MUMBAI: The motorcycle racing scene in India has always played second fiddle to formula racing. The Indian Superbike League (ISBL) is the latest initiative that wants to change that perception.
Launched on Tuesday, the franchise-based league is projecting itself as a platform to help prepare Indian riders — both male and female — for the international stage. To be held from October to December, the promoters are planning to have seven teams, with Ducati being one of the suppliers.
The races will be held in Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune. Mumbai-based Dhuleva Group, headed by Avi Jain, are one of the key investors in the venture. The FMSCI-approved league will have five classes — pro category (two classes), amateur category, female category and rookie category.
