…giving young motorcycle racers a chance to represent India in the 2017 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Qualifiers, for the first time ever
In the first edition of Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, eight motoGP enthusiasts, between the age of 13 and 17, showcased their skills with the motorbike at the Madras Motor Race track in Chennai to qualify for the race this weekend.
The seven young racers who have qualified are:
- S Varoon
- AS Alexander
- Kayan Patel
- Sachin Chaudhary
- AS Ann Jennifer
- C Senthil Kumar
- Aaron Alexander Gunawardena
The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup programme is being held alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016: August 11-14, and Sep 1-4, 2016 in Chennai. A first such championship for the age category of 13-17 years, all the seven kids will participate in the six races. The most talented rider will get a chance to represent India at the 2017 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup qualifiers in Spain.
“Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is a great platform to encourage and support young riders,” said Suresh Babu, National Head, Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd. “It is a one-of-its-kind and the first-ever motorsport programme dedicated to 13-17 age group. It aids Indian racers to be a part of the internationally acclaimed MotoGP programme, and is bound to change the dynamics of motorsport scenario in India.”
About Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup: Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, since its inception in 2007 has grown into one of the most thrilling 2 wheel spectacles in the world. The Rookies Cup has released new stars into the world of Grand Prix racing, both Moto2 and Moto3 World Champions in 2015 were ex-Rookies cup riders. Every year, the level of competition has climbed and this year’s intake are set to raise the bar yet again for the 10th running of the Cup.
