Championship expands to Mexico, Colombia, and Nepal; Women’s Media Category to debut at April 2026 finale
BENGALURU, August 22, 2025: Celebrating two decades of the TVS Apache’s racing legacy, TVS Racing, India’s pioneering factory racing team, is set to launch the second season of the TVS Racing ARE GP on September 15, 2025. Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, the championship now makes its global debut, extending to Mexico, Colombia, and Nepal, along with 17 Indian cities, before culminating in a grand finale at the Madras International Circuit, Chennai, in April 2026.
In a move to further drive inclusivity in motorsports, TVS Racing will also introduce an exclusive Women’s Media Category under the TVS OMC India Championship 2025, making its debut at the grand finale. This addition builds on the brand’s pioneering initiatives, including the launch of the world’s first all-women racing team in 2016 and dedicated women’s racing programs under TVS OMC, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women in racing.
Commenting on the milestone, Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor Company, said:
“At TVS Motor Company, our racing DNA inspires us to lead with innovation and purpose. As we celebrate 20 glorious years of TVS Apache, the international expansion of TVS Racing ARE GP is a natural progression in our journey of pushing boundaries and creating new benchmarks. With the introduction of the Women Media Category, we are making this platform more inclusive and diverse. Today, with its growing global footprint, TVS Racing is building a vibrant rider community and proudly taking Indian motorsports to the world stage.”
Launched in 2007, the TVS Racing ARE GP Championship has provided TVS Apache owners with a safe, professional, and exhilarating platform to experience racing. Over the years, TVS Racing has trained more than 3,000 riders with professional mentorship, race-tuned machines, and world-class safety gear.
With a legacy spanning four decades, TVS Racing has been instrumental in shaping the Apache series’ evolution, which has now crossed 6 million global customers. The brand continues to set benchmarks in performance, technology, and innovation while championing inclusivity in motorsports.
About TVS Racing & TVS Apache
TVS Racing, the factory racing arm of TVS Motor Company, has been nurturing racing talent in India for over 40 years. Through initiatives like the ARE GP, OMC Championship, and its pioneering women’s racing programs, TVS Racing has played a key role in democratizing motorsports.
The TVS Apache series, born from this racing heritage, has become one of the most loved premium motorcycle brands globally, offering cutting-edge technology and performance-driven design.