Hanuman pawshe

Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing: Defending champion Hemanth Muddappa underlined his dominance once again, starting the new season with three wins from four starts in the opening round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship, powered by Vamcy Merla Sports Foundation, at the Madras International Circuit here on Saturday.

The Bengaluru ace picked up victories in the Super Sport 4-stroke 551–850cc, 851–1050cc, and 1051–1650cc categories, extending his supremacy in the classes where he already holds National titles.

The day also belonged to a set of fresh and hungry challengers. Mumbai businessman Hanuman Pawshe made an instant impact by winning the premier Unrestricted Super Sport category on debut, clocking a blistering 8.055 seconds. The 38-year-old, who turns a year older on Monday, called the victory “the perfect early birthday gift.” Beating former champion and teammate Alimon Saidalvi in a nail-biting contest, Pawshe was also crowned the Fastest Rider of Round 1.