TVS Motor Company is gearing up to build India’s next wave of racing talent with the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026 Training and Selection Program. Following its ‘Track to Road’ philosophy, the championship kicks off with nationwide selection trials from January 17 to February 7, 2026, across Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata, followed by final selections at Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai.
This year’s edition celebrates 20 years of TVS Apache’s racing-derived engineering, focusing on on-track learning, race discipline, and uncompromising safety with race-tuned TVS Apache bikes and premium gear like FIM-certified helmets, FIM-spec racing suits, and Alpinestars airbag jackets.
Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said: “For TVS Racing, the OMC is about building racers, not just races. As TVS Apache hits 20 years of track-proven tech, this championship makes professional racing accessible and aspirational, strengthening India’s motorsports ecosystem.”
Since 1994, the TVS India One Make Championship has trained over 3,000 riders, backed by TVS Racing’s 43-year legacy of structured training and safety-first culture.
Nationwide Selection Schedule
Initial Trials (Women’s Training & Selection + Rookie Selection):
| Sl. No. | City | Venue | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru | Aruani Grid | Saturday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 2 | Pune | Pune Kartdrome | Saturday | Jan 24, 2026 |
| 3 | Delhi | Formula Karting, Noida | Saturday | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 4 | Kolkata | ECO Park Parking Lot | Saturday | Feb 7, 2026 |
Final Selections at MIC, Chennai:
| Sl. No. | Event Details | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Media Training & Selection | Friday | May 15, 2026 |
| 2 | Women’s Training & Selection | Saturday | May 16, 2026 |
| 3 | Rookie & RR310 Selection | Sunday | May 17, 2026 |
Selection Criteria
- Women’s Training & Selection: Under 40 years (born between 01/01/1987 and 01/01/2011). Previous champions (Winner, Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up) cannot participate.
- Rookie Selection: 15–21 years (born between 01/01/2006 and 01/01/2011), must have Level 1 FMSCI Training school certification, and be accompanied by a guardian. Previous winners cannot participate.
- TVS Apache RR310 Selection: Under 30 years (born between 01/01/1997 and 01/01/2011), must be a National Championship rider with at least 1 podium or One Make rider with minimum 1 podium. Previous winners cannot participate.
Championship Categories
The PETRONAS TVS India OMC features multiple categories for riders at every level:
- TVS Rookie OMC (since 2022): Entry-level for young racers on TVS Apache RTR 200 race bikes. Over 100 riders trained.
- TVS Apache RR 310 OMC (since 2018): Advanced class on TVS Apache RR 310. Over 300 racers to date, many advancing to national/international levels.
- TVS Young Media Racer Program (YMRP) (since 2017): For journalists/influencers on TVS Apache RTR 310.
- TVS Women’s OMC (since 2016): India’s first women-only series on TVS Apache RTR 200. Over 500 women riders trained.
With a global TVS Apache community of over 6.5 million, the brand keeps translating racing passion into street-ready performance across RTR and RR platforms.
