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Hyderabad star Stephen Rogers dominates 4W Drag Championship Round 1 & 2
Bengaluru, 21 April 2025: Hyderabad ace, Stephen Jyothi Rogers Pachigalla started his campaign in the Fmsci Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2025 (4-wheeler) with a grand triple crown in the premier Unrestricted class, besides setting a National record, as he topped the category in both first and second rounds held at the Taneja Aerospace, Hosur, last weekend (April 18-20).
In the three-day event, promoted and organized by Speedway Motorsports and Vroom Motorsports, Pachigalla, driving an Audi R8 in the premier Unrestricted class, aced the highly competitive field, clocking 09.635 seconds for the 402-metre dash in Round 1 on Friday and improving it to 08.948 seconds in Round-2 on Sunday and setting a new National record in the process.
Pachigalla further underlined his status by winning the Indian Open M3 (Unlimited) category race on Sunday by clocking 08.955 seconds.
Later, in the Vroom Drag Meet, a support event, Pachigalla clocked 08.849 seconds to better the National record he had set earlier.
Meanwhile, veteran Vidyaprakash Damondaran from Coimbatore, the oldest participant at 80 years of age, and driving an Audi TT, remained unbeaten in the Pro-Stock 3061cc – 4002cc class across both rounds.
The massive crowd was treated to exciting fare as Bengaluru’s Shreyas Mahendra won in three categories – Pro-Stock 2051-2550c cc, Indian Open M1 and M2 – in Round-1.
There were separate categories for petrol and diesel vehicles besides the Indian Open that was open to vehicles powered by either fuel.
Provisional results (winners only):
ROUND-1:
PETROL – Unrestricted (N1): Stephen Jyothi Rogers Pachigalla (09.635secs). Pro-Stock K2 (1151cc – 1450cc): Narayan Swamy (15.483s). PS K3 (1451cc – 1650cc): Shaik Hussain Pasha (17.241s). PS K4 (1651cc – 2050cc): Thrishal M.S (15.545s). PS K5 (2051cc – 2550cc): Shreyas Mahendra (13.618). PS K7 (3061cc – 4002cc): Vidyaprakash Damodaran (13.351s). PS K8 (4003cc – 5100cc): Karthik KV (10.315s).
DIESEL – PS L4 (1651cc-2050cc): Naveen Reddy Kesara (13.749s). PS L6 (2551cc-3060cc): Aakash Durai (12.571s).
Indian Open M1 (Upto 2750cc): Shreyas Mahendra (12.963s). Indian Open M2 (Upto 4002cc): Shreyas Mahendra (13.259s). Indian Open M3 (Unlimited): Yajur Miglani (10.656s).
ROUND-2:
PETROL – Unrestricted (N1): Stephen Jyothi Rogers Pachigalla (08.948s). PS K2 (1151cc – 1450cc): Narayan Swamy (14.880s). PS K3 (1451cc – 1650cc): Vinay SM (15.036s). PS K4 (1651cc – 2050cc): Thrishal M.S (15.790s). PS K5 (2051cc – 2550cc): Vijay Raju (13.846s). PS K7 (3061cc – 4002cc): Vidyaprakash Damodaran (13.830s). PS K8 (4003cc – 5100cc): Karthik KV (10.230).
DIESEL – PS L4 (1651cc-2050cc): Naveen Reddy Kesara (13.624s). PS L6 (2551cc-3060cc): Aakash Durai (12.415).
Indian Open M1 (Upto 2750cc): Vijay Raju (14.195s). Indian Open M2 (Upto 4002cc): Vidyaprakash Damodaran (13.236s). Indian Open M3 (Unlimited): Stephen Jyothi Rogers Pachigalla (08.955s).
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National record by Sean Rogers Pachigalla in 4w Drag Nationals; Tune O’Tronics bags 6 titles
Sean Rogers, National Record Bengaluru, 26 December 2024: Stunning run by Hyderabad drag star, Sean Rogers, set the track alight at the Hosur Taneja Aerospace facility, as he set a National Record for the “fastest car in India” over a quarter-mile distance.
Meanwhile, drivers representing Tune O Tronics dominated the final two rounds of the Indian Oil Storm X Presents fmsci Indian National 4-wheeler Drag Championship 2024 which concluded at Hosur, near here on December 22. Tune O Tronics bagged the National Team Championship in six classes.
Stephen Jyothi Rogers Pachigalla, popularly known as Sean Rogers Pachigalla, from Hyderabad, driving an Audi R8, clocked the fastest time of 9.119 seconds in the N1 Unrestricted Class, for his record breaking feat.
