PETRONAS TVS Racing, India’s pioneering factory racing team, is all set to make its mark once again at the 2025 FMSCI Indian National Supercross Championship (INSC), starting in Vadodara on May 23–24, 2025. With a legacy of excellence dating back to 1982, the team returns after a commanding 2024 season, bringing a refreshed focus, upgraded race machines, and an elite rider roster.
The team’s line-up features seasoned champions and skilled riders, including Rugved Barguje, Ikshan Shanbhag, and Prajwal V, who will compete in the Group A – Foreign Open SX1 category. They will be joined by Imran Pasha, Banteilang Jyrwa, and D Sachin in the Group B – Indian Expert category. Rising stars Jayden Wandame Nongkhlaw and Shailesh Kumar will also compete in the Indian Novice Group B.
For the 2025 season, PETRONAS TVS Racing will field its upgraded TR 300X (Group A – up to 500cc) and TR 200X (Group B – up to 260cc) race machines. These bikes feature cutting-edge enhancements, including advanced camshaft and cylinder head designs for improved mid-range torque and high-RPM performance. With better suspension and optimized ergonomics, these machines are built to offer superior control, traction, and agility, giving TVS riders a distinct edge on the track.
Vimal Sumbly, Head of Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, “Building on our championship success from last year, PETRONAS TVS Racing is poised to set new benchmarks in 2025. Every upgrade to our machines and the hours dedicated to rider development reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence. Our 8-rider team is a dynamic mix of experience and emerging talent, ready to push boundaries. We are also celebrating 20 years of TVS Apache, which is the epitome of our ‘Track to Road’ philosophy. This year, we aim to not just compete, but to elevate motorsports in India once again.”
In line with its long-standing commitment to nurturing Indian motorsport talent, PETRONAS TVS Racing continues to invest in the development of its riders. For the upcoming INSC season, the team has introduced Advanced SX training sessions, particularly for SX1-class riders, to enhance endurance, agility, and tactical skills required for the demanding nature of Supercross racing.
With over 43 years of history in Indian motorsports, TVS Racing has continually set the bar for racing excellence. This legacy of innovation and high performance is also reflected in TVS Motor Company’s flagship motorcycle brand, TVS Apache, which marks its 20th anniversary this year. The TVS Apache series embodies the company’s ‘Track to Road’ philosophy, blending race-inspired technology into high-performance bikes. With models ranging from 160cc to 310cc, the Apache lineup introduces segment-first features like ride-by-wire technology and race-tuned fuel injection. The TVS Apache community, with over 400,000 members in the Apache Owners Group (AOG), continues to grow globally, offering both street and track enthusiasts the thrill of racing performance.
Since its inception in 1982, TVS Racing has been at the forefront of building India’s motorsport culture. The brand played a crucial role in engineering the TVS Apache series through its “Track to Road” strategy, making it a top choice for sports enthusiasts. As a pioneer of the One Make Championship in India, TVS Racing remains a leader in motorsport innovation, with the TVS Apache and TVS NTORQ 125 becoming the fastest-growing brands in their respective segments.
