INRC Round 2 2026: Sarthak Chavan, Ann Jennifer seal dominant doubles in Chennai
Synopsis
Pune teenager Sarthak Chavan stole the show at INRC Round 2 at the Madras International Circuit, completing a dominant double in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open class — and adding an Electric EV race win for good measure. Ann Jennifer's fourth straight win in the 165cc Intermediate class makes her the season's standout performer so far.
Key Takeaways
Sarthak Chavan (Pune) won back-to-back races in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open class at INRC Round 2 at Madras International Circuit on 13 September 2026 .
Rakshith Dave finished second, just 0.494 seconds behind Chavan, in Race 2.
Ann Jennifer of Motul Sparks Racing secured her fourth consecutive win of the season in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate class.
Chennai's Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan and Anandhu KK also completed doubles in their respective categories.
Chavan also won the Electric RTE EV race, capping a remarkable weekend at the circuit.
Sarthak Chavan, the teenager from Pune, completed a dominant double in the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open class as the Indian National Racing Challenge (INRC) 2W 2026 Round 2 concluded at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Chavan's commanding weekend capped a thrilling two-day event that also saw several other riders seal back-to-back victories across multiple categories.
Chavan's Decisive Move on the Final Lap
Starting from pole position, Chavan initially found himself behind Petronas TVS Racing teammate Rakshith Dave, who led the early stages alongside the local Chennai rider. The pair remained locked in a tight battle before Chavan made his crucial overtaking move at Turn 4 on the final lap to claim his second consecutive victory of the weekend.
Dave crossed the line just 0.494 seconds behind in second place. Hyderabad's Rahil Pillarisetty of RACR Castrol Power1 completed the podium, having fought his way through from the back of the grid — a notable recovery drive that earned him third place.
Other Race 2 Doubles and Notable Performances
Chennai teenager Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan also completed a double, adding the Super Stock 301-400cc Open Race 2 title to his Saturday victory. The race was reduced to a three-lap sprint following a red-flag stoppage, with Kabilesh finishing ahead of Bengaluru's Seshadri S and Chennai's Kamal Navas.
Ann Jennifer of Motul Sparks Racing continued her flawless run in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate class, registering a fourth consecutive win of the season — making her the most consistent performer in the championship so far.
Anandhu KK of Veedol C2 Racing also sealed a double in the Stock 301-400cc Novice category, with the race trimmed to four laps after a red-flag interruption.
Novice and Open Class Results
Faruk Ali Sohtun of Motul Sparks Racing secured a close win in the Stock 165cc Novice class, leading a complete team podium sweep. Yashwant Varma finished second, with Raja Sreeharsha Singamsetty in third.
In an action-packed Pro-Stock 200cc Open race, Venkatesan Iyyappan broke clear in the closing stages to win ahead of Mohamed Mikail and Bengaluru's Savion Sabu, after multiple lead changes throughout the race.
One-Make Championship and EV Race
In the Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship, Kamal Navas claimed his second victory of the season in the Expert Apache RR 310 class, while Bengaluru's Dev Agastya triumphed in the Rookie Apache RTR 200 category.
Chavan rounded off a stellar weekend by also winning the Electric RTE EV race. Bengaluru riders Chiranth Vishwanath and Savion Sabu completed the podium in second and third respectively — underscoring the growing role of electric motorcycle racing in the INRC calendar.
With Round 2 wrapped up, all eyes now turn to the next round of the INRC 2W 2026 season, where Chavan and Ann Jennifer will look to extend their championship momentum.
Point of View
Ann Jennifer's four-from-four record in the 165cc Intermediate class is the kind of sustained dominance that rarely gets the national spotlight Indian motorsport deserves. If the INRC is serious about building stars, these are two names that warrant wider coverage beyond the circuit community.
NationPress
13 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the INRC Round 2 Super Sport 301-400cc Open class in Chennai?
Pune's Sarthak Chavan won both races in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open class at INRC Round 2, held at the Madras International Circuit on 13 September 2026. He defeated teammate Rakshith Dave by just 0.494 seconds in Race 2.
How many wins does Ann Jennifer have in the INRC 2026 season?
Ann Jennifer of Motul Sparks Racing has won four consecutive races in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate class, making her unbeaten in the category through the first two rounds of the 2026 season.
Where was INRC Round 2 2026 held?
INRC 2W 2026 Round 2 was held at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, concluding on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Who else completed doubles at INRC Round 2?
In addition to Sarthak Chavan and Ann Jennifer, Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan won the Super Stock 301-400cc Open Race 2 double, and Anandhu KK of Veedol C2 Racing completed a double in the Stock 301-400cc Novice class.
What happened in the Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship at Round 2?
Kamal Navas claimed his second Expert Apache RR 310 victory of the season, while Dev Agastya of Bengaluru won the Rookie Apache RTR 200 category at INRC Round 2 in Chennai.
