The Bengaluru ace picked up victories in the Super Sport 4-stroke 551\u2013850cc, 851\u20131050cc, and 1051\u20131650cc categories, extending his supremacy in the classes where he already holds National titles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 \u201cthe perfect early birthday gift.\u201d Beating former champion and teammate Alimon Saidalvi in a nail-biting contest, Pawshe was also crowned the Fastest Rider of Round 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was my first outing in the drag nationals, and to walk away with the win against such strong names is a dream,\u201d Pawshe said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There was plenty of joy for Mumbai as well, with Shahrukh Khan of Mantra Racing bagging a double by clinching both the 361\u2013550cc single and twin-cylinder classes in the Indian bike segment. His consistent pace earned him the award for the Fastest Rider of the Day among Indian machines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bengaluru\u2019s Syed Imran, representing Fast Track Racing India, was another standout. The youngster picked up two victories in the 2-stroke categories (up to 130cc and 131\u2013165cc). The performance also helped his team bag honours, with Syed Mateen being adjudged the Best Tuner of the opening round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the women, debutant MS Lapis Lazuli from Nagercoil made a strong start by winning the girls\u2019 Super Stock (65cc) race ahead of Hyderabad\u2019s Shanti Chandra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Round 2 of the championship is scheduled for Sunday at the same venue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Round results (Provisional \u2013 all 4-Stroke unless mentioned):<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Unrestricted (Super Sport): 1. Hanuman Pawshe (Mumbai, Fast Track Racing India) (08.055 secs); 2. Alimon (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing) (08.232s); 3. Niranjan R Kumar (Bengaluru, pvt) (08.235s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
1051cc - 1650cc (Super Sport): 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.202s); 2. Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing) (08.275s); 3. HV Sumanth (Bengaluru, Pvt) (09.061s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
851cc - 1050cc (SS): 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.173s); 2. Niranjan R Kumar (Bengaluru, pvt) (08.267s); 3. Hanuman Pawshe (Mumbai, Fast Track Racing India) (08.447s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
551cc - 850cc (SS): 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Bengaluru, Mantra Racing) (08.471s); 2. Adithya Acharya (Bengaluru, pvt.) (09.356).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Girls (Super Stock Up to 165cc): 1. MS Lapis Lazuli (Nagarcoil, Team C2 Racing) (16.629s); 2. Shanti Chandra (Hyderabad, Team C2 Racing) (17.122s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
361cc - 550cc Single Cylinder (SS Indian): 1. Shahrukh Khan (Mumbai, Mantra Racing) (12.672s); 2. Abhishekk Shinde (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing India) (12.846s); 3. Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing India) (12.944s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
361cc - 550cc Twin Cylinder (SS Indian): 1. Shahrukh Khan (Mumbai, Mantra Racing) (11.821s); 2. Jason D\u2019Souza (Mumbai, Mantra Racing) (12.052s); 3. Abhishek Shinde (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing India) (12.976s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
166cc - 225cc (SS): 1. Ali Hussain (Mumbai, pvt) (13.656s); 2. Govardhan R (Chennai, Team 99 Racing) (13.983s); 3. Prasanth K (Chennai, Team 99 Racing) (14.063).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Up to 165cc (SS Indian): 1. Abdul Shaikh (Mumbai, pvt) (14.332s); 2. Madhan Kumar R (Chennai, ACCSYS India Rockers Racing team) (14.345s); 3. Prasanth K (Chennai, Team 99 Racing) (14.483s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
166cc - 225cc (SS): 1. Ali Hussain (Mumbai, pvt) (13.656s); 2. Govardhan R (Chennai, Team 99 Racing) (13.983s); 3. Prasanth K (Chennai, Team 99 Racing) (14.063).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
2S Up to 130cc (SS): 1. Syed Imran (Bengaluru, Fast Track Racing India) (13.543s); 2. Shahrukh Khan (Mumbai, Pvt) (13.708s); 3. Balasubramanian (Chrompet, Chennai, pvt) (14.072s).<\/p>\r\n\r\n