Indian Supercross Racing League

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The FEDERATION OF MOTOR SPORTS CLUBS OF INDIA (FMSCI) grants exclusive commercial rights to SUPERCROSS INDIA PVT LTD (SXI) to operate and promote a new SUPERCROSS RACING LEAGUE IN INDIA.

● It's official; India to have its own league for the sport of Supercross racing opening its doors to global participation.
● India all set to become the next global destination for Supercross racing.


Pune, November 24th: There is exciting news in store for Motorsports, biking enthusiasts,
and the Automobile sector in India. Supercross India Pvt Ltd (SXI) under the aegis of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the governing body of motorsports in India recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Today officially announced the handing over of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the exclusive commercial rights to launch the World’s First of its kind Supercross Racing league which will be titled as the “INDIAN SUPERCROSS RACING LEAGUE” – ISRL

The MoU was handed over by Mr. Gautam Shantappa, Vice- President, and Mr. Sujith Kumar - Chairman of Supercross Racing Commission of the FMSCI to the promoters of the league in a press conference held in Pune.

The Sport of Supercross

Supercross (SX) is a Motorcycle racing sport involving specialized high-performance off-road motorcycles with steep jumps and obstacles held on dirt tracks. The sport is immensely popular in the US, Europe, and Australia and inherently attracts the younger population. The scale is highlighted by the fact that the current estimated Global Motorsports market is USD 5 bn and expected to grow at a 6% CAGR to USD 7.5 bn by 2027 having seen significant investments globally.

Supercross as a sport in India shall attract large audiences across a young, tech-savvy demographic. With a young population, rising disposable income, and the adrenaline-inducing nature of adventure sports, the market is ready for a first-of-its-kind, high-intensity pulsating sport in the country. The new and aspiring Indian loves the thrill of adventure and the excitement of Sports, Supercross will provide Indians with a perfect mixture of both.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gautam Shantappa, Vice- President, Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) said:

“The federation fully backs the SXI team and firmly believes that they would take the
sport forward and elevate it to a new level. As the vice - president, I am confident that SXI and the FMSCI will work as a team and would make the league a huge success.”


Mr. Sujith Kumar, Chairman of Supercross/Motocross/2W Racing Commission, Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) said:

“I believe that with younger organizers coming into the sport the future looks bright. I would like to state that it’s a matter of great happiness to see X-Racers coming back to the sport playing different roles. The federation fully backs the SXI team and firmly believes that they would take the sport forward and elevate it to a new level. I am proud to say that we in India have the first Franchise based Supercross League in the world"

Sharing his views on the league, Mr. Eeshan Lokhande, Director, Supercross India said:

“We are really excited to host the league and we thank the entire team at the FMSCI for all the support. The League will pave the way for huge development in motorsports and especially Supercross in India. We are confident that the league, will present a major sporting spectacle in India, entertaining the Indian audiences. We plan to put India on the Supercross map of the world, with the vision that Indian riders be on the podium of the Global Supercross races in the future.”

About Supercross India Pvt Ltd

Promoters of Supercross India are former international level racers, National Champions, and organizers of Supercross events for the last 12 years leading to strong industry connections, technical & operational know-how, and racing backgrounds. SXI was formed for the sole purpose of promotion and development of the sport in India.

The Vision

The team’s vision is to have a world class Supercross sporting league in India, with participation from National and International racers. The team has entered into an exclusive agreement with FMSCI for a brand based SX league in India and has all the backing of the apex body for a pan-India League with races held across major cities in India. The main aim is to encourage participation from International and Indian riders, including Women Riders and fostering their participation in near future. The league will look at the development of the sport at a grassroot level and shall endeavor to bring India to the global forefront of motorsports.

Promoters

Veer Patel – (Vadodara)

Two times Indian National Supercross Champion, first ever privateer and the youngest ever racer to win a National Supercross championship In India trained under SX World champion in the USA. Managing Director of Lilleria Group, a multi vertical business group based in Gujarat with an interest in real estate, hospitality, and motorsports.

Eeshan Lokhande – (Pune)

One of India’s top SX racers of his time and the mastermind behind Pune Supercross. He is the first Indian to race on an international motocross team and was the driving force behind first privateer racing team to win a national championship in India and has years of experience and global connections in the field of motocross and a decade full of experience of organizing Supercross events.

Aashwin Lokhande – (Pune)

Cricketer and a tennis coach by profession, a master perfectionist. He is the backbone of the organization. Years of experience and global connects in the field of sports and has a decade full of experience of organizing Supercross events. He is also a certified FIM Asia race official.

