India’s motorsport arena is set ablaze as the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) gears up for its blockbuster Season 2. Heralded as the world’s first-ever franchise-based supercross league, ISRL continues to blur the lines between motorsport, entertainment, and cultural spectacle.
New Season, Bigger Stage
Following the electrifying debut in 2024—where BigRock Motorsports claimed the inaugural championship and made history with over 30,000 spectators and record-breaking global attendance—Season 2 is raising the bar even higher. The league opens on October 25–26 in Pune, followed by races in Hyderabad (December 6–7) and Kerala (December 20–21).
Flashy Teams, Stellar Lineups
The competition has expanded to six powerhouse teams, with new entrants Indewheelers Motorsports and Tricolor Motorsports joining the fray alongside familiar favorites: BB Racing, BigRock Motorsports SX, Gujarat Trailblazers, and Reise TorqRacers.
The league’s rider retention policy allows each existing franchise to retain only two riders—ensuring fresh mixes and competitive dynamics.
Top-tier rosters feature global supercross luminaries across categories:
- 450cc International: Jordi Tixier & Anthony Bourdon (BB Racing), Matt Moss & John Short (BigRock), Adrien Escoffier & Boris Maillard (Gujarat), Maxime Desprey & Greg Aranda (Indewheelers), Thomas Ramette & Joan Cros (Reise TorqRacers), Adrien Malaval & Paul Haberland.
- 250cc International: Hunter Schlosser & Lane Shaw (BB), Slade Varola & Alexander Fedortsov (BigRock), Enzo Polias & Julien Lebeau (Gujarat), Mickael Lamarque & Calvin Fonvieille (Indewheelers), Kyle Peters & Nico Koch (Reise), Hugo Manzato & Jack Nunn (Tricolor.
- 250cc India‑Asia Mix: Athison Ruadreo & Jacques Gunavardena (BB), Thanarat Penjan & Nakami Makarim (BigRock), Ben Hallgren & Delvintor Alfarizi (Gujarat), Ikshan Shanbhag & Witsarut Salangam (Indewheelers), Ji heon Song & M Zidane (Reise), Rugved Barguje & Diva Ismayana (Tricolor).
Record-Breaking Global Interest
Over 155 riders from 21 countries across six continents registered for Season 2’s mega auction—an impressive 50% increase from Season 1—highlighting ISRL’s burgeoning reputation as a global platform for elite Supercross athletes. Notable international additions include:
- Greg Aranda (Germany’s six-time Supercross champion)
- Anthony Bourdon (French SX1 vice-champion)
- Maxime Desprey (French MX & SX champion)
- Justin Starling (USA AMA SX veteran)
- Alexander Fedortsov (SMX Next champion)
- Luke Clout (Australia)
Plus, returning stars: Matt Moss, Jordi Tixier, Reid Taylor, Lorenzo Camporese—all racing alongside India’s bright talents like Ikshan Shanbhag and Rugved Barguje.
A Fan First: Racing Meets Festival
Realizing that racing is as much about experience as competition, ISRL is introducing immersive Fan Parks at every round. These town‑square-style zones will feature:
- Pit-lane tours
- AR/VR racing simulators
- Rider meet‑and‑greets
- Live entertainment
- Lifestyle and automotive showcases.
These ventures aim to transform racing days into motorsport festivals, attracting families and broadening the league’s cultural footprint.
Celebrity Power and Grassroots Vision
Bollywood heavyweight Salman Khan continues to lend star appeal as brand ambassador—and investor—for Season 2. He unveiled the official jersey and trophy, and played a pivotal role in launching the ISRL Proving Grounds, a 7-acre grassroots development facility near Pune with tracks for all levels—kids, amateurs, electric bikes, ATVs, and more.
Legacy Meets Velocity
With its deep roots in rider advocacy—visionaries like Eeshan Lokhande, Veer Patel, and Aashwin Lokhande banking their racing legacies on this league—ISRL emerges not just as another competition, but as a movement. Its mission: to nurture grassroots Indian talent, elevate motorsport infrastructure, and redefine a culture where racers are heroes and tracks are cathedrals.
In Summary
- Season 2 (2025) unleashed bigger arenas, richer riders, and immersive festivals.
- Three rounds across Pune, Hyderabad, and Kerala light up the latter part of the year.
- Massive international participation, new franchise additions, and stellar rosters set a new standard.
- Salman Khan, Proving Grounds, and Fan Parks deepen both the spectacle and the mission.
- ISRL isn’t just racing—it’s racing India’s future.
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