ISRL sees record-breaking rider registrations for Season 2

The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) sees a record 155 riders for Season 2, with a blend of world champions, rising stars, and homegrown talent, signaling the growth of motorsports in India

Hyderabad: The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world’s first franchise-based Supercross league, has officially closed rider registrations for its much-anticipated Season 2 mega auction, set to take place in August 2025.

This year, ISRL has attracted a record-breaking 155 riders, registering over 50% growth from Season 1, and establishing itself as a serious international platform for elite Supercross athletes.

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With riders hailing from 21 countries across 6 continents, the 2025 roster showcases a powerful blend of world champions, rising stars, and homegrown Indian talent. The league’s exponential growth signals a pivotal moment in the evolution of motorsports in India.

Joining the league for the first time are globally renowned Supercross athletes such as:

Greg Aranda (France) – 6X German Supercross Champion

Anthony Bourdon (France) – Vice Champion, French SX1

Maxime Desprey (France) – French MX & SX Champion

Justin Starling (USA) – AMA SX veteran with 106 main events

Alexander Fedortsov (USA) – 2025 SMX Next AMA National Champion

Luke Clout (Australia) – AMA SX top 5, World Supercross Championship rider

They will race alongside returning international stars, including:

Matt Moss (Australia) – 9X Australian Champion, ISRL Season 1 450cc Champion

Jordi Tixier (France) – MXON World Champion

Reid Taylor (Australia) – ISRL Season 1 250cc International Champion

Lorenzo Camporese (Italy) – 5X Italian SX/MX Champion

From India, top performers like Ikshan Shanbhag and Rugved Barguje, who stood out in Season 1, reaffirm ISRL’s commitment to nurturing Indian racing talent.

Eeshan Lokhande, Co-founder of ISRL, said the Supercross scene in India is clearly on a sharp growth trajectory, and this year’s volume and quality of rider registrations reflect that momentum.