The Maruti 800 is not only the most popular car in India but is the basis of the most popular Motorsport event in India-Formula India Single Seater Maruti Engine (FISSME) held in Sriperumbudur near Chennai. The Maruti 800 Mechanicals are the basis for the Formula Maruti.

This is a car on which Indian motorsport stars like Narayan Karthikeyen and Karan Chandok cut their teeth.