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KTM CUP, India’s largest racing championship at Coimbatore

KTM CUP, India’s largest racing championship at Coimbatore

 Purely READY TO RACE, KTM, the world’s number one premium sport motorcycle brand concluded its customer racing program KTM CUP, at the KARI Motor Speedway, Coimbatore, yesterday. By far, the largest racing championship ever in India, the KTM CUP saw the best of racing talent from 114 different cities battle to the top in 3 categories – Pro, Women & Amateur.

KTM CUP – 2 successful seasons

KTM had announced its ‘customer racing program,’ KTM CUP in Dec 2022 – a big step to democratise racing in India. The Season 2 of KTM concluded on 26th May 2024 with over 900 racers participating across the country from over 114 towns. The KTM CUP is recognised by FMSCII as KTM’s One Make Race Championship. This year, Castrol and Ceat joined KTM India’s mission to popularize racing in India and build India’s largest racing championship.

The Finale of KTM CUP Season 2 was telecasted LIVE on YouTube and here is the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etl4XlQrYpk.

 Speaking on the occasion, Jeremy McWilliams, Race Director - KTM CUP said, “Every nation across the world should have such a grassroot level program for Racing like the KTM CUP India. It is good to see India introducing the women category to KTM CUP.''

Mr Sumeet Narang, President (Probiking) at Bajaj Auto Ltd: said, “The response to KTM CUP Season 1 was so overwhelming that Season 2 was a natural outcome''.