If you love riding motorcycles off-road and want to take your riding to the next level, India has a growing range of off-road racing events for 2-wheelers. From Dirt Track and Supercross to Rally Sprint, Stage Rally and Cross-Country racing, there is a format for different riding skills and experience levels.

Conducted under the FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India) regulations.

Here are some of the prominent off-road motorcycle racing events in India.

Important: Motorsport regulations and event calendars can change. Riders should always check the latest FMSCI regulations, event supplementary regulations and organiser announcements before registering.

 

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1. Trail Attack by BigRock Dirt Park

What is it?
BigRock Dirt Park's annual off-road race for amateurs, designed to give grass root level riders an opportunity to experience a competitive race environment.

Type: Off-Road Race
When: February–March
Location: BigRock Dirt Park, Kolar, Karnataka
Eligibility: Participants require a valid motorcycle licence and FMSCI competition one day licence. Motorcycle and safety-equipment requirements apply. A separate children's exhibition category may have different age requirements.

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2. MRF FMSCI National Dirt Track Championship

What is it?
A national championship where riders race on compact dirt tracks, with short races that test cornering, braking, acceleration and bike control.

Type: National Championship
When: Multiple rounds during the year
Locations: Varies by season; recent rounds have included Kolhapur, Vadodara, Jaipur, Nagpur, Pune, Satara, Coimbatore and Bengaluru.
Eligibility: Riders need the appropriate FMSCI 2W competition licence and a motorcycle complying with the applicable technical regulations. Age and class requirements vary by category.

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3. Indian National Rally Sprint Championship 2W (INRSC 2W)

What is it?
A national rally championship where riders compete against the clock on shorter rally stages. It combines speed, precision and motorcycle control.

Type: National Championship
When: Multiple rounds, generally spread through the year
Locations: Recent rounds have included Chennai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Goa and Pune.
Eligibility: Requires the appropriate FMSCI 2W competition licence. Riders compete in different engine-capacity and other categories, with age and class requirements specified in the event regulations. 

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4. MRF MOGRIP FMSCI 2W Indian National Rally Championship (INRC)

What is it?
India's national stage rally championship for motorcycles. Riders compete against the clock across longer special stages, making endurance, speed and motorcycle preparation equally important.

Type: National Championship
When: Multiple rounds during the year
Locations: across India
Eligibility: Requires the appropriate FMSCI 2W competition licence. Riders compete in different motorcycle categories, with specific age, licence and technical requirements defined by the event regulations.

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5. MRF MOGRIP FMSCI National Supercross Championship

What is it?
India's national-level Supercross championship. Riders compete on purpose-built dirt tracks featuring jumps, berms, rhythm sections and tight corners.

Type: National Championship
When: Multiple rounds during the year
2026 locations: Shillong, Goa, Coimbatore, Nashik, Baroda and Bengaluru.
Eligibility: Riders require the appropriate FMSCI 2W competition licence and must meet the age, motorcycle and class requirements specified in the regulations.

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6. Xtreme Enduro

What is it?
Xtreme Enduro is BigRock Dirt Park's premier hard enduro motorcycle competition, designed to challenge skilled riders across some of India's toughest off-road terrain.

Type: MX + SX + Dirt Track
When: October - November
Location: BigRock Dirt Park, Kolar, Karnataka
Eligibility: Participants require a valid motorcycle licence and FMSCI competition one day licence. Motorcycle and safety-equipment requirements

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7. Red Bull Ace of Dirt

What is it?
An exciting invitational off-road race combining elements of Motocross, Dirt Track and Enduro. The event is designed to test riders across different types of terrain and obstacles.

Type: Invitational Off-Road Race
When: Historically held around March
Location: BigRock Dirt Park, Kolar, Karnataka
Eligibility: This is an invitation-based event. Riders are selected by the organisers and must meet the applicable event and FMSCI requirements.

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8. Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL)

What is it?
India's professional franchise-based Supercross league, featuring Indian and international riders competing on purpose-built dirt tracks with jumps, berms and technical sections.

Type: Professional Racing League
When: Typically October–December
Locations: Previous seasons have included Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Calicut. Locations can change each season.
Eligibility: Riders register for the league and are selected through its rider-selection/auction process. 

Categories include SX1 450cc, SX2 250cc International and SX3 250cc India & Asia. Additional eligibility requirements are governed by the applicable regulations.

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9. SJOBA Rally

What is it?
Organised by the St. John's Old Boys' Association (SJOBA), this is a long-running rally featuring both two- and four-wheelers. The 2W competition is conducted as an Extreme Stage Rally.

