Mumbai / Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore, 04th August 2025: Demonstrating exceptional determination and racing passion, the young Honda Racing India riders delivered a strong performance in Race 2 of Round 2 of the 2025 IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CB300F in Coimbatore, highlighting their unwavering focus on the track.
Adding to the intensity of Race 2, the riders displayed exceptional precision and fierce competitive spirit on the track. The race culminated in a thrilling showdown between the top two riders, ending in a photo finish with just a fraction of a second separating them at the finish line.
In the 10-lap race, Raivat Dhar made a strong start to quickly take the lead. Maintaining a commanding performance throughout, he crossed the chequered flag with a total race time of 13:58.576 and he also secured the fastest lap of the race at 1:22.612.
Putting up a strong fight and battling very closely with Raivat Dhar, Tejash BA secured the second place, finishing the race in 13:58.587 with his fastest lap at 1:22.904.
The contest for third place intensified as Swaroop Krishna P and Alshin Thomas went head-to-head, each pushing their boundaries for a spot on the podium. Demonstrating excellent control and a consistent pace, Swaroop Krishna P secured the third place with a total time of 14:10.268.
IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup:
The IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup is a prestigious platform designed to develop and nurture the next generation of riders for both national and international championships. It serves as a stepping-stone for young riders aspiring to reach higher levels of racing. The championship features Honda CB300F race- spec motorcycles, providing a competitive platform. The primary objective of the championship is to identify and nurture talented riders, providing them with professional training. By offering a well-defined pathway, the IDEMITSU Honda Indian Talent Cup CB300F paves the way for Indian riders to enter the realm of professional motorcycle racing.
The 2025 season of the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CB300F comprises five rounds. The season opened kicked off at the Madras International Circuit, Chennai, on 7–8 June 2025. The second round is ongoing in August in Coimbatore, followed by Round 3 in September, back in Chennai. The remaining rounds, including the final Round 5, will also take place at the Madras International Circuit, Chennai with the season finale set for January 2026.
