dubai 24H 2025 race on January 12.
Held annually at the Dubai Autodrome, the racing event features high-performance GT and touring cars competing in a gruelling 24-hour format that tests speed, strategy and endurance.
"I am thrilled to hear that Ajith Kumar Sir and his team have secured third place in the 991 category at the 24H Dubai 2025. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to #AjithKumar Sir and his team for this remarkable achievement," Udhayanidhi said in a post on 'X' on Sunday.
Annamalai termed the win a moment of pride for the country.
"Moment of pride for India as Shri Ajith Kumar avl secured 3rd place in the 991 category and Spirit of the Race in the GT4 category in the Dubai 24H Series."
"Shri Ajith Kumar avl is remarkable, excelling with distinction in every role he takes on and inspiring countless others with his passion and dedication," he said in a social media post.
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan described the win as an "extraordinary achievement."
"Thrilled for my friend Ajith, who continues to push boundaries in his diverse passions. A proud and seminal moment for Indian motorsports," Haasan said.
