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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Bengaluru to debut ‘Kichcha's Kings' in IRL 2025 season
BENGALURU: The Indian Racing League (IRL), the country's first franchise-based motorsports league, will see the debut of a new team from Bengaluru in the 2025 season. The team, named 'Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru', is owned by Kannada superstar actor Sudeep and his wife Priya Sudeep. Highlighting the announcement of the new team, Sudeep said: 'I've always been drawn to speed. It demands focus, courage, and heart. Motorsport brings all of that together, and with Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru, we're turning that passion into action.' Following the drivers' draft, KKB has announced a four-driver line-up representing diverse categories. The team will feature Neel Jani (International), Le Mans winner and former Formula One test driver; Ruhaan Alva (India International), Bengaluru's prodigy and F4 India front runner; Kyle Kumaran (Indian), national karting and F4 talent; and Jem Hepworth (female driver), British endurance and GT racing driver. The IRL 2025 season is scheduled to begin on August 16 in Coimbatore. With the inclusion of Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru, the league now comprises six city-based teams: Speed Demons Delhi, Hyderabad Blackbirds, Goa Aces, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru, and Chennai Turbo Riders.


News18
4 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
IRL to have new team from Bengaluru from 2025 season
Bengaluru, Jul 25 (PTI) The Indian Racing League (IRL), the country's first franchise-based motorsports league, will have new a team from Bengaluru, named 'Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru' from this season. The Bengaluru team is owned Kannada superstar actor Sudeep and his wife Priya Sudeep. Highlighting the announcement of the new team, owner Sudeep said: 'I've always been drawn to speed. It demands focus, courage, and heart. Motorsport brings all of that together, and with Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru, we're turning that passion into action." Following the drivers' draft, KKB has announced a four-driver line-up representing diverse categories including Neel Jani (International) — Le Mans winner and former F1 test driver, Ruhaan Alva (India International) — Bengaluru's prodigy and F4 India front runner, Kyle Kumaran (Indian) — National karting and F4 talent, and Jem Hepworth (Female driver) — British endurance and GT racing driver. The IRL 2025 season will begin on August 16 in Coimbatore. The competition now has six city-based teams including Speed Demons Delhi, Hyderabad Blackbirds, Goa Aces, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru, and Chennai Turbo Riders. PTI UNG DDV 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.