Episode 3: Pure Racing Uncovered | The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup | Season 2023

The last corner of the last lap, on the last race. That’s what it all came down to in Round 3 of The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup. Jagadeesh Nagraj and Abhishek Vasudev are neck-in-neck for the Championship. But who’s going to take it home, and who’s going to blink?
The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup: 8 races, 25 riders - 15 amateurs and 10 professional racers - speed around the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, riding identical race-prepped versions of the iconic Royal Enfield Continental GT-R650. The Continental GT Cup is a one-make race format that goes back to the roots of motorcycle racing. Inspired by the purist racing culture of the 1960s, the bikes are devoid of any electronic rider aids to ensure that the only thing separating the winners from everyone else is pure riding skill. The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup prides itself on being one of the most accessible motorcycle races in India. With bike racing culture on the rise, this three part episodic series hopes to help inspire biking enthusiasts to think about racing as a viable future.
Director: Maaz Kazmi
Creative Producer: Suhail Kapur
AD: Anuj Khurana
DoP’s: Ishaan Chawla, Akmal Nazer, Shivam Aher, Pratik Hinge, Aaron Joseph
Sound: Suraj Kumar
Edit & Post Production: Amit Malik, Saurabh Yadav & Samik Mukherjee
Director: Maaz Kazmi
Creative Producer: Suhail Kapur
AD: Anuj Khurana
DoP’s: Ishaan Chawla, Akmal Nazer, Shivam Aher, Pratik Hinge, Aaron Joseph
Sound: Suraj Kumar
Edit & Post Production: Amit Malik, Saurabh Yadav & Samik Mukherjee
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[@davecooper3238]

Looks like a very good series. The chaps appear to be enjoying themselves. Well done Royal Enfield for their support. I have a soft spot for Enfield. I rode a Crusader Sports in the U.K. early 1960s.

[@Gearsandgrease]

Drive to survive vibes! Great production Vice. Special shout out to Royal Enfield for giving the average person a fantastic opportunity and platform to showcase their talents!

[@whollymindless]

Anyone else excited for this series!?!

[@geofwassell]

I rebuilt one of the original continental GTs...the 250 version from the 1960s. About the only thing in common with these bikes was the colour of the tank! Really good series from a spectator point of view, thanks Vice!

[@CT-zz6di]

This is a great series

[@user-mf1jr1sw5u]

lots of fun watching this.

[@Amory98]

Kudos to these riders for being able to race around these underpowered overweight tractors.

[@lobsangchomphel9452]

Tashi delack I love Indian Karnataka bas of luck

[@rahulpandey2170]

fuckin hate abhishek but it is what it is, well ridden

[@wan2lmao]

I thought vice was over ?

[@sonnyf1213]

can u do a video on this yrs tt isle of man?

[@IRONBUTTOCKS]

If any one can fund me I can learn and take the racing licence first and then win the gtcup in amateur

[@sbsb4995]

You are a terrible story teller. No one knows these riders. Make more sense by talking about the motorcycle and the processes of the races.

[@DavidZ4-gg3dm]

Are you going to cover the Israel-Hamas war?