# Chiranth takes pole as Indian two-wheeler racing starts 2026-08-13T15:51:59+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Petronas TVS Racing’s Chiranth Vishwanath topped qualifying in the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open class at the Madras International Circuit on Friday, kicking off the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 2W, 2026. The five-round championship has attracted 116 entries from India and Nepal, with 15 teams fielding elite riders. New this season is prize money for every round, in addition to trophies, for both individual finishers and teams. To reduce costs, the Superstock (limited modifications) class has been introduced in the 165cc and 301-400cc Open categories. The first round also includes the Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship with multiple categories. MMSC president Ajit Thomas said safety at the circuit had been enhanced after FIA inspection. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: Madras International Circuit, motorsports, MRF, national racing, prize money, two-wheeler Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/national-two-wheeler-racing-series-begins-with-prize-money-per-round/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/national-two-wheeler-racing-series-begins-with-prize-money-per-round/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.