The seven young enthusiasts raced each other for the first time ever in round one of the first edition of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup in India
Mumbai, August 16, 2016: An action-packed weekend saw young talent from across India showcase their passion for speed and racing, at the first qualifier round of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup in Chennai. Seven talented novices between the ages of 13-17 exhibited their skill on two wheels, in the first non-elimination qualifier at Chennai’s MMRT race track. These young riders will now compete against each other in the second round of the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup qualifiers, which will be held next month.
The most talented racer from the six races held in the two qualifier rounds will go on to represent India at the qualifiers of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in Spain in October this year. There was also one young racer from Sri Lanka as a part of the races, representing Sri Lanka for a shot at the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup.
The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup programme is held alongside the Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2016. A first such championship for this age category, seven racers from across India, between the ages of 13-17 were selected, with the help of Suzuki, to compete.
The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is a competitive battle that gives the winner a chance to compete at the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Since its inception in 2007, Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup has grown into one of the most electrifying 2 wheel spectacles in the world.
Speaking about the races and the talent, Suresh Babu, Head Marketing & Product Planning for Suzuki India said, “The sight of the race track was exhilarating, with an infectious atmosphere of zeal and a sheer passion for motorsport. The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is a unique initiative, to encourage and support young, budding racers. Suzuki is happy to associate with Red Bull to put India on the map for motorsports, which is a common goal we share.”
The top qualifiers of the three races held over the weekend are as follows:
Race 1
1st – Sachin Chaudhary (16), Ahmedabad
2nd – Varoon S (13), Chennai
3rd – AS Alexander (16), Chennai
Race 2
1st – Aaron Gunawardena (13), Sri Lanka
2nd – Varoon S (13), Chennai
3rd – AS Alexander (16), Chennai
Race 3
1st – Aaron Gunawardena (13), Sri Lanka
2nd – Varoon S (13), Chennai
3rd – AS Alexander (16), Chennai
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. 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.