Bengaluru drivers Vivek Ramachander (Tune O Tronics) and Shreyas Mahendra (DB Motorsports) won National titles in two categories apiece as did Chennai’s Ashwin Durai (Tune O Tronics) on conclusion of the three-day event organised and promoted by Vroom Motorsports, Bangalore and Speedway Motorsports, Hyderabad, and Powered by A-THON All Terrain Pvt Ltd.
(Caption: Vivek RAmachander of Chennai bags a double)
The Bengaluru-based Tune O Tronics walked away with team championship in eight categories besides picking up seven Drivers’ National titles to underline their status as the country’s top drag racing team.
The list of National Champions (Individual and Team):
K2 (1151cc – 1450cc): Narayana Swamy (Privateer).
K3 (1451cc to 1650cc): Mohammed Afaqh Ameen (Race Concepts). Team: Race Concepts.
K4 (1651cc to 2050cc): Trishal MS (Tune O Tronics). Team: Tune O Tronics.
K5 (2051cc to 2550cc): Shreyas Mahendra (DB Motorsports). Team: DB Motorsports.
K7 (3061cc to 4002cc): Bradeep Raj (Tune O Tronics). Team: Tune O Tronics.
Caption: Ashwin Durai (white shirt)
K8 (4003cc to 5100cc): Vishnu Ram (Harmonixx Tuning). Team: Harmonixx Tuning.
L4 (1651cc to 2050 cc): Ashwin Durai (Tune O Tronics). Team: Tune O Tronics.
L6 (2551cc to 3060cc): Vinod John (Tune O Tronics). Team: Tune O Tronics.
M1 (Upto 2750cc): Shreyas Mahendra (DB Motorsports). Team: Tune O Tronics.
M2 (Upto 4002cc): Ashwin Durai (Tune O Tronics). Team: Tune O Tronics.
M3 (Unlimited): Vivek Ramachander (Tune O Tronics). Team: Tune O Tronics.
N1 (Unrestricted): Vivek Ramachander (Tune O Tronics). Team: Tune O Tronics.
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Hemanth Muddappa set National record at Taneja air strip: 10th Vroom Drag event
Bengaluru, 19 May 2024: Indian drag star Hemanth Muddappa, a 12-time National champion, was in his elements once again becoming the fastest quarter-miler in India as he broke the record at the 10th edition of the Vroom Drag meet, on way to a grand triple in the Bikes Open event which is held along with the Round 1 of the fmsci Indian National 4w Drag Championship at the Taneja air strip, near Hosur on Sunday.
Muddappa of Mantra Racing set a time of 09.264seconds in the Super Sport 4stroke 1051 to 1650cc class to break the previous record of 9.298sec set at the same Taneja track by Jordanian Fahim Zahrani in 2023. The Bengaluru-based champion put the 2016 Suzuki Hayabusa built by Mantra Racing to good use touching top speeds of 270kph. Foreign riders are allowed in the Open events by fmsci, the Indian federation. Hemanth also broke his own record in the Super sport 851 to 1050cc class with a 9.415sec run that erased the 9.480sec, he set at Amby Valley in 2024 astride a BMW S1000RR.
He won the ‘Unrestricted 551cc and above’ class to complete the grand treble as he brought the Indian flag to the mast once again with two records on the final day of the event. Muddappa’s next outing will be at the Drag Nationals at Chennai.
Provisional Results (Vroom Bikes Open):
D2: 4s Super Sport 4stroke 1051cc to 1650cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (09.264 seconds); 2. Alimon Saidalvi (09.815); 3. Faraz Ahmed (09.879).
E3: Unrestricted 551cc and above: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (09.372); 2. Ataulla Baig (09.647); 3. Aymaan Baig (09.734).
D1: Super Sport 4stroke 851 to 1050cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (09.415); 2. Niranjan R Kumar (10.404); 3. Saurabh Parab (10.471).
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Sarah Khan, fighting the odds to shine in bike racing: A profile
A series of Special articles and profiles of promising riders and drivers will be published for all fmsci National championship till the season begins. Here is the first…
Bengaluru, 2 Jan 2024: Sarah Khan began the 2023 season with a podium in the TVS One-Make Championship (OMC) ladies class at the Rolon Round, the first round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship for two-wheelers 2023 which concluded at the Kari Motor Speedway in June first week.
