Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru

Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru is an Indian motorsport franchise that competes in the Indian Racing League and the F4 Indian Championship.[1][2] IRL and F4 championship are organised by Racing Promotions Private Limited.[3]

The Bengaluru franchise was acquired by Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep and his wife Priya Sudeep.[4][5] It was launched by RPPL chairm Akhilesh Reddy in July 2025.[6] Neel Jaani from Switzerland is the lead driver. He is a former Le Mans winner and former Formula One test driver. Multiple Indian National karting champion, Bengaluru's Ruhaan Alva, British endurance and GT racing driver Jem Hepworth and another Karting champion from Bengaluru Kyle Kumaran complete the line-up.[7][4]

KKB is one of the six city-based teams along with Speed Demons Delhi, Hyderabad Blackbirds, Goa Aces JA Racing, Kolkata Royal Tigers, and Chennai Turbo Riders.[4]

“Racing, like cinema, is pure adrenaline. It’s about timing, control, instinct, and above all, heart. Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru is my tribute to the spirit of this city, its talent, its grit, and its youth,” said Sudeepa.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ "2025 Indian Racing League drivers, calendar revealed - Introduction | Autocar India". Autocar. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  2. ^ Today, Auto (13 February 2026). "Things to look forward to at the Indian Racing Festival in Goa". India Today. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  3. ^ Kulkarni, Srushti (6 July 2025). "Kichcha Sudeep launches Bengaluru Racing Team ahead of 2025 Indian Racing Festival". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  4. ^ a b c PTI (25 July 2025). "Bengaluru to debut 'Kichcha's Kings' in IRL 2025 season". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Kichcha Sudeepa acquires Bengaluru Racing Team the Indian Racing Festival —Launches 'Kichcha's Kings Bengaluru' - Public TV English". 7 July 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  6. ^ NEWS9 Live (4 July 2025). Kichcha Sudeepa Launches ‘Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru’ for Indian Racing Festival 2025 | News9. Retrieved 28 February 2026 – via YouTube.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Nalawade, Rohit (17 July 2025). "2025 Indian Racing League driver line-up revealed". www.evoindia.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Kichcha Sudeepa's Bangalore team joins Indian Racing Festival - Introduction | Autocar India". Autocar. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Press Trust Of India". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
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