TVS Racing Gears Up for the second edition of TVS Asia One Make Championship; announces its 14 rider squad for the season

TVS Racing Gears Up for the second edition of TVS Asia One Make Championship; announces its 14 rider squad for the season

Bengaluru, March 24, 2023 : TVS Racing, the pioneer of One Make Championship in India, made TVS Motor Company the first Indian manufacturer to set a benchmark by introducing the race format to domestic racers in 1994. Replicating its domestic record, and continuing its international success after the first-ever TVS Asia One Make Championship (OMC) in 2022, TVS Racing is back with the second edition of the championship with more vigour and determination to break previous records. Following its sheer dominance in domestic two-wheeler racing, TVS Racing is now geared up to host the second edition of its flagship racing event this year which in line with last year will be held alongside the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC).

Backed by four decades of racing pedigree, last year’s championship demonstrated the product prowess of TVS Motor’s flagship motorcycle - TVS Apache RR 310 as it created a milestone for TVS Racing, setting a new top speed record of 211.2 kmph in its class at Chang International Circuit, Thailand. The team also achieved the best lap timing of 1:50.850, breaking all its previous records on the TVS Asia OMC RR 310, based on the TVS Apache RR 310. With a rich history and undisputed leadership in two-wheeler motorsports, TVS Racing has been instrumental in flourishing the racing performance culture and engineering the TVS Apache series through the company’s “Track to Road” philosophy. TVS Apache recently crossed its five million global sales milestone, making it the fastest growing premium motorcycle, in line with the product prowess and trust amidst customers.

With a commitment to excellence, TVS Racing continues to push the boundaries of Indian motorsports and inspire the next generation of riders.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company said, “ After the grand success of the maiden TVS Asia One Make Championship, we are thrilled to announce the second edition of the event, and discover new racing talents. This global championship is a platform for us to showcase the remarkable capabilities of TVS Racing’s TVS Asia OMC RR 310, based on our flagship motorcycle – TVS Apache RR 310. With top-class racing talent, state-of-the-art machinery, and a highly competitive environment, the championship is set to display some exciting performances in the two-wheeler racing arena. Extending its commitment for excellence, TVS Racing continues to push the boundaries of Indian motorsports and inspire the next generation of riders, and we wish the entire TVS Racing team and its racers the very best for this upcoming season.”

In order to display a stronger feat at the championship, the TVS Racing team has worked on the race bike’s components to improve reliability for consistent performance. This year, the technical team’s focus is on customizing the bike setup to suit each individual racer. The selection for the second edition of this global championship has been made based on the riders’ skill, consistency, adaptability and their most recent achievements.

Below are the selected riders for the 2023 TVS Asia One Make Championship:

The second edition of TVS Asia One Make Championship will be held across all 6 rounds of the ARRC and will see the TVS Asia OMC RR 310 racing in 2 new countries including Indonesia and China, along with Thailand, Malaysia and Japan.

The 14 shortlisted riders will be participating in 6 rounds of 2023 TVS Asia OMC as per the schedule below:

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