CS Santosh Leads BigRock Motorsport to the Indian Supercross Racing League: A New Era Beckons

BigRock Motorsport, under the guidance of rally-raid champion CS Santosh, joins CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League as a franchise holder, expected to enhance interest and bring notable advancements in the standard of motorsport in India.

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), a principal player in the Indian motorsports ecosystem, is delighted to welcome BigRock Motorsport, spearheaded by CS Santosh - India's distinguished Supercross and rally-raid champion - along with N Gautam and Uday Shankar as additional franchise holders for the forthcoming season. This notable inclusion testifies to the league's continuous efforts to advance the standard of motorsport in India.

CS Santosh, India's revered Dakar Pioneer and a celebrated Supercross and Rally-raid champion, not only co-owns BigRock Motorsport but will also guide the team. Santosh's participatory role in the CEAT ISRL is set to intensify the interest of prospective motorsports athletes in India, motivating the newer generation to embark on the sport with vehemence and resolve.

CS Santosh BigRock Motorsport

Expressing his exhilaration over the partnership, CS Santosh, the Guiding Light of BigRock Motorsport, stated: "Being a part of the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League via BigRock Motorsport is a remarkable accomplishment and a true landmark for me. I'm elated to be an integral part of this novel approach to motorsports, which fully resonates with my zeal for racing. Through this alliance, our commitment lies in motivating and fostering budding talent within the field, offering them an exceptional platform to flaunt their abilities. We ultimately aspire to introduce India to the global Supercross racing domain."

N Gautam, co-proprietor of BigRock Motorsport, a firm believer in cultivating young talent, already has ownerships in diverse sports leagues. As he puts it: “Our tie-up with BigRock Motorsport aligns seamlessly with our ambition to encourage and propel Indian motorsport talent to global fame. The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League is an apt platform to realise this.”

For Uday Shankar, BigRock Motorsport’s co-owner, the enterprise's aim is to “Render motorsport universally accessible, empowering Indian talent to contest on international platforms. Partnering with CEAT ISRL, we at BigRock Motorsport are devoted to actualising this vision with the provision of necessary infrastructure, training, and opportunities.”

Eeshan Lokhande, Director & Co-Founder at Supercross India Pvt Ltd., welcomed BigRock Motorsport aboard: “We are immensely pleased to have such a skilled team join our league. Their insights into and commitment to motorsport align flawlessly with our mission to transform the motorsports scenario in India. Our target is to provide top-notch entertainment and quality in motorsports to fans across the country, and jointly we shall turn this into reality.”

BigRock Motorsport is set to add invaluable expertise and a promise to foster motorsport talent in India to the distinguished teams of the CEAT ISRL. N Gautam and Uday Shankar, with their significant entrepreneurial prowess and sports enthusiasm, will bring added value to the team.

N Gautam, who has been a key stakeholder in Veera Sports since 2014, has a strong background in sports management and will leverage his business acumen for the benefit of the team. On the other hand, Uday Shankar, a seasoned business professional with over 25 years of experience, has been a vital component in the success story of BigRock Dirt Park.

BigRock Motorsport represents more than just a team; the vision of its parent company BigRock Dirt Park is embodied within it. The park's dream to foster world-class athletes and popularise off-road motorcycling in India is mirrored in BigRock Motorsport.

Having trained over 6500 motorcyclists since its inception in 2014, BigRock stands as India's premier off-road motorcycling training centre — one that gives importance to quality, inclusivity and technical skill. With the introduction of BigRock Motorsport to its repertoire, four teams have now been declared by the CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League, with more promising announcements to come.

Article Published On: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 13:06 [IST]
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