INMRC Round 2: TVS' Kumar pips Chavan in photo finish

    Sarthak Chavan enjoyed a strong Round 2 with wins in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc, 165cc and TVS Electric RTE classes.

    Published On Jul 08, 2024 05:29:00 PM

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    2024 INMRC Round 2 photo finish Jagan Kumar Sarthak Chavan

    Kumar was declared winner of Pro-Stock 165cc Race 2 since he set the fastest lap. Photo credit: Srinivasa Krishnan

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    TVS’ Sarthak Chavan put on a dominant display at Round 2 of the MRF MMSC Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC), which was held at the Madras International Circuit on July 5–7.

    The 17-year-old won races in the premier Pro-Stock 301–400cc and 165cc classes, as well as TVS’ Electric RTE series. However, he was denied a clean sweep after teammate Jagan Kumar pipped him to victory in the second Pro-Stock 165cc race, which ended with a photo finish.

    Pro-Stock 301–400cc

    Chavan was in a league of his own in Race 1, taking victory with a margin of 6.8 seconds as his closest rival, Chiranth Vishwanath, dropped down the order due to mechanical issues. KY Ahamed and Deepak Ravikumar handed TVS a complete podium sweep.

    The next day, Chavan defeated Vishwanath to maintain his unbeaten run in the class.

    Results

    Race 1

    1. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 10.394 seconds

    2. KY Ahamed (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 17.203 seconds

    3. Deepak Ravikumar (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 17.271 seconds

    Race 2

    1. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 06.298 seconds

    2. Chiranth Vishwanath (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 06.388 seconds

    3. Deepak Ravikumar (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 10.557 seconds

    Pro-Stock 165cc

    The first Pro-Stock 165cc race saw the lead change hands several times. Here, too, Chavan clinched victory after overtaking both of his teammates, Kumar and Vishwanath, on the very last lap.

    However, Kumar denied him a clean sweep in Race 2. In what was a photo finish, both riders crossed the finish line together and even set the same lap time. Kumar scored the win since he had set the fastest lap of the race. This is the first time in the championship’s history that the fastest lap provision has been implemented to decide the winner.

    Results

    Race 1

    1. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 48.647 seconds

    2. Jagan Kumar (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 49.075 seconds

    3. Chiranth Vishwanath (TVS Racing) - 11 minutes 49.131 seconds

    Race 2

    1. Jagan Kumar (TVS Racing) - 11mins 37.786 seconds

    2. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) - 11mins 37.786 seconds

    3. Deepak Ravikumar (TVS Racing) - 11mins 44.162 seconds

    Novice Stock 165cc

    Picking up from where he left off in Round 1, Abdul Basim RS remains undefeated in the Novice Stock 165cc class after scoring two back-to-back wins. Tasmai Cariappa and Lal Nunsanga made it to the podium in both races.

    Results

    Race 1

    1. Abdul Basim RS (Rockers Racing) - 13 minutes 16. 987 seconds

    2. Tasmai Cariappa (Motul Sparks Racing) - 13 minutes 17. 286 seconds

    3. Lal Nunsanga (Motul Sparks Racing) - 13 minutes 20.595 seconds

    Race 2

    1. Abdul Basim RS (Rockers Racing) - 12 minutes 56.217 seconds

    2. Tasmai Cariappa (Motul Sparks Racing) - 13 minutes 07.206 seconds

    3. Lal Nunsanga (Motul Sparks Racing) - 13 minutes 07.502 seconds

    Girls Stock 165cc

    Jagathishree Kumaresan clinched her maiden INMRC win after defeating Nadine Faith Balaji in Race 1. She followed that up with another win the next day.

    Results

    Race 1

    1. Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing) - 11 minutes 01.998 seconds

    2. Nadine Faith Balaji (Alpha Racing) - 11 minutes 02.529 seconds

    3. Rakshitha Dave (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) - 11 minutes 02.750 seconds

    Race 2

    1. Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing) - 11 minutes 04.106 seconds

    2. Ryhana Bee (Motul Sparks Racing)  - 11 minutes 04.182 seconds

    3. Ann Jennifer AS (Alpha Racing India) - 11 minutes 04.327 seconds

    Novice Stock 301–400cc

    Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan won Race 1 to make it a hat trick of victories in the Novice Stock 301–400cc class. But his run of wins was broken by Pradeep C, who picked up his first-ever INMRC win in Race 2.

    Results

    Race 1

    1. Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan (RACR Castrol Power 1 Ultimate) - 12 minutes 20.570 seconds

    2. Varun Patil - 12 minutes 23.923 seconds

    3. Raj Kumar (RDX Torque Racing) - 12 minutes 23. 936 seconds

    Race 2

    1. Pradeep C - 12 minutes 20.775 seconds

    2. Raj Kumar (RDX Torque Racing) - 12 minutes 27.930 seconds

    3. Varun Nanjundegowda (Gusto Racing India) - 13 minutes 03.803 seconds

    TVS Electric RTE race

    TVS One-Make Championship

    Sarthak Chavan extended his domination with a second consecutive win in the TVS Electric RTE race, which was reduced to three laps following an on-track incident.

    Senthilkumar C and Manoj Yesuadiyan claimed a win each in the Open (Apache RR 310) category, while Harshith V Bogar won both races in the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) category. Saimah Ajaz Baig won the Girls (Apache RTR 200) race.

    Results

    Open (Apache RR 310) Race 1

    1. Senthilkumar C - 11 minutes 46.899 seconds

    2. Manoj Yesuadiyan - 11 minutes 47.176 seconds

    3. Jayanth P - 11 minutes 53.759 seconds

    Open (Apache RR 310) Race 2

    1. Manoj Yesuadiyan - 11 minutes 47.555 seconds

    2. Jayanth P - 11 minutes 53.712 seconds

    3. Lokesh V - 11 minutes 55.233 seconds

    Rookie (Apache RTR 200) Race 1

    1. Harshith V Bogar - 13 minutes 20.137 seconds

    2. CS Kedarnath - 13 minutes 40.737 seconds

    3. Akarsh Jangam - 13 minutes 45.396 seconds

    Rookie (Apache RTR 200) Race 2

    1. Harshith V Bogar - 13 minutes 20.972 seconds

    2. CS Kedarnath - 13 minutes 26.089 seconds

    3. Rajivsham AS - 13 minutes 44.946 seconds

    Girls (Apache RTR 200)

    1. Saimah Ajaz Baig - 11 minutes 35.770 seconds

    2. SP Shuria - 11 minutes 36.742 seconds

    3. Sarah Khan - 11 minutes 37.709 seconds

    TVS Electric RTE

    1. Sarthak Chavan - 5 minutes 34.704 seconds

    2. Chiranth Vishwanath - 5 minutes 35 877 seconds

    3. Alwyn Sundar A - 5 minutes 42.046 seconds

    Honda India Talent Cup

    Over in the Honda India Talent Cup, Mohsin Paramban scored double wins astride the Moto 3-sped NSF 250R bike. After just two rounds, he already holds a 37-point lead in the standings.

    Results

    Race 1

    1. Mohsin Paramban - 11 minutes 24.301 seconds

    2. Prakash Kamat - 11 minutes 26.095 seconds

    3. AS James - 11 minutes 26.708 seconds

    Race 2

    1. Mohsin Paramban - 15 minutes 07.015 seconds

    2. Savion Sabu - 15 minutes 10.965 seconds

    3. AS James - 15 minutes 15.953 seconds

    Also see:

    TVS, Sarthak Chavan dominant at INMRC Round 1

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