TVS, Sarthak Chavan dominant at INMRC Round 1

TVS emerged as the big winner at Round 1 of the 2024 MRF MMSC Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC), which was held at the Madras International Circuit. The manufacturer took a clean sweep in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc and Pro-Stock 165cc classes.

This year’s season opener saw plenty of doubles, with Sarthak Chavan, Abdul Basim RS, Rakshitha Dave and Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan winning both races in their respective categories.

Pro-Stock 301-400cc

Chavan converted pole position into a dominant win in Race 1, which was shortened to four laps due to red flag stoppage for a crash. The 17-year-old followed that up with another win the next day, while his TVS Racing teammate Chiranth Vishwanath finished second in both races.

Results

Race 1

1. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) – 7mins 36.007secs

2. Chiranth Vishwanath (TVS Racing) – 7mins 39.254secs

3. Sairahil Pillarisetty (Gusto Racing India) – 7mins 41.470secs

Race 2

1. Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing) – 11 mins 16.788 secs

2. Chiranth Vishwanath (TVS Racing) – 11 mins 17.567secs

3. Alwyn Sundar A (Gusto Racing) – 11 mins 27.870secs

Pro-Stock 165cc

While Chavan enjoyed plenty of success in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc class, he couldn’t repeat that feat in the Pro-Stock 165cc class, where he suffered crashes in both races. With Chavan out of the running, reigning champion KY Ahamed pipped his mentor Jagan Kumar to victory in Race 1.

But Kumar bounced back to win Race 2, with the multiple-time national champion picking up his first win after a difficult 2023 season.

Results

Race 1

1. KY Ahamed (TVS Racing) – 12mins 4.178secs

2. Jagan Kumar (TVS Racing) – 12mins 4.192secs

3. Deepak Ravikumar (TVS Racing) – 12mins 14.569secs

Race 2

1. Jagan Kumar (TVS Racing) – 12 mins 10.176secs

2. KY Ahamed (TVS Racing) – 12 mins 18.302secs

3. Deepak Ravikumar (TVS Racing) – 12 mins 18.611secs

Novice Stock 165cc

KY Ahamed’s younger brother Abdul Basim RS took a clean sweep in the Novice Stock 165cc class. Abhinav G also finished on the podium in both races, with a pair of third place results.

Results

Race 1

1. Abdul Basim RS (Rockers Racing) – 12mins 55.808secs

2. Tasmai Cariappa (Motul Sparks Racing) – 12mins 56.136secs

3. Abhinav G (Chandra LGE Racing team) – 13mins 4.554secs

Race 2

1. Abdul Basim RS (Rockers Racing) – 13mins 2.075secs

2. Kamal Navas (One Racing) – 13mins 8.162secs

3. Abhinav G (Chandra LGE Racing team) – 13mins 8.772secs

Girls Stock 165cc

The number of races in the Girl Stock 165cc class have been doubled this season, with each round featuring two races. 15-year-old Rakshitha Dave defeated Jagathishree Kumaresan and former champion Ryhana Bee to score a pair of commanding wins.

Results

Race 1

1. Rakshitha Dave (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) – 10mins 58.183secs

2. Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing) -1 1mins 3.012secs

3. Ryhana Bee (Motul Sparks Racing) – 11mins 3.150secs

Race 2

1. Rakshitha Dave (RACR Castrol Power 1 Ultimate) – 10mins 58.378secs

2. Ryhana Bee (Motul Sparks Racing) – 11mins 1.284secs

3. Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing)  – 11mins 2.400secs

Novice Stock 301-400cc

The 301-400cc Novice class has been upgraded to National Championship status after earlier being a support event. Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan won both races here from pole position.

Results

Race 1

1. Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan (RACR Castrol Power 1 Ultimate) – 12mins 17.257secs

2. Lokesh V (Privateer) – 12mins 23.458secs

3. Varun Nanjundegowda (Gusto Racing India) – 12mins 27.927secs

Race 2

1. Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan (RACR Castrol Power 1 Ultimate) – 12mins 21.760secs

2. Aldrin Babu (RACR Castrol Power 1 Ultimate) – 12mins 28.689secs

3. Varun Patil (Privateer) – 12mins 29.355secs

TVS One-Make Championship

Over in the TVS One-Make Championship, Senthilkumar C enjoyed a fruitful weekend as he won both races in the Open (Apache RR 310) category. Harshith V Bogar scored double wins in the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) category, while Sarah Khan won the Girls (Apache RTR 200) race.

The round also saw the return of TVS’ Electric RTE category. Chavan won this race in comfortable fashion as well, defeating Vishwanath and Alwyn Sundar.

Results

Open (Apache RR 310) Race 1

1. Senthilkumar C – 5mins 56.457secs

2. Jayanth Pratipathi – 5mins 59.277secs

3. Ajai Xavier – 6 mins 2.953secs

Open (Apache RR 310) Race 2

1. Senthilkumar C – 11mins 52.043secs

2. Manoj Yesuadian – 11mins 55.840secs

3. Jayanth Pratipathi – 11mins 58.264secs

Rookie (Apache RTR 200) Race 1

1. Harshith V Bogar – 13mins 43.666secs

2. Saranjith KM – 13mins 53.770secs

3. Akarsh Jangam – 14mins 7.100secs

Rookie (Apache RTR 200) Race 2

1. Harshit V Bogar – 13mins 26.291secs

2. CS Kedarnadh – 13mins 26.499secs

3. Saranjith KM – 13mins 41.518secs

Girls (Apache RTR 200)

1. Sarah Khan – 11mins 19.075secs

2. Saimah Ajaz Baig – 11mins 21.156secs

3. Aisvariya V –  11mins 23.221secs

TVS Electric RTE

1. Sarthak Chavan – 7mins 26.459secs

2. Chiranth Vishwanath – 7mins 28.377secs 

3. Alwyn Sundar A – 7mins 34.190secs

Media (Apache RTR 200)

1. Karan Mathur (Auto X) – 11mins 31.475secs

2. Praveen Kumar (Rev Nitro) – 11mins 31.869secs

3. Akash Bhadra (TopGear) – 11mins 34.008secs

Honda India Talent Cup

Rakshith Dave picked up his maiden NSF 250R win after beating out experienced racer Mohsin Paramban (who also competes in the Asia Road Racing Championship) in Race 1.

In Race 2, Shyam Sundar battled his way up from P4 on the grid to take victory.

Results

Race 1

1. Rakshith S Dave – 11mins 12.157secs

2. Mohsin Paramban – 11mins 16.226secs

3. AS James – 11mins 16.669secs

Race 2

1. Shyam Sundar – 5mins 46.716secs

2. Mohsin Paramban – 5 mins 47.106secs

3. Rakshit S Dave – 5mins 47.806secs

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