MRF Tyres and JA Motorsport given full season drive
MRF Tyres and JA Motorsport announced that the winner of the 2016 MMSC-FMSCI MRF F1600 National racing championship will be awarded a full season drive in the 2016 MRF Challenge while the runner-up will get a free drive in one race in the MRF Challenge. In addition MMSC also recently announced that winner of the MRF Formula 1600 series will...
In conversation with CS Santosh before Dakar 2016
xBhp is in conversation with India’s flag bearer at the Dakar Rally – CS Santosh. They spoke with him before he embarks on this incredibly challenging two weeks, where he will take on the best rallyists of the world. CS will be riding a Suzuki 450 as he will battle it out over 14 days, riding through Argentina and...
FMSCI championship rights received clubs for 2016-2018
The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) met in Chennai on Thursday (December 24) to open and give championship rights based on the bids received from various clubs, organisers and promoters. Four-wheeler Indian National Racing Championship will consist of two series: the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship and JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship. The only...
Dirtbike manufacturer Husqvarna make production hub in India
Dirtbike manufacturer Husqvarna is a part of KTM-Sport motorcycle is planning to enter India. Currently, KTM is utilising Bajaj Auto's facility to manufacture and export products to various markets. KTM now plans to use the Chakan facility in Pune for Husqvarna motorcycle production as well. The models manufactured in India will be offered to emerging markets of Husqvarna. Initially, KTM...
Sherco TVS Rally Team is all set to the upcoming Dakar Rally 2016
After a promising debut, Sherco TVS Rally Team is all set to reignite its challenge in the upcoming Dakar Rally 2016. One of the toughest racing events in the world, Dakar 2016 will kick-start on January 2, 2016 at Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Sherco TVS Rally Team will be represented by three international riders, Alain Duclos from France, Joan...
Audience have come down Motocross and Supercross in India
Motocross and Supercross racing that were once sensational events in India especially in Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore and Pune, are slowly losing their sheen with races becoming a rarity. .. Organisers and riders blame lack of sponsors and encouragement, and rapid urbanisation, resulting in lack of space for tracks for rehearsals and races. Earlier, there were a lot of participants and a...
MRF MoGrip FMSCI Indian National Rally 2015 Postponed
The fifth and final round of the two-wheeler MRF MoGrip FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (Rally of Bangalore), scheduled to be held in Bangalore on Sunday, December 20, 2015 was postponed at the last minute. The reason cited for this was the withdrawal of permission for using the area where the rally was to be held. The first four rounds...
Motocross race sequence for Kannada film
Preetham Gubbi's upcoming film, Nannu Mathu Varalakshmi. starring Prithvi and Mollywood actress Malavika Mohanan, revolves life of a Motocross rider A real motocross track was built for the purpose of shooting near Nagavara in Bengaluru. Top motocross champions took part in the shooting for the film including national motocross champion KP Aravind, two-time Privateer Dirt Track champion MS Prince, 2013...
Jinan C.D placed 3rd in 2015 /2016 Season Dubai Motocross Round 2
India’s only rider participating in Dubai Motocross Jinan C.D finished 3rd in second round of Dubai Motocross 2015-2016 season. Many Indian motocross fans watching Dubai Motocross only because Jinan participating this event Jinan former Team TVS rider and then he shifted to Liberty Automobiles, official partner of Kawasaki in Dubai and he riding Kawasaki bike Ross Ian Runnalls and Olly Eveleigh...