TVS Racing wraps up inaugural Apache Racing Experience GP season with global triumph

TVS Racing completed the first international season of the TVS Apache Racing Experience (ARE) GP on April 6, 2026. The season finale took place at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai. The customer racing platform ran from June 2025 to March 2026, spanning four countries and over 20 cities. More than 1,100 participants competed in the nine-month campaign across India, Mexico, Colombia, and Nepal.

Key Highlights

• TVS Racing concluded first international ARE GP season in April 2026
• Over 1,100 participants competed across four countries and 20 cities
• The season finale hosted 60 finalists and 45 media riders in Chennai
• Top finishers received trips to MotoGP Asia and wild entries.
• TVS Racing has engaged over 4,000 customers since 2007

Season Overview and Participation

The season finale featured 60 finalists racing alongside 45 media riders. Over 500 spectators attended the event. Since its launch in 2007, the platform has engaged over 4,000 customers. TVS Apache owners participated in on-track training and competitive racing under professional supervision.

Categories included TVS Apache RTR 160cc, 180cc, 200cc, and 310cc. Media categories featured a women's category for the first time, as well as men's and expert categories. Training sessions focused on braking, cornering, race discipline, and track conduct. TVS Racing champions guided participants throughout the program. The structure aimed to provide a safe and professional racing environment for all riders.

Awards and Recognition

Top finishers received several rewards. These included all-expenses-paid trips to MotoGP (Asia), wild card entries into rounds of the TVS One Make Championship on the RR 310, factory visits to TVS Racing, and access to special riding experiences. The initiative aims to nurture new racing talent and offer professional opportunities to participants.

TVS Racing Legacy and Expansion

TVS Racing has operated in Indian motorsport since 1982. The company introduced India's first One Make Championship in 1994. The expansion of the ARE GP to international locations marks a new phase in TVS Racing's efforts to build a global customer racing ecosystem. Vimal Sumbly, Head of Premium Business at TVS Motor Company, emphasized the significance of this milestone. He highlighted the company's commitment to providing structured training and competitive racing opportunities worldwide.

Additional Developments

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CarBike 360 Says

The conclusion of the first International Apache Racing Experience GP season underscores TVS Racing’s growing global influence and dedication to motorsport development. By blending competitive spirit with world-class engineering, TVS has not only elevated Indian racing on the international map but also inspired a new generation of riders to pursue excellence with passion and precision.