Despite starting from the back of the grid, Chavan navigated the field with precision. His path to the top of the podium was aided by the misfortune of race leader Rahil Pillarisetty, who was forced to retire on the penultimate lap. Chavan crossed the finish line in 11:03.311s, leading a clean sweep for his team as teammates Rakshith Dave and Chiranth Vishwanath secured second and third place, respectively.
Dominant Displays Across Categories
The event featured a series of competitive races across various classes, showcasing emerging talent in the national circuit. In the Super Stock 301-400cc Open category, 16-year-old Kabilesh, the son of former National champion Rajini Krishnan, claimed victory with a time of 11:38.273s. Meanwhile, the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate class saw a spirited comeback from Chennai’s former National women’s champion, Ann Jennifer, who fought her way from the back of the pack to take the win.
Other notable performances included Mohamed Mikail, who triumphed in the Pro-Stock 200cc Open, and K.K. Anandhu, who secured the top spot in the Stock 301-400cc Novice category. Motul Sparks Racing enjoyed a strong day, highlighted by Yashwant Verma leading a 1-2 finish for the team in the Stock 165cc Novice class.
One-Make Championship Highlights
The Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship also provided intense racing action throughout the day. Rajender Beedani emerged victorious in the Expert class aboard the Apache RR 310, narrowly edging out A.S. James. In the Women’s category, contested over five laps on the Apache RTR 200, Poojita Anil Kumar claimed the win, while Pothu Vignesh secured top honors in the Rookie class.
The event at the Madras International Circuit continues to serve as a vital platform for riders to demonstrate their skills within the national racing framework. With the second round now underway, competitors look toward the remaining races to solidify their standings in the championship.
