Rounds 1 and 2 of the FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2025 saw records tumble. The three-day event was held at Taneja Aerospace in Hosur, near Bengaluru, from April 18 to 20. Sean Rogers Pachigalla’s twin-turbo Audi R8 improved upon his previous quarter-mile record of 9.215 seconds, which was set at the Valley Run in 2024.
- Audi R8 V10 is the fastest car with a quarter mile time of 8.849 seconds
- Sean Rogers Pachigalla broke the record he set last year
FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2025
Twin-Turbo Audi R8 is the fastest car in India
Pachigalla, competing in the premier unrestricted class, clocked a time of 9.635 seconds for the 402-metre dash in Round 1 on Friday. He improved to 8.948 seconds in Round 2 on Sunday, setting a new national record in the process. He also clinched victory in the Indian Open M3 (Unlimited) class on Sunday, setting a time of 8.955 seconds.
However, his fastest run came during the Vroom Drag Meet – a support event – where he set a staggering time of 8.849 seconds, surpassing his own national record. Pachigalla’s Audi R8 V10+, tuned by Venom Performance and equipped with a Sheepey Race twin-turbo setup producing over 1600hp, is now officially the fastest car in India over the quarter-mile – and the first to dip under the 9-second mark.
Among the other highlights, 80-year-old Vidyaprakash Damondaran, the event's oldest participant, remained unbeaten in the Pro-Stock 3061cc-4002cc class across both rounds, driving his Audi TT. Meanwhile, Bengaluru’s Shreyas Mahendra claimed victories in three categories – Pro-Stock 2051-2550cc, Indian Open M1, and M2 – in Round 1.
FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2025 results (winners only)
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