Archive · 1 Sep 2025
ISRL Season 2 Auction Breaks Records: Rs 6 Cr Spent
The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) held an auction to recruit riders for its second season.
Teams spent a record amount of money to sign international and Indian riders.
The highest bid went to Kyle Peters, and Rugved Barguje was the highest-paid Indian rider.
The auction shows the growing interest in Supercross in India.
Season 2 races will begin in October in multiple cities, including Pune, Hyderabad, and Kerala.
The ISRL Season 2 Rider Auction broke records.
Rs 6 crore was spent by six franchise teams.
Kyle Peters received the top bid at Rs 20.7 lakh.
Rugved Barguje was the highest-paid Indian rider at Rs 9.5 lakh.
Season 2 races will begin in October in Pune, Hyderabad, and Kerala.
- Who
- Riders from across the globe, including India, America, and France.
- What
- The ISRL Season 2 athlete auction.
- When
- October 2025 for Season 2.
- Where
- Pune, Hyderabad, and Kerala.
- Why
- To build a new sports economy for India.
Proponents
Critics
Growth of Sport
Proponents
The ISRL is creating a new sports economy for India.
Critics
Not applicable in this context.
- League Name
- Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL)
- Total Spending
- Rs 6 crore
- Top Bid
- Rs 20.7 lakh (Kyle Peters)
- Highest Paid Indian Rider
- Rs 9.5 lakh (Rugved Barguje)
- Season 2 Start
- October 2025
- Races Location
- Pune, Hyderabad, and Kerala
- Auction Participants
- 155 (109 international, 34 Indian)
