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Triple for ‘King of Drag’, Hemanth Muddappa; Jagathishree triumphs
Chennai, 28 July 2024: Bengaluru ace, Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing), continued to dominate the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2024 as he claimed a triple crown in the third round at the Madras International Circuit, here on Sunday.
Consistently crossing the 200 Kmph speed barrier, Muddappa, the 12 times National champion, swept to victories in the Unrestricted, 1051-1650cc and 851-1050cc categories besides finishing second behind Hyderabad’s Mohammed Riyaz in the 551-850cc class.
In the process, Muddappa emulated his triple success in the previous round at the same venue last month and looked set to retain his status as the “King of Drag”.
Later, Chennai’s Jagathishree Murugesan led a 1-2 finish for One Racing in the Girls (Stock 165cc) category with SP Shuria from Bengaluru placed second ahead of Coimbatore challenger Aisvariya.
Provisional results (all 4-Stroke unless mentioned):
Chennai’s Jagathishree Murugesan Unrestricted: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.110secs); 2. Attaulla Baig (Bengaluru, Pvt) (08.112); 3. Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing) (08.385).
1051-1650cc (Super Sport): 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (07. 970s); 2. Attaulla Baig (Bengaluru, Pvt) (08.196s); 3. Aymaan Baig (Bengaluru, Pvt) (08.227s).
851-1050cc (SS): 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.006s); 2. Niranjan R Kumar (Bengaluru, Pvt) (08.805s); 3. Khaja Awais Ahmed (Hyderabad, Pvt) (08.866s).
551-850cc (SS): 1. Mohammed Riyaz (Hyderabad, Pvt) (08.407s); 2. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.418s); 3. Altaf Khan (Hyderabad, Pvt) (08.684s).
361-550cc (SS Indian): 1. Jason D’Souza (Mumbai, Mantra Racing) (12.136s); 2. Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing) (12.456s); Iqbal Shaikh (Bengaluru, Pvt) (12.458s).
166-225cc (SS): 1. Prashanth S (Bengaluru, Pvt) (13.719); 2. Prashanth K (Chennai, Pvt) (14.023); 3. Govardhan R (Chennai, Pvt) (14.154).
Up to 165cc (SS Indian): 1. Shashi Kiran V (Bengaluru, Pvt) (14.143s); 2. Bharathraj J (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (14.281s); 3. Abdul Basim (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (14.319s).
Girls (Stock 165cc): 1. Jagathishree Kumaresan (Chennai, One Racing) (16.781s); 2. SP Shuria (Bengaluru, One Racing) (17.305s); 3. Aisvariya (Coimbatore, Motul Sparks Racing) (17.449s).
2-Stroke (131-165cc, SS): 1. Syed Imran (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing) (13.019); 2. Prashanth S (Bengaluru, Pvt) (13.286); 3. Balasubramanian (Chennai, ACCSYS India Rookies Racing) (13.315).
2-Stroke (Up to 130cc, SS): 1. Shahrukh Khan (Mumbai, Pvt) (13.488s); 2. Syed Imran (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing) (13.499); 3. Ashok S (Bengaluru, Pvt) (13.650).
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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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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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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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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 bags 10th National crown; Alimon clinches top class: Drag Nationals
Chennai, 30 Dec 2022: Reigning champion Hemanth Muddappa added one more title to his glittering shelf to join the rare elite club 10-time National champions, as he clinched the National Championship titles in the superbike category in the fourth and final round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2022 at the Madras International Circuit here on Friday.
As declared yesterday, Bengaluru’s Alimon Saidalavi won the premier Unrestricted class National Championship with an all-win record, winning the final round with ease astride the Kawasaki Ninja H2.
Champions All: (from left) Prashanth, Hemanth Muddappa, Alimon Saidalavi, Saurabh Parab, Bharath Raj and Abdul Shaikh. Photos by Karan Ravi. Muddappa, with three wins in four outings in the Super Sport 4-stroke 1051-1650cc class retained his title astride a Suzuki Hayabusa. Muddappa’s team Mantra Racing bagged the team honours in both these superbike classes. Muddappa and Mantra Racing combination, thus achieved a record 10 National titles.
