TVS Motor Launches 2025 Season of PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship; Selection Trials Begin This May
Bengaluru — TVS Motor Company has officially announced the commencement of the 2025 season of the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship, one of India’s premier motorcycle racing platforms. The selection trials are scheduled to take place from May 9 to May 11 at the Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai, across four competitive categories.
Participants will compete in the TVS Young Media Racer Program (YMRP), TVS Women’s One Make Championship (OMC), TVS Rookie OMC, and the TVS Apache RR310 OMC. Each category is tailored to different rider profiles, with eligibility criteria ranging from age limits to prior racing experience and training certifications.
“The PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship has served as a launchpad for racing aspirants across age and gender,” said Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company. “Driven by our ‘Track to Road’ philosophy, we not only develop future champions but also translate our race technology into our Apache motorcycles. We prioritize safety and performance, offering riders best-in-class gear and race-tuned machines.”
For young, aspiring racers to gain experience on race-spec Apache RTR 200 motorcycles.
Championship Categories at a Glance:
TVS Rookie OMC (since 2022): For young, aspiring racers to gain experience on race-spec Apache RTR 200 motorcycles.
TVS RR310 OMC (since 2018): A platform for seasoned racers using the performance-oriented Apache RR 310.
TVS Young Media Racer Program (YMRP) (since 2017): A unique category for automotive journalists and influencers to explore motorsport firsthand.
TVS Women’s OMC (since 2016): India’s first women-only motorcycle racing platform, promoting inclusivity in motorsport.
Since its inception in 1994, the TVS One Make Championship has seen participation from over 3,000 riders, reinforcing the company’s legacy in Indian motorsports. TVS Racing, with a 43-year history in competitive racing, continues to push the envelope with cutting-edge race technology.
The championship also complements TVS’s flagship motorcycle brand, TVS Apache, which celebrates 20 years in 2025. Known for its high-performance lineup ranging from 160cc to 310cc, Apache motorcycles integrate race-derived technologies like ride-by-wire and race-tuned fuel injection, bridging the gap between track and street.
With over 400,000 members in the Apache Owners Group (AOG), the brand has cultivated a vibrant, global community of performance enthusiasts.
As the 2025 season gears up, TVS Motor Company reaffirms its commitment to developing racing talent and delivering world-class performance on and off the track.
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