School
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Coventry University
Expertise
Automotive engineering, Racing games, Car culture
- Viraaj is among the vanishingly few Indian people who have seen a Ferrari Breadvan in person.
- He's a complete nut for the Gran Turismo games, and even placed fourth in GT Sport's 2017 National Championship.
- Viraaj has interviewed notable motoring journalists such as Jack Rix, Matt Prior, and Alex Kersten.
Experience
Viraaj is a petrolhead as passionate as they come, and has dreamed of being an automotive journalist since he watched his first episode of Top Gear at age four. He has since accrued experience at major newsrooms covering the automotive and gaming industries, including Game Rant, Autocar India, The Phrasemaker, and more. From automotive news and features to op-eds, guides, and reviews, Viraaj has written them all with a keen eye for detail. His ultimate goal is to make thought-provoking automotive content that's enjoyed by like-minded petrolheads for years to come.
Education
Viraaj holds a bachelor's degree in automobile engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, as well as a master's degree in automotive journalism from Coventry University.
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