PETRONAS TVS Racing eyes consecutive supercross victory; announces its 9 racer squad for the 2023 Indian National Supercross Championship
Bengaluru, March 31, 2023 : Backed by a rich racing pedigree since 1982, PETRONAS TVS Racing, the proud pioneer of One Make Championship in India is revving up for the 2023 Indian National Supercross Championship. After making a thrilling clean sweep in the 2022 INSC across all four participating categories, India’s first factory racing team is geared up for a strong performance in the 2023 season, leaving no stone unturned in its preparations. Across the 31 years of its participation in the INSC championship, PETRONAS TVS Racing has put a special focus on improved engine performance, suspension modifications for better manoeuvrability, and weight reduction of the race bikes to deliver consecutive titles wins.
TVS Racing has been instrumental in flourishing motorsports in India & abroad and the company’s “Track to Road” philosophy has been predominantly responsible in engineering the TVS Apache series that recently crossed its 5 million global sales milestone, becoming the fastest growing premium motorcycle brand in the segment.
PETRONAS TVS Racing will be participating in Class 1 (Up to 500cc) with the TR 300X & in Class 5 (Up to 260cc) with TR 200X. The championship winning TR 200X is based on the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with modified race tuned engine, customized built exhaust, frame and long travel USD Suspension & mono shock which is specially tuned for each racer.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company , “After being highly motivated with last year’s championship title, PETRONAS TVS Racing is confident of creating new milestone achievements and titles. We have been testing our bikes extensively and working closely with our riders to fine-tune their skills. With another victorious year in sight, we are optimistic of a strong performance and hope to continue our winning streak in the 2023 season. We wish our racers and the entire PETRONAS TVS Racing team the very best for the upcoming season. "
PETRONAS TVS Racing team’s racer line up – 2023 Indian National Supercross Championship:
| S.No. | Racer Name | Participation Class | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nataraj | Class 5 Indian Expert | Bangalore |
| 2 | Imran Pasha | Class 5 Indian Expert | Mysore |
| 3 | Sachin D | Class 3 Novice | Bangalore |
| Class 5 Indian Expert | |||
| 4 | Banteilang Jerwa | Class 5 Indian Expert | Shillong |
| 5 | Prajjwal V | Class 1 SX 1 | Bangalore |
| Class 3 Novice | |||
| 6 | CD Jinan | Class 1 SX 1 | Kerala |
| 7 | Ikshan Shanbag | Class 1 SX 1 | Satara |
| 8 | Kali Mohan | Class 5 Indian Expert | Dindigul |
| 9 | Rugved Barguje | Class 1 SX 1 | Pune |
2023 Indian National Supercross Championship Calendar:
| Championship | Round | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSC | Round 1 | April 2, 2023 | Coimbatore |
| Round 2 | April 30, 2023 | Baroda | |
| Round 3 | May 7, 2023 | Nashik | |
| Round 4 | November 5, 2023 | Bengaluru | |
| Round 5 | December 3, 2023 | Guwahati | |
| Round 6 | December 10, 2023 | Shillong |
About TVS Racing:
TVS Racing, a pioneer in building Motorsports in India since 1982, has been integral in growing the racing performance culture and has been pivotal in engineering the TVS Apache series through the company’s “Track to Road” strategy. The brand has redefined the sports segment by focusing on race performance, making it a highly desirable product for sports enthusiasts. This has resulted in TVS Apache and TVS NTORQ 125 becoming the fastest growing brands in their respective segments. TVS Racing is also the pioneer of the One Make Championship in the country, the first Indian manufacturer to introduce the series in India in 1994.
About TVS Motor Company:
TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of Trust, Value, and Passion for Customers and Exactness, we take pride in making internationally aspirational products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. We are the only two-wheeler company to have received the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for consecutive four years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com
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For more information, please contact:
Nikita Verma:
Nikita.verma@tvsmotor.com
Pradeep Shah:
Pradeep.shah@tvsmotor.com