TVS Motor Company has become the official race machine provider to the National Championship Pro Stock 200 class at the 2025 Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC), which is scheduled from June 6 to 8, at Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai. This marks the first time in the history of Indian motorsports that a brand has been entrusted to design, develop and provide race-tuned motorcycles specifically for the National Championship, reaffirming TVS Motor’s leadership and commitment to racing excellence, said a company release.
The National Championship Pro Stock 200 at INMRC 2025 is a new format introduced by the MIC to elevate competition and support independent racing teams. TVSM will provide race-tuned TVS Apache GP200R motorcycles to independent teams, who will engage their racers to compete in this championship class. Additionally, PETRONAS TVS Racing team will provide complete technical support and machine service and maintenance, to ensure peak performance throughout the season.
Selection process
The selection process for participating teams and racers concluded at MIC on May 28. Seven teams and 12 racers have been selected for this dynamic new class, the release said.
Vimal Sumbly, Head - Premium Business, TVS Motor Company, said: “This landmark development, supported by the vision of the MIC, makes it easier and more affordable to independent teams to participate and compete at the highest level.”
With the 11-time national champion Jagan Kumar retiring from competitive racing, he will continue to serve as a rider coach for the PETRONAS TVS Racing team. Joining the team this year are two young racers, Rakshith Dave and Alwin Sundar. They will be joined by ARRC ace rider Sarthak Chavan, along with top performer, Chirant V, and KY Ahamed, the first-ever Indian rider to participate as a wildcard entry in world Moto3, the release said.