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Young guns of Honda Racing India Team Shine in Round 2 of 2023 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R

·        Race1: KavinQuintal, AS James and Prakash Kamat secures 1-2-3 positions in Race 1 ofIDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF 250R Open class

 

·        Race 2: Shyam Sundar claimshis first victory in category followed by AS James in 2nd positionand Raheesh Khatri at 3rd position.

Chennai, 11 July 2023: Exhibiting the trueracing DNA of Honda, the young lads of IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup onceagain proved their mettle in round 2 of 2023 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent CupNSF250R at Madras Motor Racetrack (MMRT) in Chennai.

Over the weekend, millennial riders showcasedexceptional confidence and composed riding on purpose-built Honda NSF250Rmotorcycles. These motorcycles, designed specifically for Moto3 racing, offereda competitive platform for the riders to excel and pursue higher levels ofracing.

Race 1 of round 2 of 2023 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250Rwitnessed Chennai’s 18-year-old Kavin Quintal crossing the chequered line atfirst position with a total lap time of 11:11.508. With his international exposure and unique riding techniques, he furtherrecorded the best lap time of 1:50.431. 

 

Trailing closely behind Kavin was AS James, who secured the second position with a total lap time of 11:22.881.The battle for third position unfolded fiercely between Prakash Kamat and Shyam Sundar, where the former clinched the third spot with a total lap time of11:28.859. 

 

Race 2 again started with full action pack.The 8-lap race of IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R saw Shyam Sundar, AJJames and Raheesh Khatri riding fearlessly for top positions as Kavin Quintalmet with a crash in the first lap. Utilising his skills and timing, ShyamSundar rose to glory by clinching the first position by completing the racewith a total lap time of 15:21.396. With this, he marked his first win inthis category.

Giving him a tough competitionto the finish line was AS James who finished the race in second position with atotal lap time of15:21.779, missing the first position by merely 0.383seconds. Marking his first-ever podium finish in the category was Mumbai’sRaheesh Khatri who completed the race in third position with a total lap time of 15:22.353 andrecorded the bestlap time of 1:52.034. 

 

Satisfied with riders’performance in today’s race, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director,Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said,“I am delighted to witness the incredibletalent exhibited by all the young riders in this round. These riders have beengroomed from a very young age, nurtured with utmost care and support by theHonda Racing India team. This round was again exciting as all of them displayedtheir best skills and pushed boundaries to mark new achievements. While Kavingot crashed at the beginning of today’s race, Shyam emerged as another strongcontender and claimed his first win in this category. We are looking forward tomore achievements in the coming races.”

 

IDEMITSU Honda IndiaTalent Cup

The IDEMITSU Honda Indian Talent Cup NSF250R serves as astepping-stone for young riders aspiring to reach higher levels of racing. Thechampionship features Honda NSF250R motorcycles, purpose-built for Moto3racing, providing a competitive platform. With its lightweight chassis,powerful engine, and aerodynamic bodywork, the NSF250R offers optimalperformance on the track. The primary objective of the championship is to identifyand nurture talented riders, providing them with professional training. Byoffering a well-defined pathway, the IDEMITSU Honda Indian Talent Cup NSF250Rpaves the way for Indian riders to enter the realm of professional motorcycleracing.