TVS Racing successfully concluded the inaugural TVS Apache Racing Experience GP (ARE GP) Cup. This initiative was launched in 2023 and is aimed to unite racing enthusiasts across India who are also TVS Apache motorcycle owners.
The championship served as a strategic move to connect with customers in 20 key Indian cities. TVS Racing created a unique platform for a vibrant racing community and providing unparalleled experiences for Apache owners. The competition spanned across the country, granting participants the opportunity to unleash the true potential of their machines on a racetrack in a safe and competitive environment.
The TVS ARE GP Cup offered a multi-stage selection process with categories for 160cc-180cc, 200cc, and 310cc motorcycles. The thrilling finale saw 48 top finalists race specially prepared TVS Apache RR 310 and TVS Apache RTR 200 bikes, giving them a taste of professional racing.
Category | Winner | Runner-up | Second Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
RR 310 Category | Rushab Shah | Santhosh Balakrishnan | Aditya Tentiwala |
RTR 200 Category | Bharath B | Ajal Antony | Puneet Dembla |
RTR 160/RTR 180 Category | Pradeep. C | Amar B Shirke | Abin Thomas |
The championship saw fierce competition across all categories. In the RR 310 class, Rushab Shah emerged victorious, followed closely by Santhosh Balakrishnan and Aditya Tentiwala. The RTR 200 category witnessed Bharath B dominating the track, with Ajal Antony and Puneet Dembla securing the second and third positions respectively. Pradeep C proved his mettle in the RTR 160/RTR 180 category, clinching the top spot. The determined Amar B Shirke and Abin Thomas trailed closely behind, taking home the runner-up and second runner-up positions respectively.
TVS’ Vimal Sumbly said, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to the TVS ARE GP Championship. Connecting the customer with TVS Apache’s philosophy of ‘Track to Road’ we created a platform for customers to unleash their racing DNA in a safe environment. The enthusiasm and passion displayed by all participants fuels our commitment to delivering excitement and satisfaction to our valued customers.”
The winners of the AREGP Championship get an all-expenses-paid trip to the MotoGP race in Sepang, Malaysia. They also are the wild card entry into the TVS OMC - RR310 category and to top it all they get exclusive TVS Racing merchandise, and complimentary participation in various marquee rides, AOG chapter rides and MotoSoul organised by TVS.
