Indian National Racing Challenge 2W Returns to Chennai with 130 Entries

Chennai, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : The MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2W is set to return to the Madras International Circuit (MIC) this weekend, featuring 130 entries for the third round of the championship from October 30 to November 1. This event, organized by the Madras Motor Sports Club, resumes after a six-week break, intensifying the competition for championship points across all categories.

The spotlight will be on a promising group of young riders who have made their mark in the initial rounds, challenging seasoned competitors with aggressive riding and consistent performances. In the Premier Super Sport 301-400 cc Open Class, three teenagers from Petronas Racing are leading the standings. Sarthak Chavan from Pune tops the leaderboard with three wins out of four starts. Chennai’s Rakhit Dave and Chirant Vishwanath from Bengaluru round out the top three positions. Hyderabad’s Rahil Pillarisetti, a strong contender in this category, will miss the third round due to surgery on his right hand after a crash during the Round 2 electric RTE race.

Stepping in for Pillarisetti is 16-year-old Kabilesh Rajani Krishnan from Chennai, son of 11-time national champion Rajani Krishnan. Kabilesh will make his debut in this class on the Yamaha R3 built by his father. He has already secured his place in the Super Stock 301-400 cc category, winning three consecutive races in the first two rounds.

Women’s racing has also seen impressive performances, particularly from N Jennifer, a former women’s national champion from Chennai. Competing for Motul Sparks Racing, she has won all four races in the Super Stock 165 cc Intermediate Class this season, outperforming more experienced male competitors in a mixed-gender field.

Close contests have emerged in the Stock 301-400 cc and Stock 165 cc Novice categories, with several racers winning multiple races in the early rounds. The Pro-Stock 200 cc class has shown a similar trend, adding to the excitement for the upcoming championship battles.

The Petronas One-Make Championship features three categories: Experts on Apache RR 310, Rookies on RTR 200, and Women on RTR 200. Riders are identified through trials across the country, with selected participants receiving on-track training.

In the Expert category, Rajendra Bidani from Hyderabad and Kamal Nawas from Chennai have each secured two wins. Bengaluru’s 16-year-old Dev Agastya and Vignesh Pothu from Mancherial, Telangana, have also each claimed two victories in the Rookie class.

Poojita Anil Kumar from Bengaluru has emerged as a leading contender in the Women’s category, winning both races held this season. With championship points at stake, the leading riders are eager to solidify their positions, promising competitive racing throughout the grid in the third round.

Event chairman and race director Manoj Dalal emphasized the quality of competition and the depth of talent on display. He stated, “The Indian National Racing Challenge 2W has proven itself as a high-quality event. There has been tough competition across all categories, and this event is eye-opening in terms of talent. We warmly welcome competitors and stakeholders from across the country to this exciting weekend of racing.”