CEAT ISRL announces Balewadi Sports Complex as venue for season opening races

Pune: The Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi—venue of the 2008 commonwealth Youth Games and many international events will host opening races of the Season One of the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL). The Motorsports aficionados will get to watch and hear the thunderous roar of Supercross racing on January 28 at the main stadium, equipped with floodlights.

The Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex was established in 1994 for the National Games and has a rich history of hosting various national and international sporting events. Notably, the stadium was the epicentre of the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, a testament to its world-class facilities and the city’s commitment to sports excellence. Over the years, the complex has hosted events ranging from table tennis championships to FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women, ATP 500 tour event on the world tennis circuit, Davis Cup ties, showcasing its versatility and commitment to promoting a wide range of sports.

The decision to choose the Balewadi Sports Complex as the venue for the Pune race was carefully made, considering its deep-rooted history in hosting international sporting events.

Mr. Eeshan Lokhande, Co-founder, and Director of the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League, shared his enthusiasm for the choice, saying, “We are proud to bring the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League to Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, a venue steeped in history and sporting glory. The selection of this stadium is a nod to Pune’s deep-rooted passion for sports and its stellar track record of hosting major international events. We look forward to creating unforgettable moments in Supercross history at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex.”

“The legacy of the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games adds a layer of pride to our choice of venue. We believe that the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex provides the perfect backdrop for the high-octane action of Supercross racing, and we look forward to creating unforgettable moments for fans in Pune,” added Mr. Lokhande.

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League is set to kick off its inaugural season, with races in Pune, Ahmedabad, and Delhi. The Ahmedabad race is slated for February11, followed by the Delhi race on February25.