The 2016 season of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship kicks off with the Rolon round at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore this weekend.
The promoters, Madras Motor Sports Club, have refurbished the championship which will consist of three categories, namely Stock 165 (previously Group D, Novice), Pro-Stock 165 (previously Group D, Open) and Super Sport Indian 165 (previously Group B), which is the premium class with a clutch of experienced riders with international exposure on modified bikes, a press release from the organisers said.
MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship
MRF Tyres are the title sponsors and all the competing two-wheelers will be fitted with their rubber.
Honda, TVS and Suzuki will run their one-make series comprising of two categories – Novice and Open. Over the past couple of seasons, these one-make races have gained in popularity, attracting an ever-increasing number of entries.
The over 250 entries across all categories for this weekend’s races reflect the growing stature of the championship. Meanwhile, in a first of its kind, two all-ladies races have been scheduled. They will be run under the banners of Honda Ladies Race and Alisha Abdullah Racing Academy Ladies Race which is supported by TVS Racing.
MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship
The TVS-MMSC one-make series has been upgraded in terms of the introduction of the TVS Apache RTR 200 which replace the Apache RTR 180, while the Honda-MMSC races will see the CBR 150 (Novice) and CBR 250 (Open) in action as previously, and so also the Suzuki Gixxer Cup series which will have the Gixxer 150 SF in both Novice and Open categories.
The new-look championship is expected to be as fierce and competitive as ever with the various grids boasting of the country’s top riders who were in the thick of action last year representing leading teams such as Moto-Rev Yamaha Factory Racing, Ten10 Racing, Apex Racing, Sparks Racing and United Torque Racing among others.
As per the provisional programme, Friday is devoted to briefing and practice sessions, while Saturday will witness qualifying sessions in all categories followed by seven races in the post-lunch period. On Sunday, 13 races have been scheduled.
