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  • ISRL Season 2: KTM Racing Becomes Exclusive Naming Rights and Bike Partner of Tricolor Motorsports

    KTM Racing

    Mumbai: The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) has announced a historic partnership with KTM Racing, making the global performance motorcycle leader the exclusive Naming Rights Partner and Official Bike Partner of Tricolor Motorsports for Season 2.

    With this collaboration, the team has been rebranded as KTM Tricolor Motorsports, marking the first-ever instance of a global motorcycle manufacturer securing naming rights with an Indian motorsport franchise.

    The move strengthens ISRL’s mission of transforming Indian Supercross into a world-class sporting spectacle.

    KTM Racing Brings Global Pedigree to Indian Supercross

    KTM Racing, with multiple world championship victories in motocross and supercross, brings international expertise and performance pedigree to ISRL Season 2.

    The partnership ensures KTM Tricolor Motorsports enters the competition with an edge that aligns with KTM’s core values of purity, performance, adventure, and extreme racing spirit.

    Selvaraj Narayana, Executive Director, KTM North America Inc and KTM Racing India, stated, “Our partnership with Tricolor Motorsports for ISRL Season 2 allows us to bring KTM’s core values directly to India’s supercross fan base. With KTM Tricolor Motorsports, we aim to inspire the next generation of riders and fans while competing at the highest level.”

    Tricolor Motorsports Welcomes New Era with KTM India

    Commenting on the rebranding, Pradeep Lala, Co-Owner & CEO, Tricolor Motorsports, said, “We are thrilled to welcome KTM India as our Naming Rights Partner. Both KTM and Tricolor Motorsports share a vision of elevating motorsports in India. This partnership gives our team renewed energy and a strong brand identity for Season 2.”

    ISRL’s Vision for Global-Standard Racing in India

    Highlighting the significance of this collaboration, Veer Patel, Promoter, Indian Supercross Racing League, said, “This partnership reflects ISRL’s vision of uniting international brands with Indian franchises to build a world-class sporting ecosystem. KTM Tricolor Motorsports will set new benchmarks in Season 2.”

    After an impactful Season 1 that reached over 20 million viewers across TV and OTT platforms, ISRL is now set for its most ambitious season yet.

    ISRL Season 2 Calendar:

    • Pune – October 26, 2025 – Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi
    • Hyderabad – December 7, 2025 – Gachibowli Stadium
    • Grand Finale (TBA) – December 21, 2025

    With KTM Racing powering the newly branded KTM Tricolor Motorsports, Season 2 of the Indian Supercross Racing League promises to deliver unprecedented excitement, competitiveness, and global sporting appeal.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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