Hemanth Muddappa secured his 15th National Title on December 29, 2024 at the fourth and final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2024 at the Madras International Circuit (MIC).
Triple Crown Victory: Muddappa triumphed in three different classes, winning two and securing second place in the third.
Unbeatable Lead: Before the final race, Muddappa had already secured his 13th title with an unbeatable lead of 29 points in the 4-stroke 1051 to 1650cc Super Sport class.
Career Milestone: With this win, Muddappa became the first athlete in Indian motorsports to achieve 15 National titles.
Nickname: He is nicknamed ‘LightningR1’ for his exceptional speed.
Team: Muddappa credited his success to his team at Mantra Racing and the dedicated mechanics.