Indian Supercross Racing League: BigRock Motorsports Leads After Inaugural Round

At Pune's Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Stadium, the first-ever Indian Supercross Racing League round got underway with a bang, paving the way for an action-packed season. For those who don't know, the Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League is a franchise-based Supercross tournament that was the first of its kind in the world, drawing riders from other countries to India to compete. Exciting Supercross races take place on specially built indoor dirt tracks with hard obstacles and sharp jumps. There are six teams competing in the first season of the league, and they are led by famous motorsports figures like Dhruv Mohite, CS Santosh, and Arjuna award winner Gaurav Gill.

Using a competitive auction, the league was able to assemble a roster of 48 strong racers. Notable names like Anthony Raynard of South Africa, who won four Supercross titles, and Matt Moss, of Australia, who won nine MX and SX titles, were among the final group. Notably, high-performance motorcycles from Honda, KTM, and Kawasaki have been generously donated to different teams, elevating the level of competition and excitement in this revolutionary event.

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Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League: Categories 

There are a total of four classes at this event: 450cc, 250cc, 250cc India/Asia mix, and junior 85cc. The first round only allowed a demonstration run in the Junior 85cc category, although the other three categories were given points. Throughout the day, each team chose a senior racer to compete in an exciting all-star race. The thrill of the competition was amplified at this particular event when riders on 450cc and 250cc motorcycles raced side by side on the specially constructed course.

Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League: Round 1 Result

With an outstanding 40 points, Jordi Tixier of BB Racing rode a Honda to victory in the 450cc international class. Second place went to BigRock Motorsports' Matt Moss on a Kawasaki, and third place went to BigRock Motorsports' Cedric Soubeyras. The total number of points earned by BigRock Motorsports in this category was an impressive 64.

Reid Taylor of BigRock Motorsports rode a Kawasaki to top place in the 250cc international category, with Hugo Manzato of Speed Racers taking second place on a KTM and Julien Lebeau of Mohite's Racing Team taking third place on a Yamaha.

In the 250cc India/Asia mix category, the winners were Thanarat Penjan of BigRock Motorsport riding a Kawasaki, Athison Ruadero of BB Racing on a Honda, and Ben Hallgren of Mohite’s Racing Team on a Yamaha.

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Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League: How to Watch?

Round 2 of the league is set to take place on February 11 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. On February 25, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi will host the final event. In the next few days, keep a watch on BookMyShow for ticket sales. Every round will also be broadcast live on JioCinema and Sports 18, so fans can watch it all on the go.