The Nepal Automobiles’ Association (NASA Nepal) has recently organised the Nepal Sim Racing National Championship 2026 at the International Sports Complex, Lalitpur, Nepal. Supported by the FIA Motorsport Funding Programme, the project has strengthened grassroots motor sport development in Nepal by providing sim racing training to over 400 young people.

The Championship comprised of four regional competitions and one national championship and offered regional exposure to the junior and senior winners who demonstrated promising talent on the two FIA-accredited sim racing simulators NASA Nepal has purchased to enable the competition.

In the Senior category, Jay Pratap Maskey finished first, followed by Niman Shakya. Maskey recorded a best lap time of approximately 1 minute 22 seconds on the Circuit de Lédenon. In the Junior category, Kushal Bhandari secured first place, followed by Sparsha Byanju and Binit Maharjan. The Promotional Challenge category was won by Bhushan Kumar Shrestha. Winners received cash prizes, medals and certificates.

The championship was conducted using advanced sim racing technology and the iRacing platform, allowing participants to compete on internationally recognised virtual circuits. The event provided an opportunity to develop racing skills, precision, strategic thinking and competitive discipline in a structured digital motor sport environment.

The championship was officially opened by NASA Nepal President Dasarath Risal and Chandra Kumar Rai, Chief of the International Sports Complex, Satdobato. Through the Esport Championship in Nepal project, NASA Nepal aims to expand access to motor sport, identify emerging talent and create new opportunities for young people to participate in the sport, contributing to the continued development of motor sport in Nepal in line with the FIA’s commitment to doubling global participation.