Rookie Sarah Khan, who gave a tough fight to celebrated champions in the very first year of her participation in the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2022, finally ended up third in the Championship due to lack of exposure and experience, but the determined lady rider worked hard and won many hearts with her perseverance. Amidst all the competition, one rider who silently improved every round as she notched up a podium every time she took part in a race is Sarah Khan. She began with a third place in the first round itself and went on to become the 2nd runner up National Championship and bagged a total of 11 podiums overall in her rookie season itself.
Sarah Khan is a modest, soft-spoken girl in early twenties. She is born on February 19, in the last year of the last millennium, in a traditional Muslim family. Behind the tall athlete’s humble appearance, lies a strong will to achieve and the reason is her passion for speed. A dedicated and hardworking biker, she worked hard to save every penny after acquiring a Bachelor of Business Management degree in Mumbai’s MMK College of Commerce and Economics. Without a single penny in her pocket, she started to fund her motorsports activities on her own by trading stocks, working hard to save every rupee. Striving to be a high-performance motorsports athlete, competing with men on equal footing, she overcame many hardships both at home at the tracks to pursue a career that is not easy for girls.
“The spark for me is the feeling of thrill and speed. And the adrenaline rush that pumps up my blood. Racing gives me a sense of being alive, a genuine happiness. Despite the struggles and hurdles, I cannot quit racing or do something else. I feel like it’s in my blood… intricately woven into my soul. All I think about is racing all day, everyday… That’s just how my brain is wired,” says Sarah, the eternal optimist.
The struggles she went through to make her childhood dream a reality did not deter her. Her perseverance conquered and she finally made her racing debut in 2022, at the Mecca of Racing in India, the Madras International Circuit. Despite coming from a non-motorsport background and having no support, she opted for racing and made it on her own, traditionally considered a man’s world and she is breaking all stereotypes, which the MIC is known for, promoting many a woman from traditional communities.
“I have genuine love for racing. And I could not keep quiet. I did fight hard to get out of the house to race. It made me stronger. And I will continue to race, even when I turn old, as long as I am physically fit. Later, too, I plan on train young riders with a similar dream, who aspire to be great one day. I just want to race at the highest platform possible on earth,” she says. What she does not say is, she threatened her family that she will leave the house, if anyone tries to come in her way of becoming a racing athlete. A reluctant loving mother had no choice but to agree.
Thus began a career, which broke all the stereotypes.“Being stubborn towards my dream was the only way to make it happen,” says Sarah. The struggle behind her journey is one of the reasons for her determination to win.
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Hemanth Muddappa fastest rider; Shahrukh bags a triple
Bengaluru, 26 Nov. 2023: Ten-time National champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing bagged a grand triple in the top-two premier classes of the 9th edition of the Vroom Drag meet, an fmsci-licensed event at the Taneja Aerospace strip, near here, on Sunday. The event was held for both cars and bikes but only the bike details are reported here. The 8th edition was also held here in Feb 2023.
Shweta Chithrode keeps the women in motorsport flag flying. Another Mantra rider, Shahrukh Hikmat Ali Khan of Mumbai also won a triple winning the E2, C4 and B2 classes while two lady riders, Shweta Chithrode and Sarah Khan excelled in their classes taking a podium each.
Organised by Vroom Motorsports, Speed, the High Performance Petrol by Bharat Petroleum presented Vroom Drag Meet was powered by Hero MotoCorp, Electric performance partner Ultraviolette, Safety Car Partner Lexus Bangalore, and was supported by School of India. The pulsating weekend showcased 600 entries, with more than 280 participants. A crowd of over 10,000 witnessed the high-octane event, one of top drag meets in the country.
Bengaluru’s Muddappa, the Drag King of India, also clocked the fastest time of the event winning the 1051 to 1650cc class astride a Suzuki Hayabusa beating Shweta Chithrode, a lady rider, who competed on equal footing with men and did a creditable job. Mujahid Pasha came third. Muddappa congratulated Shweta on her good run. Muddappa also won the 851 to 1050cc class beating Sugan Prasad by a huge margin. Khaja Awais Ahmed came third.
Hemanth Muddappa also won the 551cc and above class to make it a grand triple. Alimon Saidalvi from Mumbai won the 1651 and above class with a timing of 10.184sec as a lone warrior.
Hemanth Muddappa (centre) bagged a triple. INDIAinF1 photo courtesy Muddappa. “By God’s grace, I am very happy that I dominated all the three classes I took part in and to top it got the fastest time of the event too. My hearty thanks are to Team Mantra Racing and all credit to Sharan Jayram and the whole team for tirelessly working as always,” said Hemanth Muddappa.
