Hyderabad racers perform well at national racing challenge in Chennai
Sixteen racers from Telangana competed in various categories at the Madras International Circuit from October 30 to November 1.
Hyderabad-based racers secured multiple wins and podium finishes during Round 3 of the MRF MMSC Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026, according to Telangana Today. The event, held at the Madras International Circuit from October 30 to November 1, featured 130 entries across several categories.
In the Petronas TVS Apache RTR 200 Rookie category, Akarsh Jangam of MAI Racing won Race 1 after a battle with Dev Agastya. In Race 2, Pothu Vignesh of MAI Racing won the race after Akarsh Jangam crashed out in the penultimate lap.
Yashwanth Varma of Sparks Racing won Race 1 of the Stock 130-165cc Novice category. Following a red flag in Race 2, Akarsh Jangam finished second in that race.
In the Petronas TVS Apache RR 310 Expert category, Rajender Beedani of MAI Racing finished second in Race 1 and won Race 2. Beedani had previously crashed during Race 1 of the Prostock 200cc Open category, where he later finished fourth in Race 2.
Hannah Akkineni, the only woman racer from Hyderabad, finished third in the Petronas TVS Apache RTR 200 Women’s category. Peddu Sri Harsha of Gusto Racing India finished fifth in Race 1 and third in Race 2 of the Superstock 400cc Open category.
Lupin Takkallapalli of MAI Racing also finished fifth in Race 2 of the Superstock 400cc Open category.