Petronas TVS India One Make Championship 2026 Training and Selection Schedule Announced

TVS Motor Company has shared the full training and selection plan for the Petronas TVS India One Make Championship 2026, and for anyone who lives for track days, this is where the journey starts. The programme confirms how riders from across the country can enter the championship through a clear, step-by-step process. Regional trials will lead to a final selection round, keeping things structured and fair. The 2026 season also lines up with 20 years of the Apache brand, which makes this edition special for riders who have followed TVS racing over the years. From beginners aiming to break in to experienced racers chasing grid spots, this schedule lays down the roadmap for another year of organised one-make racing in India.

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The regional phase will run from 17 January to 7 February 2026. Trials will be held at Aruani Grid in Bengaluru, Pune Kartdrome in Pune, Formula Karting in Noida for the Delhi round, and ECO Park in Kolkata. Each city will host the sessions on a Saturday. These rounds will cover women’s training and selection along with the rookie category, acting as the first step for riders to prove their skills in a controlled racing environment.

Riders who make it through the zonal rounds will move to the final selection at the Madras International Circuit in May 2026. The Young Media selection will take place on 15 May. The women’s category follows on 16 May. Rookie riders and Apache RR 310 contenders will be assessed on 17 May, wrapping up a three-day evaluation at the Chennai circuit.

The 2026 championship will continue with three clear categories. The women’s class is open to riders under 40 years of age. The rookie category is for riders aged between 15 and 21 who have completed FMSCI Level 1 training and attend with a guardian. The Apache RR 310 category is meant for riders under 30 with at least one podium finish in a national or one-make race.

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All riders will compete on race-prepared TVS Apache motorcycles, including the RTR 200 and RR 310. TVS will also provide riding gear such as airbag jackets, FIM-certified helmets and race suits. Since the championship began in 1994, more than 3,000 riders have trained through this platform, and the 2026 season continues that pathway, including the Young Media Racer Programme for journalists and content creators on Apache RTR 310 bikes.