KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- K Y Ahamed from PETRONAS TVS Racing team clinched the Rider Champion title in Pro Stock 165cc category
- Sets new records in the e-OMC category with the Apache RTE
- Read race results below
PETRONAS TVS Racing has maintained its impressive performance at the INMRC 2023, securing the Team Championship title for the fifth consecutive year in the Pro Stock 301-400cc category. In its 41st year, TVS Racing made a forward leap by introducing the first-ever E-racing OMC in India, setting records with the all-electric TVS Apache RTE.
Let's delve into more details and the results of the competition.
PETRONAS TVS Racing Team Triumphs; Sets New Records In e-OMC Category
While the PETRONAS TVS Racing team clinched its 13th title, there have been a few other records set in the same tournament. Here's what the record books now show.
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Key achievements
- PETRONAS TVS Team achieved a new lap record time of 1 minute and 47.3 seconds, surpassing the previous best of 1 minute and 49.1 seconds with the Apache RTE e-Race Motorcycle
- The team established a new top speed record of 199 kph, exceeding the previous record of 193 kph in the e-race category
- In the e-Race results, PETRONAS TVS Racing's Sarthak Chavan claimed the first position, with former world Moto3 rider Hiroki Ono from Japan in second place, and Chiranth securing third place
- Pro Stock 165cc: K Y Ahamed from PETRONAS TVS Racing team clinched the Rider Champion title
- Team Championship in the Pro Stock 165cc category was secured by PETRONAS TVS Racing Team
- In the Pro Stock 301-400cc category, PETRONAS TVS Racing Team triumphed as the Team Champion
Category | Position 1 | Position 2 | Position 3 |
Pro Stock 300-400 cc Race-1 | Ahamed KY | ||
Pro Stock 300-400 cc Race-2 | Sarthak Chavan | ||
Electric - OMC | Sarthak Chavan | Hiroki Ono | Chiranth Viswanath |
Pro Stock 165 cc Race - 1 | Chiranth V | ||
Pro Stock 165 cc Race - 2 | Sarthak Chavan | Chiranth V |
Commenting on the team's performance, Vimal Sumbly, Head of Business - Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, "It is a significant milestone for the PETRONAS TVS Racing team, having won the Teams & Riders Championship at INMRC 2023. We continue our successful strike rate of 80% win rate across all our races participated. This success is not only a testament to the team's steadfast commitment and the riders' ceaseless determination and efforts but also to our relentless pursuit of excellence. We are also redefining racing with our TVS Apache RTE which has successfully completed 2 rounds of the TVS e-OMC. The same fervour that fuels our pursuit of racing excellence is reflected in the creation of our world-class products, which in turn fuels continuous innovation and sets new standards within the TVS Apache series. This range has not only redefined the performance biking segment in India and beyond but has also become the fastest-growing brand in its category. I extend my congratulations to all our winners and wish them the best in their future endeavours."
Verdict
While PETRONAS TVS team continued their dominance at INMRC 2023, winning the Team Championship title for the fifth consecutive year in the Pro Stock 301-400cc category, it made a forward leap by introducing the first-ever E-racing OMC in India, setting records with the all-electric TVS Apache RTE. Also, If you are someone with a passion for engines mounted on wheels, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
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