“I am thrilled to get my first podium in the D2 class. From a journey of 11.545s to 9.980s in just a year, it’s been a rollercoaster. Achieving my goal to stand on the podium among men in the Busa class exceeded my expectations,” said a visibly pleased Shweta, the fastest female rider of the event.
Zubair Ali Jung won the F2 Naked Open while Aiyaz topped the 4stroke upto 500cc beating Mubarak Pasha and Sara Khan of Mumbai, another lady rider, took a third place.
Alimon Saidalvi, who won the premier class, 1651 cc and above class. Baba Blaze, also from Mantra Racing, astride a Kawasaki Ninja 6R, won the 551 to 850cc class defeating Altaf Khan and Mirza Jahangir to second and third respectively.
“Congratulations to Hemanth and Sharan, take a bow guys! An awesome weekend of drag racing for the Mantra team with all the machines entered securing a P1,” said Pratap Jayaram, the legend and creator of many a speed machine.
C6 winner S Nishanth, centre, Annish, 2nd and Mohsin Shareef, 3rd, right. Mohsin also won the A2 class at the Vroom 9th Edition on Nov 26 at Taneja airstrip, Hosur. Results for Quarter Mile (Taneja Airstrip, Hosur):
1. D3 1651cc and Above: 1. Alimon Saidalvi 10.184;
2. D1 851 to 1050cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing) 9.637; 2. Sugan Prasad SP 10.063; 3. Khaja Awais Ahmed 10.125;
3. D2 1051 to 1650cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing) 9.564; 2. Shweta Chithrode 9.980; 3. Mujahid Pasha 10.012;
4. F1 Wheelie Class for Indian/ Superbikes: NOT HELD due to High Winds for safety reasons.
5. F2 Naked Open: 1. Zubair Ali Jung 10.882; 2. Aamir 11.007; 3. Junaid 11.286;
6. F3 4Stroke Open upto 500cc: 1. Aiyaz 12.526; 2. Mubarak Pasha Rem 12.801; 3. Sara Khan 13.214;
7. F4 2Stroke Jawa Yezdi Open: 1. Yacoob Shafiek 15.559; 2. Suprit S Kumar 17.392; 3. Abdul Hafeez 18.611;
8. E1 Upto 395cc: 1. Salman Khan A 12.303; 2. Sumit Salvi 12.589; 3. Attaulla Baig 12/624’
9. E2 396 to 550cc: 1. Shahrukh Khan 12.028; Aymaan Baig 12.369; 3. Aiyaz 12.471;
10. E3 551cc and Above: 1. Hemanth Muddappa 9.743; 2. Sugan Prasad SP 9.974; 3. Mujahid Pasha 10.072;
11. C1 Upto 165cc: 1. Mustafa Siraj Khan 14.975; 2. Faraaz Akhter 15.287; 3. Sunil Kumar 15.473;
12. C2: 166 to 225cc: 1. Balasubramanian 14.347; 2. Badhusha 14.874; 3. Aiyaz 15.013;
13. C3 226 to 360cc: 1. Shankar Guru Arumugam 13.308; 2. Mohammed Arfath 13.399; 3. Mohammed Fazal 13.765;
14. C4 361 to 550cc: 1. Shahrukh Khan 12.286; 2. Aiyaz 12.515; 3. Ayman Baig 12.685;
15. C5 551 to 850cc: 1. Baba Blaze (Mantra Racing) 10.668; 2. Altaf Khan 11.443; 3. Mirza Jahangir Baig 11.583;
16. C6 551 to 750cc: 1. S Nishanth 13.151; 2. Annish 14.478; 3. Mohsin Shareef 15.176;
17. C7 751cc: 1. Chiranth Kumar 11.051; 2. Tasmai PC 11.333; 3. Vishwajeet 11.899;
17. B1 Upto 130cc: 1. Aravind 14.137; 2. Mohammed Rafiq 14.242; 3. Abdul Shaikh Gi 14.300;
18. B2 131 to 165cc: 1. Shahrukh Khan 13.490; 2. Mohammed Rafiq 13.658; 3. Shashi Kiran V 13.681;
19. B3 350cc and Above: 1. Salman Khan A 11.979; 2. Attaulla Baig 12.203; 3. Shahrukh Khan 13.210;
20. A4 161cc and Above: 1. Santosh 17.419; 2. Prashanth 17.815; 3. Sadiq Pasha 18.669;
21. EV1 Electric Vehicle Open: 1. Shuheb A 18.756; 2. Shashi Kiran V 18.937; 3. Aamir Suheal 19.125;
22. EX1 Electric Vehicle: 1. Iqhlas Ameen 15.311; 2. Mohammed Afaqh Ameen 15.467;
22. A3 111 to 160cc: 1. Aiyaz 22.247; 2. David Babu 23.256; 3. Abrar Pasha 1:20.388;
23. A2 81 to 110cc: 1. Mohsin Shareef 20.898; 2. Mohammed Hidayath 23.002; 3. Daulath Khan 25.621;
24. A1 upto 80cc: 1. Daulath Khan 31.049; 2. Javeed 35.190;
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Balasubramaniam wins support race; Rain forces postponement of other races
Chennai, Sept 17: The races in the top classes for Super bikes failed to take off as rain played spoilsport and the remaining four races for Sunday were put off. The second round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2023 which was truncated to just five races besides a few practice runs due to incessant rains at the Madras International Circuit here on Sunday.
