Kankanala Sports Group (KSG), a sports management company in India, has agreed on a nine-year exclusive partnership with FIM E-Xplorer, to host races in India on Thursday.
This collaboration will mark the debut of an Indian team in the cutting-edge global electric all-terrain motorcycle racing World Cup organised by FIM E-Xplorer. Additionally, India has been selected to host the season’s grand finale in November 2024. The series, with its second season around the corner, will be broadcast in over 60 countries, reaching over 350 million households globally.
Choosing to partner with KSG marks a pivotal moment in FIM E-Xplorer’s worldwide expansion strategy. It affirms its steadfast commitment to India’s thriving market and willingness to extend its reach to Asia. It also reinforces India’s stature as a burgeoning motorsport hub with a growing enthusiasm for electric vehicles and motorsports.
Abhishek Reddy Kankanala, Owner of Kankanala Sports Group, said, “We aspire to unite the motorbike community and all racing fans, igniting enthusiasm for India’s motorsports while being a catalyst for it. Not only will the upcoming season excite and entertain moto enthusiasts across the country, but the introduction of our very own Indian team will finally give us all a chance to be on an international podium in motorsports.”
Carina Munte,?Chief Championship Officer and Co-Founder of E-Xplorer said,?”This strategic and long-term partnership with Kankanala Sports Group marks a significant step for the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup. It also aligns perfectly with the growing enthusiasm for electric motorbikes and motorsports in the world’s largest two-wheeler market.” Valentin Guyonnet, CEO and Co-Founder at E-Xplorer said,?”India is on the brink of becoming the world’s leading two-wheeler market. Our enduring nine-year partnership is a testament to our commitment to a long-term vision, especially in collaborating with Indian motorcycle manufacturers. We are also looking to develop a national championship and other grassroots programmes.”