Who Dominated Day 2 of Round 1 in National 4W Racing?
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Synopsis
The excitement of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 continues as young drivers showcase their skills. With thrilling matches in the F2000 and F1600 categories, this event has produced standout performances. Discover who took home the trophies on this action-packed Day 2 at the Kari Motor Speedway!
Key Takeaways
- Ishaan Madesh and Arjun Chheda excelled in the F2000 category.
- Bhuvan Bonu won the Formula LGB 1300 race.
- Biren Pithawalla claimed victory in the Indian Touring Cars category.
- Rithwik Thomas achieved a treble in the Indian Junior Touring Cars.
- Intense competition was witnessed across all categories.
Coimbatore, July 20 (NationPress) A thrilling display by young talent highlighted the second day of the first round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 at the Kari Motor Speedway. Two talented 16-year-olds, Ishaan Madesh from Bengaluru and Arjun Chheda from Pune, each claimed victory in the Formula 2000 class, with Chheda achieving a remarkable double after winning Race 1 on Saturday.
In the Formula 1600 category, Bengaluru's Arjun Nair, aged 20, and Nigel Abraham Thomas, 19, also claimed a victory each. The races were intense, showcasing fierce wheel-to-wheel competition.
Another standout was 15-year-old Bhuvan Bonu from Bengaluru, who triumphed in the Formula LGB 1300 race in the morning, leading both the Open and Junior classes. Unfortunately, his afternoon race was cut short by rain.
Defending champion Biren Pithawalla from Mumbai thwarted former national champion Arjun Balu from Coimbatore from achieving a triple crown with a dramatic win in Race 3 of the Indian Touring Cars category.
Balu, who had easily won the first two races, faced mechanical issues with his Race Concepts-prepared Honda City IVTEC, which slowed him down while leading. Despite nursing a turbo problem, Pithawalla maneuvered his VW Polo to clinch the victory.
In the Indian Junior Touring Cars category, Bengaluru’s Rithwik Thomas secured a grand treble, winning all three races over the weekend, while Sri Lankan Kesara Godage celebrated a double in the Super Stock class, winning two out of three races, with Guwahati's Krishanu Dutta Bhuyan taking the other.
In the Volkswagen Polo Cup, teammates Aditya Patnaik from Mumbai and Aman Nagdev from Noida each won a race, with Nagdev achieving a double after his Race 1 victory on Saturday. Their teammate Pratik Sonawane from Mumbai joined them on the podium in both races today.
The provisional results (all 14 laps unless stated otherwise):
F2000 (Race-2): 1. Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru) (15mins, 41.539secs); 2. Arjun Chheda (Pune) (15:43.950); 3. Akhil Agarwal (Mumbai) (15:52.431). Race-3 (12 laps): 1. Arjun Chheda (13:24.051); 2. Ishaan Madesh (13:26.776); 3. Akhil Agarwal (13:39.242).
F1600 (Race-2): 1. Nigel Abraham Thomas (Bengaluru) (16:52.562); 2. Sai Shiva Makesh Sankaran (Pune) (16:55.351); 3. Zahan Commissariat (Mumbai) (17:07.254). Race-3 (12 laps): 1. Arjun Nair (Bengaluru) (14:21.433); 2. Sai Shiva Makesh Sankaran (14:21.938); 3. Nigel Abraham Thomas (14:22.159).
Indian Touring Cars (Race-2): 1. Arjun Balu (Coimbatore, Race Concepts) (17:36.755); 2. Biren Pithawalla (Mumbai, Team N1) (17:54.495); 3. Dhruv Chavan (Lonavala, Buzzing Hornet) (18:00.579). ITC1625: 1. Suprej Venkat (Coimbatore) (18:44.318); 2. D Vidyaprakash (Coimbatore) (18:45.078). Race-3 (12 laps): 1. Biren Pithawalla (Mumbai, N1 Racing) (15:03.891); 2. Arjun Balu (Coimbatore, Race Concepts) (15:15.873); 3. Dhruv Chavan (Lonavala, Buzzing Hornet) (15:32.586). ITC1625: 1. Vidyaparakash Damodaran (Coimbatore) (16:03.234); Suprej Venkat (16:06.154).
Indian Junior Touring Cars (Race-2): 1. Rithvik Thomas (Bengaluru, Race Concepts) (18:48.451); 2. Nikunj Vagh (Surat, Team N1) (17:41.724+1 lap); 3. Yug Italiya (Surat, Team N1) (17:41.755+1 lap). Race-3 (12 laps): 1. Rithvik Thomas (16:10.084); 2. Yug Italiya (16:20.009); 3. Nikhunj Wagh (16:20.678).
Super Stock (Race-2, 13 laps): 1. Krishanu Dutta Bhuyan (Guwahati, Zion Racing) (18:36.365); 2. Kesara Godage (Colombo, Redline Racing) (18:38.743); 3. Manan Patel (Mumbai, Gameover Motorsports) (18:39.184). Race-3 (11 laps): 1. Kesar Godage (Colombo, Redline Racing India) (15:41.190); 2. Krishanu Dutta Bhuyan (15:44.604); 3. Anirudha Arvind (Chennai, Strada Motorsports) (15:46.728).
Formula LGB 1300 Open (Race-2): 1. Bhuvan Bonu (Bengaluru, MSPORT) (21:02.762); 2. Bala Prasath (Coimbatore, DTS Racing) (21:08.968); 3. Neythan McPherson (Pune, Momentum Motorsports) (21:10.171). Junior: 1. Bhuvan Bonu (21:02.762); 2. Neythan McPherson (21:10.171); 3. Aditya Patnaik (Navi Mumbai, Momentum Motorsports) (21:12.492).
Volkswagen Polo Cup (Race-2): 1. Aditya Patnaik (Navi Mumbai, Buzzing Hornet) (18:15.689); 2. Pratik Sonawane (Mumbai, Buzzing Hornet) (18:18.037); 3. Ojas Surve (Navi Mumbai, Buzzing Hornet) (18:18.904). Race-3 (12 laps): 1. Aman Nagdev (Noida, Buzzing Hornet) (15:31.208); 2. Aditya Patnaik (15:39.615); 3. Pratik Sonawane (15:43.667).
Point of View
It is clear that the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025 is not just a platform for showcasing raw talent but also a testament to the growing enthusiasm for motorsports in India. The intense competition witnessed on the track illustrates the dedication and passion of these young drivers, promising a bright future for Indian racing.
NationPress
20/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship?
The MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship is an annual motorsport event where drivers compete in various categories, showcasing their skills and racing prowess.
Who were the winners in the F2000 category?
In the F2000 category, Ishaan Madesh and Arjun Chheda each won a race, with Chheda achieving a remarkable double victory.
Where was the event held?
The championship took place at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.
Who won the Indian Touring Cars category?
Biren Pithawalla won Race 3 in the Indian Touring Cars category, denying Arjun Balu a triple crown.
How did the weather affect the races?
Rain forced the cancellation of one of the races, impacting the afternoon schedule.
