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Hans India
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Aishwarya Pissay set to make car rally debut at INRC Round 2
Coimbatore: India's only woman with three world titles in motorsports, Aishwarya Pissay, is set to take on a bold new challenge as she makes her car rally debut at the Blueband Sports Rally of Coimbatore, Round 2 of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2025, taking place from July 25-27. Known for her exceptional achievements on two wheels - including 11 national titles - Aishwarya is currently leading the 2025 2W National Rally Championship with one round left to spare. Her debut in the four-wheeler category marks an evolution in her motorsports journey, as she prepares to compete in both disciplines simultaneously. "Racing is my language - whether it's two wheels or four. I'm here to compete, to learn fast, and to push boundaries in every format I take on. This debut marks the beginning of a bigger dream," said Aishwarya. The Rally of Coimbatore features a challenging dirt and gravel terrain, comprising 105.30 km of competitive Special Stages and a total rally itinerary of 166.93 km. Aishwarya's car rally campaign is backed by her valued partners - AART Motorsports, Micro Labs, Paddock Media House, and R9 Stables - who are supporting her transition into four-wheeler racing while continuing to aide her domination on two wheels. With this debut, Aishwarya continues to redefine what's possible in Indian motorsport - one wheel at a time. Earlier, at the FIM World Championship, Aishwarya Pissay, faced a difficult outing at the latest round of the MRF MoGrip FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2W 2025, in Coimbatore, retiring from the event due to a technical regulation issue despite being in contention for victory.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
TVS Racing gears up for strong showing at INRC 2025
Bengaluru: TVS Racing, India's factory racing pioneer, is all set to make a formidable impact at the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2025 season. The first round of the Championship starts on May 4 at Nashik. This season, TVS Racing's machines have been significantly upgraded, drawing on key learnings from premier global rally raids like Dakar. With enhanced midrange and top-end performance, these upgrades are designed to deliver faster cornering acceleration, higher average speeds, and improved rally stage timings. Upgraded camshaft and cylinder head for improved midrange and top-end power, delivering quicker stage times. Retuned suspension systems offer improved traction, stability, and handling across high-speed rally conditions. Revamped seat, footpeg, and handlebar positions for reduced fatigue and enhanced rider control over long rally stages. Learnings from international rally raids have shaped the new vehicle geometry, suspension dynamics, and ride ergonomics. For the INRC 2025 season, the team has assembled a formidable rider line-up across multiple categories. In the Superbike Pro-expert Group A category, riding the TR 450R, are Abdul Wahid, Rajendra RE, and Samuel Jacob. Competing in the Super Sport 260 Group B class on the TR 200R are Imran Pasha, Banteilang Jyrwa, and Sachin D. Representing the team in the Women's Class Group B, also on the TR 200R, is the accomplished Aishwarya Pissay. In the Scooters up to 210cc