Honda hunts for next-generation rider, kick-starts Idemitsu Honda India Talent Hunt

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India re-energized Indian motorsport by successfully concluding its debut 2021 round of Idemitsu Honda India Talent Hunt 2021 at Kart Attack in Chennai.

Giving wings to the next generation of riders who want to enter the world of professional racing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India again re-energized Indian motorsport after the hiatus due to COVID-19 by successfully concluding its debut 2021 round of Idemitsu Honda India Talent Hunt 2021 at Kart Attack in Chennai. Since its launch in 2018, the Idemitsu Honda India Talent Hunt gained success as a unique platform that identifies the best of young Indian riders and develops them for a racing career, spanning national and international road racing and endurance championships. Prabhu Nagaraj, senior VP, brand and communications, HMSI said, “Honda’s focus is to put young Indian talent on multiple world-class platforms from endurance racing to road racing like CEV, Asian Talent Cup, Asia Road Racing Championship, going up to premier class MotoGP. We are looking forward to great participation and enthusiasm for 2021 racing season.” The first round of Idemitsu Honda India Talent Hunt 2021 in Chennai saw the participation of 14 amateur riders from 5 cities- Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, and Delhi. The Chennai chapter saw participation from riders coming in as young as 9 years going up to 17 years. Interestingly, the round also saw a 14-year-old female rider break the ranks. The participants included both aspiring as well as experienced young riders.