ISRL Season 3 Auction Boosts Indian Motorsport Scene

The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) recently held its Season 3 Riders Auction, marking a significant milestone in Indian motorsport. With intense bidding and participation from international riders, the event showcased the league's growth and commitment to nurturing local talent. Notably, Luke Clout emerged as the highest bid rider, while Rugved Barguje made headlines with a substantial contract. The auction's success, with a record expenditure, underscores the increasing commercial strength of ISRL. Fans can look forward to an exciting season starting December 26, 2026, promising thrilling races and engaging entertainment.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 11, 2026, 21:13 IST

ISRL Season 3 Auction Highlights

The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), recognized as the only franchise-based supercross platform globally, showcased an exciting Season 3 Riders Auction. The event featured fierce bidding and introduced new talent, highlighting the growth of Supercross in India as it aims to become a prominent stage for professional athletes and entertainment, as noted in a recent press release.

Diverse Global Participation

Countries such as France, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, and Australia led the auction, with 13 riders selected across various teams. The four categories for this season include: 450cc International, 250cc International, 250cc India Asia Mix, and 250cc Group ‘A’ Foreign Bikes Only – Indian Futures.

ISRL Season 3 is committed to nurturing local talent, featuring 30 Indian riders in the Indian Futures and 250cc India Asia Mix categories. The newly introduced Indian Futures category aims to provide a dedicated platform for emerging Indian riders to compete at an international level.

Key Insights from the Auction

Eeshan Lokhande, Director of the Indian Supercross Racing League, stated, "ISRL is not merely establishing a racing league; we are fostering a new sports economy in India where athletes, teams, brands, and fans unite. The Season 3 auction has demonstrated that India is prepared to support motorsport on a large scale, marking the start of our global journey."

Notable Bids and Team Acquisitions

The highest bid was for rider Luke Clout, who fetched ₹21,46,000, making him the most coveted rider of the evening. Local talent Rugved Barguje also made headlines, securing a ₹6,50,000 contract, one of the highest for an Indian in this auction.

Indewheelers Motorsports retained their Season 2 riders, Calvin Fonvieille from France and Witsarut Salangam from Thailand, for Season 3. The bidding for Rugved Barguje, Thanarat Penjan, Anthony Bourdon, and Luke Clout led to intense competition among franchises.

At just 16 years old, Muhammad Athar Alghifari from Indonesia became the youngest athlete signed by Gujarat Trailblazers in the 250cc India & Asia Category, indicating a shift towards a new generation in the league. PBG Ducati Legacy Racing also secured Matt Moss, Reid Taylor, and Jack Nunn.

Financial Milestones and Future Events

The auction saw a record expenditure of ₹4,50,00,000 by the six franchise teams, showcasing the increasing commercial viability of ISRL. A total of 135 athletes, including 105 international and 30 Indian riders, were auctioned, with 42 riders successfully sold.

Fans can catch ISRL live from December 26 to February 2027 in major Indian cities and engage with the excitement online using #FlirtWithDirt. With the rider lineup finalized, anticipation builds for Round 1 as ISRL embarks on its third season, promising an extraordinary blend of racing, entertainment, and fan interaction.