Reach Moto3 directly through Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has announced the return of their Gixxer Cup for its second season in 2016. However, this time around they partnered with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016 which changes a whole lot of things.

Suzuki Motorcycle had launched the Gixxer Cup last year with much fan following and through the five rounds, it evolved into a established platform for the budding racers in India and a racing championship. Last year, Suzuki ended the Gixxer Cup on a high with the presence of none other than legendary 1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz. And this year, they are beginning their season with the announcement of the partnership with Red Bull for the Road to Rookies Cup 2016.

The Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will be the first platform of its kind in India that will provide the young and upcoming racers a real launchpad into the world of international racing. The program focuses on sharpening the skills of younger riders, and will be open to people within the age group of 13-17.  Allowing them to lead up to Rookies Cup, Moto3 and from there eventually on to Moto2 and MotoGP!

Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL, said “We saw a hugely positive response after entering the Indian racing arena last year, and clearly felt the need to only improve upon the laurels from our first season of the Gixxer Cup. This year, we bring Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup, a world renowned platform, to the young Indian riders for the first time, while sticking to the Gixxer Cup format alongside. We can’t wait for the season of exciting racing to begin!”

It will run as supporting races along with the five rounds on the India National Motorcycle Racing Championship from June to October 2016.

For more information on the Suzuki Gixxer Cup and Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup head to:

www.suzukigixxercup.in
www.redbullrookiescup.com