MRF Challenge | Rakshith benefits from Chiranth’s 30-second penalty
Rakshith Dave won the Super Sport 301-400cc class at the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge after a penalty was issued to Chiranth Vishwanath. The event also saw maiden wins for Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan and a double victory for Ann Jennifer.
Why it matters
Documents the results of a national-level motorsport event, highlighting emerging talent in Indian racing.
Rakshith Dave, 18, inherited victory in the premier Super Sport 301-400cc class following a 30-second penalty to Chiranth Vishwanath, who took the chequered flag first, as the first round of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2W-2026 concluded at the Madras International Circuit here on Sunday.
Earlier, 16-year-old Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan, son of 11-time National champion Rajini Krishnan, scripted his maiden win in domestic competition by topping the Super Stock 301-400cc race.
Equally impressive was Ann Jennifer (Motul Sparks Racing), a former National woman champion, who won the Super Stock 165cc race. She thus completed a grand double, having won Race-1 on Saturday.
Chennai’s 16-year-old Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan (67), winner of the Super Stock 301-400cc race
The results: Super Sport 301-400cc Open (Race-2): 1. Rakshith Dave (Petronas TVS Racing) (11mins, 04.384secs); 2. Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) (11:05.051); 3. Mohamed Mikail (MadRabbit Racing) (11:05.592).
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