2018 Suzuki Gixxer Cup round 1, day 1 race report

- Joseph Matthew scores in Race 1 of Suzuki Gixxer Cup

- Zothanmawia wins Race 1 of Road to Rookies

The first round of the 2018 edition of the Suzuki Gixxer cup was held at the Kari speedway in Coimbatore as a part of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Championship 2018. In addition to the Gixxer cup, Suzuki and JK tyres also conducted the Red Bull Road to Rookie Cup during the race weekend.

In the Suzuki Gixxer Cup, defending champion Joseph Matthew took victory at the first race of the season in 14:15.877 minutes. He was over 3 seconds faster than Aizawl’s Malsawmdawngliana and Benregaluru’s Syed Muzamil Ali, who was a further 3 seconds behind.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies was once again dominated by the boys from the north-east, with Zothanmawia and Andy Lalhmangaihsang taking the first two places. Jerome Vanlalrengpuia from Mizoram finished third.

The second round of races for thee Gixxer Cup and Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will take place at the Kari Speedway today so be sure to stay tuned to BikeWale!