The winners received cash prizes and direct entry to the ARE GP Madras International Circuit in Chennai.
Two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor has concluded the first edition of the TVS Apache Racing Experience in Nepal. The event is organized as a significant milestone in the 20-year journey of the TVS Apache series.
The first qualifying round was held at the Vehicle Academy and Research Center in Satungal, where more than 60 riders participated. In the qualifying round, Sujan Thapa Magar was declared the winner in the 160cc category, while Vivek Pandey was the first runner-up and Prashant Sutihar was the second runner-up.
In the 200cc category, Abhinav Raj Malla was declared the winner, Nimesh Thakuri was declared the first runner-up and Milan Chushyabaga was declared the second runner-up.
In the 310cc category, Dilip Danuwar was declared the winner, Ram Bikram Thapa was the first runner-up and Shretesh Thapa was the second runner-up.
In the competition held in Nepal, more than 60 riders competed on a professionally designed track with 10 challenging turns, where their performance was judged on the basis of the fastest lap time. The championship was conducted in three categories: 160cc, 200cc and 310cc. It has provided a platform for riders from different segments to test their racing skills on an equal footing.
The top three riders from each category got the opportunity to compete in the TVS Apache Racing Experience Finals to be held at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai, India.
They were also presented with a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and exclusive riding gear from TVS Motors. The winners of the qualifying round will now move on to the TVS Apache Racing Experience Grand Finale to be held in April 2026.
The championship, which was launched in 2007, has expanded to 17 cities in India, including Nepal, Mexico and Colombia, in 2025.
The growing performance motorcycle enthusiast community in Nepal has made it an ideal destination, said Bimal Sumbly, the company’s head of premium business.
'As we celebrate 20 years of TVS Apache, the international expansion of TVS Apache Racing Experience is a natural continuation of our journey of breaking boundaries and setting new standards,' he said, ' TVS Racing and TVS Apache Racing Experience have played a significant role in building the infrastructure of the motorsports ecosystem.'
This racing format will significantly increase the visibility of performance motorcycling, develop local talent and energize dealerships, said Shahil Agarwal, Managing Director, Jagadamba Motors. It will also bring together riders, motorsports enthusiasts and the community, says Agarwal.
'Motorsports has always inspired the youth and the international launch of TVS ARE GP, starting from Nepal, will help to advance the aspirations of the youth in a systematic and professional manner,' he said.
