Chiranth Vishwanath and Sarthak Chavan continue their strong run in the 2024 MRF MMSC Indian National Motorcycle Racing championship. Both TVS riders won two races each in the Pro-Stock categories at Round 3, held at the Madras International Circuit.
Pro-Stock 301-400cc
Chavan led the majority of Race 1, but had to scrap it out with Vishwanath on the final lap. However, Vishwanath crashed going into the final corner, clearing the way for Chavan to take victory.
But Vishwanath bounced back in Race 2. Starting from P10 on the grid, he gained six places on the opening lap and went on to win ahead of A. Alwin Sundar and 11-time national champion Rajini Krishnan (who returned to the national championship after a year). This ended Chavan’s streak of consecutive wins, but he does still hold the overall championship lead, with a 39 points advantage over Vishwanath.
Results
Race 1
1. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) - 11mins 03.678secs
2. Rahil Pillarisetty (KTM Gusto Racing India) – 11mins 07.773secs
3. A Alwin Sundar (KTM Gusto Racing India) – 11mins 08.191secs
Race 2
1. Chiranth Vishwanath (TVS Racing) - 11mins 03.966secs
2. A Alwin Sundar (KTM Gusto Racing India) – 11mins 06.905secs
3. Rajini Krishnan (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) – 11mins 08.457secs
Pro-Stock 165cc
Despite nursing an injury following his crash in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc race, Vishwanath overtook KY Ahamed and Jagan Kumar to claim his maiden win in the Pro-Stock 165cc category. Chavan recovered from a fall to finish to finish fifth.
Chavan did, however, win Race 2 after defeating Kumar and Vishwanath.
Results
Race 1
1. Chiranth Vishwanath (TVS Racing) – 11mins 39.135secs
2. KY Ahamed (TVS Racing) – 11mins 44.485secs
3. Jagan Kumar (TVS Racing) – 11mins 44.530secs
Race 2
1. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) – 11mins 40.093secs
2. Jagan Kumar (TVS Racing) – 11mins 41.449secs
3. Chiranth Vishwanath (TVS Racing) – 11mins 43.725secs
Novice Stock 165cc
Abdul Basim RS remains undefeated, securing his sixth consecutive win in the Novice Stock 165cc category. Tasmai Cariappa finished on the podium in both races as well.
Results
Race 1
1. Abdul Basim RS (Rockers Racing) – 12mins 57.514secs
2. Tasmai Cariappa (Motul Sparks Racing) – 12mins 58.337secs
3. Lal Nunsanga (Motul Sparks Racing) – 13mins 08.569secs
Race 2
1. Abdul Basim RS (Team Rockers Racing) – 12mins 55.289secs
2. Kamal Navas (Team Rockers Racing) – 13mins 08.895secs
3. Tasmai Cariappa (Motul Sparks Racing) – 13mins 08.982secs
Girls Stock 165cc
Former national champion Ryhana Bee picked up her first win this season after Race 1 was shortened to three laps due to an on-track incident. She followed that up with the third place finish in Race 2, behind winner Rakshitha Dave and Jagathishree Kumaresan.
Results
Race 1
1. Ryhana Bee (Motul Sparks Racing) – 6mins 43.550secs
2. Rakshita Dave (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) – 6mins 43.601secs
3. Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing) – 6mins 48.292secs
Race 2
1. Rakshitha Dave (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) – 11mins 02.916secs
2. Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing) – 11mins 08.132secs
3. Ryhana Bee (Motul Sparks Racing) – 11mins 08.174secs
Novice Stock 301-400cc
Savion Sabu won Race 1 on track, but was handed a 10-second penalty for a jump start and dropped to P3 as a result. This promoted Raj Kumar to first place. Sabu did return to take a commanding victory in Race 2, though.
Results
Race 1
1. Raj Kumar (RDX Torque Racing) – 12mins 17.698secs
2. Shyam Sundar K (Tachyon Motorsport) – 12mins 17.903secs
3. Savion Sabu (Mad Rabbit Racing) – 12mins 20.773secs
Race 2
1. Savion Sabu (Mad Rabbit Racing) – 12mins 11.176secs
2. Raj Kumar (RDX Torque Racing) – 12mins 11.258secs
3. Shyam Sundar K (Tachyon Motorsport) – 12mins 15.525secs
TVS One-Make Championship
Manoj Yesuadiyan won Race 1 after holding off Raj Kumar C. Senthilkumar C won the next race (his fourth win so far this season) and now moves to the top of the standings. Adding to his victories in the Pro-Stock categories, Chavan also won the TVS RTE race, featuring all-electric race bikes.
CS Kedarnath scored his first win in the Rookie class to end Harshith V Bogar’s unbeaten run. Saimah Ajaz Baig won the Girls race, while Praveen Kumar won the Media race.
Results
Open (Apache RR310) Race 1
1. Manoj Yesuadiyan – 11mins 48.404secs
2. Raj Kumar C – 11mins 48.894secs
3. Ajai Xavier M – 11mins 59.833secs
Open (Apache RR310) Race 2
1. Senthilkumar C – 9mins 52.643secs
2. Manoj Yesuadiyan – 9mins 52.644secs
3. Ajai Xavier M – 10mins 01.808secs
Rookie (Apache RTR 200) Race 1
1. Harshith V Bogar – 13mins 19.200secs
2. CS Kedarnath – 13mins 19.383secs
3. Venugopalan Sundaram – 13mins 45.946secs
Rookie (Apache RTR 200) Race 2
1. CS Kedarnath – 13mins 30.442secs
2. Saranjith KM – 13mins 34.532secs
3. Rajivsham AS – 13mins 41.466secs
Electric RTE
1. Sarthak Chavan – 7mins 21.134secs
2. Chiranth Vishwanath – 7mins 28.085secs
3. Alwin Sundar – 7mins 29.421secs
Girls (Apache RTR 200) Race 1
1. Saimah Ajaz Baig – 8mins 59.583secs
2. Shuriya SP – 9mins 01.493secs
3. Aisvariya V – 9mins 06.478secs
Media (Apache RTR 200)
1. Praveen Kumar – 11mins 25.490secs
2. Charan Karthik G – 11mins 34.091secs
3. Pratheek Kunder - 11mins 39.208secs
Honda India Talent Cup
Mohsin Paramban further extended his lead after winning Race 1. Despite retiring from Race 2, he still leads the standings with a 36 points cushion over AS James.
Results
Race 1
1. Mohsin Paramban – 11mins 23.545secs
2. Siddesh Sawant – 11mins 24.755secs
3. Prakash Kamat – 11mins 24.950secs
Race 2
1. Siddesh Sawant – 15mins 11.679secs
2. Savion Sabu – 15mins 14.661secs
3. Beedani Rajender – 15min 25.784secs
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