Official Social Media Links:

League: “INDIAN SUPERCROSS RACING LEAGUE” – ISRL

• Website: www.indiansupercrossleague.com
• Instagram: @indiansupercrossleague www.instagram.com/indiansupercrossleague/
• Facebook: @indiansupercrossleague www.facebook.com/indiansupercrossleague
• Twitter: ISRL_official www.twitter.com/isrl_official
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@indiansupercrossleague

Corporate: Supercross India Private Limited

• Website: www.supercrossindia.com
• Instagram: @supercrossindia
• Facebook: @supercrossindia
• Twitter: @supercrossindia
• LinkedIn: Supercross India Pvt. Ltd.
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Goals.
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Not sure if it's exactly the same group , or same set of riders I've seen before , but it is kinda cool seeing them start up from a grass roots type of things. Not the most technical group of riders , but the more involvement is good for the sport. And that's a huge market over there , depending on how big they can grow the series. Kinda corny from the stuff I've seen.....but you have to start some where.
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1.67 million new motorcycles sold in India in October .
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That’s awesome.
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11/25/2022 7:06pm Edited Date/Time 11/25/2022 7:09pm
The year is 2062

Indian SX racers have come to America in droves

Vital users are arguing about who to send to SXoN in Mumbai

The Bajaj and SSR E-450s have dominated SX for the last ten years

WSX is still 3 rounds

The Pulp MX app is finally set to come out on Friday

You take one last breath, look deeply into the eyes of your children and grandchildren and the only thing you have the strength to mutter is “sports gone soft” you look out the window, this is the last time you will see the sun set but looks as bright and beautiful as you have ever remembered. In the distance you seem to hear the whine of a 125 2 stroke as the DMT releases from your brain
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Man I wish this series was 15 years ago .. I would have been in!
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"ThEre's No aUdIEnCE OuTsIDE oF tHe UsA"

- That statement is directly pointed at some members here on vital.

I'm Glad to see another Supercross league startup! More to watch, i hope they stream it internationally.
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Shoot sign me up!
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https://bwautoworld.businessworld.in/article/Petronas-TVS-Racing-Sweeps…

"TVS Racing has been playing a key role in flourishing the motorsports culture in India and the company’s “Track To Road” philosophy has been pivotal in engineering the TVS Apache series. The performance motorcycle brand has recently achieved its 5 million global sales milestone, becoming the fastest-growing in the segment."

https://www.tvsracing.com/

Sponsored by Petronas

Manufacturer: TVS 
Model: TR 300X

Short video of the TVS Racing team 2023 Round 1 highlights. 

https://fb.watch/jYip9F2x0I/

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4/17/2023 8:26am

Looking through TVS' site I see they are partnered with Sherco. Does anyone know if the TVS is an Indian-built rebadge, or really any info on their offerings?

Either way it is great to see factory efforts of any kind in Indian SX to help elevate the sport.

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These races are super fun to watch. Last time I saw a dude on a moped clean out a guy on one of those TVS. 

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Willy Musgrave won a round of the India (Pune) Supercross Series in the 1980s. 

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Looking through TVS' site I see they are partnered with Sherco. Does anyone know if the TVS is an Indian-built rebadge, or really any info on...

Looking through TVS' site I see they are partnered with Sherco. Does anyone know if the TVS is an Indian-built rebadge, or really any info on their offerings?

Either way it is great to see factory efforts of any kind in Indian SX to help elevate the sport.

Similar model

https://www.tvsmotor.com/tvs-racing/mxsx-the-machine

"Conquering harsh off-road terrains is what the RTR 300 FX does best. Designed and developed by TVS Racing’s R&D team, this race machine is a result of thousands of hours spent in mastering tricky terrains and winning countless championships."

 

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A good mango and butter chicken with rice.

And still waiting on life swap, of course!

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5/2/2023 7:43pm Edited Date/Time 5/2/2023 7:43pm

Mike Alessi better jump on the chance to race in India. It may be his last chance to win a pro championship....

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Eicher Motors will dominate!

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What did I just witness 

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C'mon Rugved Bharguje !

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What did I just witness 

People having a Go, is what you witnessed.

On all sorts of bikes.

It's a bit analogous to the Western Worlds Dirt Bike Boom of the 70s. Not everyone had the latest and greatest when they first got into our incredible sport. . 

But, in this case, it's happening in what is now, or is about to be, the most populated country in the World. If just a poofteenth of a percent of their population get into Dirt Bikes, the sales boom will make our 70s 'boom' look utterly piddly. 

They've an ever growing middle class, and a shedload of interest in things like Dirt Bikes, while we in the 'West', well, ours is ever shrinking - Both the Middle class, and Interest .

I think it's awesome. They've got the industry, and the consumer base that may enable us to keep having 'Toys', because they buy so much more of the bikes that make 'Toys' viable to produce. And, they'll probably end up buying far more 'Toys' than we do, or, indeed, ever have bought. 

If you want to see other examples of their 'have a go' attitude, go looking for things like Royal Enfield festivals  / races. People going hell for leather on things like RE Bullets. Woohoo

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Mike Alessi better jump on the chance to race in India. It may be his last chance to win a pro championship....

Didn't he win a Canadian Outdoor Championship a few years back (ok, more than a few).

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kxking wrote:

Didn't he win a Canadian Outdoor Championship a few years back (ok, more than a few).

I don’t think he ever won the championship there, just some races. But my old memory is foggy at times😃

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Mike Alessi better jump on the chance to race in India. It may be his last chance to win a pro championship....

kxking wrote:

Didn't he win a Canadian Outdoor Championship a few years back (ok, more than a few).

Nope. None. 

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This is great! 

5/6/2023 9:51pm
 

We live again Fam

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Blake Wharton has been promoting this for the past month or so on social media.

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