Bengaluru : TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global
automaker in the two- and three-wheeler segments, today announced the PETRONAS
TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026 Training and Selection Program,
reaffirming TVS Racing’s long-standing role as enabler of competitive racing
talent in India. The nationwide selection trials will be conducted between January
17 and February 7, 2026, across Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata,
followed by final selections at the Madras International Circuit (MIC),
Chennai.
The
2026 season carries added significance as TVS Apache marks 20 years of
racing-derived performance engineering, rooted in TVS Racing’s core ‘Track
to Road’ philosophy. What is proven on the racetrack continues to shape not
just motorcycles, but also how riders are trained, prepared and progressed
through professional motorsports with a strong emphasis on on-track
learning, race discipline and uncompromising safety standards.
Commenting
on the new season, Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company,
said, “For TVS Racing, the One Make Championship has always been about
building racers, not just organising races. This platform has helped identify,
train and race-prepare talent through structured on-track learning,
professional racing standards and a strong safety culture. As TVS Apache marks
20 years of racing-derived performance engineering, the 2026 PETRONAS TVS India
One Make Championship brings our racing DNA to life by making track racing
accessible, disciplined and aspirational. This is how we continue to strengthen
India’s motorsports ecosystem for the next generation of racers.”
The
PETRONAS TVS India OMC is built around a track-first, safety-led training
approach. Riders train and compete on race-tuned TVS Apache motorcycles,
derived from TVS Racing’s four decades of motorsport experience. Safety is
integral to how riders are trained and prepared across all categories, with
riders equipped with high-standard racing gear including Alpinestars airbag
jackets, FIM-certified helmets and FIM-spec racing suits, along with race-tuned
motorcycles featuring personalised tuning to ensure optimal performance
with a strong focus on rider safety.
Over
the last 43 years, TVS Racing has consistently focused on building
racers the right way. Since the launch of the TVS India One Make
Championship in 1994, over 3,000 riders have been trained and race-prepared
across categories, forming the backbone of India’s modern motorsports
ecosystem.
PETRONAS TVS OMC 2026 - SELECTION
SCHEDULE
|
Sl. No. |
Event Details |
City |
Venue |
Day |
Date |
|
1. |
Women’s
Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Bangalore |
Aruani
Grid |
Saturday |
Jan
17, 2026 |
|
2. |
Women’s
Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Pune |
Pune
Kartdrome |
Saturday |
Jan
24, 2026 |
|
3. |
Women’s
Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Delhi |
Formula
Karting, Noida |
Saturday |
Jan 31, 2026 |
|
4. |
Women’s
Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Kolkata |
ECO Park - Parking Lot |
Saturday |
Feb 7, 2026 |
PETRONAS TVS OMC 2026 -
FINAL SELECTION DETAILS
|
Sl. No. |
Event Details |
City |
Venue |
Day |
Date |
|
1. |
Young Media Training & Selection |
Chennai |
MIC |
Friday |
May 15, 2026 |
|
2. |
Women’s Training & Selection |
Chennai |
MIC |
Saturday |
May 16, 2026 |
|
3. |
Rookie & RR310 Selection |
Chennai |
MIC |
Sunday |
May 17, 2026 |
PETRONAS
TVS OMC 2026 - SELECTION CRITERIA
|
Women’s
Training & Selection (Eligibility) |
|
·
Under
40 Years of age (Age Criteria - Born between 01/01/1987 and 01/01/2011). ·
Previous
Years’ Champions (Winner, Runner Up & Second Runner Up) Cannot Participate. |
|
Rookie
Selection (Eligibility) |
|
·
15
to 21 years of age (Age Criteria - Born between 01/01/2006 and 01/01/2011)
with Level 1 FMSCI Training school Certification, and should be accompanied
by a guardian at the selection Venue. ·
Previous
Years’ Champions (Winner) Cannot Participate. |
|
TVS
Apache RR310 Selection (Eligibility) |
|
·
Under
30 Years of age (Age Criteria - Born between 01/01/1997 and 01/01/2011) The
participant should be a National Championship rider with a minimum 1 podium
finish or a One Make Championship rider with minimum 1 podium finish. ·
Previous
Years’ Champions (Winner) Cannot Participate. |
TVS One Make Championship – Category
Overview
The
PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship comprises multiple categories, each
designed to cater to riders at different stages of their racing journey.
·
TVS Rookie OMC (Since 2022): Designed as an
entry-level platform for young and aspiring racers, the TVS Rookie OMC provides
competitive on-track experience on race-spec TVS Apache RTR 200
motorcycles. Since its launch, over 100 riders have been trained through
this category.
·
TVS Apache RR 310 OMC (Since 2018): An advanced category
for experienced racers, it features the high-performance TVS Apache RR 310
race motorcycle. To date, over 300 racers have competed in this
category, with several progressing to national and international championships.
·
TVS Young Media Racer Program – YMRP (Since 2017): Launched in 2017,
YMRP offers young automotive and motorsports journalists, along with
influencers, a firsthand racing experience. For the 2026 season, participants
will compete on TVS Apache RTR 310 race motorcycles.
·
TVS Women’s OMC (Since 2016): India’s first
exclusive racing platform for women, the TVS Women’s OMC has trained over
500 women riders to date, providing professional coaching and racing
experience on race-prepped TVS Apache RTR 200 motorcycles.
With a
global community of over 6.5 million riders, TVS Apache continues
to translate racing passion into everyday riding. Built on aggressive design,
race-derived technology and high-performance engineering across TVS Apache
RTR and TVS Apache RR platforms, the brand reinforces TVS Racing’s legacy
as a long-term builder of India’s motorsports ecosystem.