146 Global Athletes Line Up for ISRL Season 3
The Indian Supercross Racing League Season 3 has closed registrations with 146 riders from 21 countries ready to compete in Pune.
The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) has officially closed its rider registrations for its highly anticipated third season. The world’s first franchise-based Supercross league has secured a massive lineup of 146 athletes representing 21 different countries, promising an unprecedented level of competition on Indian soil.
Spanning four distinct racing categories, the registration numbers highlight a significant surge in the sport's popularity. The international field is led by France with 32 registrations, followed by Australia with 20 and the United States with 18. Other participating nations include Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Africa, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Mongolia.
A Diverse and High-Octane Field
The competition is structured across several categories to ensure a mix of veteran expertise and rising talent:
- 450cc International Category: Features 40 riders, including Season 2 champion Matt Moss, alongside stars like Jordi Tixier, John Short, Anthony Bourdon, Gregory Aranda, Ryan Breece, Luke Clout, and Anthony Rodriguez.
- 250cc International Category: Comprises 54 riders, including names such as Reid Taylor, Calvin Fonvieille, Justin Rodbell, and Nico Koch.
- 250cc India Asia Mix Category: Includes 26 riders such as Witsarut Salangam, Thanarat Penjan, Athison Ruadreo, Nakami Vidi Makarim, Ben Hallgren, and Muhammad Athar Alghifari.
- Indian Futures Category: A newly introduced category (250cc – Group 'A' Foreign Bikes only) designed to provide a structured pathway for local talent.
India itself has made a strong showing with 30 registrations across the new 250cc categories. Local racing icons such as Rugved Barguje, Prajwal Vishwanath, Shlok Ghorpade, and Ikshan Shanbhag will represent the home nation, testing their mettle against the global elite.
Building a Professional Ecosystem
Eeshan Lokhande, Co-Founder & Director of the Indian Supercross Racing League, noted that the high registration numbers signify a growing global confidence in India's sporting standards. He emphasized that the "Indian Futures" category is central to the league's vision of creating a professional ecosystem that allows Indian riders to realize their full potential.
Defending champion Matt Moss expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, noting that the competition deepens every year. "The fans in India have embraced Supercross in a huge way, and the atmosphere they create pushes every rider to perform at their best," Moss said, adding that he remains hungry for another championship.
What Comes Next?
With the registration phase complete, the league is now shifting its focus to the rider auction. This critical milestone will see franchises select their squads from the pool of 146 registered competitors, determining the team compositions that will battle it out in the upcoming season.