TVS Motor and PETRONAS Lubricants Extend Motorsports Partnership to Boost Indian Motorsport

TVS Racing and PETRONAS renew partnership, driving motorsport success with cutting-edge lubricants, innovation, and championship-winning performance in India. 

TVS Motor Company, a two- and three-wheeler industry leader, is deepening its association with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) to drive Indian motorsports to new heights.

With this renewed alliance, PLI will continue as the title sponsor of TVS Racing, the company’s factory racing team, for the next three years, backing its journey across various national championships.

A Partnership Fueled by Passion for Motorsport

PETRONAS Lubricants India will remain the title sponsor of TVS Racing after the success in the 2022-23 season.

This collaboration supports TVS Racing's footprint in top national championships such as the Indian National Supercross Championship (INSC), the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), and the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC). Both companies are collectively taking the boundaries of Indian motorsports to new heights and propelling the sport towards success.

TVS Racing has dominated Indian motorsport for over four decades, setting the bar higher every time with a staggering win rate of over 80% across different formats.

We see motorsport becoming more accessible and building world-class racing talent," stated Vimal Sumbly, Head of Business - Premium, TVS Motor Company.

Expanding High-Performance Lubricants

Beyond the racing sponsorship, PETRONAS Lubricants International will continue supplying aftermarket oils to TVS Motor’s vast dealership network. The PETRONAS TVS TRU4 range, featuring premium semi and full synthetic lubricants, is engineered to boost engine efficiency and durability, ensuring that high-performance TVS motorcycles deliver top-tier performance on every ride.

Binu Chandy, PETRONAS Lubricants India CEO, underscored the close link between motorsports greatness and lubricant technology. We are eager to continue pushing the limits and promoting motorsport success in the nation, he stated. Also, he emphasized the partnership and believes it will improve the connection with TVS racing and not only build a position in the Indian two-wheeler market but also focus on their vision of energy innovation. 

Unstoppable Success on the Racetrack

TVS Racing continues to dominate both national and international motorsport circuits. Among its recent triumphs:

• Aishwarya Pissay continued her victory run in the Bajas Championship.
• The TVS Asia One Make Championship (OMC) completed a successful third season with 15 racers from nine countries.
• Secured Teams & Manufacturer titles in INMRC Pro Stock (165cc & 301-400cc) and multiple INRC championship victories.
• Strong podium finishes in the INSC.
• The 14th season of TVS Indian One Make Championship showcased 50 of India’s top racing talents.

The Road Ahead

With its 'Track to Road' philosophy leading the way, TVS Racing keeps on rewriting the rules for high-performance motorcycle dynamics, using race-proven innovations to feed its Apache lineage. As the PETRONAS TVS Racing Team goes into the future, it remains steadfast in rewriting Indian motorsport's rules, inspiring bikers and riders in the process.

The collaboration between TVS Motor Company and PETRONAS Lubricants International will be driving the performance and innovation frontiers, cementing India's role in the world of motorsports.

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