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Coimbatore : Astride a Group B (4-stroke, 130-1655cc) TVS Apache, Pramod Joshua of TVS Racing completed a hat-trick of wins as he claimed the overall title in the first round of the Mak Indian National Rally Championship for two-wheelers here on Aug 1.
Finishing second and one minute, 26 seconds behind the Bangalorean was National champion K.P. Aravind, who lost time by overshooting the corners. 'I was fortunate to take a good lead and pull away from my teammates. But with the loose gravel and slippery stages, it was tough to keep the lead. I am so happy to win for the third time here,' said Joshua.
Arvind said: 'I am happy with the second place as I made some mistakes and today Joshua was good. I am looking forward to making up in the other rounds of the National.'
Local contender Venu Ramesh Kumar on a Hero Honda Karizma won Group B 4-stroke up to 260cc class to also achieve a hat-trick of wins here following his success in 2008 and 2009 in the 130 cc category. Of the 40 entrants, 31 finished the day as the tough terrain took its toll.
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