Chennai-born engineer from Rockers Racing, Bharath Raj hogged the limelight bagging a hat-trick in the 361-550cc class and made it a grand double adding another National title in the Upto 165cc category. He also helped his team Rockers Racing win the team championship in both the classes.
Puducherry’s Lani Zena Fernandez (RACR Castrol Power Ultimate1) won the Round-4 race which helped her to finish on top in the championship standings in the Girls category (Stock 165cc), just three points ahead of favourite Soundari Ananthraj (AS Motorsports) who finished a distant sixth today.
Lani Zena Fernandez of Puducherry made a brilliant comeback to win the Girls title. Mumbai’s Saurabh Parab, with two wins and four podiums, picked up the National crown in the 551-850cc category. Bengaluru’s Abdul Shaikh of G1 Motors Racing finished second behind Chennai’s Madhan Kumar in the 2-stroke upto 130cc class, but that was enough for the 29-year rider to clinch the National title.
Bharath Raj of Team Rockers Racing bags his fifth National title from two different classes. Round-4 – Provisional results:
Unrestricted: 1. Alimon Saidalavi (Bengaluru) (07.732secs); 2. Attaulla Baig (Bengaluru) (07.956); 3. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (07.968). National champion: Alimon Saidalavi (Bengaluru). Team champions: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
4-Stroke Super Sport 1051-1650cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (07.866); 2. Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru) (07.877); 3. Attaulla Baig (Bengaluru) (08.038). National champion: Hemanth Muddappa. Team champions: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
851-1050cc (Support race): 1. Saurabh Parabh (Mumbai) (07.827); 2. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (07.861); 3. Mohammed Riyaz (Hyderabad) (08.029).
551-850cc 4-Stroke Super Sport: 1. Saurabh Parab (Mumbai) (08.476); 2. Mohammed Riyaz (Hyderabad) (08.510); Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Matra Racing) (08.664). National champion: Saurabh Parabh. Team champions: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
361-550cc (Super Sport Indian): 1. Nadeem Pasha (Bengaluru) (12.003); 2. Anish Shetty (Bengaluru, PRN Motorsports) (12.020); 3. Bharath Raj (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (12.029). National champion: Bharath Raj. Team champions: Rockers Racing, Chennai.
166-225cc (Support race); 1. Badhusha M (Chennai) (13.438); 2. Srikantha P (Bengaluru) (13.647); 3. Aiyaz Rem (Bengaluru) (14.297).
Upto 165cc (Super Sport Indian): 1. Mohammed Fazil (Bengaluru) (14.095); 2. Mohammed Arfath (Bengaluru) (14.214); 3. Yogeshwaran (Chennai) (14.654). National champion: Bharath Raj. Team champions: Rockers Racing, Chennai.
2-Stroke 131-165cc: 1. Prashanth (Bengaluru) (12.822); 2. Ashok S (Bengaluru) (12.995); 3. Abdul Shaikh (Bengaluru) (13.115). National champion: Prashanth. Team champions: Rockers Racing, Chennai.
2-Stroke Upto 130cc: 1. Madhan Kumar R (Chennai) (13.517); 2. Abdul Shaikh (Bengaluru) (13.551); 3. Arvind Ganesh (Chennai, AP Motorsports) (13.611). National champion: Abdul Shaikh. Team champions: AP Motorsports, Chennai.
GIRLS (165cc, Novice): 1. Lani Zena Fernandez (Puducherry, RACR Castrol Power Ultimate 1) (16.461); 2. Nivetha Jessica (Chennai) (16.601); 3. Aditi Krishnan (Bengaluru) (16.619). National champion: Lani Zena Fernandez. Team champions: Axor Sparks Racing, Chennai.
Abdul Shaikh, National champion 2022 Upto 130cc class.
MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcylce Drag Racing Nationals – Champions for 2022
1. Unrestricted:
Alimon Saidalavi (Bengaluru). Team champions: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
2. 4-Stroke Super Sport 1051-1650cc:
Hemanth Muddappa. Team champions: Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
3. 551-850cc 4-Stroke Super Sport:
Saurabh Parabh. Team Mantra Racing, Bengaluru.
