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ISRL Season 2: Team Gujarat sets the track ablaze; Bourdon, Fonvieille, Makarim dazzle

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Published: December 8, 2025 at 9:05 am

Team Gujarat Trailblazers set the track ablaze as they clinched the overall victory in Round 2 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 which witnessed an electrifying night of high-octane motorsport at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad.

Anthony Bourdon, riding a Honda CRF 450 R, from BB Racing (France) stormed ahead to win the 450cc International Class, while Calvin Fonvieille (France) claimed victory in the 250cc International Class on his 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.

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 GMC Balayogi Athletic 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.

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.

Earlier, the event was officially flagged off by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in the presence of Bollywood star and ISRL Brand Ambassador Salman Khan.

“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,” said Revanth Reddy.

Salman 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.”

 

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