Chennai : TVS Motor Company, part of TVS
VENU, a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segments, today reinforced
its commitment to nurturing India's future racing champions, by handing over 10
TVS Apache RR 200 Mini Motorcycles to the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC). The
purpose-built TVS Apache RR 200 Mini will form the backbone of a structured
rider development programme for aspiring racers aged 10–14 years, equipping
them with professional racing skills under the guidance of experienced
instructors and TVS Racing champions.
Kids today learn through experiences that
build confidence, discipline and life skills beyond the classroom. At TVS Motor
Company, we are creating a holistic motorsport ecosystem that goes beyond the
racetrack, combining immersive gaming through Asphalt, experiential racing at
KidZania, and now the TVS Apache Junior Programme to inspire young riders and
build a structured pathway for India's racing champions of tomorrow.
Safety is the cornerstone of every TVS Racing
initiative. Through professionally designed rider training programmes and
dedicated racing schools, young riders receive structured coaching in a
controlled environment, guided by expert instructors and equipped with
purpose-built motorcycles and world-class protective gear. This holistic
approach builds skill, discipline and confidence while fostering a lifelong
culture of safe and responsible riding.
For over four decades, TVS Motor Company has been
democratising motorsport by making structured racing opportunities more
accessible to aspiring riders. Today, we are strengthening the very foundation
of India's racing ecosystem by creating a seamless pathway from grassroots
talent development to competitive racing - building the next generation of
Indian racers while fostering a culture of safe, responsible and world-class
motorsport.
Introducing the TVS Apache Junior
Programme
- A first-of-its-kind initiative for kids aged 10–14
years to discover and develop their racing potential.
- Offers a structured learning pathway with
world-class training and mentorship at the Madras International Karting
Arena (MIKA).
- Participants train on specially developed TVS
Apache RR 200 Mini motorcycles, available on rent as part of the
programme.
- Introduces young riders to the fundamentals of
racing—discipline, precision, control and safety - while making
professional motorsport more accessible.
- Creates a strong foundation for future racing
champions and strengthens India's grassroots motorsport ecosystem.
- As part of this programme a structured pathway
has been built to create future racing champions –
o TVS Apache Junior
Program (10–14 years) - Training and Practice with Apache RR 200 Mini
Motorcycle.
o TVS OMC Rookie Category
(15+ years) - Entry Into Competitive Circuit Racing
o TVS OMC RR 310 Expert
Category - Advanced Racing Development
o TVS Racing
International Championship - Global Racing Opportunities
Commenting on the introduction of TVS
Apache’s Mini Motorcycle, Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor
Company said, “At TVS Motor Company, racing is more than a
sport—it is part of our DNA. For over four decades, we have championed
performance, precision and safety while building India's motorsport ecosystem.
With competitive racing under FMSCI regulations beginning at the age of 15, the
TVS Apache Junior Programme addresses the need for structured early training by
providing aspiring riders aged 10–14 years with world-class coaching in a safe,
controlled environment. Powered by the TVS Apache RR 200 Mini Motorcycle at the
Madras International Karting Arena and guided by TVS Racing experts, the
programme creates a clear pathway for India's future racing champions while
strengthening the grassroots of Indian motorsport.”
As TVS Apache celebrates 20 years of racing-derived
performance, engineering and a global community of over 7 million riders across
90 countries, the brand continues to represent TVS Racing’s “Track to Road”
philosophy by transforming championship-winning racing expertise into high-performance
motorcycles. The TVS Apache RR 200 Mini Motorcycle programme extends the Company’s
racing heritage beyond product innovation to talent development, ensuring that
learnings from the racetrack continuously shape both future riders and future
technologies.