Second round of national motorcycle racing championship from July 8-10

     Chennai, Jul 7 (PTI) The second round of the MRF-MMSC FMSCI National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2022 will be held at the rebranded Madras International Circuit at  Sriperumbudur near here from July 8 to 10. <br>         The event which has received some 200 entries is expected to witness some interesting duels between leading racers in the country, a press release said.  <br>        The first round held in Coimbatore saw some surprise results, notably a double 1-2 finish by Pacer Yamaha riders in the Pro-Stock 165cc category with Trichy’s Mathana Kumar winning both the races ahead of Prabhu Arunagiri (Chennai). The pair virtually overshadowed established and hitherto dominant Petronas TVS Racing and arch-rivals Idemitsu Honda SK69 Racing teams. <br>        In contrast, veteran Rajini Krishnan (RACR Castrol Power1), who notched his 10th National title last season, looked in imperious form in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc category, winning both races on a Yamaha R3. He is expected to extend his lead in championship standings.<br>        The Girls category (Stock 165cc) race had its share of twists and turns with former champion Ann Jennifer (Sparks Racing) securing a win after race-winner Lani Zena Fernandez (Speed Up Racing) was disqualified for a technical infringement. Defending champion Ryhana Bee (Pacer Yamaha), who won all five races last season, managed just one point with a 10th place finish, but will be keen to make up this weekend.<br>        In the Novice category (Stock 165cc), which has always attracted over 40 entries, Hubballi’s Sarvesh Balappa had a bright start, winning both the races, to lead the points table in the class.<br>        The 19-race programme this weekend also includes two One-Make Championships organised by the promoters Madras Motor Sports Club, celebrating their 70th anniversary – the Petronas TVS One-Make Championship (Open, Rookie and Girls) and the Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup (NSF 250R and CBR 150, besides Hornet 2.0 as a support race). PTI SS <br>ROH   ROH

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