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Chiranth of Petronas TVS Racing secures pole position in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open category.

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 14, 2026, 20:18 IST

At the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2026, Chiranth Vishwanath achieves the top spot in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open category.

Chiranth of Petronas TVS Racing secures pole position in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open category.

In an exhilarating opening round of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2W – 2026, held at the Madras International Circuit, Petronas TVS Racing teammates Chiranth Vishwanath and Sarthak Chavan demonstrated exceptional skill by securing the top two positions in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open class. Their impressive performances set a thrilling tone for the competition on Friday.

Meanwhile, in the Super Stock 301-400cc category, Kamal Navas from Team Rockers Racing clinched the pole position, showcasing his speed and precision. He was followed closely by the RACR Castrol Power1 team, which featured Allwin Xavier and the promising 16-year-old Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan, son of the legendary 11-time National champion Rajini Krishnan. This dynamic lineup promises an exciting race ahead as they prepare to compete against each other.

Strong Showings in Other Classes

In the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate class, former National women’s champion Ann Jennifer, representing Motul Sparks Racing, dominated the qualifying session, securing pole position with a commanding lead over her competitors. Her performance reflects her continued prowess in the sport and sets her up as a strong contender in the upcoming races.

Additionally, Faruk Ali Sohtun, also from Motul Sparks Racing, excelled in the Stock 165cc (Novice) class, finishing at the top of the qualifying charts. R. Ashwin emerged as the leader in the Stock 301-400cc Novice category, further highlighting the depth of talent present in this year’s competition.

Qualifying Results Overview

The qualifying results for the various classes were as follows: In the Super Sport 301-400cc Open, Chiranth Vishwanath led with a time of 01:48.032. Kamal Navas took the top spot in the Super Stock 301-400cc Open with a time of 01:54.214. R. Ashwin led the Stock 301-400cc (Novice) category with a time of 02:01.515, while Ann Jennifer secured pole in the Super Stock up to 165cc Intermediate with a time of 02:06.970. Lastly, Faruk Ali Sohtun topped the Stock Up to 165cc (Novice) class with a time of 02:09.825. In the Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship, Kamal Navas also led the Open category with a time of 01:55.387, while Poojitha Anil Kumar took the lead in the Women’s category with a time of 02:14.196.

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