The only race completed on Sunday was the Support Race, 165cc to 225cc class, which was won by local rider Balasubramaniam R. He clocked 14.054 seconds, beating city mate Badusha M (14.484s). Madhan Kumar R from Trichy clocked 15.037s to take the third spot.
A rider in action at the MIC on Sunday (It is not Madhan, as originally captioned, regret error.) Photo by Karan Ravi Hemanth Muddappa, Saimon Dalvi, Md Riyaz and others who were eager to ply their superbikes were disappointed and had to return without a single session. The third and fourth round will be held together in December.
Results:
Support Race – 165-225cc: 1. Balasubramaniam R (Chennai) (14.054s); 2. Badusha M (Chennai) (14.484s); 3. Madhan Kumar R (Trichy) (15.037s).
Balasubramaniam, centre, won the race. Photo by Sathya M Rain photo by INDIAinF1’s photo adviser Srinivasa Krishnan Drag Races at Madras International Circuit put off due to rain. Photo by Srinivasa Krishnan. -
10-time National champ Hemanth Muddappa begins 2023 in style with a double
Chennai, 30 April 2023: Reigning National champion in his class, Hemanth Muddappa, displayed his masterclass once again to begin his 2023 campaign in style as he bagged a double in the opening round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Championship 2023 powered by Vamci Merla at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) here on Sunday.
The Mantra Racing rider, a 10-time Indian National Drag Champion is the defending champion in the 1051 to 1650cc Superbikes class. Today, he claimed the honours as the ‘Fastest Rider’ of the day. On way to victory in the Four-stroke 1051 to 1650cc Super Sport class he defeated Sidharth Parmar of Mumbai with a handsome margin and then set the quickest time of Round 1, as he went on to win the Blue Ribbon event, the four-stroke Unrestricted class beating Mohammad Riyaz of Hyderabad by three-tenths of a second, a big boost for his 2023 season.
“When you touch rock bottom, it teaches you lessons that reaching mountain-tops never will,” was how the fitness freak explained his exploits today. Last year, he set out his focus on three titles but was able to win the Championship in only one class, which may have disappointed the Indian record holder, but nevertheless Muddappa got his 10th National title in 2022.
The second of the four rounds will be organised by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC) at the MIC on July 1 and 2.
Provisional Results: (4stroke National Championship classes on Sunday)
4s 361 to 550cc Super Sport Indian: 1. Shah Rukh Khan, Mumbai (Mantra Racing) 11.891; 2. Mohammad Fazil, Bengaluru, 12.066; 3. Jason D Souza, Mumbai (Mantra Racing) 12.122.
4s 551 to 851cc Super Sport: 1. Mohammad Riyaz, Hyderabad, 8.461; 2. Sidharth Parmar, Mumbai, 8.611; 3. Hemanth Muddappa, Bengaluru (Mantra Racing) 8.772.
4s 1051 to 1650cc Super Sport: 1. Hemanth Muddappa, Bengaluru (Mantra Racing) 7.689; 2. Sidharth Parmar, Mumbai, 8.097; 3. Mohammad Riyaz, Hyderabad, 8.382.
4s Unrestricted: 1. Hemanth Muddappa, Bengaluru (Mantra Racing) 7.616; 2. Mohammad Riyaz, Hyderabad, 7.915; 3. Sidharth Parmar, Mumbai, 8.024.
PS. All privateers, if team name is not mentioned.
