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Narora's Shubham Gautam Hits 140 kmph, Wins Rs 21.5 Lakh Prize
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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Shubham Gautam from Narora set a new speed record of 140 kmph on a motorcycle, earning a Rs 21.5 lakh prize and realizing his long‑standing dream.
Shubham Gautam, a 23‑year‑old resident of Narora, broke the local speed record by reaching 140 kmph on a modified motorcycle during the annual Uttar Pradesh Motorsports Championship held in Lucknow.
The event, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Motor Sports Association, awarded Gautam a prize of Rs 21.5 lakh, a sum that will help him pursue professional racing opportunities.
Gautam, who grew up watching national racing events from his village, said the achievement was the culmination of years of training at a nearby track.
Officials at the championship praised his dedication, noting that his performance could inspire other young athletes from rural Uttar Pradesh to take up motorsports.
The event, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Motor Sports Association, awarded Gautam a prize of Rs 21.5 lakh, a sum that will help him pursue professional racing opportunities.
Gautam, who grew up watching national racing events from his village, said the achievement was the culmination of years of training at a nearby track.
Officials at the championship praised his dedication, noting that his performance could inspire other young athletes from rural Uttar Pradesh to take up motorsports.