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Aishwarya Pissay showed why she's a three-time world champion with a stunning comeback victory in Nashik. The Bengaluru rider overcame early technical issues to dominate the final stages on her TVS RTR 200. Her aggressive riding thrilled spectators as she finished with a massive 94-second lead. The championship now heads to Chikkamagaluru's coffee estates for Round 3.

Key Points: Aishwarya Pissay storms to INRC Rd 2 win after early setback

  • Overcame 44-second deficit in opening stage
  • Dominated final leg with 1:34 lead
  • Defeated Ryhana Bee and Somyya Chaudhary
  • Maintained championship lead after two rounds
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Resilient Aishwarya Pissay storms to INRC Rd 2 victory in style

Petronas TVS Racing's Aishwarya Pissay overcomes 44-second deficit to clinch Ladies crown in FMSCI National Rally Championship Round 2

"I lost a lot of time in the first stage...went all out in the third - Aishwarya Pissay"

Nashik, June 15

Aishwarya Pissay of Petronas TVS Racing, overcame initial hiccups in the first stage and made up lost time with a blistering final stage and clinched the Ladies crown in style in the Round 2 of the 2025 FMSCI National Rally Championship for 2-wheelers here on Sunday.

Despite losing nearly 44 seconds due to technical issues in the opening special stage, India’s only FIM World Cup winner and three-time world champion displayed true grit and championship spirit in the Ladies Class. Undeterred by the early setback, she shifted into high gear, riding aggressively through the remaining stages.

Astride a TVS RTR 200, Bengaluru’s Aishwarya recovered valuable time in the second special stage and delivered a sensational performance in the final leg, ultimately storming to victory with a commanding lead of 1 minute and 34 seconds. Former champion Ryhana Bee of Chennai was left battling for second place with Jaipur’s Somyya Chaudhary, as the reigning champion surged ahead.

Racing across a challenging 17.5 km stretch of broken tarmac, the champion’s display of raw speed and flawless technique thrilled the modest crowd gathered along the route, as she clocked 50 minutes, 02.803 seconds to keep the championship lead after two rounds.

"I lost a lot of time in the first stage. So I was a bit cautious in the second and went all out in the third, not leave anything for chance. It is a well-fought race and I had a lot of fun on the bike,” said Aishwarya, who is supported by Petronas TVS Racing, along with Micro Labs, IIFL and Surana College.

The six-round FMSCI National Rally Championship for 2-wheelers 2025 will now move to the coffee estates of Chikkamagaluru.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What a comeback by Aishwarya! 🇮🇳 This shows why she's our champion - never gives up even when things go wrong initially. That final stage must have been thrilling to watch live. More power to women in motorsports!
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Priya M.
As someone from Nashik, I'm so proud we hosted this event! The broken tarmac route near Igatpuri is notoriously difficult. Aishwarya made it look easy though - her bike control was just next level. Hope more girls get inspired by her journey.
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Arjun S.
While Aishwarya's win is commendable, I wish Indian media gave rally sports the same coverage as cricket. There's so much talent here that goes unnoticed. At least Star Sports should broadcast these events properly.
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Shweta R.
That TVS RTR 200 is a beast! 🏍️ Perfect example of Indian engineering supporting world-class athletes. Aishwarya's partnership with Indian brands like TVS and IIFL shows how corporate support can boost sports beyond cricket.
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Vikram J.
Chikkamagaluru next? The coffee estate routes will be spectacular but dangerous with all those steep slopes. Hope the organizers maintain proper safety standards. Nevertheless, rooting for Aishwarya to complete a hat-trick!

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