TVS Apache Racing Experience GP Season 3 Expands to Seven Countries

TVS Racing’s 2026-27 championship begins on November 15, 2026, targeting over 1,200 participants across 20 cities, with Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast joining the international calendar.

TVS Racing has announced Season 3 of the TVS Apache Racing Experience GP (ARE GP) International, expanding the grassroots motorsport championship to seven countries for the 2026-27 season. Beginning on November 15, 2026, the championship will cover India, Mexico, Colombia, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast, marking its widest international reach to date.

The latest expansion adds three new countries to the programme and aims to bring competitive racing opportunities to a larger community of TVS Apache customers, motorsport enthusiasts and aspiring racers. TVS Racing expects the upcoming season to attract more than 1,200 participants across 20 cities.

TVS ARE GP Expands International Footprint

The championship’s expansion builds on its first international season in 2025-26, when the series reached India, Mexico, Colombia and Nepal. The previous season concluded at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai.

Introduced in 2007 as a platform for TVS Apache customers to experience competitive racing in a safe and professional environment, ARE GP became a structured championship programme in 2023. Since its inception, the platform has reached 20 cities and engaged more than 4,000 participants.

According to TVS Motor Company, the programme is intended to make motorsport more accessible while creating a structured pathway for emerging racing talent. The company is also continuing its focus on inclusivity through dedicated participation opportunities for women riders.

Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business at TVS Motor Company, said the expansion to seven countries represents an important step towards establishing the championship as a globally connected racing platform. He added that the initiative would extend TVS Racing’s expertise and standards to riders across markets while supporting grassroots motorsport communities.

Multiple Racing Categories for Season 3

The 2026-27 championship will feature several categories for customer and media participants, with different motorcycle classes.

The customer categories include ARE GP 160/180cc and ARE GP 200cc for men, along with ARE GP 310cc for men. A dedicated ARE GP 200cc category for women customers will also be offered, subject to participation.

The media categories will include ARE GP 200cc for women and ARE GP 310cc classes for novice and expert male riders. The motorcycle allocation includes the TVS Apache RTR 200 for the 160/180cc and 200cc categories, while the 310cc categories will use the TVS Apache RR 310 or TVS Apache RTR 310, depending on the class.

MotoGP Experiences and Racing Opportunities

TVS Racing has outlined several rewards for the championship’s top performers. The MotoGP experience category includes an all-expenses-paid trip to a MotoGP event in Asia for the winner. The first runner-up will receive a MotoGP Sepang Grand Prix ticket with a two-night hotel stay, while the second runner-up will receive a ticket to a MotoGP event in Asia.

The racing opportunity rewards include wildcard entries for two rounds of the TVS One Make Championship using the RR 310 for the winner and one round for the first runner-up. Participants can also receive official Petronas TVS Racing merchandise, factory visits and riding experiences, with access varying by finishing position.

Championship Calendar Across India and Overseas

The tentative calendar begins in November 2026 with Chennai on November 15, Coimbatore on November 22, Hyderabad on November 29, Jaipur on November 28 and Morocco on November 28. Further rounds are scheduled in January and February 2027, including international stops in Nepal, Ivory Coast and Mexico, alongside Indian cities such as Indore, Vadodara, Kochi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Pune.

March will feature rounds in Delhi, Colombia, Kolkata, Guwahati and Egypt. The season is scheduled to conclude in Chennai on April 11, 2027.

TVS Apache has more than seven million customers internationally, while the TVS Apache Owners Group has over 500,000 registered members. TVS Racing, which has been involved in Indian motorsport since 1982, continues to use its racing experience to support the company’s Track to Road approach.