Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Demonstrating Honda's true racing DNA, the young riders of Honda Racing India Team produced a thrilling performance and made a strong start in Race 1 of Round 1 of the 2024 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup NSF250R. At the Madras International Circuit in Chennai.

The squad of 14 Millennial riders showed immense confidence and raced fearlessly on their Moto3 machines, making a strong impression in the opening race of this season. Rakshit S in Saturday's Race 1. Dave Idemitsu leads the charts in the Honda India Talent Cup NSF20R Open class.

With a little struggle at the start of the race, Rakshit emerged as a strong contender and quickly took the lead in Lap 2, taking the first position.Calmly holding his position and running smoothly throughout the race, he crossed the checkered line in first place with an overall time of 11:12.157 and a best lap time of 1:50.285.

After Rakshit, Mohsin P and A.S. Were. James. In an intense battle for second place, both riders competed hard. With his international experience, Mohsin P competed strongly and ran fast to finish second with a total time of 11:16.226. As.James crossed the checkered line in third place with a total time of 11:16.669, missing second place by just 0.443 seconds.

IDEMITSU HONDA INDIA TALENT CUP

The IDEMITSU Honda Indian Talent Cup serves as a stepping stone for young riders wishing to reach higher levels of NSF250R racing. The championship features Honda NSF250R motorcycles, built for Moto3 racing, providing a competitive platform. With its lightweight chassis, powerful engine and aerodynamic bodywork, the NSF250R delivers optimal performance on the track. The primary objective of the championship is to identify and nurture talented riders, providing them professional training.By offering a well-defined route, the IDEMITSU Honda Indian Talent Cup NSF250R paves the way for Indian riders to enter the realm of professional motorcycle racing.

The 2024 season will consist of five rounds, starting with the season opener at the Madras International Circuit (Chennai) from 14-16 June 2024. After this, the races from 2nd to 5th round will continue at the same venue, which are scheduled for July, August, September. And October in Chennai.