Chiranth and Sarthak Dominate the Pro-Stock Categories

Bengalurur’s Chiranth Vishwanath and Pune’s Sarthak Chavan won the race in the two premier Pro-Stock category as the third round of MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2024 - Powered by STORM. It concluded at the Madras International Circuit here on Sunday.

Chiranth gave his best performance in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc race. Initially left behind at the sixth place, he had a sensational win in the last lap, leaving behind Rajni Krishnan and Alwin Sundar. Sarthak, starting from pole, came eighth in the first lap and then rejoined there. The loss ended Sarthak’s streak of five wins but he continues to lead the championship table. Chiranth leaped to second spot. 

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

Although having an injury from the Pro-Stoick 301-400cc race, Vishwanath overtook KY Ahamed and Jagan kumar to win in the Pro-Stock 165c category. 

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

Girls Stock 165cc

Ryhana Bee, former national champion, picked up her first win this season after Race 1 was shortened to three laps due to an on-track incident. She was followed by Rakshita 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 the Race 1 by a few seconds after beating Raj Kumar C. Senthilkumar C.

 CS Kedarnath was left behind by Harshith V Bogar to have his first win in the Rookie class. Saimah Ajaz Baig won the Girls race, while Praveen Kumar won the Media race. 

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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

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