TVS Racing, the factory racing arm of TVS Motor Company, has announced the launch of the TVS Apache Racing Experience GP (ARE GP) International Season 3, scheduled to commence on November 15, 2026. Markedly expanding its international footprint, the third season will span seven countries, adding Morocco, Egypt, and Ivory Coast alongside existing host nations India, Mexico, Colombia, and Nepal. The championship aims to engage over 1,200 participants across 20 cities, cementing its position as an accessible global pathway for grassroots motorsport enthusiasts.
Building on its previous iterations, Season 3 features a structured multi-category lineup catering to both male and female riders, as well as media personnel. The competition categories include customer classes spanning 160 cc, 180 cc, 200 cc, and 310 cc segments. Participants will compete on race-tuned machinery from the TVS lineup, including the Apache RTR 200, Apache RTR 310, and the flagship Apache RR 310. The inclusion of dedicated women's categories underscores TVS Racing's focus on fostering an inclusive and diverse racing environment.
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To incentivise emerging talent, TVS ARE GP Season 3 offers a comprehensive reward structure for top performers. Category winners will secure an all-expenses-paid trip to a MotoGP event in Asia, wild card entries for up to two rounds of the TVS One Make Championship on the Apache RR 310, factory visits to TVS manufacturing facilities, and access to exclusive riding experiences such as TVS MotoSoul. The structured progression model is designed to transition amateur enthusiasts into competitive professional racers.
Speaking on the expansion, Vimal Sumbly, Head of Premium Business at TVS Motor Company, highlighted that ARE GP has evolved from a customer engagement initiative into a globally connected racing ecosystem. With a legacy spanning over four decades in motorsport, TVS Racing continues to leverage its track-to-road engineering philosophy, connecting a global base of over seven million Apache owners and more than 500,000 registered Apache Owners Group members across international markets.
