Hemant Mudappa beats world champion Ricky Gadson at Aamby Valley

ANI April 14, 2025 138 views

In a thrilling showdown at Aamby Valley, Indian drag racing champion Hemanth Muddappa defeated 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson with a lightning-fast time of 9.477 seconds. The race was a defining moment for Indian motorsports, showcasing Muddappa's exceptional skill and precision on home terrain. Over 1,000 participants competed in the Superbike category, but Muddappa's performance stole the spotlight. His victory not only secured bragging rights but also made a powerful global statement about Indian racing talent.

"There's a lot to learn from a 13-time world champion. Ricky is a legend of the sport." - Hemanth 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 clocked fastest time of 9.477 seconds on BMW S1000rr

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Defeated world champion Ricky Gadson in head-to-head race

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Historic moment for Indian drag racing

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Mantra Racing team celebrates landmark victory

The stunning feature race for Superbikes at the Summer Edition of the FMSCI-approved Aamby Valley run between Bengaluru ace Hemanth 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 today. 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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Rajiv K.
What an incredible moment for Indian motorsports! 🏍️ Hemanth made us all proud today. That 9.477s timing is insane! The way he handled both pressure and power was masterful.
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Priya S.
I was there live and the energy was ELECTRIC! When Hemanth crossed that finish line, the whole crowd went wild. So happy to witness this historic moment in person. 🇮🇳
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Amit P.
While this is a great achievement, I wonder how much the home advantage played a role. The article mentions the infrastructure difference - would love to see a rematch on neutral ground!
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Neha R.
That humility in victory though! "There's a lot to learn from a 13-time world champion" - this is why Hemanth is such a class act. Talent + sportsmanship = true champion material.
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Vikram D.
The BMW S1000rr vs Gen3 Hayabusa battle was epic! Both machines are beasts, but today the rider made the difference. Hemanth's launch was picture perfect 👌
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Kavita M.
This is HUGE for Indian drag racing! More international events please - our riders clearly have what it takes to compete at the highest level. The future looks fast! ⚡

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