Hemant Mudappa beats World champion Ricky Gadson at Aamby Valley

IANS April 14, 2025 140 views

In a thrilling showdown at the Aamby Valley strip, Indian racing champion Hemant Muddappa defeated 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson with a blistering 9.477-second run. The epic race saw Muddappa outperform the legendary American racer on his home turf, showcasing remarkable skill and precision. The victory not only secured bragging rights but also made a powerful statement about the rising caliber of Indian drag racing. The crowd's thunderous applause celebrated Muddappa's historic achievement in the Superbike category.

"There's a lot to learn from a 13-time world champion. Ricky is a legend of the sport." - Hemant Muddappa
Aamby Valley, April 14: Fifteen-time national champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing outgunned 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson from the USA at The Valley Run 2025, clocking a blistering 9.477 seconds astride a BMW S1000rr, at the Aamby Valley strip here. It was the fastest time of the mega event.

Key Points

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Muddappa clocks fastest time on BMW S1000rr

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Defeated US drag racing icon Ricky Gadson

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Superbike event featured over 1,000 participants

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Historic win for Indian motorsports

The stunning feature race for Superbikes at the Summer Edition of the FMSCI-approved Aamby Valley run between Bengaluru ace Muddappa and Gadson, saw the Indian clock the fastest time, 9.477 seconds.

The African-American drag racing icon laid down a strong run at 9.756 seconds on a Gen3 Hayabusa, but it wasn’t enough to dethrone the reigning Indian king of the strip. The head-to-head showdown saw Muddappa emerge triumphantly and will go down in history as a defining moment in Indian drag racing.

The crowd erupted into thunderous applause as Muddappa crossed the finish line with a flawless launch and clean top-end pull, securing not only the bragging rights but also making a global statement.

Speaking after the historic race, Muddappa said, “There’s a lot to learn from a 13-time world champion. Ricky is a legend of the sport. But it’s a very happy and humbling moment for me and my team Mantra Racing as we beat him. And yes, these are our home tracks and we know them inside out. The infrastructure in the U.S. and here is very different but that’s racing. Today’s a happy day for India."

The Superbike category was packed with over 1,000 participants this weekend but it was Muddappa who stole the spotlight with both precision and power. His performance reaffirmed his dominance on Indian soil, even against world-class challengers.

Reader Comments

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Sanjay P.
What an incredible achievement! 🇮🇳 Hemant showed the world that Indian racers can compete with the best. That 9.477s time is mind-blowing! The way he handled that BMW was pure poetry in motion.
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Riya K.
While this is a great win, I hope we don't get carried away. The infrastructure difference between US and Indian tracks is massive. Gadson was racing on unfamiliar terrain. Still, proud of Hemant's performance though!
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Arjun M.
That launch was 🔥! You could see from the start that Hemant had this in the bag. The way he kept his composure against a legend like Gadson shows his champion mentality.
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Priya D.
So happy to see Indian motorsports getting global recognition! Hemant's humility in victory is as impressive as his racing skills. "Happy day for India" indeed!
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Vikram S.
That BMW S1000rr is a beast! But credit where it's due - it takes incredible skill to tame that machine and post sub-9.5s times. Mantra Racing team deserves all the praise coming their way.

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