TVS Motor, Petronas Lubricants to elevate Indian motorsport
Date: 13 Mar 2025
TVS
Motor Company, has further strengthened its partnership with Petronas Lubricants
International (PLI) to elevate the Indian motorsport landscape. Under this
expanded alliance, PLI will continue to be the title sponsor of TVS Racing–the
country’s first factory racing team- for the next three years, supporting the
team’s participation in the Indian National Supercross Championship
(INSC),Indian National Rally Championship (INRC),and Indian National Motorcycle
Racing Championship (INMRC). This partnership reaffirms the shared commitment
of two companies towards promoting motorsports in India while reinforcing PLI’s
position in the country’s high-performance lubricants market.
Petronas
has been the title sponsor of TVS Racing across the 2022-2023 season,
complementing the team’s four-decade legacy in Indian motorsports. As part of
this partnership, PLI will continue as the official supplier of after-market
oils to TVSM’s extensive dealership network. The PETRONAS TVS TRU4 product
range will offer premium semi and full synthetic lubricants designed for
high-performance TVS motorcycles, further enhancing engine efficiency and
longevity. This collaboration not only reinforces PLI’s footprint in India’s
two-wheeler market but also aligns with TVS Racing’s commitment to innovation
and excellence in motorsports.
Speaking
on the partnership, Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, noted,
“TVS Racing is a pioneer of motorsports in India and has consistently secured
more than 80% win rate across multiple formats of racing. This racing pedigree
directly influences our Apache series, bringing race-derived performance and
technology to our customers. With over four decades, TVS Racing has played a
pivotal role in democratizing motorsports in India and nurturing world-class
talent with its programs like the TVS One Make Championship. Strengthening our
partnership with PLI underscores our shared commitment to pushing the
boundaries of performance and innovation. Their cutting-edge technology and
experience in premier racing events perfectly compliments our vision for the
sport. PLI’s expertise in fluid technology, combined with our racing heritage,
will continue to shape the future of two-wheeler racing in India.”
Binu
Chandy, Chief Executive Officer of Petronas Lubricants India (Pvt) Ltdsaid,
“Our collaboration with TVS Racing has been instrumental in demonstrating the
synergy between high-performance lubricants and motorsport excellence. This
partnership not only strengthens our presence in India’s dynamic two-wheeler
marketbut also aligns with our broader energy ambitions in the country. Our
motorsports legacy, combined with TVS Racing’s dominance in Indian motorsports
for over 40 years, positions us to drive the sport forward. We are excited to
support TVS Racing as we continue this journey together.”