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The Indian Supercross Racing League just held its thrilling Season 2 athlete auction. Riders from around the globe, including Australia, Europe, and the USA, were part of the intense bidding process. France led the charge with the most riders selected, while Kyle Peters became the highest-paid athlete. This event solidifies ISRL's position as a major player in the global motorsport scene.

Key Points: ISRL Season 2 Auction Attracts Global Stars Sets New Benchmarks

  • Kyle Peters became the highest-paid rider with a bid of Rs. 20.70 lakh
  • French riders dominated the auction with 13 athletes selected
  • Indian rider Rugved Barguje secured a top bid of Rs. 9.50 lakh
  • The league is the world's only franchise-based supercross platform
  • Riders from six continents participated in the bidding process
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ISRL season 2 auction attracts global stars, sets new benchmarks in Motorsport

The Indian Supercross Racing League's Season 2 auction saw intense bidding, with France's Kyle Peters becoming the highest-paid rider and Rugved Barguje the top Indian.

"ISRL is not just building a racing league; we are creating a new sports economy for India - Veer Patel, Director - Indian Supercross Racing League"

Pune, September 1

The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's only franchise-based supercross platform, delivered a spectacle off the track with its season 2 athlete auction. From intense bidding wars to fresh faces entering the big league, the auction proved that Supercross in India is no longer just a sport, but a marketplace of speed and star power.

ISRL is the only motorsport property in the world where athletes participate in a formal bidding and auction system, creating a unique fusion of sports, commerce, and entertainment, as per a release from ISRL.

Riders from Australia, Europe, the USA, Indonesia, Japan, and the South Asian circuit dominated proceedings, keeping team owners on their toes and cementing ISRL's position as the fastest-growing motorsport property in the country. France led the charge at the auction, commanding top bids with 13 riders being selected across teams.

Kyle Peters became the auction's highest-paid rider with Rs. 20,70,000/-, making him the most sought-after rider of the night. For India, the highest bid went for Rugved Barguje, who stole the spotlight, drawing a Rs. 9,50,000/- contract, one of the highest ever for an Indian in ISRL season 2 auction.

"ISRL is not just building a racing league; we are creating a new sports economy for India where athletes, teams, brands, and fans all converge. The Season 2 auction has shown the world that India is ready to back motorsport at scale, and this is just the beginning of our global journey," said Veer Patel, Director - Indian Supercross Racing League, as quoted in the release.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of Rugved Barguje! Getting nearly 10 lakhs as an Indian rider is fantastic. We need to support our homegrown talent more. Hope next season we see even more Indian riders getting big bids 🇮🇳
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Aman W
The auction system is really innovative! Makes it more exciting than regular team selections. Hope the matches live up to the hype now. When are the races starting in Pune?
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Sarah B
Great to see international riders coming to India! The French dominance in bids shows the quality they're bringing. This will definitely raise the competition level and help Indian riders learn from the best.
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Vikram M
While the auction numbers look impressive, I hope the league focuses on developing infrastructure and training facilities for Indian riders too. Big money is good but sustainable growth needs proper foundation.
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Nikhil C
Finally something different from cricket! Supercross is thrilling to watch live. The auction prices show investors are believing in this sport. Hope it gets good TV coverage this season 📺

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