Did Rahil Pillarisetty Secure Pole Position in the Rolon Round of the National Motorcycle Racing Championship?
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Synopsis
Excitement builds as Rahil Pillarisetty from Hyderabad clinches pole position in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category at the Rolon Round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025. This thrilling event took place at the Kari Motor Speedway, showcasing fierce competition among top riders.
Key Takeaways
- Rahil Pillarisetty secured pole position with a time of 1:10.972.
- Chiranth Vishwanath and Sarthak Chavan followed closely behind, showcasing fierce competition.
- The Rolon Round is part of the prestigious MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025.
- The event took place at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.
- This championship highlights the growing talent in Indian motorsport.
Coimbatore, Aug 1 (NationPress) - Hyderabad’s Rahil Pillarisetty from RACR Castrol Power1 showcased an impressive performance during the qualifying session, achieving pole position in the elite Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category. This marks the beginning of his journey in the Rolon Round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025, held at the Kari Motor Speedway on Friday.
Other riders who secured pole positions in their respective National Championship categories include: Raj Kumar from Coimbatore, Motul Sparks Racing in Super Stock 165cc Intermediate; Mohamed Mikail from Thiruvallur, Mad Rabbit Racing in Stock 301-400cc (Novice); and Charu Sreekara Kedarnadh from Tirupati, Motul KTM Gusto Racing India in Stock 165cc (Novice).
The 27-year-old Pillarisetty clocked a best lap of one minute, 10.972 seconds, right at the end of the session, edging out Petronas TVS Racing’s young talents, Chiranth Vishwanath from Bengaluru and defending champion Sarthak Chavan from Pune, with less than a second separating the top three.
“I’m thrilled to be back on the Yamaha R3 after racing with KTM for a few seasons. I had a strong lap today, but the competition is tight, and I’m eager for tomorrow’s race,” expressed Pillarisetty, who had made a notable entry into the race in June by winning Race-2 against Sarthak in a nail-biting finish.
Chiranth, at 17 years old, commented, “I faced some challenges with my bike, but Rahil was exceptionally fast. I’m not satisfied with P2 and plan to improve in tomorrow’s race.”
Sarthak, 18, downplayed his P3 qualification, stating, “The pressure will be on Rahil tomorrow. I’ll give it my all in the race.”
In the Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup (Honda CB300F), Raivat Dhar from Jammu clinched pole position, while in the Petronas TVS India One-Make Championship, Mohan Babu and Jagathishree Kumaresan, both from Chennai, secured pole in their respective categories.
Provisional results (Qualifying – top 3 best laps):
National Championship:
Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open: 1. Rahil Pillarisetty (Hyderabad, RACR Castrol Power1) (01min, 10.972secs); 2. Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru, Petronas TVS Racing) (01:11.249); 3. Sarthak Chavan (Pune, Petronas TVS Racing) (01:11.262).
Super Stock 165cc Intermediate: 1. Raj Kumar (Coimbatore, Motul Sparks Racing) (01:23.303); 2. Mohammed Samrul Zubair (Hyderabad, Motul Sparks Racing) (01:24.517); 3. Kamal Navas (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (01:24.683).
Stock 301-400cc (Novice): 1. Mohamed Mikail (Thiruvallur, Mad Rabbit Racing) (01:18.533); 2. Varun Patil (Bengaluru, Mad Rabbit Racing) (01:19.447); 3. Jagadeesh Nagaraj (Bengaluru, Motul Sparks Racing) (01:19.703).
Stock 165cc (Novice): 1. Charu Sreekara Kedarnadh (Tirupati, Motul KTM Gusto Racing India) (01:27.101); 2. Tejash BA (Tumakuru, Mad Rabbit Racing) (01:27.428); 3. Rajender Beedani (Hyderabad, MAI Racing) (01:27.433).
Petronas TVS India One-Make Championship:
Expert (Apache RR 310): 1. Mohan Babu P (Chennai) (01:16.625); 2. Siddesh Sawant (Kolhapur) (01:17.099); 3. Abdul Basim (Chennai) (01:17:310).
Women (Apache RTR 200): 1. Jagathishree Kumaresan (Chennai) (01:27.718); 2. SP Shuria (Bengaluru) (01:28.185); 3. Elakiya Ravi (Chennai) (01:28.580).
Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup:
Honda CB300F: 1. Raivat Dhar (Jammu) (01:23.424); 2. Tejash BA (Malappuram) (01:24.022); 3. Amit Prasad (Bengaluru) (01:24.175).
Point of View
I can affirm that Rahil Pillarisetty's impressive performance at the Rolon Round of the National Motorcycle Racing Championship highlights not only his skill but also the competitive spirit of Indian motorsport. This event brings together talent from across the nation, and the excitement is palpable as we anticipate the upcoming races.
NationPress
19/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rahil Pillarisetty?
Rahil Pillarisetty is a professional motorcycle racer from Hyderabad, competing in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category.
What is the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship?
The MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship is a premier motorcycle racing series in India, featuring various categories of competition.
Where did the Rolon Round take place?
The Rolon Round of the championship was held at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore.
What is pole position?
Pole position refers to the starting position at the front of the grid for a race, achieved by the fastest qualifier.
What were the lap times of the top three qualifiers?
The lap times for the top three qualifiers in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open were 1:10.972 for Rahil Pillarisetty, 1:11.249 for Chiranth Vishwanath, and 1:11.262 for Sarthak Chavan.
