Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019 concludes Round 3 in Coimbatore; Tanay Gaikwad holds the top position at the podium

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Coimbatore, September 30, 2019: It was a weekend full of excitement for motorsports fans with the conclusion of Round 3 of Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019. The championship was a nail-biting experience for the spectators at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore where Tanay Gaikwad ended up at the podium taking the 1st winner's position.  

In Race 1 itself, Pune’s Tanay Gaikwad dominated the track from the start with a thrilling performance. He crossed the finish line in 14:11.820 minutes, ahead of Jagdeesh N from Bangalore who wrapped-up the race in 14:16.047 minutes. The third position was held by Coimbatore’s Sidharath Sajan from Coimbatore and he completed the race in 14:17:570.

The Race 2 was a captivating affair where Bangalore’s Syed Muzammil Ali conquered the top spot and made a smashing finish by completing 10-lap race in 14:12:167 minutes. He was followed by Pune’s Tanay Gaikwad and Coimbatore’s Sidharth Sajan grabbing second and third spot at the podium, respectively.

The fastest lap time recorded in Race 1 was 1:23:345 minutes by Dhilip Thangigaslam from Pondicherry, while the Race 2 witnessed Syed Muzammil Ali from Bangalore achieving the feat in 1:23.256 minutes.

The championship now enters the final round, which will be held at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh from November 29 – December 01, 2019.

The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is conducted under the aegis of FIM and FMSCI, in association with JK Tyre Motorsports.

Suzuki Gixxer Cup:

Race 1: (10 Laps)

Position	Name	Total Time	Fastest Lap Time
First	Tanay Gaikwad (Pune)	14:11.820	1:23.487
Second	Jagdeesh N (Bangalore)	14:16.047	1:24.207
Third	Sidharth Sajan (Coimbatore)	14:17.570	1:23.481

Race 2: (10 Laps)

Position	Name	Total Time	Fastest Lap Time
First	Syed Muzammil Ali (Bangalore)	14:12.167	1:23.256
Second	Tanay Gaikwad (Pune)	14:12.445	1:23.569
Third	Sidharth Sajan (Coimbatore)	14:13.942	1:23.882

About JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup

Ever since Suzuki Motorcycle India launched the Suzuki Gixxer Cup in 2015, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship. In addition to laying the foundations for Suzuki’s global racing heritage in India, the Suzuki Gixxer Cup has brought class-leading motorcycle racing infrastructure to the local talent at a fractional cost. Apart from showcasing the real potential of the Gixxer SF, this championship also doubles up as a rider development program for the up and coming local racers by giving them an affordable platform for valuable racing experience and exposure to the dynamic sport of motorcycle racing.

After a successful association in 2017 and 2018, Suzuki has teamed up with JK Tyre Motorsport once again to organize the Suzuki Gixxer Cup for 2019 along with JK-NRC racing championship. Visit our dedicated website www.suzukigixxercup.in for all the relevant information - Championship Calendar, Results, Photos, and Videos.

Tanay Gaikwad steals the show at Round 2 of JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019

Photo Caption

Image 1: Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019_Round 2_(L-R) Syed Muzammil Ali (2^nd), Tanay Gaikwad (1^st) and Sidharth Sajan (3^rd) with Eji Kobayashi, GM, Marketing & Exports, SMIPL

Image 2: Pune’s Ikshan Shanbag lifts the Red Bull Road to Rookie Cup trophy at the Round 2 held at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Image 3: Riders in action at the Round 2 of Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

·       Tanay Gaikwad secures No.1 position with a mere lead of 0.069 milliseconds from Syed Muzamil Ali in JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019

·       Ikshan Shanbag from Satara took a lead in both the races and clinched the winner’s trophy in Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup 2019

Coimbatore, September 02, 2019: JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019 concluded the Round 2 of the championship at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore with thrilling and jaw dropping moments. Pune’s Tanay Gaikwad clinched the No.1 position proving to be a competitive participant in the championship and gave a strong competition to the fellow challengers. In Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, Ikshan Shanbag from Satara took a lead in both the races to grab the winner’s trophy.

