TVS Racing has announced Season 3 of the TVS Apache Racing Experience GP (ARE GP), expanding the customer racing championship to seven countries. The 2026-27 season will begin on November 15, 2026, and include India, Mexico, Colombia, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast.
Morocco, Egypt and Ivory Coast are the three new additions to the championship, which aims to bring competitive motorsport to a wider audience through a structured platform for customers, enthusiasts and aspiring racers.
The season is expected to attract over 1,200 participants across 20 cities. Since its inception, the championship has reached 20 cities and engaged more than 4,000 participants. The latest edition will continue its multi-category format, including dedicated participation opportunities for women riders.
TVS Apache Racing Experience GP Season 3: Categories and motorcycles
The championship will feature customer and media categories across the 160/180cc, 200cc and 310cc classes. The categories and corresponding motorcycles are listed below.
| Category | Participant group | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| ARE GP 160/180cc | Customer – Men | TVS Apache RTR 200 |
| ARE GP 200cc | Customer – Men | TVS Apache RTR 200 |
| ARE GP 310cc | Customer – Men | TVS Apache RR 310 |
| ARE GP 200cc | Customer – Women* | TVS Apache RTR 200 |
| ARE GP 200cc | Media – Women | TVS Apache RTR 200 |
| ARE GP 310cc | Media – Men, Novice | TVS Apache RTR 310 |
| ARE GP 310cc | Media – Men, Expert | TVS Apache RTR 310 |
*The customer-women category is subject to participation.
Participants will compete for a range of rewards, including MotoGP experiences, racing opportunities, factory visits and riding experiences.
| Reward category | Winner | First runner-up | Second runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotoGP experience | All-expenses-paid trip to MotoGP (Asia) | MotoGP Sepang Grand Prix ticket and two-night hotel stay | MotoGP (Asia) ticket |
| Racing opportunity | Wild-card entry for two rounds of TVS OMC (RR 310) | Wild-card entry for one round of TVS OMC (RR 310) | — |
| Merchandise | Official Petronas TVS Racing merchandise | Official Petronas TVS Racing merchandise | Official Petronas TVS Racing merchandise |
| Factory visit | TVS factory visit | TVS factory visit | TVS factory visit |
| Riding experiences | Access to two marquee rides, one chapter ride and TVS MotoSoul | Access to one chapter ride and TVS MotoSoul | Access to TVS MotoSoul |
TVS ARE GP Season 3: Tentative calendar
The 2026-27 calendar includes domestic rounds across multiple Indian cities, alongside international events in Nepal, Mexico, Colombia, Morocco, Ivory Coast and Egypt. Chennai will host the season finale on April 11, 2027.
| Date | Location |
| November 15, 2026 | Chennai |
| November 22, 2026 | Coimbatore |
| November 28, 2026 | Jaipur |
| November 28, 2026 | Morocco |
| November 29, 2026 | Hyderabad |
| January 17, 2027 | Indore |
| January 17, 2027 | Nepal |
| January 24, 2027 | Vadodara |
| January 24, 2027 | Kochi |
| January 31, 2027 | Mumbai |
| January 31, 2027 | Ivory Coast |
| February 21, 2027 | Bengaluru |
| February 21, 2027 | Lucknow |
| February 28, 2027 | Pune |
| February 28, 2027 | Mexico |
| March 7, 2027 | Delhi |
| March 7, 2027 | Colombia |
| March 14, 2027 | Kolkata |
| March 21, 2027 | Guwahati |
| March 21, 2027 | Egypt |
| April 11, 2027 | Chennai – Final |
From customer racing to an international championship
TVS ARE GP began in 2007 as a platform for TVS Apache customers to experience competitive racing in a professional environment. In 2023, TVS Racing developed it into a structured championship programme. The 2025-26 season marked its first international expansion, covering India, Mexico, Colombia and Nepal, with the finale held at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai.
The latest expansion builds on TVS Racing’s wider motorsport presence. The company says the TVS Apache range has over seven million customers internationally, while the Apache Owners Group has more than 500,000 registered members.
The third season is intended to broaden the championship’s international reach while providing customers and aspiring racers with a pathway into competitive motorsport.
