The factory racing team of TVS Motor Company, PETRONAS TVS Racing, continues to make waves in the world of two-wheeler off-road racing. The team has just recorded its eighth consecutive win at the 2022 Indian National Rally Championship (INRC-2w) by sealing the top spots in all four categories participated. This latest victory cements PETRONAS TVS Racing’s place as one of the most successful racing teams in India.
With a racing pedigree spanning over four decades, PETRONAS TVS Racing has seen numerous championship title wins. The team’s latest triumph in the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC-2w) comes shortly after claiming the 2022 Supercross title. This latest victory is a testament to the team’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to two-wheeler motorsports.
Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium at TVS Motor Company, celebrated the team’s latest victory with the following statement: “We are thrilled to see the commendable performance by the team in the sixth and final round of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC-2w) 2022. With this championship win, the team also records its eighth consecutive championship title win for TVS Apache since 2015 and third consecutive championship title win for TVS NTORQ since 2020. This Rally win is a testament to TVS Racing’s consistent efforts throughout the year, which perfectly demonstrates our Track To Road philosophy and unparalleled commitment in the two-wheeler motorsports arena, not just in India but abroad as well.”
Final Round | Overall Championship Winner | ||||
Category | Race Machine | P1 | P2 | P3 | |
Super Bike Pro Expert | TR 450R | Rajendra RE | Samuel Jacob | Nataraj R | Rajendra RE |
Super Sports 260 cc | TR 200R based on TVS Apache RTR 200 | Imran Pasha | Banteilang Jyrwa | Sachin D | Imran Pasha |
Scooters Class | TR SXR 150 | Shamim Khan | Syed Asif Ali | Shamim Khan | |
Ladies Class | TR 200R based on TVS Apache RTR 200 | Aishwarya Pissay | Aishwarya Pissay |
TVS Racing has been a pioneer in the world of Motorsports in India since 1982. The brand has been instrumental in growing the racing performance culture and has played a crucial role in engineering the TVS Apache series through its “Track to Road” strategy. This approach has resulted in the fastest growing brands in their respective segments and has made the TVS Apache and TVS NTORQ 125 highly desirable products for sports enthusiasts.