• Expands the search for racing talent to eight cities across India through multiple zonal selection rounds.
• Bridges the gap between the street and the racetrack by empowering a new generation of racers and reinforces Royal Enfield’s commitment to building the Pure Sport culture in India
• Rider registrations begin today- https://www.royalenfield.com/in/en/gtcup/

After an exhilarating Season ‘24, Royal Enfield announces registrations for its exciting new season of the Continental GT Cup. This year it expands its search for raw racing talent to eight cities across India where amateur riders from Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Guwahati, Delhi-NCR, Pune and Bangalore, get an opportunity to battle it out on the grid for the zonal selection rounds. The online registration opens today, with the only criteria being a valid driving licence. 

Expanding the ‘Street to Track’ vision, zonal selection rounds will now be held across eight cities, up from four last year, to find the best amateur talent. The Continental GT Cup champions the spirit of accessibility, giving everyday riders — regardless of background or experience — the opportunity to race, with only a valid driving license and a passion for motorcycling. Participants can register in either the professional or amateur category based on their eligibility. At each location, shortlisted riders will get two days of track experience — Day 1 for training with expert trainers from *Royal Enfield Track School and Day 2 for selections based on lap times of each rider. 

In the upcoming season, Royal Enfield will continue with its exciting ‘Pro-Am’ series format, uniting amateur and professional riders on a shared grid for an action-packed racing experience. The ‘Twin Power Trophy’ also returns, with each pro paired with an amateur to form a team, giving the new racers an opportunity to learn from the professional racers. While individual performances will still be recognised with podiums and titles, the added layer of team strategy will create a unique platform for mentorship, where skills are sharpened through hands-on guidance, collaboration, and shared racing experience.

Season ‘24 that concluded on November 17 2024, saw an overwhelming response of over 5000 registrations. Last year, the zonal selection rounds were held in four cities and this year, continuing its mission to grow track racing from the grassroots and make it more inclusive and accessible in India, Royal Enfield, through the eight zonal rounds will select 64 amateur riders, with the top 8 riders from each zone. The GT Cup amateur and pro final selections will kick off the racing season from July 3–6, 2025, at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore. A total of 64 amateur riders and 50 pro riders will be participating in this exciting event. 24 of the fastest riders, representing both the pro and amateur categories, will earn a place on the final grid. August 2025 will mark the beginning of the four-month racing extravaganza, culminating in November 2025 with eight races across three rounds.

Royal Enfield started the Continental GT Cup in 2021 to make track racing more accessible to both newcomers and experienced riders. Held under the JK Tyre National Racing Championship and FMSCI, the Continental GT Cup features a grid of 24 race-prepared Continental GT-R650 motorcycles, built to identical specifications to put rider skill at the forefront. With its café racer DNA, the Continental GT 650 remains a true symbol of classic racing culture. The Cup follows a Pro-Am format, giving seasoned racers and passionate amateurs the chance to compete together on a professional track. Since inception, more than 500 riders from across India have participated, helping grow the motorsports culture in the country. The *Royal Enfield Track School is a specially designed academy for riding enthusiasts to provide race track training to newcomers and also take them a step closer to participating in the GT Cup. Currently operating in Coimbatore, it will be expanded to more cities as well. To know more, log into https://www.royalenfield.com/in/en/royal-enfield-track-school/

The Continental GT Cup is part of Royal Enfield’s wider global Motorsports program, which also includes Build. Train. Race. in the USA, flat track racing in the UK and USA, drag racing in Europe and India, and Slide Schools across six countries. Follow @royalenfieldmotorsports on Instagram for updates.

Calendar- Season ‘25 Zonal Selection 

The final three rounds are scheduled for August, September and November, for more information on the race dates, selection criteria and rider registration, please visit: 

https://www.royalenfield.com/in/en/gtcup/