130 entries for round Three of MRF Indian national racing challenge 2W at Madras International circuit

The MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 will resume at the Madras International Circuit from October 30 to November 1, featuring 130 entries across 18 races organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club.
After a six-week break, the third round is expected to feature intense competition as riders balance the need to score championship points with their pursuit of race wins. Emerging young riders have been among the highlights of the season, challenging established competitors across categories.
Teenagers Sarthak Chavan of Pune, Rakshith Dave of Chennai and Chiranth Vishwanath of Bengaluru, representing Petronas TVS Racing, occupy the top three positions in the Super Sport 301–400cc Open category. Chavan has secured three wins from four starts.
Hyderabad’s Rahil Pillarisetty of RACR Castrol Power1 will miss the round following surgery on his right arm after a crash in Round Two. His 16-year-old teammate Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of Chennai, son of 11-time National champion Rajini Krishnan, will make his debut in the premier class on a Yamaha R3 prepared by his father. Kabilesh leads the Super Stock 301–400cc category with three consecutive wins.
Chennai rider Ann Jennifer has won all four races in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate category for Motul Sparks Racing.
In the Petronas TVS One-Make Championship, Rajender Beedani and Kamal Navas have each won two Expert-class races, while Dev Agastya and Vignesh Pothu have secured two Rookie-class wins apiece. Bengaluru’s Poojitha Anil Kumar has won both races in the Women’s category.
Event Chairman and Race Director Manoj Dalal said the championship showcased strong competition and emerging talent across categories.