PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship 2026 Selection Details
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has announced the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026 Training and Selection Program. This initiative continues the legacy of TVS Racing in identifying and preparing competitive racing talent in India. The 2026 season is particularly notable as it marks 20 years of the TVS Apache brand.
Selection Schedule and Venues
The initial selection trials will be held nationwide between January 17 and February 7, 2026. These trials target the Women’s and Rookie categories at the following locations:
- Bengaluru: Aruani Grid on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
- Pune: Pune Kartdrome on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
- Delhi (Noida): Formula Karting on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- Kolkata: ECO Park Parking Lot on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Following the regional trials, the final selections will take place at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) in Chennai.
- Young Media Training and Selection: Friday, May 15, 2026.
- Women’s Training and Selection: Saturday, May 16, 2026.
- Rookie and RR 310 Selection: Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The program features specific requirements for different racing categories:
- Women’s Category: Open to participants under 40 years of age (born between January 1, 1987, and January 1, 2011). Previous champions are not eligible to participate.
- Rookie Category: Open to participants aged 15 to 21 years (born between January 1, 2006, and January 1, 2011). Applicants must have Level 1 FMSCI Training School Certification and be accompanied by a guardian.
- TVS Apache RR 310 Category: Open to participants under 30 years of age (born between January 1, 1997, and January 1, 2011). Riders must have at least one podium finish in a National or One Make Championship.
Safety and Equipment
Safety is a core focus of the training program. Riders are provided with high-standard racing gear, including Alpinestars airbag jackets, FIM-certified helmets, and FIM-spec racing suits. The motorcycles used are race-tuned versions of the TVS Apache series, featuring personalized tuning for optimal performance and safety.
Category Overview
- TVS Rookie OMC: Entry-level platform for young racers using the TVS Apache RTR 200.
- TVS Women’s OMC: The first exclusive racing platform for women in India, using race-prepped TVS Apache RTR 200 motorcycles.
- TVS Apache RR 310 OMC: An advanced category for experienced racers.
- TVS Young Media Racer Program: Designed for journalists and influencers using the TVS Apache RTR 310.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the TVS One Make Championship first begin? TVS Racing pioneered the One Make Championship in India in 1994.
How many riders has the program trained? Since its inception, over 3,000 riders have been trained and race-prepared across various categories.
What equipment is used in the Young Media Racer Program for 2026? For the 2026 season, participants in this category will compete on TVS Apache RTR 310 race motorcycles.
Who are the official contacts for the 2026 program? For more information, interested parties can contact Suman Prasad at [email protected] or Sridipta Bhattacharjee at [email protected].
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