The Indian Racing League (IRL), India's inaugural franchise-based motorsports league, is set to welcome a new team from Bengaluru called 'Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru' from this season onwards. The team is owned by renowned Kannada superstar actor Sudeep and his wife, Priya Sudeep.
Speaking about the launch of the new team, Sudeep expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I’ve always been drawn to speed. It requires focus, courage, and heart. Motorsport encompasses all of that, and with Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru, we’re channeling that passion into action.”
Following the drivers’ draft, KKB has unveiled a four-driver lineup showcasing varied talents from different categories. Leading the team is Neel Jani, an International Le Mans winner and former Formula 1 test driver. Joining him are Ruhaan Alva, a promising prodigy from Bengaluru and a front-runner in F4 India, Kyle Kumaran, a notable talent in national karting and F4, and Jem Hepworth, a British endurance and GT racing driver.
The IRL 2025 season is set to kick off on August 16 in Coimbatore. With the addition of Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru, the competition now features six city-based teams, including Speed Demons Delhi, Hyderabad Blackbirds, Goa Aces, Kolkata Royal Tigers, Bengaluru's Kichcha's Kings, and Chennai Turbo Riders.
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