Indian Rider Kavin Quintal Makes Historic World SBK Debut

Indian motorcycle racing sensation Kavin Quintal is poised to make history as the first Indian rider to compete in the prestigious World Superbike Championship (World SBK). The 19-year-old Chennai native will make his debut in the SSP300 class at the fourth round of the championship, which commences at Most, Czech Republic, on Friday.

Quintal's entry into the World SBK was facilitated by the Irish team, 'Team#109,' and its management company, Gaman Racing Global Service. He will fill in for the team's main rider, Spaniard Daniel Mogeda, who sustained an injury in a crash.

Quintal, a highly skilled rider, has been competing in the European Stock Championship within the FIM JuniorGP and the Asia Road Racing Championship. In the three rounds of JuniorGP, he secured a top-10 finish.

Quintal's journey in motorcycle racing began at the tender age of 13, making him the youngest rider to earn points in Indian National events. He went on to win the Talent Cup twice, in 2021 and 2023, in India. After participating in Asia Talent Cup events, he moved to Europe, where he has continued to develop his skills.

Quintal expressed his excitement about this "magnificent opportunity" and his determination to make the most of it. "I will try to learn and enjoy it at the same time. I will be able to show my maximum level together with a great team that surrounds this structure," he said.

Paul Tobin, the team manager of Team 109, welcomed Quintal and praised his experience in the Asia Talent Cup. "We are very happy to have the first Indian rider into the World Championships," he said.

The practice sessions for the SSP300 class will be held on Friday, followed by races on Saturday and Sunday. Quintal will be aiming to showcase his talent and achieve his best results in this historic debut.

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