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Abdul Shaikh starts title defence in style; adds one more win; Jagathishree tops
Irungattukottai (Chennai), 29 April 2023: Champion rider Abdul Shaikh began with a bang scoring a double in the first round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2023 at the Madras International Circuit here on Saturday.
In the Girls’ section, Jagathishree sprang a surprise winning the 4Stroke up to 165cc Novice class with ease and grace.
The Drag Nationals are powered by Vamsi Merla, a businessman from Andhra Pradesh and successor to well-known philanthropist and businessman Later Merla Chandrasekhar Rao of the Kalyani group.
Organised and promoted by Madras Motor Sports Club, the Drag Nationals are run on a dedicated quarter-mile strip for most of the classes except the feature races where the distance is reduced to 303 metres to provide for a longer run-off space.
Abdul Shaik, on his winning run in the Super Sport up to 130cc class. The 29-year-old Bengalurean Abdul Shaikh topped in the 2-Stroke 131-165cc and up to 130cc categories. He is the defending champion in the up to 130cc class and is looking for two titles this year. “I am so happy today. It was a hectic day and I am tired. It really took some time to get into the groove as both the tyre temperature and track temperature fell after the short spell of rain. The rain is welcome but adjusting to weather challenges has its own pitfalls. I am glad, I did well in my class and also got enough points in the next class ie 131 to 165cc category.”
Jagathishree, beat many stars to win the first round of the Drag Nationals at Madras International Circuit on Saturday. Photos by Srinivasa Krishnan Jagathishree of One Racing team from Chennai emerged winner in the Girls’ class beating a host of experienced riders in Ryhana Bee, Soundari Sindy, and defending champion Lani Zena Fernandes, who did not attend the podium ceremony due to a family emergency. Lani came second followed by Sindy, as she is popularly known at the circuit. Sindy lost the National title in the last round last year after a powerful run in the first three rounds. Today, her third place is enough to bag crucial points and both Lani Zena, Sindy, and the fourth-placed Czimhy will be in contention for the championship in the four-round Nationals.
But Saturday was Jagathishree’s. With a display of immense control and despite a slow reaction time (which has no impact on the final time due to the 3-second window), she pelted the fastest time both in the practice run and the final run. Riding a bike tuned by Dilli Babu for Team One Racing run by Mohamed Hanif, who is also her coach, she is here to stay. “The wet conditions presented a challenge but I was confident and we did clinch the first victory,’’ said a happy Jagathishree.
Another local rider Saravanan E claimed the honours in the 4-Stroke Up to 165cc Super Sport Indian category as he clocked 14.346 seconds beating Mohammed Fazil of Bengaluru by a fraction of a second. Fazil clocked 14.360. Madhan Kumar R, also of Chennai timed 14.562 to take the final spot on the podium.
Saravanan E claimed the honours in the 4-Stroke Up to 165cc Super Sport Indian category. The day’s proceedings were delayed by about two hours due to heavy showers but the promoters, Madras Motor Sports Club, stepped up to the challenge and completed the day’s scheduled programme by putting off any category races to the next day.
The event concludes on Sunday and will see the “big boys” on their superbikes competing for the honours with practice runs in the morning followed by the final runs in the afternoon.
The first round saw lukewarm response with only about 100 entries all the 2022 National champions except a couple, on hand to defend their titles. Reigning Bharatraj who did not take part today is expected to join in Round 2.
The results (Provisional):
4-Stroke Up to 165cc (Super Sport Indian): 1. Bike #79 Saravanan E (Chennai) (14.346secs); 2. #82 Mohammed Fazil (Bengaluru) (14.360); 3. #84 Madhan Kumar R (Chennai) (14.562).
Girls (4-Stroke Up to 165cc, Novice): 1. #2 Jagathishree (Chennai, One Racing) (16.515); 2. #9 Lani Zena Fernandez (Puducherry, RACR Castrol Ultimate 1) (16.965); 3. #13 Soundari Sindy A (Chennai, AS Motorsports) (16.992).
2-Stroke 131-165cc (Super Sport): 1. #47 Abdul Shaikh (Bengaluru) (13.072); 2. #39 Shashi Kiran (Bengaluru) (13.425); 3. #38 Manoj Kumar (Chennai) (13.515).
2-Stroke Up to 130 (Super Sport): 1. #24 Abdul Shaikh (Bengaluru) (13.468); 2. #20 Mohamed Rafiq (Bengaluru) (13.505); 3. #23 Mohammed Arfath (Bengaluru) (13.800).
