Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Japanese two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced the return of their popular Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016.
Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year. This year, the championship is in partnership with Red Bull.
Approved by the FMSCI (The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) and organised by the Madras Motor Sports Club, it will run as supporting races along with the 5 rounds on the India National Motorcycle Racing Championship from the months of June to October 2016.
Suzuki said that the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup is the first platform of its kind in India that provides the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing, allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP!
"We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup," said Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL. "This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can't wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!"
Last year's champions from the Novice and Open categories won Gixxer and Gixxer SF motorcycles respectively.
Source: ET Auto
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