FROM INDIA TO THE WORLD: TVS ARE GP COMPLETES FIRST INTERNATIONAL SEASON

Chennai : Building on over four decades of racing excellence, TVS Racing today successfully concluded the first international season of the TVS Apache Racing Experience (ARE) GP International 2025-26. Curated as a customer-first premium racing platform, TVS ARE GP embodies the Apache brand’s “Racing DNA Unleashed” ethos and is designed to democratize motorsports by enabling passionate TVS Apache owners to experience structured, competitive racing in a safe and professional environment. Since its inception in 2007, the platform has engaged over 4,000 customers.

Spanning June 2025 to March 2026, the inaugural international season was conducted across India, Mexico, Colombia and Nepal, engaging over 1100 participants in more than 20 cities. The season culminated in a grand finale at the iconic Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai, where 60 finalists competed alongside 45 media riders, in the presence of over 500 racing enthusiasts and customers.

At its core, TVS ARE GP is built to democratize motorsports, creating an inclusive, performance-driven ecosystem that nurtures talent across skill levels and genders. Guided by TVS Racing champions, participants undergo structured on-track training focused on braking techniques, cornering precision, racing body language, race discipline and track manners. This enables them to evolve from enthusiasts to confident, responsible and capable racers.

Customer categories included TVS Apache RTR 160cc / RTR 180cc, TVS Apache 200cc and TVS Apache 310cc category, while dedicated media categories included -  First ever Women’s category, Men’s and Expert categories – ensuring wider participation across genders and experience levels. This tiered structure enabled riders to progressively build their skills, evolving from foundational track training to competitive race craft in a controlled and professional environment.

Speaking on the successful completion of the inaugural international season, Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor Company said, “The successful completion of the first international season of TVS ARE GP marks a significant milestone in our journey to build a structured, customer-first racing ecosystem. For over four decades, TVS Racing has been at the forefront of developing grassroots motorsport in India. With platforms such as the TVS OMC and TVS ARE GP, we are creating a clear pathway for riders to experience professional training and competitive racing in a safe and structured environment. The expansion of TVS ARE GP beyond India reflects our commitment to taking this ecosystem global while continuing to nurture the next generation of racing talent.”

Top performers of the championship were rewarded with a host of exclusive experiences: