Honda resumes hunt for next-generation Indian rider

Honda resumed the hunt for young racing talent by conducting round 2 of IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Hunt 2021 at the Aruani Grid in Bengaluru.

Giving wings to the next generation of riders who want to enter the world of professional racing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. resumed the hunt for young racing talent by conducting round 2 of IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Hunt 2021 at the Aruani Grid in Bengaluru. Since its launch in 2018, the IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Hunt has gained success as a platform that identifies the best young Indian riders and develops them for a racing career, spanning national and international road racing and endurance championships.

Prabhu Nagaraj, Senior Vice President Brand & Communication, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. Said, “We kicked off the 2021 hunt for next-gen racing sensation earlier this year in Chennai and shortlisted two riders who are now showcasing their racing talent in IDEMITSU Honda India Talent Cup CBR150R. Moving ahead with this round in Bengaluru, we have shortlisted 7 candidates for phase 2 and the best of 7 will get an opportunity to ride and compete in CBR150R class of talent up. It is just the start of their professional racing career. In the long term, Honda’s focus is to put young Indian talent on multiple National & International platforms, like Asia Talent Cup, Asia Road Racing Championship, and Endurance championships.”