Nayan Chatterjee emerges Senior Max champion

HYDERABAD: Nayan Chatterjee of Rayo Racing emerged champion of the Senior Max category of the JK Tyre-Meco Motorsports Rotax Max Kart Open 2013 which concluded in Hyderabad on Sunday.Yash Aradhya (Meco Racing) and Krishnaraj Mahadik (Mohite's Racing) were crowned champions of the Micro Max and Junior max categories respectively in the Open class event. Paul Francis (Meco Racing), Tejas Ram (Meco Racing) and Arjun Khaire (Meco Racing) took home the rookie titles in the Micro Max, Junior Max and Senior Max categories respectively.With nine podiums including five wins, Yash finished on top with 95 points. Pradyumn finished second with a total of 91 points followed by Bangalorean Paul Francis (Meco Racing) with 82 points.An elated Yash said: "Though yesterday was not a very great day for me, we made up with a great performance today despite the tough competition. I am glad to have won the title and I hope to continue the form in the upcoming season."Final championship standings:Open Class: Micro Max: 1. Yash Aradhya 94 points; 2. Pradyumn V Danigond 91; 3. Paul Francis 82.Junior Max: 1. Krishnaraj Mahadik 89 points; 2. Nayan Chatterjee 77; 3. Tejas Ram 73.Senior Max: 1. Nayan Chatterjee 97 points; 2. Ameya Bafna 85; 3. Dhruv S Mohite 77.Rookie Class: Micro Max: 1. Paul Francis 82 points; 2. Shahan Mohsin 66; 3. Arjun S Nair 51.Junior Max: 1. Tejas Ram 73 points; 2. Mahaveer R 62; 3. Aaroh Ravindra 47.Senior Max: 1. Arjun Khaire 69 points; 2. Brael Dias 59; 3. Divijraj Thakran 26.