Aaruthran Prabhu Secures Under-10 Victory in IAME India Karting Round 4
The fourth round of the IAME India Series Karting concluded at the Madras International Karting Arena with significant wins for Aaruthran Prabhu and Kairav Roberson. Dominant displays across the Mini, Junior, and Senior classes highlighted a weekend of intense competition in Chennai.
Key takeaways
- Aaruthran Prabhu secured the Mini Under-10 title after winning both the Super Heat and the Final at the Madras International Karting Arena.
- Chennai's Kairav Roberson swept the Senior class, defeating Delhi rival Armaan Dhawan in a 16-lap Final clocked at 13:25.527.
- Rehan Khan Rasheed dominated the Junior division for Momentum Motorsports, taking first place in both the Super Heat and the Finals.
- Rudra Gokulnath staged an upset in the Mini class Final, overtaking Super Heat winner Shiv Neel to claim the victory.
Top Contenders Shine at Madras International Karting Arena
The IAME India Series Karting, promoted by RA Motorsports and organized by the Madras Motor Sports Club, wrapped up its fourth round this Sunday. Aaruthran Prabhu emerged as the standout performer in the Mini Under-10 category, securing a definitive victory. Prabhu managed to maintain his lead throughout the event, capitalizing on his earlier success in the Super Heat where he posted a time of 08:25.834 to overcome Aarav Sureka and Yeshwin Vinay Kishore.
Dominance in Senior and Junior Divisions
In the 125cc Senior class, Kairav Roberson of MSPORT demonstrated superior pace on his home turf in Chennai. Roberson swept both the Super Heat and the 16-lap Final, finishing the latter in 13:25.527. His primary challenger, Delhi’s Armaan Dhawan representing Leap Frog Racing, took second place, while Krishna Premchandar rounded out the podium. The victory solidifies Roberson's standing after he consistently outpaced his rivals across both sessions.
Rehan Khan Rasheed, driving for Momentum Motorsports, mirrored this success in the Junior category. Rasheed commanded the field to win both the Super Heat and the 14-lap Final race. He crossed the finish line in 11:59.263, narrowly beating teammate Adithya Pratap and Crest Motorsports’ Abhishikt Barse in a tightly contested finish.
Upset in the 60cc Mini Class
The 60cc Mini category provided the weekend's most significant shift in momentum. UK-based driver Rudra Gokulnath, representing NKRA with Momentum, claimed the top spot in the Final with a time of 11:09.173. This performance saw Gokulnath displace Shiv Neel, the winner of both the third round and the earlier Super Heat. Eeshan Swaroop secured second place in the Final, while Ridhaan Anil Kumarr finished third. All results remain provisional pending standard post-race technical scrutiny.
Source: The Hindu — Sport
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