The inaugural Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) witnessed BigRock Motorsport lead as a team at the event. Jordi Tixier from France of BB Racing riding a Honda secured first place in the 450cc international race.
Australian racer Reid Taylor of BigRock Motorsport riding a Kawasaki led the 250cc international race, taking the team ahead. Thanarat Penjan from Thailand of BigRock Motorsport riding a Kawasaki won the 250cc India Asia Mix, providing additional support to the team.
Season 1 first race held at Pune displayed an impressive line-up of international champions and emerging Indian stars across four categories: 450cc international riders, 250cc international riders, 250cc India-Asia mix, and the fiercely competitive 85cc junior class.
Veer Patel, Co-founder and Director of the Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League, stated, “We are overwhelmed by the response we received from the Pune crowd and the enthusiasm was unbeatable. The Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League will establish India as the focal point for Supercross for the world.”
He added, “The riders displayed their unmatchable skills and commitment to the sport. We appreciate the strong participation and grit to win the race by all individuals. We congratulate the winners and the teams for their amazing participation. At Ceat ISRL, we look forward to delivering an exceptional experience for fans in Ahmedabad.”
The race debut in Pune witnessed 10,000 spectators at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi. The next race will shift to Ahmedabad on February 11 at the EKA Arena, Transstadia. The league’s final event will take place in the capital, New Delhi. The Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League will conclude its season with the last race scheduled at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on the 25th of February 2024.