For Race 1 of JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup 2019, Tanay Gaikwad (10:07.050) touched the finish line first followed by Bangalore’s Syed Muzamil Ali (10:07.119) and Coimbatore’s Sidharth Sajan (10:15.558) finishing at second and third positions respectively. In the 7 laps race, Tanay Gaikwad stole the No.1 position with a mere lead of 0.069 milliseconds from Syed Muzamil Ali.  

Race 2 had a trailblazing start as Tanay Gaikwad continued to rule the track by completing 10 laps in 14:18.573 time in an exhilarating manner. Just a hairline behind was Syed Muzamil Ali finishing at 14:18.641 who got placed second while Shazan Khan (14:32.567) from Bangalore bagged the third spot.

Meanwhile, Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup proved to be a thrilling affair with Ikshan Shanbag (10:35.841) completely dominating the tarmac with exuberant energy and flair. While, Bangalore’s Aditi Krishnan gave an aggressive chase and took second position with a stunning total lap time of 10:51.180. Proving his worth on the track and securing the third place on the podium was Pune’s Aryan Gurav completing 7 laps in 10:53.688 time.       

It was a similar winning streak in Race 2 as Ikshan Shanbag (14:56:415) claimed victory after battling hard with Aditi Krishnan (15:20.919) for 10 laps and came out ahead of the other participants. Aryan Gurav (15:23.780) followed Aditi Krishnan finishing at No. 3 position on podium.

The JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup has provided the much-needed platform to young motorsports enthusiasts for the last four years. Every year the championship is organized under the aegis of FIM and Federation of Motorsports Club of India (FMSCI), in association with JK Tyre Motorsports.

JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup

Race 1: (07 Laps)

Position	Name	Total Time	Fastest Lap Time
First	Tanay Gaikwad (Pune)	10:07.050	1:23.750
Second	Syed Muzamil Ali (Bangalore)	10:07.119	1:23.914
Third	Sidharth Sajan (Coimbatore)	10:15.558	1:24.516

Race 2: (10 Laps)

Position	Name	Total Time	Fastest Lap Time
First	Tanay Gaikwad (Pune)	14:18.573	1:23.822
Second	Syed Muzamil Ali (Bangalore)	14:18.641	1:23.681
Third	Shazan Khan (Bangalore)	14:32.567	1:23.882

Suzuki Gixxer Redbull Road to Rookies Cup

Race 1: (07 Laps)

Position	Name	Total Time	Fastest Lap Time
First	Ikshan Shanbag (Satara)	10:35.841	1:25.856
Second	Aditi Krishnan (Bangalore)	10:51.180	1:28.461
Third	Aryan Gaurav (Pune)	10:53.688	1:29.308

Race 2: (10 Laps)

Position	Name	Total Time	Fastest Lap Time
First	Ikshan Shanbag (Satara)	14:56.415	1:25.955
Second	Aditi Krishnan (Bangalore)	15:20.919	1:28.430
Third	Aryan Gaurav (Pune)	15:23.780	1:28.679

About JK Tyre Suzuki Gixxer Cup

Ever since Suzuki Motorcycle India launched the Suzuki Gixxer Cup in 2015, it evolved into a brilliant platform for the budding racers in India and a spectacular racing championship. In addition to laying the foundations for Suzuki’s global racing heritage in India, the Suzuki Gixxer Cup has brought class-leading motorcycle racing infrastructure to the local talent at a fractional cost. Apart from showcasing the real potential of the Gixxer SF, this championship also doubles up as a rider development program for the up and coming local racers by giving them an affordable platform for valuable racing experience and exposure to the dynamic sport of motorcycle racing.

After a successful association in 2017 and 2018, Suzuki has teamed up with JK Tyre Motorsport once again to organize the Suzuki Gixxer Cup for 2019 along with JK-NRC racing championship. Visit our dedicated website www.suzukigixxercup.in for all the relevant information - Championship Calendar, Results, Photos, and Videos.