Chiranth Vishwanath seals Race 2 double at NRC 2W Round 3, Chennai
Synopsis
Chiranth Vishwanath turned a rain-soaked Madras International Circuit into his personal stage, completing a dominant double in the premier Super Sport 301-400cc class at NRC 2W Round 3 — beating TVS Racing teammate Sarthak Chavan for the second day running. Add Savion Sabu's maiden MadRabbit podium sweep and doubles from Senthil and Anandhu, and this was a weekend of multiple storylines at Chennai.
Key Takeaways
Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru, Petronas TVS Racing) won the Super Sport 301-400cc Open Race 2 on 1 November 2026 , completing a double for the weekend at Madras International Circuit .
Race 2 was delayed ~30 minutes by rain; teammate Rakshith Dave nearly won before a puddle cost him three positions.
Savion Sabu (MadRabbit Racing) achieved a double in Pro-Stock 200cc Open and led a maiden all- MadRabbit Racing podium sweep.
Senthil Kumar (Coimbatore) and Anandhu KK (Chennai) also completed doubles in Super Stock 301-400cc Open and Super Stock 165cc Intermediate classes respectively.
Venugopalan S. (Chennai) claimed his first Stock 301-400cc Novice win on the final lap.
The NRC 2W 2026 season takes a two-month break and resumes in January 2027 .
Chiranth Vishwanath, the 19-year-old from Bengaluru, claimed a stunning Race 2 victory in the Super Sport 301-400cc Open class on 1 November 2026 at the Madras International Circuit, Chennai, completing a commanding double for the weekend at the third round of the Indian National Racing Challenge 2W (NRC 2W) 2026. Riding for Petronas TVS Racing, Chiranth edged out teammate Sarthak Chavan of Pune in a rain-affected thriller to underline his status as the class frontrunner this season.
Race Drama in the Premier Class
The six-lap premier class race was delayed by approximately 30 minutes after sharp afternoon showers lashed the circuit, leaving puddles across the track surface. When racing resumed, Chiranth, Sarthak Chavan, and their younger Petronas TVS Racing teammate Rakshith Dave took turns at the front in what proved to be one of the most gripping contests of the season.
Rakshith appeared poised for victory while leading comfortably, but a near-slip negotiating a puddle cost him three positions. He ultimately finished fourth, behind Mohamed Mikail of Thiruvallur (MadRabbit Racing), who took the final podium spot. Up front, the decisive moment arrived in the closing stages when Chiranth swept past a briefly unsettled Sarthak, who had a 'moment' and lost his line. Chiranth crossed the line in 11 minutes 09.613 seconds, with Sarthak second at 11:09.870 and Mikail third at 11:11.383. Notably, Chiranth had also set a record lap time in Race 1 on Saturday, making this a landmark weekend for the Bengaluru teenager.
Sabu and MadRabbit Racing Sweep the Pro-Stock 200cc Podium
In the Pro-Stock 200cc Open class, Bengaluru's 19-year-old Savion Sabu (MadRabbit Racing) delivered another polished display to complete his own double for the weekend. In a remarkable team result, Sabu led a maiden podium sweep for MadRabbit Racing, with Mohamed Mikail (Thiruvallur) and AS James (Bengaluru) rounding out an all-MadRabbit top three. Sabu's winning time was 11:51.669, ahead of Mikail's 11:52.361 and James's 11:54.026.
Senthil, Anandhu and Venugopalan Also Make Their Mark
Senthil Kumar from Coimbatore (Team RACR Castrol Power1) also registered a double this weekend, taking the Super Stock 301-400cc Open Race 2 win in 11:28.204. Abdul Basim RS (Chennai, Chandra LGE Racing) finished second at 11:28.544, with P Sri Harsha (Hyderabad, Motul Gusto Racing) third at 11:36.386.
Anandhu KK from Chennai (Veedol C2 Racing) completed a double in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate class, winning in 12:42.998. Ann Jennifer AS (Chennai, Motul Sparks Racing) finished a close second at 12:43.277, with Anand Kumar S (Chennai, Ipone Yakuza Racing) third at 12:51.912.
In the Stock 301-400cc Novice class, Chennai's Venugopalan S. (Motul Sparks Racing) claimed his first-ever win after surging ahead on the final lap. Kavicholaiarasan (Trichy, Speed Up Racing) and Shyam Sundar K (Chennai, M3 Torque Motorsports) followed in second and third.
One-Make Championship and Points Standings
In the Petronas TVS One-Make Championship, Rajender Beedani (Hyderabad) won the Expert (Apache RR 310) Race 2 in 11:32.870, with Hari Haran R (Coimbatore) second and AS James (Bengaluru) third. In the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) category, Pothu Vignesh from Mancherial, Telangana, claimed his third win in six starts, finishing in 13:13.874 to consolidate his lead at the top of the points standings. Dev Agastya Reddy (Bengaluru) was second and Godwin Clarence (Coimbatore) third.
What's Next for NRC 2W 2026
The Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 will now take a two-month break before resuming in January 2027, giving teams and riders time to regroup ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested final phase of the season.
Point of View
And that is a harder quality to coach. The more intriguing subplot, however, is MadRabbit Racing's clean sweep of the Pro-Stock 200cc podium: three riders from one outfit finishing 1-2-3 points to a team now capable of dictating race tactics rather than merely contesting them. With the championship resuming in January, the pressure shifts to Sarthak Chavan to break the Chiranth pattern before the title picture crystallises.
NationPress
1 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Super Sport 301-400cc Open Race 2 at NRC 2W Round 3?
Chiranth Vishwanath of Bengaluru, riding for Petronas TVS Racing, won the Super Sport 301-400cc Open Race 2 on 1 November 2026 at the Madras International Circuit. His time was 11 minutes 09.613 seconds, ahead of teammate Sarthak Chavan in second and Mohamed Mikail in third.
What happened to Rakshith Dave in Race 2?
Rakshith Dave was leading the Super Sport 301-400cc Open Race 2 comfortably when he nearly slipped negotiating a water puddle left by pre-race showers. The incident cost him three positions and he ultimately finished fourth.
Which team swept the Pro-Stock 200cc Open podium at NRC 2W Round 3?
MadRabbit Racing achieved a maiden podium sweep in the Pro-Stock 200cc Open class on 1 November 2026. Savion Sabu won, with teammates Mohamed Mikail second and AS James third — all three racing for MadRabbit Racing.
When does the Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 season resume?
The NRC 2W 2026 season will resume in January 2027 after a two-month break following the completion of Round 3 in Chennai.
Who leads the Rookie category points tally after Round 3?
Pothu Vignesh from Mancherial, Telangana, leads the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) category points standings after securing his third win in six starts at Round 3, finishing in 13 minutes 13.874 seconds.
