·
More than 120
racers participated across Women, Media, Rookie, Electric and TVS Apache RR310
Expert categories in the nationwide selection program held across 4 cities
· Final selection round was held between May 15 and May 17, 2026 at Madras International Circuit, Chennai
Chennai : Building on over four decades of racing
excellence, TVS Racing today announced the successful completion of the TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026
Training & Selection Program. Conducted across four cities in India,
the initiative reaffirmed TVS Racing’s long-standing commitment to identifying,
training and nurturing the next generation of racing talent in the country. The
final selection round was held between May 15 and May 17, 2026 at the Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai.
Over 120 participants took part in the program across multiple categories -
Women, Media, Rookie, Electric and TVS Apache RR310 Expert categories.
TVS India One Make Championship continues to stand as one of the
country’s leading rider development platforms, blending professional racing
exposure with structured training to strengthen India’s grassroots motorsport
ecosystem and make competitive racing more accessible to aspiring riders. The
2026 season holds added significance as TVS Apache celebrates 20 years of
racing-inspired performance engineering, driven by TVS Racing’s ‘Track to Road’
philosophy. Learnings from the racetrack continue to shape not only motorcycle
development, but also the training and preparation of riders for professional
motorsport competition.
Participants underwent a structured
training and evaluation process conducted by TVS Racing experts, focused on
riding technique, consistency, track awareness and overall performance with an
uncompromising emphasis on rider safety and race discipline.
Commenting on the successful
completion of the program, Vimal Sumbly,
Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, “The TVS India One Make Championship has always been focused on
creating racers through a structured and professional racing ecosystem. We identify,
train and develop our riders across multiple stages of their racing journey,
from rookies and young talent to experienced racers competing at national and
international levels. The successful completion of the 2026 Training &
Selection Program reflects our continued commitment to making motorsport more
accessible and building the next generation of Indian racers across categories.
Through expert mentorship, race craft development and competitive track
exposure, TVS Racing continues to provide a structured pathway for riders to progressively
build racing skills, gain competitive exposure and transition into higher
levels of motorsport. The program has also played a pivotal role in
democratising motorsport in India and building a strong, inclusive racing
culture in the country.”
Since the inception of the TVS
India One Make Championship in 1994, TVS Racing has played a pioneering role in
shaping India’s motorsport landscape by building a structured and inclusive
racing platform for aspiring riders. Over
the last 30 years, the championship has trained and mentored more than 4,000 racers, making it one of India’s
most successful rider development programs with a strong focus on rider safety,
race discipline and professional racing exposure.
TVS Racing, India's first factory racing
team, was founded in 1982 has won several titles in the road racing, rallying,
and supercross formats, contributing significantly to the development of the
nation's motorsport culture. Through decades of racing experience since 1994,
TVS India OMC has established one of the most organized rider development
ecosystems in the nation, offering a structured rider development ecosystems,
creating an easy path from beginner's training to professional racing
competition in the Rookie, Women, Media, Electric, and Expert categories. TVS
Racing's continued success at the Indian National Motorcycle Racing
Championship (INMRC), including multiple consecutive manufacturer and team
championship victories, further highlights its leadership in developing world-class
racing talent.
The initiative continues to
focus on identifying emerging racing talent from across regions, encouraging
wider participation from women and new-age riders, and strengthening India’s
grassroots motorsport ecosystem through structured training and professional
mentorship under TVS Racing experts. The platform also plays an important role
in building deeper engagement with the performance riding community and
fostering a stronger racing culture in the country, strengthening brand
affinity among performance enthusiasts.