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ISRL season 3 auction to feature 56 riders from 21 countries
The November 4 auction in Pune will see seven franchises build their squads from a pool of 146 registered riders across four categories, including the new Indian Futures category.
Seven franchises will select 56 riders from a pool of 146 athletes representing 21 countries. (Photo credit: ISRL)
The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) will hold its Season 3 auction in Pune on November 4, 2026, with seven franchises set to select 56 riders from a pool of 146 athletes registered across 21 countries.
The auction will feature PBG Racing, BigRock Motorsports SX, Honda BB Racing, Gujarat Trailblazers, Indewheelers Motorsports, Reise TorqRacers and the newly added Tricolor Motorsports. Teams will combine retained riders with new signings as they finalise their line-ups for the upcoming season.
According to ISRL co-founder and director Eeshan Lokhande, the auction will test franchises’ ability to assess rider form, category depth and team chemistry.
“With 146 riders from 21 countries in the pool, a seventh franchise and the new Indian Futures category, Season 3’s auction will reward the sharpest strategists, and fans will see that play out on track from the very first gate drop,” Lokhande said.
Four categories, focus on Indian talent
The Season 3 auction will cover four categories: 450cc International, 250cc International, 250cc India Asia Mix and Indian Futures, a 250cc category restricted to foreign bikes.
ISRL said 30 Indian riders have registered across the Indian Futures and 250cc India Asia Mix categories. The new Indian Futures category is intended to provide emerging Indian riders with a dedicated platform to develop through international-level competition.
The league’s previous season highlighted the role of squad composition in shaping team performance, with franchises now preparing to balance retained talent and fresh auction picks.
Season 3 calendar
The auction will precede the start of Season 3 on December 19–20, 2026. The subsequent rounds are scheduled for January 23–24 and February 6–7, 2027.
The league, promoted by Team Supercross India Pvt. Ltd., was founded by former international racers Veer Patel and Eeshan Lokhande, alongside Aashwin Lokhande. ISRL describes itself as the world’s first franchise-based Supercross league.