THE MRF MMSC FMSCI INDIAN NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 resumes this weekend with Round 3 at the Madras International Circuit after a two-month break, promising three days of high-octane action from Friday, 5 September.
A card of 21 races has been lined up across six National Championship categories, alongside the Petronas TVS One-Make Championship and the Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup. A total of 162 riders representing 18 teams will be on the grid as the battle for championship points intensifies.
A highlight of this season has been the emergence of riders from North-East India, supported by local motorsport associations and their teams. Two 22-year-olds from Aizawl, Mizoram—Lal Nunsanga (Motul Sparks Racing) and Daniel Lalhriatkima (Yakuza Racing India)—claimed a win each in Coimbatore last month in the fiercely competitive Novice (Stock 165cc) class, which regularly features grids of over 25. Both remain firmly in the hunt for the championship title in this category, per the release.
Headlining the weekend are the twin races in the premier Pro-Stock 301–400cc Open class, featuring a blend of youthful promise and seasoned experience. Championship leader Rahil Pillarisetty, 27, of Hyderabad (RACR Castrol Power1) and 17-year-old Pune rider Sarthak Chavan (Petronas TVS Racing) have dominated so far, with two victories apiece from four starts.
In the Girls (Stock 165cc) category, defending champion Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing) of Chennai, fresh from a double win in Coimbatore, leads former champion Ann Jennifer (Motul Sparks Racing), with both riders having two wins to their name. Jagathishree also tops the Women’s standings in the Petronas TVS One-Make Championship, ahead of Mumbai’s Sarah Khan. In the same championship, Chennai’s Mohan Babu leads the Expert (Apache RR 310) category, while Coimbatore’s Hari Haran heads the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) class.
Meanwhile, Chennai’s Solomon R holds a narrow edge over Tumakuru’s Tejash BS in the Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup (Honda CB 300F).
Lal Nunsanga said, “There is a lot of interest and following for motorsport in the North-East region and some events are organised for locals. It is expensive to come from our hometown to Chennai and participate in the races. But our local associations and the teams help us by funding travel and stay. We are very grateful for this assistance.”
