TVS ARE GP Nepal Winners Announced: Sujan Thapa Magar and Others Dominate the Track
19th January 2026, Kathmandu
TVS Motor Company, a global leader in two and three-wheeler manufacturing, successfully concluded the debut edition of TVS Apache Racing Experience (ARE GP) in Nepal, marking a significant milestone as the brand celebrates 20 years of the TVS Apache series.
TVS ARE GP Nepal Winners
The first selection round was held at the Vehicle Academy and Research Center, Satungal, with 60+ participants and 300+ visitors in attendance. The TVS ARE GP offered riders a unique opportunity to train, race, and feel the adrenaline of professional racing in a safe and thrilling environment. Participants were guided and mentored by TVS Racing Champions.
In Nepal, more than 60 riders competed on a professionally designed track with 10 challenging corners, where their performance was evaluated based on their fastest lap timings.
The championship featured three categories: 160cc, 200cc, and 310cc, giving participants across different segments an equal opportunity to test their racing skills.
The top three riders of each category were cheered by a huge crowd and were awarded an opportunity to compete in ARE GP finals at MIC Chennai, India, along with a cash prize of NPR 25K and exclusive TVS Motor riding gear. Winners from the selection round will progress towards the Grand Finale of ARE GP at the iconic Madras International Circuit (MIC) in Chennai in April 2026.
Introduced in 2007, the TVS Racing ARE GP Championship has emerged as a landmark platform for TVS Apache riders, combining fun, learning, and competition. In 2025, the championship expanded globally with TVS ARE GP International in Nepal, Mexico and Colombia, alongside 17 Indian cities, reaching 1,000+ Apache riders worldwide. Building on the remarkable success of its inaugural season, this edition represents a significant milestone as the championship expands to the global stage, reflecting two decades of TVS Apache’s racing DNA and innovation.
Category Winners – Nepal Selection Round
In the 160cc category, Sujan Thapa Magar emerged as the Winner, followed by Bibek Pandey as the 1st Runner Up and Prashant Sutihar as the 2nd Runner Up.
In the 200cc category, Abhinav Raj Malla clinched the Winner’s title, with Nimesh Thakuri securing the 1st Runner Up position and Milan Chhushyabaga finishing as the 2nd Runner Up.
Meanwhile, in the 310cc category, Deelip Danuwar dominated the track to take the Winner’s crown, while Ram Bikram Thapa and Shreetesh Thapa were declared the 1st Runner Up and 2nd Runner Up, respectively.
The category winners will now earn an exclusive opportunity to compete at the TVS ARE GP Grand Finale at the iconic Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai, scheduled for April 2026. In addition, the winners were awarded cash prizes of NPR 25,000 along with exclusive TVS Motor riding gear.
Speaking on the occasion, Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor Company, said, “As we celebrate 20 years of TVS Apache, the international expansion of TVS Racing ARE GP is a natural extension of our journey of pushing boundaries and creating new benchmarks. The TVS Racing ARE GP has been instrumental in building the grassroots of the motorsports ecosystem,m and Nepal’s growing performance enthusiast community makes it an ideal destination.”
R Babu, Senior Vice President, R&D, added, “We envision this racing platform to offer the riders a professional-grade experience. TVS Motor Company is a significant player in Nepal,l and the two-wheeler industry here continues to show steady growth. With the brand’s growing global footprint, TVS Racing is building a vibrant, connected, and dynamic rider community that takes motorsports to the world stage.”
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The global expansion of TVS Racing ARE GP underscores TVS Racing’s long-term vision of transforming this platform into a premier international motorsports championship, delivering world-class racing excitement under the TVS Apache brand.
Over the years, TVS Racing has trained over 3,000 riders across categories, providing world-class mentorship, race-tuned machines, and top-tier safety gear.
The day-long celebration covered engagement activities like wheelie ramp, stunt shows, and gymkhana session for over 200+ audience that was followed by entertainment by DJ Sujan, DJ Kira,n and DJ Sabin, giving riders and enthusiasts a complete motorsport festival experience.
Shahil Agrawal, Managing Director at Jagdamba Motors, said, “Motorsports has always inspired the younger generation, and with the launch of TVS ARE GP internationally, starting with Nepal, the platform will support in channeling the aspiration and structure it professionally. The racing format will significantly enhance the visibility for performance motorcycling, nurture local talent and energy dealerships, while bringing riders, enthusiasts, and communities together. We are proud to partner with TVS Motor Company in creating opportunities for Nepalese riders to compete, grow, and represent the country on an international stage.”
With a racing legacy spanning over four decades, TVS Racing has been instrumental in shaping the evolution of the TVS Apache series, which recently crossed the milestone of 6.5 million happy customers across the globe. As a leading premium motorcycle brand, TVS Apache continues to set benchmarks in performance, technology, and innovation.
About TVS Racing
TVS Racing, a pioneer in building Motorsports in India since 1982, has been integral in growing the racing performance culture and has been pivotal in engineering the TVS Apache series through the company’s “Track to Road” strategy.
The brand has redefined the sports segment by focusing on race performance, making it a highly desirable product for sports enthusiasts.
This has resulted in TVS Apache and TVS NTORQ 125 becoming the fastest-growing brands in their respective segments. TVS Racing is also the pioneer of the One Make Championship in the country, the first Indian manufacturer to introduce the series in India in 1994.
About TVS Motor Company
TVS Motor Company (BSE:532343 and NSE: TVSMOTOR) is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through sustainable mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in India and Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of trust, value, and passion for customers, it takes pride in making internationally accepted products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes.
TVS Motor is the only two-wheeler company to have won the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked the No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for four consecutive years. Our group company, Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement, have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavors to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate.
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