4. 361-550cc (Super Sport Indian):
Bharath Raj. Team champions: Rockers Racing, Chennai.
5. Upto 165cc (Super Sport Indian):
Bharath Raj. Team champions: Rockers Racing, Chennai.
6. 2-Stroke 131-165cc:
Prashanth. Team champions: Rockers Racing, Chennai.
7. 2-Stroke Upto 130cc:
National champion: Abdul Shaikh. Team champions: AP Motorsports, Chennai.
8. GIRLS (165cc, Novice):
National champion: Lani Zena Fernandez. Team champions: Axor Sparks Racing, Chennai.
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Alimon sets record; Strong comeback by Hemanth Muddappa: Drag Nationals
Chennai, 29 Dec 2022: Bengaluru riders Alimon and Hemanth Muddappa scored dominating wins in their respective superbike categories in the third round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2022 at the Madras International Circuit, here on Thursday.
Alimon continued his win-spree to clinch the National Championship with a round to spare in the Unrestricted category as he took the honours on a Kawasaki Ninja H2, and also set a track record of 07.556 seconds over 302 metres. He won all the three rounds thus far and, today he finished ahead of Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing) and Attaulla Baig, also from Bengaluru. The Unrestricted class was introduced this year and the 851-1050cc class was made as a Support Race.
Alimon, thus, set the fastest time at the MIC, bettering the previous best of 07.749 by Muddappa. The victory also gave Alimon an unassailable 32-point lead over Baig in the championship standings with a round to spare.
Alimon Saidalvi who won the Championship in the Unrestricted class at the Madras International Circuit on Thursday. Photo for INDIAinF1.com “With strong contenders in fray, it’s been a challenging field in the Nationals for this class. Perseverance and dedication helped me and the team to achieve this incredible feat. I would like to thank Topgun Racing team for the support and motivation throughout my racing career. Highlighting motorsport in India is my vision and I hope to set an example for many aspiring talents who look to enter motorsport in India,” said Alimon.
Earlier, Muddappa, the multiple National champion, was in his elements in the 1051-1650cc category astride a Suzuki Hayabusa, with a winning time of 07.910 seconds while Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru) and yesterday’s Round-2 winner Md Riyaz (Hyderabad) came in second and third, respectively. After three rounds, Muddappa leads Riyaz by 20 points in the championship and needs just six more points to clinch the title, he is set to take his 10th National Championship title.
Another Bengaluru rider, Anish Damodara Shetty (PRN Motorsports) notched a splendid win in the 361-550cc class on a KTM RC-390 bike while Chennai rider Mohan Babu of Rockers Racing won the Super Sport Indian upto 165cc class.
In the Stock 165cc Girls class, Mumbai’s Sarah Khan of Axor Sparks Racing topped astride a Yamaha R15, to keep the championship race open with Soundari Sindy Anantharaj leading the points table with 62 points. But it will winner take it all in the final round and Sarah (58) will be looking to turn the tables on the defending champion.
The fourth and concluding round of the 2022 Championship will be run at the same venue on Friday.
Hemanth Muddappa on his Suzuki Hayabusa. INDIAinF1 File photo by Srinivasa Krishnan Girls class winner Sarah Khan (centre), along with Senior Technician Ebbi (red ‘T’), is flanked by second-placed Aditi Krishnan and Lani Zena Fernandez (extreme right). Chief guest Anoop, (MMSC) left, is also seen. Photo: Axor Spark Racing Round-3 results (Provisional, all 4-Stroke Super Sport unless mentioned):
Unrestricted: 1. Alimon Saidalavi (Bengaluru) (07.556secs); 2. Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing, Bengaluru) (07.768); 3. Attaulla Baig (Bengaluru) (08.037).
1051-1650cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing, Bengaluru) (07.910); 2. Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru) (08.019); 3. Md Riyaz (Hyderabad) (08.103).
851-1050cc (Support race): 1. Saurabh Parabh (Mumbai) (07.880); 2. Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing, Bengaluru) (08.065); 3. Sugan Prasad SP (Bengaluru) (08.236).
551-850cc: 1. Sidharth Ratan Parmar (Mumbai) (08.510); 2. Saurabh Parab (Mumbai) (08.552); 3. Mohammed Riyaz (Hyderabad) (08.630).
