The Indian Supercross Racing League successfully wrapped up its rider auction for the third season in Pune on November 11, 2026. A total of 135 participants registered for the bidding process, comprising 105 international competitors and 30 Indian racers. From this pool, 42 individuals were picked up and acquired by the six competing franchises, which collectively invested Rs 4.5 crore to build their rosters.
Top Bids and Notable Signings
Australian competitor Luke Clout attracted the highest bid of the day, securing an amount of Rs 21.46 lakh from BigRock Motorsports. On the domestic front, Indian racer Rugved Barguje landed a contract worth Rs 6.5 lakh with PBG Ducati Legacy Racing, marking one of the steepest bids ever recorded for a local rider in the history of the league.
Another notable acquisition involved 16-year-old Indonesian competitor Muhammad Athar Alghifari, who was secured by the Gujarat Trailblazers within the 250cc India & Asia Mix class. This transaction made him the youngest participant to be signed during the auction event.
League Overview and Categories
The championship operates as a motorcycle racing tournament where various teams pit professional domestic and foreign racers against one another on custom-built dirt tracks featuring obstacles, jumps, and sharp turns. The competition structure comprises four distinct divisions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 450cc International | Professional class for overseas racers |
| 250cc International | Mid-displacement international class |
| 250cc India & Asia Mix | Combined category featuring local and Asian competitors |
| 250cc Indian Futures | Newly introduced class providing international exposure for domestic riders |
Organizers added the Indian Futures division for the current campaign to grant local racers a platform to showcase their skills alongside global talent.
Schedule and Outlook
The third season of the championship is slated to run from December 2026 through February 2027 across multiple prominent cities in the country. Specific dates and venues for the races will be made public by the organization at a later date.