By IANS,
Pune : C.S. Santosh led a 1-2 finish for Team TVS Racing, celebrating its 25h year in the sport, in the final round of the MRF Supercross National Championship held here over the weekend.
Santosh not only finished the race with finesse but also won the best rider of the day award as he bagged the championship title with a total of 219 points, 45 clear of teammate Aravind K P. In third place was C.D. Jinan with 168 championship points.
Though it was a matter of winning 10 points in the Pune leg to sweep the championship, it was no easy task for Santosh as he could only win after leader Aravind lost his balance in the fourth lap of the first moto.
“Speed, performance and endurance is what it took Team TVS Racing to cross the finish line in the winning position on the race track. This is a special win for us as it coincides with our celebration of 25th year of racing.
“I give full credit to all our riders for their stunning performances this year. We are proud to have spotted and nurtured the talent in Santosh who rides for us not only in India but abroad as well. Aravind has also proved to be an able competitor,” said Arvind Pangaonkar, Adivsor Racing, TVS Motor Company.
Santosh said he was overwhelmed with his performance in Pune and it was a special feeling to win the championship in the silver jubilee year of TVS Racing.
“Key skills that I picked up while training in the US and while riding abroad have helped me immensely,” he said.