361-550cc (Super Sport Indian): 1. Anish Shetty (PRN Motorsports, Bengaluru) (12.243); 2. Bharath Raj (Rockers Racing, Chennai) (12.244); 3. Aiyaz Rem (Bengaluru) (12.363).
166-225cc (Support race): 1. Srikantha P (Bengaluru) (13.520); 2. Aiyaz Rem (Bengaluru) (14.293); 3. Madhan Kumar R (Chennai) (14.333).
Upto 165cc (Super Sport Indian): 1. Mohan Babu (Rockers Racing, Chennai) (14.154); 2. Arvind Ganesh (Chennai) (14.234); 3. Bharath Raj (Rockers Racing, Chennai) (14.235).
2-Stroke 131-165cc: 1. Prashanth (Bengaluru) (12.821); 2. Aiyaz Rem (Bengaluru) (12.983); 3. Shreyas Hareesh (Rockers Racing, Bengaluru) (13.069).
2-Stroke Upto 130cc: 1. Abdul Shaikh (Bengaluru) (13.497); 2. Mohamed Rafiq (Bengaluru) (13.778); 3. Mohammed Arfath (Bengaluru) (13.784).
GIRLS (165cc, Novice): 1. Sarah Khan (Axor Sparks Racing, Mumbai) (16.562); 2. Aditi Krishnan (Bengaluru) (16.639); 3. Lani Zena Fernandez (RACR, Puducherry) (16.704).
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Hemanth Muddappa begins campaign with a triple; Alimon bags Unrestricted class
Chennai, 24 July 2022: Multiple Indian National champion Bengaluru’s Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing) continued his domination in the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship with a triple crown in the season-opener which concluded at the Madras International Circuit, here on Sunday.
Muddappa, the nine-times National champion, participating in four different categories, emerged triumphant in three (one of them a support race), but his exploits notwithstanding, it was Alimon Saidalvi (Bengaluru) who was the quickest rider over the weekend as he topped the Unrestricted category, clocking a blistering 07.775 seconds for the 302-metre dash on a Kawasaki Ninja.
Muddappa, astride a Suzuki Hayabusa, topped in the Super Sport 1051-1650cc category in which he has remained unbeaten over the past few years. Earlier, riding a BMW S1000RR, Muddappa was the quickest in the Super Sport 551-850cc category after winning in the Super Sport 851-1050cc support race atop a Kawasaki ZX6R machine.
Mumbai’s Hussain Khan won in the Super Sport Indian 361-550cc category ahead of Aiyaz from Bengaluru and local rider Bharath Raj.
The results (all 4-Stroke):
National Championship – Unrestricted: 1. Alimon Saidalvi (Bengaluru) (07.775secs); 2. Attaullah Baig (Bengaluru) (08.090s); 3. Siddharth Ratan Parmar (Mumbai) (08.254s).
Super Sport 1051-1650cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.228s); 2. Vignesh Purushotham (Bengaluru) (08.309s); 3. Hafizullah Khan (Bengaluru) (08.398s).
Super Sport 551-850cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.614s); 2. Siddharth Ratan Parmar (Mumbai) (08.788s); 3. Saurabh Parab (Mumbai) (09.086s).
Super Sport Indian 361-550cc: 1. Hussain Khan (Mumbai) (12.247s); 2. Aiyaz (Bengaluru) (12.350s); 3. Bharath Raj (Chennai) (12.691s).
Support race – Super Sport 851-1050cc: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.013s); 2. Khaja Awais Ahmed (Hyderabad) (08.281s); 3. Saurabh Parab (Mumbai) (08.325).
Support race – Super Sport 166-225cc: 1. Badhusha M (Chennai) (13.639s); 2. Srikkanth P (Bengaluru) (14.054s); 3. Karthik M (Chennai) (15.324s).
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9-time drag champ Hemanth Muddappa gunning for a dozen: Drag Nationals
Bengaluru, 21 July 2022: The fastest Indian rider and a nine-time Indian National champion, Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing, is hungry for more National titles, as he begins campaign in the 2022 season of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Drag Championship that begins at the rechristened Madras International Circuit (MIC), about 30 km, from Chennai, on Saturday.
