Press Release

14 April 2024

KTM CUP Season 2 Ignites with North Zone Qualifiers in Delhi

• The North Zone Qualifier round of the KTM CUP Season 2 was held in Gurgaon on the 13th & 14th April.
• A total of 120+ acers participated on KTM RC 390 edition motorcycles.
• Grand Finale to be held in Coimbatore on 24th & 26th at the Kari Motor Speedway

Delhi, April 14^th, 2024: Following an exhilarating debut in Coimbatore with 240+ participants in KTM CUP S2, KTM India celebrated another success in Delhi on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Renowned as the world's leading sports motorcycle brand, KTM concluded the KTM CUP S2 selection round, India's largest racing championship, in the heart of India's motorsport scene.

The North Zone qualifiers were held at Kartomania, Gurgaon over a period of two days. A high-adrenaline event, the North Zone qualifier of KTM CUP Season 2 witnessed outstanding riders engaging in intense competitive high-speed battles across the Pro, Amateur, and Women's divisions embodying the ‘Ready to Race’ philosophy of the KTM.

Around 120 racers, including more than 5 women racers from 50+ different cities across the North Zone, participated in the action at Gurgaon. The KTM CUP Season 2 will host its next selection round in Mumbai from 26th to 28th April and Kolkata from 11th to 12th May for the West and East Zone Qualifiers, respectively.

• 26th – 28th April – Mumbai Round - Raymond Racetrack, Thane
• 11th – 12th May – Kolkata round - Eco Park – Gate 1, Kolkata

The racing stages of KTM CUP Season-2 include:

• Selections: Race Academy and Selections for the Four Zones will be conducted in Coimbatore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
• Qualifiers: The top 20 riders from each of the four cities will contest the Qualifiers held in Coimbatore
• Finale: The top racers from the Qualifiers will race at the Finale of KTM CUP Season 2 in Coimbatore.

The winners from each category of the KTM CUP Season 2 will win an exclusive chance to train with KTM instructors and former Grand Prix winners at the Red Bull Ring in Salzburg, Austria. One lucky winner will also get a chance to intern with PowerDrift.

Race director for the KTM CUP Season 2 is former MotoGP racer Jeremy McWilliams, who has two podiums in the 500cc class and a win in the 250cc class. Emmanuel Jebaraj, the creator of Gusto Racing, India, and a seventime National INMRC Champion, serves as the competition's race expert.

Partners of KTM CUP Season 2:

• Performance partner: Castrol
• Racing partner: CEAT Tyres

Speaking on occasion, Mr. Sumeet Narang, President (Probiking) at Bajaj Auto Ltd., said, "Following the roaring success in Coimbatore, we add another feather to our caps. Season 2 of the KTM CUP witnesses participants demonstrating competitive spirit and adrenaline-fueled sportsmanship. The races showcased today were of topnotch quality, and I extend my congratulations to all qualifying riders across every category for their remarkable performances on the track. The enthusiastic engagement witnessed today reaffirms KTM's standing in motorsport in India, setting a benchmark for premier racing. It marks an exhilarating beginning to another thrilling season of motorsports in India. We eagerly look forward to the next round of races in Mumbai and Kolkata, where participating racers will edge closer to glory and participate in the opportunity to embrace the essence of KTM in Austia."

About KTM India

True to its “Ready to Race” philosophy, KTM has an unparalleled legacy in motorsports, with over 325+ world championships since 1953, winning the Dakar Rally for the 19th time in 2023. Since its entry in 2012, KTM India has grown its presence to more than 450 stores across the country. KTM has built a strong customer base of nearly half a million biking enthusiasts, making India the largest global market for KTM. The partnership between Bajaj Auto Limited and KTM was inked in 2007, with Bajaj Auto Limited now owning a significant stake in KTM AG.

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