Yuvraj Patil

Yuvraj Patil 

Active Years : 1996-Still Active 

My name is Yuvraj Patil, and I have always been fascinated by motorcycles and the thrill of speed. It was this fascination that led me to participate in my first motorcycle racing event in 1996, the Scissors Action Rally in Coimbatore. Little did I know that this would be the start of a brief but exhilarating career in motorsports.

I come from Nashik, a city known for producing national rally champions, including my idols Yuvraj Pawar and Paritosh. Watching them race and win inspired me to pursue my own dreams of racing. My first race in Coimbatore was tough, and I didn't make it to the podium. But that didn't discourage me. I kept participating in more events, such as Sportscraft in Mumbai and a few NASA races.

It was during the NASA Monsoon race that I finally tasted victory. I stood 1st in the Novice class and 3rd overall, while my idols Yuvraj Pawar and Paritosh took the top two spots. It was a moment of great pride and joy for me, and it fueled my passion for racing even more.

Unfortunately, my career hit a major roadblock when I was involved in a serious accident on the road. It forced me to take a break from motorsports, but my love for biking never died. In 2018, I made a comeback and participated in the National Championship round in the foreign bike category in Kamshet. To my surprise, I won 3rd place in the category, and I also secured 3rd position in the Nashik round of the National Championship.

I know I'm not as young and fast as the newer generation of racers, but that doesn't stop me from participating for the fun of it. Racing is more than just winning or losing. It's about the thrill of the ride, the rush of adrenaline, and the camaraderie of fellow racers. For me, it's a passion that I will never give up.

In conclusion, my brief motorsport career has been a journey of passion and perseverance. It has taught me the value of hard work, dedication, and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams. I may not have won as many races as I wanted, but the memories and experiences I have gained will stay with me forever.