In an unprecedented move, the champion based in Bengaluru will be riding in four classes this season, including the above 851 to 1050cc class, which is now a supporting race. This year Hemanth will also take part in the 550-850cc class, and with the re-introduction of the Unrestricted Open category as a Championship class, the Drag Nationals will now allow Hemanth Muddappa to gun for historic 12 National titles. He is preparing hard and has tested a Kawasaki ZX6R which is the new addition to his armoury besides his Suzuki Hayabusa and BMW S1000RR, between whom he bagged a rich haul of nine National titles from 2016 in two different classes.
The combination of Mantra Racing and Hemanth Muddappa has created record after record at every circuit in India and all the top National records in the top-two classes, stand in his name making him the fastest Indian motorsports athlete. A high-performance rider, he trains hard both on physical fitness and mental conditioning with a focus on his riding skills. “We started right after the last round and put in sustained efforts. One of the classes is not there anymore but with the introduction of a new class, I will be taking part in four classes. The aim is to go for three National titles this year,” said the confident rider from Coorg, who is also a champion at the fmsci-licensed Lonavala event, that is run on a proper quarter-mile format. That track record is also in Muddappa’s name.
Known as “LightningR1”, for his superfast runs, he holds both the National records in ‘851 to 1050cc class’ and the ‘1051cc and above class’ which he bettered last season at the now rechristened Madras International Circuit.
From the original four rounds, the Promoters Madras Motor Sports Club reduced the calendar to three rounds. The second round will be on November 5 & 6 and the final round is scheduled to be held at the same venue on Dec 17 and 18. The length of MMSC Track is 302 metres (1000 feet) for vehicles above 550cc and for all other classes it is 402 metres. The “Braking Distance” is 451.2m for vehicles above 550cc and 351.2m for all other vehicles. The new class of 4-stroke unrestricted has been given National Championship status. There will be eight different classes including a Ladies class for 4Stroke stock upto 165cc bikes. Based on the total points allotted in each round, the National champion will be declared after the third round.
Hemanth Muddappa’s winning Machines:
National Championshp classes: 1. 550-850cc – Kawasaki ZX6R; 2. 1050cc & Above – Suzuki Hayabusa; 3. Unrestricted- Suzuki Hayabusa.
Non-championship category: 4. 851-1050cc – BMW S1000RR.
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Fervent Motorsports on Hemanth Muddappa, the 9-time National ‘Hero’
19 April 2022: Currently for anything on motorsports in India, all roads lead to Fervent Motorsports. It is the in-thing for all news, talk-shows, interviews, inside stuff, and what not. Think Motorsports, think Fervent…
Here is a video on Hemanth Muddappa.
“We are delighted to welcome Hemanth (Muddappa) as a new edition to our team. We heartily congratulate him for his recent wins. Muddappa’s presence bolsters our commitment to the advancement of drag racing culture in India which has’nt been explored so far. Drag Racing is the shortest and quickest form of motorsports and the Hero Xtreme 160R, the fastest to 0-60kmph in its segment, is a perfect fit for this racing format,” Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer, Hero MotoCorp.
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has signed nine-time national drag racing champion Hemanth Muddappa as a Brand Ambassador for the Hero Xtreme 160R on 8th March 2022.
Hemanth will promote the drag racing culture in India with Hero MotoCorp’s on-going XDrags, a pan India drag racing experiential event organised on the Hero Xtreme 160R.
Hero MotoCorp and Hemanth have already hosted 16 XDrags events so far.
Bengaluru-based Hemanth has been breaking records, including his own, in the drag racing circuit. Earlier this month, he bagged his fifth consecutive title at the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2021.
Hemanth won two golds in the above 1050cc (Super Sport) and 851-1050cc (Super Sport) categories and races across three classes – 851-1050cc, 1050cc and above, and foreign open unrestricted. He is the only Indian Drag Racer to win in two classes and holds the record for the fastest time across drag strips in India.
From being told by doctors that he will hardly be able to walk after meeting with a lifethreatening accident to clinching the title of India’s Fastest Racer, Muddappa’s race with his life has been inspirational and thrilling as well._A Hero release
