Mumbai: TVS Srichakra Ltd, India’s leading manufacturer of 2 & 3-wheeler and off-highway tyres, powers the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship for the eighth consecutive year, underlining its excellence to deliver high performance tyres suited for racetracks.
The 2026 edition of the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship began from 14th August, will be a racing extravaganza conducted in 5 phases for the different leagues. The surprise of the season – Eurogrip Tyres showcases the newest offering ‘Protorq Racing’ – an all-new slick range from the tyre major. The TVS Apache RR 310 and TVS Apache RTR 200 motorcycles are being shod with the slick tyres, in both front and rear fitments.
The new slick tyre, PROTORQ RACING is designed for sharp lean angles and is engineered with racing specific carcass material and construction. A high-grip compound and slick tread offer exceptional surface contact. Protorq Racing exhibits outstanding lean behavior, assuring the confidence you need during high-speed cornering.
Commenting on the partnership Mr.T.K.Ravi, Chief Operating Officer, TVS Srichakra Ltd, said “Eurogrip Tyres continues to be a preferred choice among racers. As a specialist in motorcycle tyres, we are proud to see our products perform on the track. Completing eight consecutive years as the technical partner of the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship is a significant milestone for us. The partnership has grown stronger year-on-year, reflecting our technological expertise and our continued commitment to developing high-performance 2W tyres. Our innovation journey continues with launch of a high-performance tyre range every year breaking fresh barriers in performance”.
On the new product offering, Mr. V. Sivaramakrishnan, CTO & Dy COO said, “Racing provides an important platform for us to advance tyre technology through real-world experience. This season marks a new beginning for us, as we introduce our new slick range – the PROTORQ RACING. The demanding track conditions offer our R&D teams valuable insights to enhance tyre performance, handling and rider confidence. These learnings continue to strengthen our technology and enable us to deliver high-performance tyres exacting the needs of our customers.”
Talking about the partnership, Mr. Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor Company said, “Racing is at the heart of what we do, and for over four decades, TVS Racing has remained committed to engineering excellence and pushing the boundaries of track performance. Our long-standing collaboration with Eurogrip Tyres is rooted in a shared passion for racing, innovation and precision. The synergy between our race-tuned machines and Eurogrip’s specially engineered racing tyres not only enhances performance on the track but also inspires greater confidence in our riders. As we enter a new racing season, our ambition goes beyond competing as we aim to once again raise the bar for motorsport in India.”