Group B category, riding the Ntorq SXR 125 are Asif Ali, Shamim Khan, and Karthik N. Group A riders, including reigning champion Rajendra RE, underwent intensive training programs in Dubai, participating in the high-end Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The sessions focused on advanced rally navigation, riding precision, and endurance. Similarly, Aishwarya Pissay, a multiple-time Ladies' Class champion and an emerging global name, participated in the prestigious Hungary and Spain rounds of the Baja World Cup 2024.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Karna Kadur, Musa Sherif top APRC, INRC for a grand double
Bengaluru's reigning National champion Karna Kadur of Arka Motorsports won a round of the FIA-Asia Pacific Rally Championship after three years at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) here on Sunday. It was a near-flawless drive in the Volkswagen Polo by the 36-year-old Kadur, who was greatly aided by his experienced co-driver Musa Sherif from Kasargod. The duo also clinched the crown in the first round of the Blueband Fmsci Indian National Championship, organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC). Kadur attributed his success to a judicial blend of caution and aggression. 'After a long time, we had a trouble-free run. We had carefully planned our strategy, and it was executed flawlessly. We could have gone faster, but in view of the rising temperature, we had to exercise some caution. A few competitors suffered as they did not back off, and having seen this, I kept something in reserve in case I needed to push hard,' he said. The results: Provisional final classification: FIA-APRC (Asia Cup): 1. Kadur and Musa Sherif (Arka Motorsports) 2:03:44s; 2. Amittrajit Ghosh and Ashwin Naik (Arka) 2:04:35.8; 3. Harkrishan Wadia and Kunal Kashyap (Arka) 2:07:38.5. Junior APRC: 1. Wadia and Kashyap 2:07:38.5; 2. Arnav Pratap Singh and N. Rohit (SNAP Racing) 2:09:25.9; 3. Abhin Rai and K.M. Moideen Jasheer (Pvt.) 2:10:16.9. INRC Overall: 1. Kadur and Sherif; 2. Ghosh and Naik; 3. Fabid Ahmer and Milen George (Chettinad Sporting) 2:06:9.5. INRC1: 1. Kadur and Sherif; 2. Ghosh and Naik; 3. Suhem Kabeer and Vinay Padmashali (Pvt.) 2:12:15.2. INRC2: 1. Ahmer and George 2:06:9.5; 2. Wadia and Kashyap; 3. Pragathi Gowda and M. Chandramouli (Pvt.) 2:07:23.5. INRC3: 1. Arnav Pratap Singh and N. Rohit (SNAP Racing) 2:09:25.9; 2. B. Vishak and Chiranth Jain (Chettinad Sporting) 2:09:27.4; 3. Rai and Jasheer (Pvt.) 2:10:16.9. INRC 3T (Turbo): 1. C. Ramcharan and Vignesh Mahalingam (Falkon Motorsports) 3:15.3; 2. Naveen Puligilla and Santosh Ritchy Thomas (Pvt.) 2:28:34.9; 3. Jeet Jhabhak and V. Sekar (Pvt.) 2:59:9.9. Women INRC: 1. Tarushi Vikram and Vybhav Mukund Rao (Chettinad Sporting) 2:17:7; 2. Phoebe Nongrum Dale and Nash Ross (Pvt.) 2:20:17.9; 3. Anushriya Gulati and Karan Aukta (Arka) 2:48:58.8. Junior INRC: 1. Rai and Jasheer (Pvt.) 2:10:16.9; 2. Ajay Shankar and Venu Ramesh Kumar (Falkon) 2:11:47; 3. R.B. Kharbirymbai and C.P. Dhanush (Snap) 2:14:26.1. Fmsci Gypsy Challenge: 1. Sanjay Agarwal and Dheeraj Manae (Pvt.) 2:22:23; 2. Kariappa Mekerira and Supreeth Sagar (Pvt.) 2:24:49.7; 3. Pankaj Dutt and Jibran Ahmed (Pvt.) 2:33:15.9. Fmsci Classic Challenge: 1. Pramod Raman and K.V. Dheeraj (Pvt.) 2:21:1; 2. Siddhartha Santhosh and Sawan Satyanarayan (Pvt.) 2:22:13.6; 3. P. Satish P and S. Dinesh (Pvt.) 2:31:54.8.
