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Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Racing championship: Bengaluru lads steal the show in Coimbatore
Coimbatore: Bengaluru lads dominated the first round of the 28th JK Tyre Racing Championship, with Anish Shetty finishing first in the GT Cup, while his state mate Bhuvan Bonu took the center podium in the Novice Cup. The racing championship was held at the Kari Motor Speedway in the district this weekend. The two-day event saw 24 riders in the GT Cup (bike) and 27 racers in the Novice Cup (car). In the JK Tyre Novice Cup, Bhuvan Bonu, a 15-year-old boy from Bengaluru who trains in the USA, effortlessly stole the first round. After his podium finish, he said, "I kept getting better and better. I enjoyed the weekend." Ojas Surve and Abhijit Vadavalli finished the race in the second and third positions, respectively. In the professional category of the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup, another Bengaluru man, Anish Shetty, who has been riding bikes since the age of 15, showcased his masterclass on the track, winning a hat-trick this weekend. "It has been a fruitful weekend, and all the hard work paid off," he said. Kayan Zubin completed the first round in the second position, while the defending champion Navaneeth Kumar finished third. In the category of amateurs, Bryan Nicholas from Pondicherry was just too good as he won all three races and stood tall on the podium, while Johring Warisa and Kabir Sahoch were placed in the second and third places, respectively. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
5 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Anish Shetty and Bhuvan Bonu put up dominating show
Coimbatore, Aug 10 (PTI) Seasoned rider Anish Shetty completed a hat-trick of wins in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup while teenager Bhuvan Bonu emerged winner in the Novice Cup as Round 1 of the JK Tyre Racing Championship concluded here Sunday. The GT Cup grid is a mix between the seasoned riders and novices. Anish showed that the rich field belonged to him. Defending champion Navaneeth Kumar bounced back to second place while Kayan Zubin Patel was also impressive. In the standings, Anish is way ahead with 30 points. Kayan is at 19 points and Navaneeth at 12 points. 'It has been a fruitful weekend and all the hard work paid off," said Anish. In the Novice Cup, Bhuvan was too fast for the rest of the field. The 15-year-old from Bengaluru, who trains in the United States of America pushed his car effortlessly. PTI AT AT ATK view comments First Published: August 10, 2025, 17:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
FMSCI National Racing Championship: Anish Shetty and Bhuvan Bonu dominate Round 1 in Coimbatore
For connoisseurs of motorsport, the Kari Motor Speedway on the outskirts of Coimbatore, the thrill and speed of cars and bikes pushing the limits was on full view as the Royal Enfield Continental Cup presented by JK Tyre and JK Tyre Novice Cup brought nail-biting action to life. Part of the 28th JK Tyre Racing Championship, the weekend saw exciting races in its two categories as Anish Shetty and Bhuvan Bonu came out all guns blazing in Round 1 which concluded over the weekend. Anish dominated the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup. To win a hat-trick of races spread over Saturday and Sunday was a sight to watch. If competition in the two-wheeler category was made to look woefully one-sided by Anish, born in Hubli and settled in Bengaluru, he had slogged hard for it. These bikes, weighing close to 200 kg are not easy to tease on the track. Anish showcased fitness and form and above all speed to catch the attention of one and all. The weather pattern over two days was different. Saturday was sunny and bright where Anish showed that the rich field belonged to him. He has been racing bikes since age 15. Now, at 30, he is the seasoned master who is reaping the rewards for working hard and pushing his bike. The GT Cup grid is a mix between the seasoned riders and novices who have emerged from a trial of sorts from the street to circuit. Perhaps, one more boy who could match Anish in terms of challenge was Kayan Zubin Patel from Mumbai. Kayan was not as fast as Anish, but the third race of the weekend saw defending champion Navaneeth Kumar from the previous season bouncing back to second place. Overall, in the standings, Anish Shetty is way ahead with 30 points. Kayan is at 19 points and Navaneeth at 12 points. 'It has been a fruitful weekend and all the hard work paid off,' said Anish Shetty. For the young drivers who were also part of the grid as novices, watching Anish was a learning experience. He showcased speed and style with his bike. Among the amateurs, Bryan Nicholas from Pondicherry was just too good as he won all three races (36 points). Behind him was Johring Warisa (27 points) from Umrangso. Kabir Sahoch from Vadodara was third in overall standing with 18 points. In the JK Tyre Novice Cup, Bhuvan Bonu was too fast for the rest of the field. The 15-year-old from Bengaluru, who trains in the United States of America was pushing his car effortlessly. At some stages, it looked as if he was in a different car altogether. Indeed, to be getting the racing juices flowing all through two days, Bonu was confident. 'I kept getting better and better. I enjoyed the weekend,' said the lad. As for the rest of the field comprising Ojas Surve and Abhijit Vadavalli, it was more of watching Bonu tease his car on two days in succession. He did not want to say much on how faster his car was on an incident-filled last race on Sunday. Provisional Race results: Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Race 1: Professionals: Anish Shetty: 13:46.628 Kayan Zubin Patel: 13:52. 702 Ashish Patel: 14:01.852 Amateurs: Bryan Nicholas: 14:08.432 Johring Warisa: 14:08.629 Saran Kumar: 14:25.828 Race 2: Professionals: Anish Shetty: 13:39.635 Kayan Zubin Patel: 13:42.676 Navaneeth Kumar: 13:49.416 Amateurs: Bryan Nicholas: 14:02.450 Johring Warisa: 14:07.477 Kabir Sahoch: 14:15.237 Race 3: Professionals: Anish Shetty: 13:28.442 Navaneeth Kumar: 13:31.330 Kayan Zubin Patel: 13:31.493 Amateurs: Bryan Nicholas: 13.44.805 Johring Warisa: 13.48.084 Saran Kumar: 14.07.926 JK TYRE NOVICE CUP: Race 1 Bhuvan Bonu (Team MSport):13:59.719 Abhijit Vadavalli (Team Momentum): 14:10.391 Ojas Surve (Team DTS Racing): 14:26.937 Race 2: Bhuvan Bonu (Team MSport):14:14.815 Ojas Surve (Team DTS Racing): 14:27.489 Parthik Ashok (Team DTS Racing): 14.28.154 Race 3: Bhuvan Bonu (Team MSport):14:54.313 Parthik Ashok (Team DTS Racing): 15:16.183 Lokithingeash Ravi (Team DTS Racing): 15:16.263
