2024

TVS RACING SET FOR ARRC SEASON 2024

TVS Asia One Make Championship (OMC) under TVS Racing will mark its presence for the third consecutive year at the upcoming Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). Once again, the one-make series will see the inclusion of a multi-region rider participation in its bid to showcase excellence within the motorsports industry. Replicating its domestic record, and continuing its international success after the first-ever TVS Asia One Make Championship (OMC) in 2022, TVS Racing is back with the third edition of the championship with more vigour and determination to create new records. Following its sheer dominance in domestic two-wheeler racing, TVS Racing is now geared up to host this flagship racing event this year alongside the FIM Asia (ARRC). Backed by four decades of racing pedigree, previous year’s championship demonstrated the product prowess of TVS Motor’s flagship motorcycle – TVS Apache RR 310 as it created a milestone for TVS Racing, setting a new top speed record of 215.9 kmph in its class at Chang International Circuit, Thailand. With a rich history and undisputed leadership in two- wheeler motorsports, TVS Racing has been instrumental in flourishing the racing performance culture and engineering the TVS Apache series through the company’s “Track to Road” philosophy. The season opener of the racing series scheduled to be held at Chang International Circuit, will be entertained by representatives from nine countries including new entries from Germany and Korea. Top three achievers, Md Muzakkir Mohamed of Malaysia, Hiroki Ono of Japan and Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand will be back once again for a full-season alongside selected riders from India and Indonesia as well as six newcomers for the season in the race category. The rider line-up will consist of fifteen riders in total. Commenting on the championship, Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium at TVS Motor Company said, “Celebrating our third year at the Idemitsu FIM ARRC alongside TVS Asia OMC marks a significant milestone for TVS Racing. It’s a testament to our enduring dedication to motorsport, excellence and innovation. Our continued participation underscores our commitment to pushing the limits of engineering and performance, while also providing an exciting platform for our riders to showcase their skills on the international stage. The data obtained during the races are pertinent in gauging the impact of our product modification and showcasing our strengths and transformations. As we embark on another thrilling season, we are eagerly excited by the opportunity to continue our legacy of success and to bring the thrill of racing to fans around the world. We look forward to another exciting year of competition, camaraderie, and, most importantly, the relentless pursuit of victory, and wish our racers luck for this season.” Ron Hogg, Promotions Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing said, “TVS Asia OMC has been instrumental in the expansion of ARRC and since their debut in 2022, we have garnered vast support and recognition from our fanbase and motorsports community which has impacted the championship positively. This year, we are proud to mark the entries of two additional countries in the one-make series which I believe would also serve to broaden our brand proposition and incite new interests in the future. As we move forward, our goal remains the same which is to ensure our reach to a wider demography while alleviating the standards of Asian motorsports.” The riders of TVS Asia would also experience a new safety feature this season – the Alpinestars air-bag system, equipped in their racing suit this year. The air-bag is expected to further accentuate the safety functions while enhancing confidence among its riders for better performance. The Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will commence with Round 1 on 15th March 2024 with no changes to its racing format. The season will move forward with six rounds for year 2024. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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INDIANOIL, OFFICIAL FUEL PARTNER FOR ARRC

India’s energy major IndianOil, is thrilled to announce the partnership with Two Wheels Motor Racing as the “Official Fuel Partner” for the prestigious FIM (Federation Internationale De Motocyclisme) Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) over a span of three years, from 2024 to 2026. Founded in 1964, the oil corporation owned by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India is the largest government-owned oil producer by capacity and revenue. The corporation is listed in the Fortune 500 list of world’s largest corporations as of 2023. The partnership will implement the agreement between TWMR and IndianOil from 2024 to 2026. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman IndianOil said “As we embark on this exhilarating partnership with TWMR for the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, IndianOil is proud to fuel the fast lanes of motorsport with our cutting-edge ‘STORM-Ultimate Racing Fuel’. The fuel stands as a symbol of innovation and excellence, embodying our relentless pursuit of developing specialised fuels that meet stringent international standards. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening the ‘Make in India’ initiative on the global stage.” Ron Hogg, Promotions Director of TWMR said, “The partnership with IndianOil, one of the largest oil corporations in the region and globally is a huge milestone in the motorsports industry. The championship which places emphasis on production motorcycles has been a fundamental platform for many Asian and international manufacturing brands in displaying the capacities of their products, even more so with Asian being the biggest market for end-users. With IndianOil marking their presence in ARRC for the next three seasons, we foresee greater expansion in terms of projected volume and return on investment for all our partners who are directly and indirectly involved in the championship. The strategic investment, I believe would go a long way in serving the needs and demands of the industry and the community while also helping us achieve our long-term goals especially in extending our brand presence to a broader demography.” Round 1 of ARRC will commence on 15th March 2024 at Chang International Circuit and will see through a six-round championship calendar in five different countries within the Asian region including China, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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FIM ASIA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) is pleased to announce the ARRC Championship Calendar for Season 2024. The season will commence in the month of March with 6 rounds throughout. Commenting on the championship, Promotions Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing, Ron Hogg said, “One of ARRC’s aspirations is making new connections which would enhance our visibility among the Asian communities. While it is also one of the biggest challenges due to various reasons, we were happy to note that we found possibilities in Season 2023 that added value to our fellow ARRC community. I hope that the exposure and experience have enriched riders and teams in ways that would go a long way in alleviating the standards of the championship. I would also like to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” to all our partners, sponsors, teams and riders for their endless support in realising the goals of ARRC. “Congratulations” to all those who have been exemplary in their professional endeavours. FIM Asia Road Racing Championship Season 2023 would not have been possible without you!” “Every year is a learning curve for us and we aim to continuously move in tandem with the evolution in motorsports. With the traction gained over this season, we are quite positive with the outlook for Season 2024. As and when needed, we will embrace change progressively to ensure that we are on par with global standards. We are on the right track at the moment and we will continue with our initiatives to present more opportunities for the ARRC community to thrive competitively. We are happy to confirm one of our racing destinations at Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan next year and hope that it would add on to the much-needed challenge for our teams and riders. So, stay tuned as we head towards a more exciting phase! FIM Asia President, Stephan Carapiet said, “Season 2023 was undoubtedly bittersweet but we embraced it together as a community and achieved yet another milestone. Organising a championship is never an easy task but what makes it less of a hassle is the collective contribution and cooperation from all members. With the ARRC community, that has never been an issue and for that, “Thank You” to everyone who has been nothing but supportive of the ARRC dreams. From five rounds in 2022 to a 6-Round championship, we made swift transition after the big pandemic hit and that’s more than just satisfactory. Well done!” “Moving forward, we hope for a much smoother road ahead. What we have learnt this season will inevitably be a guide to everyone for the coming season. Six rounds have been scheduled for the coming year and while we return to our familiar circuits, we nevertheless will be back with different motivation, different level of competence and different goals. As for FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the hope is to go on discovering new hidden talents while motivating existing teams and riders to continue expanding their wings for a much greater passion-driven success. With that, we are pleased to announce the Championship Calendar for Season 2024!”Season 2024 Championship Calendar as follows: Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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