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Hemanth Muddappa going for ‘Dream-Dozen’: 2023 Drag Nationals on April 29, 30
Chennai, 28 April 2023: Bengaluru speed maestro Hemanth Muddappa is all set to begin another year as he attempts to better his records in the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2023 powered by Vamcy Merla at the Madras International Circuit here on Saturday and Sunday.
The CEO of a Nutrition brand 1up, joined the exclusive club of National champions who have 10 titles in Motorsports. However, his dreams of notching up three titles had to wait as he clinched only one title and the ‘dream-dozen’ is the target this year. “Last year itself we were well-prepared and the fourth round provided us a golden chance but we could not get our act together. Alimon (Saidalvi) did very well and I congratulate him. This year is a new beginning and the urge is even stronger and we have put in hardwork and with the team’s dedication, we all gunning for more this year,” quipped Muddappa.
The 2023 Championship, comprising four rounds, has received a big boost with Vamcy Merla offering support. This has greatly benefitted the competitors as the top three finishers in various categories will receive start-money from promoters Madras Motor Sports Club.
About 100 entries have been received for the first of the four rounds of the championship that will be held on the drag strip at the MIC aided by imported timing equipment. The list includes a record 14 entries in the Girls’ category.
All the 2022 National champions in various categories are back to defend their titles and they include – Alimon, Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing), Abdul Shaikh and Prashanth (all from Bengaluru), Bharath Raj (Chennai, Rockers Racing) and Lani Zena Fernandez (Puducherry, RACR Castrol Power Ultimate 1).
On view for two-wheeler enthusiasts will be a mix of powerful superbikes like the BMW, Hayabusa and Kawasaki Ninja, along with a clutch of home-grown machines specially prepared for the drag competition.
The two-day event has practice runs on Saturday followed by the final runs in four classes including the women’s event and the rest of the final runs will be on Sunday including the feature race where superbikes and stars like Hemanth Muddappa, Riaz and Alimon will showcase their skills.
2022 MMSC FMSCI Indian National Champions; Promoter: MMSC, Chennai.
1. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 2 Stroke upto 130 cc Super Sport: Abdul Shaikh, Bengaluru.
2. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 2 Stroke upto 130 cc Super Sport: AP Motorsports, Chennai.
3. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 2 Stroke upto 165 cc Super Sport: Prashanth, Bengaluru.
4. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 2 Stroke upto 165 cc Super Sport: Rockers Racing,
5. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 4 Stroke 165 cc Girls Stock: Lani Zena Fernandez, Puducherry.
6. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 4 Stroke 165 cc Girls Stock: Axor Sparks Racing,
7. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 4 Stroke upto 165 cc Super Sport Indian: Bharathraj J, Chennai.
8. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 4 Stroke upto 165 cc Super Sport Indian: Rockers Racing,
9. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 4 Stroke Unrestricted Super Sport: Alimon Saidalvi,
10. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 4 Stroke Unrestricted Super Sport: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
11. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 4 Stroke 361 cc to 550 cc Super Sport Indian: Bharathraj J,
12. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 4 Stroke 361 cc to 550 cc Super Sport Indian: Rockers Racing,
13. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 4 Stroke 551 cc to 850 cc Super Sport: Saurabh Parab
14. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 4 Stroke 551 cc to 850 cc Super Sport: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
15. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Rider: 4 Stroke 1051 cc – 1650 cc Super Sport: Hemanth Muddappa
16. 2022 National Drag Racing Champion Team: 4 Stroke 1051 cc – 1650 cc Super Sport: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
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Hemanth Muddappa scores a double at Vroom 8th edition
Bengaluru, 6 Feb 2023: Team Mantra Racing’s drag racer from Bengaluru, Hemanth Muddappa won the top-two premier classes in the 8th edition of the Vroom Drag meet, an fmsci-licensed Annual event at the Taneja Aerospace strip, near here, on Sunday.
Muddappa, who recently annexed his 10th Indian National title at the Madras International Circuit, won the top two events beating Mohammed Riyaz and Sean Rogers.
Winners of C3 class Abdul Shaik (right) and second-placed Mohammad Arfath (Left). Meanwhile, Faheem Zahran became the fastest racer at the event clocking 9.673sec in the Group D 1651cc and above class, which had a compact field but high competition between Zahran and former winner at fmsci Drag Nationals Mohammed Riyaz. Today, Zahran was in his elements bagging a win in the top class and a third place in the D1 class.
Mohammed Riyaz also took one victory in the E3 551cc and Above Class, and managed two other podiums.
