PETRONAS TVS OMC TRAINING SELECTION PROGRAM 2026
TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global automaker in the two- and three-wheeler segments, today announced the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026 Training and Selection Program, reaffirming TVS Racing’s long-standing role as enabler of competitive racing talent in India. The nationwide selection trials will be conducted between January 17 and February 7, 2026, across Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata, followed by final selections at the Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai.
The 2026 season carries added significance as TVS Apache marks 20 years of racing-derived performance engineering, rooted in TVS Racing’s core ‘Track to Road’ philosophy. What is proven on the racetrack continues to shape not just motorcycles, but also how riders are trained, prepared and progressed through professional motorsports with a strong emphasis on on-track learning, race discipline and uncompromising safety standards.
Commenting on the new season, Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, “For TVS Racing, the One Make Championship has always been about building racers, not just organising races. This platform has helped identify, train and race-prepare talent through structured on-track learning, professional racing standards and a strong safety culture. As TVS Apache marks 20 years of racing-derived performance engineering, the 2026 PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship brings our racing DNA to life by making track racing accessible, disciplined and aspirational. This is how we continue to strengthen India’s motorsports ecosystem for the next generation of racers.”
The PETRONAS TVS India OMC is built around a track-first, safety-led training approach. Riders train and compete on race-tuned TVS Apache motorcycles, derived from TVS Racing’s four decades of motorsport experience. Safety is integral to how riders are trained and prepared across all categories, with riders equipped with high-standard racing gear including Alpinestars airbag jackets, FIM-certified helmets and FIM-spec racing suits, along with race-tuned motorcycles featuring personalised tuning to ensure optimal performance with a strong focus on rider safety.
Over the last 43 years, TVS Racing has consistently focused on building racers the right way. Since the launch of the TVS India One Make Championship in 1994, over 3,000 riders have been trained and race-prepared across categories, forming the backbone of India’s modern motorsports ecosystem.
PETRONAS TVS OMC 2026 - SELECTION SCHEDULE
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Sl. No. |
Event Details |
City |
Venue |
Day |
Date |
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1. |
Women’s Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Bangalore |
Aruani Grid |
Saturday |
Jan 17, 2026 |
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2. |
Women’s Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Pune |
Pune Kartdrome |
Saturday |
Jan 24, 2026 |
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3. |
Women’s Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Delhi |
Formula Karting, Noida |
Saturday |
Jan 31, 2026 |
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4. |
Women’s Training & Selection + Rookie Selection |
Kolkata |
ECO Park - Parking Lot |
Saturday |
Feb 7, 2026 |
PETRONAS TVS OMC 2026 - FINAL SELECTION DETAILS
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Sl. No. |
Event Details |
City |
Venue |
Day |
Date |
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1. |
Young Media Training & Selection |
Chennai |
MIC |
Friday |
May 15, 2026 |
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2. |
Women’s Training & Selection |
Chennai |
MIC |
Saturday |
May 16, 2026 |
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3. |
Rookie & RR310 Selection |
Chennai |
MIC |
Sunday |
May 17, 2026 |
PETRONAS TVS OMC 2026 - SELECTION CRITERIA
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Women’s Training & Selection (Eligibility) |
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· Under 40 Years of age (Age Criteria - Born between 01/01/1987 and 01/01/2011). · Previous Years’ Champions (Winner, Runner Up & Second Runner Up) Cannot Participate. |
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Rookie Selection (Eligibility) |
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· 15 to 21 years of age (Age Criteria - Born between 01/01/2006 and 01/01/2011) with Level 1 FMSCI Training school Certification, and should be accompanied by a guardian at the selection Venue. · Previous Years’ Champions (Winner) Cannot Participate. |
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TVS Apache RR310 Selection (Eligibility) |
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· Under 30 Years of age (Age Criteria - Born between 01/01/1997 and 01/01/2011) The participant should be a National Championship rider with a minimum 1 podium finish or a One Make Championship rider with minimum 1 podium finish. · Previous Years’ Champions (Winner) Cannot Participate. |
TVS One Make Championship – Category Overview
The PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship comprises multiple categories, each designed to cater to riders at different stages of their racing journey.
· TVS Rookie OMC (Since 2022): Designed as an entry-level platform for young and aspiring racers, the TVS Rookie OMC provides competitive on-track experience on race-spec TVS Apache RTR 200 motorcycles. Since its launch, over 100 riders have been trained through this category.
· TVS Apache RR 310 OMC (Since 2018): An advanced category for experienced racers, it features the high-performance TVS Apache RR 310 race motorcycle. To date, over 300 racers have competed in this category, with several progressing to national and international championships.
· TVS Young Media Racer Program – YMRP (Since 2017): Launched in 2017, YMRP offers young automotive and motorsports journalists, along with influencers, a firsthand racing experience. For the 2026 season, participants will compete on TVS Apache RTR 310 race motorcycles.
· TVS Women’s OMC (Since 2016): India’s first exclusive racing platform for women, the TVS Women’s OMC has trained over 500 women riders to date, providing professional coaching and racing experience on race-prepped TVS Apache RTR 200 motorcycles.
With a global community of over 6.5 million riders, TVS Apache continues to translate racing passion into everyday riding. Built on aggressive design, race-derived technology and high-performance engineering across TVS Apache RTR and TVS Apache RR platforms, the brand reinforces TVS Racing’s legacy as a long-term builder of India’s motorsports ecosystem.