Type: Stage Rally
When: Usually February–March
Location: Chandigarh and the surrounding Punjab region
Eligibility: Riders must meet the event's FMSCI licence requirements. Previous regulations have required a valid civil driving licence, FMSCI 2W licence, medical fitness and mandatory safety equipment.

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10. Rally of the Himalayas

What is it?
A challenging cross-country motorcycle rally through Himalayan terrain. Riders face long distances, rough terrain, altitude and changing weather conditions.

Type: Cross-Country Rally
When: September/October
2026 route: Manali - Spiti Valley - Zanskar Valley - Zanskar Region
Eligibility: Riders need the appropriate FMSCI competition licence and must satisfy the event's age, motorcycle, safety and technical requirements.

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11. Dakshin Dare

What is it?
Dakshin Dare is South India's toughest cross-country motorsport rally, covering over 2,000 km of challenging terrains across southern states for 4-wheelers and 2-wheelers.

Type: Cross-Country Rally
When: February
Location: Across South India. Routes vary by year. Earlier editions have covered Bengaluru, Hassan, Coorg, Wayanad, Ooty, Sathyamangalam, Bandipur and other parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Eligibility: Riders need the appropriate FMSCI competition licence and must satisfy the event's age, motorcycle, safety and technical requirements.

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Quick Recap

Event	Race-Type	Main Skill	Typical Entry
Trail Attack	Open Time Attack	MX & Dirt Track	For Beginner - FMSCI licence + motorcycle
MRF FMSCI National Dirt Track Championship	National Championship	Dirt track	FMSCI licence
INRSC 2W	National Championship	Endurance, Off-Road & Navigation	FMSCI licence
MRF MOGRIP INRC 2W	National Championship	Endurance, Off-Road & Navigation	FMSCI licence
MRF MOGRIP National Supercross Championship	National Championship	Supercross	FMSCI licence
Xtreme Enduro	Open Time-Attack	Enduro, MX & Dirt	FMSCI/event requirements
Red Bull Ace of Dirt	Invitational Race	Enduro, MX & Dirt	By Invitation
Indian Supercross Racing League	Franchise League	Supercross	Selection/Auction
SJOBA Rally	Open Stage Rally	Endurance, Off-Road & Navigation	FMSCI/event requirements
Rally of the Himalayas	Open Cross-Country Rally	Endurance, Off-road & Navigation	FMSCI/event requirements
Dakshin Dare	Open Cross-Country Rally	Endurance, Off-Road & Navigation	FMSCI/event requirements

What Licence Do You Need to Race a Motorcycle in India?

One of the first things an aspiring racer should understand is the difference between a normal motorcycle driving licence and an FMSCI competition licence.

A road driving licence allows you to legally ride a motorcycle on public roads. An FMSCI competition licence is required to participate in applicable motorsport competitions.

FMSCI provides different competition licence options, including 2W Club Sport, National and International-level licences, depending on the discipline and event.

For rally and other public-road-related competition formats, a valid civil driving licence may also be required.

Age requirements

There isn't one universal age limit across every motorcycle racing event.

As a broad guide:

• 15 years is a common minimum threshold for many full FMSCI 2W competition categories.

• Riders below 18 may require additional documentation, medical certification and/or club/team endorsement depending on the licence and discipline.

• Rally/public-road events generally require a valid civil driving licence, making the practical minimum age higher where a motorcycle road licence is mandatory.

• Junior and youth categories can have different age limits.

• Invitation-only events can impose their own eligibility criteria.

The safest approach is to check the current FMSCI licence requirements plus the event's Supplementary Regulations rather than relying on a generic age limit.

Ready to Race?

Getting into motorcycle racing starts with the right training, motorcycle, safety equipment and competition licence.

Before entering any event, always check the latest FMSCI calendar, competition regulations and event-specific Supplementary Regulations. Dates, venues, categories, age limits and eligibility requirements can change from one edition to another.

For riders looking to build their skills before entering competitive racing, a structured off-road motorcycle training can be a great place to start.

The dirt is waiting. Are you ready to race?

Written by Vijendra Bheema

Vijendra, aka Bheema, is the Chief Instructor at BigRock Dirt Park and one of India’s most experienced off-road riding trainers. A former Supercross athlete, he brings years of riding experience, along with a deep understanding of off-road motorcycles, riding techniques, and motorcycle control.

With his hands-on approach and wealth of experience, you can be rest assured that you’re in the right hands when it comes to learning and improving your off-road riding skills.

Beyond motorcycles, Vijendra is passionate about fitness and loves discovering new food spots.