G1 Motors Waseem Akram (not in pic) tuned bikes won the first two place in C1 class. Winner Mohammad Arfath, centre, on the podium with second-placed Mohammed Fazil and Hardik Solanki. Photo courtesy winner. The 2022 2Stroke 131 to 165cc National Drag Champion Abdul Shaikh, won the C3 226 to 360cc class on his Bajaj NS, and his teammate Mohammad Arfath astride an Yamaha R15, won C1 upto 165cc class followed by another teammate Mohammed Fazil in second. All the three bikes were tuned by Waseem Akram of G1 Motors.
Over 230 bikes took part in 22 different classes. The Vroom Drag Rev Nights were held under floodlights and cooler conditions for both bikes and cars organised by Vroom Motorsports Bengaluru and Speedway Motorsports Hyderabad.
The following results are sourced from the timers and are provisional and the official results are awaited.
Results for Quarter Mile (as per official timer, provisional):
1. D3 1651cc and Above: 1. Faheem YY Zahran 09.673 seconds; 2. Mohammed Riyaz 9.717;
2. D1 851 to 1050cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa 09.710; 2. Sean Rogers Pachigalla 09.746; 3. Faheem YY Zehran 9.857;
3. D2 1051 to 1650cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa 09.985; 2. Mohammed Riyaz 10.149; 3. Zubair Ali Jung 10.165;
4. F1 Wheelie Class for Indian/ Superbikes: 1. Saurabh Parab 09.715; 2. Ashpak Anwar 15.844; 3. Rajesh Swami 15.973;
5. F2 Naked Open: 1. Zubair Ali Jung 10.526; 2. Arif Khan 11.085; 3. Sabi Ualla 11.244;
6. F3 4Stroke Open upto 500cc: 1. Shahrukh Khan 12.394; 2. Aiyaz Rem 12.442; 3. Mujahid Pasha 12.678;
7. F4 2Stroke Jawa Yezdi Open: 1.Yacoob Shaik 15.679; 2. Vikranth Hegde 17.972; 3. Abdul Hafeez 17.993;
8. E1 Upto 395cc: 1. Mohammed Aymaan Baig 11.901; 2. Aiyaz Rem 12.256; 2. Nadeem Pasha 12.430;
9. E2 396 to 550cc: 1.Nasir Jamal Ansari 12.484; 2. Ataulla Baig 12.557; 3. Thulasiram 12.704;
10. E3 551cc and Above: 1. Mohammed Riyaz 09.746; 2. Saurab Parab 09.799; 3. . Sean Rogers Pachigalla 09.841;
11. C1 Upto 165cc: 1. Mohammad Arfath 14.962; 2. Mohammed Fazil 15.131; 3. Hardik Solanki 15.644;
12. C2: 166 to 225cc: 1. P Srikantha 13.933; 2. Aiyaz Rem 14.532; 3. Mubarak Pasha 15.624;
13. C3 226 to 360cc: 1. Abdul Shaikh 13.212; 2. Mohammad Arfath 13.452; 3. Mohammed Fazil 13.762.
14. C4 361 to 550cc: 1. Shahrukh Khan 12.207; 2. Aiyaz Rem 12.378; 3. Mubarak Pasha 12.809;
15. C5. 551 to 850cc: 1. Saurabh Parab 10.975; 2. Naveed Ahmed 11.401; 3. Iqbal Sheik 11.483;
16. C7 751cc: 1. Lokesh Thakur 11.507; 2. Junaid Mansoori 12.441; 3. Narinder Singh Chanana 13.433;
17. B1 Upto 130cc: 1. Aiyaz Rem 14.014; 2. Abdul Shaikh 14.078; 3. Prahanth 14.309;
18. B2 131 to 165cc: 1. Prashanth 13.213; 2. Abdul Shaikh 13.486; 3. Nasir Jamal Ansari 13.582;
19. B3 350cc and Above: 1. Delhi Salman Khan 12.471; 2. Mubarak Pasha 12.585; 3. Ataulla Baig 12.614;
20. A4 161cc and Above: 1. Prasanth 17.891; 2. Fazlu Khalikbava Khan 19.318; 3. Pushpak V Porob 19.511;
21. EV1 Electric Vehicle Open: 1. Mohammed Rafiq 18.376; 2. Shashi Kiran 18.781; 3. Mohammed Aymaan Baig 18.867;
22. A2 81 to 110cc: 1. Zayeem Ahmed 23.300; 2. Mohammed Azharuddin 23.468; 3. Daulith Khan 24.850;
