Dhruv Mohite
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| Born | June 11, 1998 Gwalior, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality |  India Indian |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | India Indian |
| 🏫 Education | B.B.A. From Symbiosis International University |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Height | 175 CM |
| 👴 👵 Parents |
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== Introduction:==
Dhruv Mohite is an Indian racing driver, currently a factory driver for Volkswagen Motorsport. He is a three-time National Champion and the first Maharashtrian and youngest Indian to win the ITC (Indian Touring Car Championship) in 2019.
Early life:
Dhruv Mohite was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on the 11th day of June 1998. He was the firstborn of Shivaji and Monika Mohite, settled in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Grandson of R.M. Mohite, who spearheaded the Mohite Group in varied branches like dam construction, infrastructure, textiles, agriculture, mining and hydro power. Dhruv practically grew up surrounded by grease and engine oils at the Mohite’s workshop of the construction division.
Nicknamed a child prodigy of the Mohite’s at the tender age of 5 when he began surprising the family with his wheels know-how. His driving skills caught father Shivaji's attention, and he gifted him an ATV at the age of 7. Shivaji Mohite himself was a National Motocross Champion in the late 1990s. He guided Dhruv into Go-Karting as it would strengthen his foundation from the onset. His debut race was in the year 2006 at the age of 8.
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Position |
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| 2007 | JK Tyre National Racing Championship (Minimax) | Mohite Racing Acadmy | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3rd* |
| MRF-MAI National Karting Championship (Minimax) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2nd* | ||
| 2008 | MRF-MAI National Karting Championship (Minimax) | Mohite Racing Acadmy | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2nd* |
| 2009 | JK Tyre National Racing Championship(Micro-Max) | Mohite Racing Acadmy | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2nd* |
| 2011 | JKTyre FMSCI National Karting Championship (Junior Max) | Mohite Racing Acadmy | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2nd* |
| JK Tyre National Racing Championship 1 hour Endurance | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2nd* | ||
| 2012 | JK Tyre National Racing Championship FMSCI National Karting Championship (Junior Max) | Mohite Racing Acadmy | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2nd* |
| 2013 | JK Tyre National Racing Championship FMSCI National Karting Championship (Senior Max) | Mohite Racing Acadmy | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2nd* |
