Who Triumphed at the National 4W Racing Championships Round 2?
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Synopsis
The excitement of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship reached new heights as Arjun Chheda and Arjun S. Nair dominated their respective categories. With thrilling races and unexpected outcomes, this round showcased the best of Indian motorsport.
Key Takeaways
- Arjun Chheda and Arjun S. Nair showcased exceptional driving skills.
- Ritesh Rai returned strong in the Indian Touring Cars class.
- Veteran Vidyaprakash Damodaran proved age is just a number.
- Team Performance Racing dominated in the junior category.
- The event highlighted the growing motorsport scene in India.
Chennai, Sep 20 (NationPress) Arjun Chheda from Pune and Arjun S. Nair of Bengaluru celebrated remarkable victories in the Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 divisions, respectively, during the second round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship held at the Madras International Circuit on Saturday.
The 17-year-old Chheda enjoyed an impeccable start from pole position, claiming victory effortlessly and marking his second successive win and third overall in four starts this season. Following closely were Ethan Joy from Bengaluru and Ishaan Madesh.
Meanwhile, Nair, aged 20, secured an impressive win after pole-sitter Sai Shiva Makesh Sankaran (Pune) had to retire post Lap-1. Zahan Commissariat from Mumbai took second place ahead of Gyan S of Chennai in the eight-lap race that featured a merged grid of both categories.
Later on, Ritesh Rai from Chennai, driving a Volkswagen Polo and returning after skipping the first round in Coimbatore, achieved a dominant victory in the elite Indian Touring Cars class from pole position, overshadowing his competitors, defending champion Biren Pithawalla (N1 Racing) and former titleholder Arjun Balu (Race Concepts). Pithawalla, also in a VW Polo, secured second place after surpassing Balu, whose Honda City V-tec encountered problems in the opening lap.
Team Performance Racing, making a comeback after missing the previous round, accomplished a podium sweep in the Indian Junior Touring Cars category with Viswas Vijayaraj from Nellore finishing first, followed by Deepak Ravikumar and Hattim Shabir from Chennai. TS Diljith from Thrissur clinched victory in the Super Stock class with a comfortable win. The combined grid of 30 cars displayed an array of competitive racing, featuring both jostling and intense battles for positions.
Veteran racer Vidyaprakash Damodaran from Coimbatore (Performance Racing), who celebrated his 80th birthday last month, excelled in the ITC 1625 category, marking his second win of the season.
The results (Provisional, Race-1, all 8 laps unless mentioned):
Formula 2000: 1. Arjun Chheda (Pune) (13mins, 04.999secs); 2. Ethan Joy (Bengaluru) (13:08.542); 3. Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru) (13:10.475).
Formula 1600: 1. Arjun S Nair (Bengaluru) (14:14.925); 2. Zahan Commissariat (Mumbai) (14:16.029); 3. Gyan S (Chennai) (14:39.089).
Indian Touring Cars (ITC): 1. Ritesh Rai (Chennai, Buzzing Hornet) (15:08.020); 2. Biren Pithawalla (Mumbai, Team N1) (15:30.364); 3. Arjun Balu (Coimbatore, Race Concepts) (15:38.908). ITC 1625cc: 1. Vidyaprakash Damodaran (Coimbatore, Team Performance Racing) (16:18.968); 2. Mohammed Fahad Kutty (Mumbai, Team Game Over) (16:30.557); 3. Suprej Venkat (Coimbatore, pvt.) (17:08.623).
Indian Junior Touring Cars: 1. Viswas Vijayaraj (Nellore, Team Performance Racing) (15:55.948); 2. Deepak Ravikumar (Chennai, Team Performance Racing) (16:06.104); 3. Hattim Shabir (Chennai, Team Performance Racing) (16:06.533).
Super Stock: 1. Diljith TS (Thrissur, DTS Racing) (16:43.574); 2. Aman Nagdev (Noida, Strada Motorsports) (16:55.154); 3. Kesara Godage (Chennai, Red Line Racing India) (17:05.321).
Formula LGB 1300 (Open): 1. Vinith Kumar (Tirupur, DTS Racing) (15:07.523); 2. Balaprasath (Coimbatore, DTS Racing) (15:19.238); 3. Joel Joseph (Ernakulam) (DTS Racing) (15:21.312). Junior: 1. Vinith Kumar (Tirupur, DTS Racing) (15:07.523); 2. Joel Joseph (Ernakulam) (DTS Racing) (15:21.312); 3. Lokithlingeash Ravi (Pollachi, DTS Racing) (15:22.320).
Volkswagen Polo Cup: 1. Aman Nagdev (Noida) (15:49.689); 2. Ojas Surve (Navi Mumbai) (15:50.994); 3. Aditya Patnaik (Navi Mumbai) (15:53.930).
MRF Saloons: 1. Mohammed Arfath (Chennai) (17:27.192); 2. Tarushi Vikram (Chikkamagaluru) (17:27.384); 3. Akshay Muralidharan (Coimbatore) (17:36.694).
Point of View
It is essential to recognize the remarkable talent showcased at the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship. The victories of Chheda and Nair not only highlight the competitive spirit of the event but also emphasize the growth of motorsports in India. Such events foster young talent and inspire future generations to pursue excellence in racing.
NationPress
20/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What categories were featured in Round 2 of the National 4W Racing Championships?
The championship featured several categories including Formula 2000, Formula 1600, Indian Touring Cars, Indian Junior Touring Cars, and Super Stock.
Who were the winners of the main categories?
The winners included Arjun Chheda in Formula 2000, Arjun S. Nair in Formula 1600, Ritesh Rai in Indian Touring Cars, and Viswas Vijayaraj in Indian Junior Touring Cars.
Where was the event held?
The event took place at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai.
How did the veterans perform?
Veteran racer Vidyaprakash Damodaran, who turned 80 last month, topped the ITC 1625 category, showcasing that age is no barrier to success.
What was the atmosphere like during the races?
The atmosphere was electric, with a 30-car grid providing thrilling racing action and fierce competition throughout the event.
