Panchshil Racing becomes first team franchise: Ceat Indian Supercross League

Pune, July 5, 2023: Panchshil Racing became the first team franchise of CEAT Indian Supercross League which is expected to begins its inaugural season later this year. Instead of city-based teams, the League will have brand-based teams.

Former Indian Motocross champion and Chairman of Panchshil Realty, Atul Chordia, has reestablished his commitment to the sport by the acquisition of this team. Pune will be the team’s home base and the mecca of Supercross in India is expected to fire the aspirations of Panchshil Racing.

The inaugural league is expected to have eight brand-based teams with each team fielding two riders per category. There will be four categories. Teams will also have one reserve rider for the Indian category. The top class, the 450cc Category, will have only international riders for the first year. The second category, the 250cc class will be for international riders and the third (also 250cc) for Indian and Asian riders. The final 85cc class will be for the riders between the age of 11 and 14 years.

Chordia achieved remarkable success in various national races and won the National Championship in 1986. Panchshil Realty, has established a formidable reputation in the real estate industry with a remarkable portfolio of pioneering projects. Panchshil also brought world-class hospitality to Pune through venerated properties such as The Ritz Carlton Pune, J.W. Marriott, Marriott Suites, Doubletree by Hilton, Oakwood Residences and has now forayed overseas to build Amari Raaya in the Maldives.

Through its portfolio spanning residential to office parks, and retail to hospitality, Panchshil has been instrumental in reshaping Pune city’s landscape and has now ventured across the country.

Atul Chordia, Chairman of Panchshil Realty, said: “At Panchshil Racing, we are thrilled to be the pioneering team joining the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League. With my experience as an athlete and the deep-rooted passion for sports, we recognize the immense potential of Supercross in India. The CEAT ISRL provides us with an exceptional platform to display our commitment to the sport’s development in the country. Based in Pune, our full-fledged Supercross Race team will be managed with utmost professionalism, adhering to the highest standards of the sport. We are determined to deliver thrilling and high-quality racing that will captivate Supercross enthusiasts nationwide. I extend my best wishes to ISRL as it sets a new benchmark in global Supercross events.”

Eeshan Lokhande, Co-founder and Director of Supercross India said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Chordia and Panchshil Realty as the first franchisee owner to the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League. A well-known and respected name in India, we are confident that they will be a great addition to the league. Furthermore, the association with Panchshil Racing and the league perfectly aligns with the shared vision and mission. Atul’s rich experience and acumen in the sport will surely help the team and the league reach new heights. We take great pride in having Mr. Atul Chordia as the inaugural team owner, given his unwavering passion and patronage for Supercross over the years.”

Sujith Kumar, Chairman of the Supercross Racing Commission of the FMSCI said: “I am confident that Panchshil Racing will be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come. Led by the remarkable Mr. Atul Chordia, their team is set to etch their names in the annals of Supercross history as true trailblazers in India. With Mr. Chordia’s extensive involvement in the sport, he has not only left an indelible mark but has also paved the way for other teams and riders to follow. It fills me with immense pride to witness their unwavering support for the sport, and I eagerly await the exhilarating feats they will accomplish in the days to come.”

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League, in collaboration with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), is a groundbreaking, World’s first-ever franchise-based Supercross Racing League, bringing together riders from all over the world to compete in various formats and categories. The league is all set to revolutionize the world of motorsports in the country, bringing together adrenaline-pumping action, entertainment, glamour, and fierce competition.

The inaugural season will commence at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital, New Delhi, in October 2023, followed by thrilling events in prominent metro cities. From October to December 2023, fans across these cities will witness the breathtaking displays of skills, daring maneuvers, and high-speed action that will redefine Supercross racing.

Tentative dates for the Supercross League:

Round 1: October 28 to 29 – Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi,

Round 2: November 25 to 26 – Trans Stadia, The Arena, Ahmedabad,

Round 3 : December – 16 to 17 – To be announced. (Likely to be in PUNE).