One of the leading Motorsport teams, TVS Racing has achieved the podium finish in the first round of 2023 INRC. The 2023 season of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) was held in Coorg.
About TVS Racing Performance in the first round of INRC 2023
The PETRONAS TVS Racing team’s extraordinary performance has led to a complete triumph in all three categories they competed in, showcasing their absolute supremacy in the competition. Rajendra RE, who is the reigning champion in the Group A Foreign Open Class 450, extended his unbeaten run from the previous season, further solidifying his position as a formidable force in the racing world.
About Track to Road philosophy
The TVS Racing has been instrumental in the evolution of the TVS Apache series, employing its “Track to Road” ideology. This approach has propelled the brand in reaching a big milestone of 5 million global sales. And the brand has established itself as the fastest-growing performance motorcycle brand in its category. Through its relentless pursuit of excellence, PETRONAS TVS Racing has garnered a well-deserved reputation in the market.
The Result and bikes used in the championship
In the category of Group A Foreign Open Class 450cc, the TR 450R bike was used by various riders. While in the Group B Indian Experts Class 260cc, the TR 200R (TVS Apache RTR 200 4V) bike was used. And in the Scooter Class up to 210cc, the TR SXR 125R (TVS NTORQ 125) scooter was used. The Group-A class is won by Rajendra RE along with Samuel Jacob and Abdul Wahid Tanveer. But the Group-B class is won by Imran Pasha and Scooter Class is won by Asif Ali and Karthik Naidu.
Official Statement
Commenting on the team’s performance, Mr Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, “Our victory in the first round of the 2023 Indian National Rally Championship is a testament to the prowess and dedication of the PETRONAS TVS Racing team. We congratulate the team for their unwavering efforts, and with this outstanding display of their skill, the team has solidified their position as a formidable team to be reckoned with in this highly coveted championship. We are proud of their relentless pursuit of excellence and their ability to consistently record their winning spree. This success reinforces our position as a frontrunner in motor racing, and we look forward to such thrilling performances by the team in the next rounds.”