INDE Racing, the Indian FIM-licensed team, secured a third-place podium finish on the international stage at the recent FIM e-xplorer World Cup. The team, led by last season’s champion Sandra Gomez, made them the first-ever Indian registered team to achieve this milestone in an international FIM global competition.
The first race of this season was held over the weekend at the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka and was attended by HE Hirofumi Yoshimura, Governor of Osaka’s prefecture, thousands of fans and several local dignitaries and officials.
INDE Racing’s Sandra Gomez and Spenser Wilton who has Indian descent, showcased their talent in navigating the challenging course with finesse and speed. Their skills, coupled with the team’s strategic approach, propelled INDE Racing to a very creditable 121 points overall.
As newcomers, who were competing in their first-ever race against opponents who had far greater global experience, INDE Racing managed to lay down a strong marker for the rest of the season. The overall race ended with the Japanese Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) claiming the top spot with 132 points and Robbie Maddison Racing coming second with 131 points.
Abhishek Reddy Kankanala, owner of KSG and INDE Racing, expressing the team’s achievement, said, “This podium finish is a significant and historic milestone for Indian motorsport on a global stage. It is a testament to our hard work and collective effort especially given this is our debut season and the first race we have competed in at this level. This special moment in history is for our sponsors and partners who have been instrumental in their unstinting support for the team and most importantly for our fans across the globe who have been cheering for us.”
