COIMBATORE: Champion K Rajini is keen to keep his winning momentum going at the National Motorcycle Racing Championship, the second round of which will be held at the Kari Motor Speedway this weekend.
But more than a win, which by the way is likely to be his considering the form the Chennai biker is enjoying, Rajini will be looking to get some miles under his belt, preparing for the next round of the Asian Road Racing Championship (ARRC) that will be held in Chennai in August.
Two years ago, Rajini had a podium finish at the ARRC round in Chennai and the 29-year-old, who rides for Moto-Rev India is keen to repeat that feat in a very competitive field.
This weekend, however, Rajini will be facing much tamer opposition in the premier 600cc Superbikes category of the National series. He had won both the races in the opening round in Chennai last month by quite a margin and it will be interesting to see whether the chasing pack will be able to close in on the champion.
It is a much closer battle in the Group D (un-modified) 165cc open category where Shyam Shankar of MotorRev India, after his race win in the first round, leads K Jagan of TVS Racing by five points.
Both the riders have come up through the ranks of the national series the hard way and are almost on par as far as pace is concerned. Good news for fans as some wheel-to-wheel racing can be expected from the duo on Saturday and Sunday.
Jagan is also competing in the Group B (modified) 165cc four-stroke segment and is on top of the standings at the moment after decisive wins in Round 1.
Privateers rule the roost in novice categories with Madhan leading in the Group D (un-modified) 165cc segment with two wins out of two races. In the Group D (un-modified) 130cc Novice segment, S Prathiv will be looking to increase his lead in the championship. Parthiv had recorded a win and a second place finish in the first round.
The weekend will also witness action in the Honda (CBR 250cc, CBR 150cc & CB Stunner) and Yamaha (R15) one-make championship.
With 18 races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, featuring the cream of Indian riders, it is a given that excitement is going to reach fever pitch at the Speedway.
Read more: Times of India
But more than a win, which by the way is likely to be his considering the form the Chennai biker is enjoying, Rajini will be looking to get some miles under his belt, preparing for the next round of the Asian Road Racing Championship (ARRC) that will be held in Chennai in August.
Two years ago, Rajini had a podium finish at the ARRC round in Chennai and the 29-year-old, who rides for Moto-Rev India is keen to repeat that feat in a very competitive field.
This weekend, however, Rajini will be facing much tamer opposition in the premier 600cc Superbikes category of the National series. He had won both the races in the opening round in Chennai last month by quite a margin and it will be interesting to see whether the chasing pack will be able to close in on the champion.
It is a much closer battle in the Group D (un-modified) 165cc open category where Shyam Shankar of MotorRev India, after his race win in the first round, leads K Jagan of TVS Racing by five points.
Both the riders have come up through the ranks of the national series the hard way and are almost on par as far as pace is concerned. Good news for fans as some wheel-to-wheel racing can be expected from the duo on Saturday and Sunday.
Jagan is also competing in the Group B (modified) 165cc four-stroke segment and is on top of the standings at the moment after decisive wins in Round 1.
Privateers rule the roost in novice categories with Madhan leading in the Group D (un-modified) 165cc segment with two wins out of two races. In the Group D (un-modified) 130cc Novice segment, S Prathiv will be looking to increase his lead in the championship. Parthiv had recorded a win and a second place finish in the first round.
The weekend will also witness action in the Honda (CBR 250cc, CBR 150cc & CB Stunner) and Yamaha (R15) one-make championship.
With 18 races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, featuring the cream of Indian riders, it is a given that excitement is going to reach fever pitch at the Speedway.
Read more: Times of India
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