United News of India
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- United News of India
Karna Kadur maintains pace to extend lead in APRC
Chennai, Apr 26 (UNI) Bengaluru ace Karna Kadur came up with a mature drive to open a sizable lead in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship promoted by Vamcy Merla which is part of the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally, here on Saturday. With only four Special Stages to be run on the morrow, Kadur and his co-driver Musa Sherif have victory in their sights. Kadur leads his Arka Motorsports team-mate and the Delhi-Himachal Pradesh combination of Harkrishan Wadia and Kunal Kashyap by over a minute. In third place is their team-mate and former National champion Amittrajit Ghosh (Ashwin Naik) who nursed his patched-up Volkswagen Polo, a late replacement for his Mahindra XUV 300 which blew its engine during a test run a few days before the event. In the INRC category of the Blueband Fmsci Indian National Rally Championship Round-1 powered by Vamcy Merla, Kadur leads Ghosh with Suhem Kabeer (Vinay Padmashali) in third spot. About his performance today, Kadur said: 'I was a bit conservative in the first loop, especially the first Special Stage (AAVISA) which had some small rocks on the road. In the second run, I did not hold back since I knew the terrain would have been swept clean by the cars. So, I was able to make over a minute on my own time. Tomorrow is another day, but I will try to hold position and push only if I must. The main goal is to bring the car home in one piece.' Two of the front-runners in the APRC, Jason Saldanha and Chetan Shivram had issues with their respective cars and lost time that saw them drop down the order. The other big disappointment was the retirement of Hyundai i20 which is making its debut in the Indian motorsports scene with Hyderabad's Jeet Jhabakh packing up with a driveshaft problem but he is likely to rejoin the rally on Sunday, if the car is fully repaired. Meanwhile, the competition in the National championship was as razor sharp as ever with positions changing by the minute while Bengaluru-based Tarushi Vikram displayed impressive pace to lead the Women INRC class. Provisional, unaudited classifications (After Leg-1): FIA-APRC/Overall: 1. Karna Kadur / Musa Sherif (Arka Motorsports) (01 hr, 05 min, 25.4 secs); 2. Harkrishan Wadia / Kunal Kashyap (Arka Motorsports) (01:06:34.2); 3. Amittrajit Ghosh / Ashwin Naik (Arka Motorsports) (01:06:39.8). INRC: 1. Kadur / Sherif; 2. Ghosh / Naik; 3. Suhem Kabir / Vinay Padmashali (Pvt.) (01:09:03.9). INRC2: 1. Wadia / Kashyap; 2. Philippos Matthai / Harish KN (Arka Motorsports) (01:06:51.3); 3. Fabid Ahmer / Milen George (Chettinad Sporting) (01:06:56.1). INRC3: 1. Arnav Pratap Singh / Rohit N (SNAP Racing) (01:07:37.8); 2. Vishak B / Chiranth Jain (Chettinad Sporting) (01:07:52.8); 3. Abin Rai / Moideen Jasheer KM (Pvt.) (01:08:34.1). INRC 3T (Turbo): 1. C Ramcharan / Vignesh Mahalingam (01:14:40.1). Women INRC: 1. Tarushi Vikram / Vybhav Mukund Rao (01:11:51.0). UNI GV 2025
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
APRC
Reigning National champion Karna Kadur of Bengaluru set the early pace and took a slender lead in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), promoted by Vamcy Merla, after two loops of the short Super Special Stage which kick-started the Indu Chandhok Memorial 48th South India Rally at the Madras International Circuit, here on Friday. Kadur, representing Arka Motorsports with veteran Musa Sherif (Kasargod) in the co-driver's seat, not only topped the chart in the APRC (Asia Cup) segment, but also led the field in the Blueband FMSCI National Rally Championship Round-1, sparing half-a-second to teammate Mangaluru's Jason Saldanha (co-driver P.V. Srinivasa Murthy of Bengaluru). Former National champion Amittrajit Ghosh (Ashwin Naik) finished the day in third spot behind Kadur and Saldanha in both APRC and the National championship to complete a 1-2-3 for Arka Motorsports at the end of first day. Provisional results (winners only, leg-1, section-1): FIA APRC/ Overall: Karna Kadur & Musa Sherif (Arka Motorsports) 2m, 50.9s); INRC 1: Kadur & Sherif; INRC 2: Jason Saldanha & P. V. Srinivasa Murthy (Arka Motorsports) 02:51.4; INRC 3: Seshank Jamwal & Raghu (Pvt.) 02:56.2; INRC 3T (turbo): Jeet Jhabhak & V. Sekar (Pvt.) 03:00.0. Women: INRC: Anushriya Gulati & Karan Aukta (Arka Motorsports) 03:02.6. FMSCI Gypsy Challenge: Akash Sundar & Arjun Dheerendra (03:19.7). FMSCI Classic Challenge: Siddhartha Santhosh & Sawan Satyanarayan (Pvt.) 03:14.8.
