• Power-packed stadium in Hyderabad witnesses 18,000+ roaring fans in attendance
• Anthony Bourdon (Honda CRF 450 R) from BB Racing Wins 450cc International Class, Calvin Fonvieille (Yamaha YZ 250) from Indewheelers Clinches 250cc International Class & Nakami Makarim from team Bigrock Motorsports (Kawasaki KX 250) tops 250cc India-Asia Mix Category

Bengaluru, December 08, 2025: The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 witnessed an electrifying night of high-octane motorsport as Round 2 unfolded at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli, with megastar and ISRL Brand Ambassador Salman Khan in presence. The event was officially flagged off by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy, Government of Telangana.

Team Gujarat Trailblazers clinched the overall victory in Round 2. Anthony Bourdon from BB Racing (France) stormed ahead to win the 450cc International Class riding  a Honda CRF 450 R, while Calvin Fonvieille (France) claimed victory in the 250cc International Class aboard Yamaha YZ 250 . In the fiercely contested 250cc India-Asia Mix category, Nakami Makarim from team Bigrock Motorsports (Indonesia) powered through on a Kawasaki KX 250 to secure the chequered flag in front of roaring fans.

The stadium recorded a massive surge in attendance with over 18,000 fans packing the venue, creating an unforgettable spectacle of speed, skill and global racing excellence.

Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy commented: “Telangana has always believed in empowering youth through world-class sports infrastructure and opportunities. Welcoming international-standard motorsport leagues like ISRL reflects our commitment to innovation in sport, job creation, tourism growth, and positioning Hyderabad firmly on the global sporting map. Events like these inspire discipline, resilience and pride among our youth.” 

Megastar Salman Khan, Brand Ambassador, ISRL, said: “The energy in Hyderabad tonight was unbelievable. Watching Indian and international riders push their limits together on Indian soil was truly thrilling. ISRL is creating something meaningful for the youth of our country, where talent meets opportunity with world-class safety standards. It’s a joy to witness this journey first-hand.”

Mr. Veer Patel, Managing Director & Co-Founder, ISRL, said: “Tonight marks a landmark moment for ISRL and every aspiring Indian rider. A packed stadium cheering relentlessly reflects how deeply motorsport is resonating with Indian youth. We are grateful to the Government of Telangana for supporting our vision to build a world-class motorsport ecosystem that nurtures talent and creates global pathways. The unity of families, communities and youth around this sport is truly powerful.”

Continuing the momentum from the explosive opening round in Pune, Hyderabad showcased a truly global rider roster with top athletes from Australia, France, USA, Germany, Thailand, South Africa and more, competing alongside India’s finest riders including Rugved Barguje and Ikshan Shanbhag. With over 36 international athletes from 21 countries racing this season, ISRL has firmly positioned India as a new global hub for competitive Supercross.

The Reise Moto Fan Park once again created a festival-like atmosphere with live music, racing simulators, F&B experiences, interactive brand zones, rider meet-and-greets and team merchandise, further elevating the spectator experience beyond the racetrack.

ISRL now heads to Kozhikode, Kerala for the Grand Finale on December 21, 2025, at the EMS Corporation Stadium, promising the most intense championship showdown of the season.

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