TVS is levelling up its racing series with the international debut of TVS Racing ARE GP in its second season. The championship, first launched in 2007 to give TVS Apache owners a professional and guided introduction to track racing, will begin Season 2 on the 15th of September 2025. This edition marks the racing series’ first ever foray outside Indian borders. The move outside India also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Apache motorcycle brand.
TVS Racing ARE GP – Location Details
The TVS Racing ARE GP Season 2 will be held across 17 Indian cities alongside three international venues namely Mexico, Colombia, and Nepal. The TVS Racing ARE GP will culminate in a grand finale at the Madras International Circuit, Chennai in April of 2026. Participating riders will gain exposure to diverse circuits, enhancing competitive and skill-building opportunities.
TVS Racing ARE GP – Registration and Other Details
Participation in the TVS Racing ARE GP is open exclusively to TVS Apache owners, covering models like the RTR 160cc, 180cc, 200cc, and RR310. Riders must provide valid proof of ownership of the motorcycle and hold a valid driving license. In cases where the participant is not the registered owner, only immediate blood relatives are allowed to participate, provided they submit proof of relation along with a handwritten No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the registered owner. Registration for the championship can be done through the official TVS Racing website, with an entry fee of ₹1,500.
To ensure safety and compliance, participants are required to have proper riding gear including a D-ring helmet, riding jacket, gloves, ankle boots, riding pants, and knee guards. For the final selection stages, stricter gear requirements apply, such as an ECE-certified D-ring helmet, suit inners, and a one-piece racing leather suit. Alongside this, every participant must carry a valid driving license, a personal accident insurance policy, and the RC card of the motorcycle registered in their name or that of their parent/guardian.
TVS Racing ARE GP – Categories
Inclusivity continues to be a key theme of TVS Racing ARE GP. Season 2 introduces an exclusive Women’s Media Category under the TVS OMC India Championship, debuting in the 2026 finale. Building on the company’s earlier initiative of launching the world’s first all-women racing team in 2016, the new category offers female professionals and riders a dedicated platform to showcase and improve their track skills.
Alongside the new addition of a women’s category, the existing categories for Apache riders remain the same, ensuring fair competition for both first-timers and experienced racers.
TVS Racing ARE GP – Podium Prizes
Winners of the TVS Racing ARE GP Season 2 stand to gain exclusive prizes. The first-place champion will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the MotoGP Sepang GP, along with a wildcard entry for two rounds of the TVS OMC RR310, Petronas TVS Racing official merchandise, a fully sponsored factory visit, and complimentary access to marquee and chapter rides as well as the MotoSoul festival.
The second-place finisher will be awarded Sepang GP tickets with a two-night hotel stay, a wildcard entry for one round of the TVS OMC RR310, branded merchandise, a factory visit, and free entry to a chapter ride and MotoSoul. The third-place winner will also earn Sepang GP tickets, official merchandise, a fully covered factory visit, and free entry to MotoSoul.
TVS Racing ARE GP – Countries and Global Expansion
For the first time, TVS Racing ARE GP goes global by hosting rounds in Mexico, Colombia, and Nepal. The expansion is part of TVS Racing’s ambition to transform the championship into an international motorsport fixture. Timed with the Apache brand’s 20th anniversary, it reflects TVS Racing’s strategy of popularizing professional motorcycle racing and in the process building a connected, global rider community.
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. TVS Racing ARE GP was envisioned to democratize racing by offering TVS Apache riders a professional-grade experience. Today, with its growing global footprint, TVS Racing is building a vibrant, connected, and dynamic rider community – proudly taking Indian motorsports to the world stage.”
TVS Racing ARE GP – Legacy and Trajectory
Over the past two decades since its inception in 2007, TVS Racing ARE GP has trained more than 3,000 riders, offering mentorship, race-tuned bikes, and pro-level safety gear. As part of the broader legacy of TVS Racing, founded in 1982 the series continues to champion accessible motorsport and amateur-to-pro pathways. The Apache brand, a performance icon, recently crossed 6 million customers worldwide, reinforcing the racing DNA driving this expansion.