David Bodapati

David Bodapati

A sports journalist with over three decades of experience in Indian Olympic sports. Specialises in motorsports and hockey. One of the first Indian print journalists accredited by both FIA and FIM and the first Indian to interview Michael Schumacher for combined 19-edition INDIAN EXPRESS wayback in 2002! Indian Rally historian!
Cross Country Rally

Indians Harith Noah, Jatin Jain in fray; Hero Motosports’ Ross Branch leads RallyGP

Grandola (Portugal), 3 April 2024: Scrutineering for the inaugural edition of the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal wound to a close in…

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APRC

Gaurav Gill all set for return to APRC at Otago rally

Internationally renowned rally driver, Gaurav Gill, will drive Hayden Paddon’s Hyundai i20 Rally2 in the upcoming Central Machine Hire Otago…

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F2

Kush Maini inherits third place in the F2 Sprint; Winner gets a penalty

Melbourne, 23 March 2024: Indian racing star Kush Maini acquired a third place following a penalty to the ‘race winner’…

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APRC

Harkrishan-Kunal clinch the victory in APRC Asia Cup; claim INRC hattrick of wins

Chennai, 17 March 2024: On a day of drama, Delhi’s Harkrishan Wadia (co-driver Kunal Kashyap, Himachal) of Arka Motorsports emerged…

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Domestic

Kelam coconut stage makes it tough for the drivers: A photo gallery

As the Indian National Rally Championship enters its 37th year, the South India Rally provides the season opening thrills by…

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Domestic

47th edition of the famed South India Rally begins on Friday: INRC Round 1

Chennai, 13 March 2024: There is heightened expectations and excitement ahead of the 47th MMSC South India Rally to be run…

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Asian Road Racing

TVS Asia one-make event going strong for third year: ARRC

Bengaluru, 9 March 2024: TVS Asia One Make Championship (OMC) under TVS Racing will mark its presence for the third…

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Indians Abroad

Indian team on podium in FIM e-Xplorer World Cup; Sandra Gomez excels for Indian team

E-Xplorer season opener dominated by newcomers with Team HRC and INDE Racing in the top three. Honda Racing Corporation (Team…

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Domestic

Aussie Reid Taylor stars for Big Rock; After fireworks Jordi-Matt duel ends in peace

Ahmedabad, 11 February 2024: Top Australian motocross rider Reid Taylor of Big Rock Motorsports stole the show with a double and…

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Dakar Rally

Historic victory for Harith Noah in Rally2 class at Dakar 2024

Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), 19 January 2024: Sherco TVS Rally Factory team rider Harith Noah clinched a historic victory at Dakar…

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