INDE Racing Aims for Podium Finish at FIM E-Xplorer World Cup in Switzerland
INDE Racing, representing India, is close to securing a podium finish at the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. With 233 points after two rounds, they trail Bonnell Racing with 236 points and Honda Racing Company with 253 points.
Team owner Abhishek Kankanala expressed his hopes, saying, “We are now in the business end of the World Cup. In these two races in the next two days, we can solidify our position on the points table and secure the first World Championship Title for a team from India. We are just a few steps away from making this vision a reality and I believe our riders will give their all to make it happen.”
Sandra Gomez from Spain and Spenser Wilton from Canada are INDE Racing’s riders. Sandra finished second in the second round in Oslo, bringing her total to 135 points, the most by any female rider in the competition. Spenser, who was injured before the second round, was replaced by Norway’s Runar Sudmann, who scored 98 points for the male rider.
Reflecting on the challenges, Spenser said, “Missing the second round in Oslo due to my broken ankle made things tougher. We had to find a replacement rider to join in the middle of the season which is never an easy task. But the good part is we are in a podium spot and we are not too far off from the guys in first and second.”
The final race will be held on a technical and demanding course in the Swiss Alps, featuring a mix of supercross and enduroCross elements. Sandra shared her thoughts on the track, saying, “Every race is a challenge but this track is not my favourite type of track with a lot of jumps, a lot more supercross than I would like. But I don’t shy away from challenges. My plan is to learn from my competitors, see how they tackle the corners and catch it very fast. The last race, at a motocross track, wasn’t my favourite as well but I finished second so I believe I can adapt quickly to the track and give my team the best chance of finishing third or higher.”
Doubts Revealed
INDE Racing -: INDE Racing is a team from India that competes in motorcycle racing events.
Podium Finish -: A podium finish means coming in first, second, or third place in a race.
FIM E-Xplorer World Cup -: The FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is a global motorcycle racing competition where teams race electric bikes.
Switzerland -: Switzerland is a country in Europe known for its mountains, chocolates, and watches.
Crans-Montana -: Crans-Montana is a place in Switzerland famous for skiing and other mountain sports.
233 points -: Points are awarded to teams based on their performance in races. INDE Racing has 233 points so far.
Bonnell Racing -: Bonnell Racing is another team competing in the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup.
Honda Racing Company -: Honda Racing Company is a famous team that competes in various motorsport events.
Abhishek Kankanala -: Abhishek Kankanala is the owner of INDE Racing team.
Sandra Gomez -: Sandra Gomez is one of the riders for INDE Racing.
Spenser Wilton -: Spenser Wilton is another rider for INDE Racing.
Swiss Alps -: The Swiss Alps are a mountain range in Switzerland, known for their beautiful scenery and challenging tracks.