TVS Racing dominates 5th Round Of INRC 2018

TVS scored podium finishes in four categories in the 5th round of Indian National Rally Championship 2018 (INRC)

TVS Racing, the factory arm of the Hosur-based manufacturer, managed to finish the 5th round of INRC on a high note. The event took place in Coimbatore, on 28 and 29 July 2018, wherein TVS won podiums in the SuperBike, Super Sport (260cc & 165cc) and Scooter divisions.

Harith Noah, representing TVS in the Superbike category (Expert Class) finished at P1, while Rajendra RE also clinched the top spot in Group B of the SuperSport division (Class 4). The third rider competing in Group B of the SuperSport 165 category was Imran Pasha who topped the table astride his RTR 160 4V. Sayed Asif Ali finished at P2 in Group B of the Scooter (210cc) division.

After a commendable performance, TVS Racing will compete in the final round of the Indian National Rally Championship 2018 which will take place in Mangalore on 27 and 28 October, 2018.

Here’s the official statement from the manufacturer.

Press Release -

TVS Racing dominates 5th round of Indian National Rally Championship 2018; leads across 3 categories

• Victory for Harith Noah in Group A (Super Bike) Expert Class 1

• Rajendra RE wins Super Sport (260) Group B category

Coimbatore, 30th July, 2018: TVS Racing – the factory racing team of TVS Motor Company, finished the 5th round of Indian National Rally Championship 2018 (INRC) on a high note, finishing at the top of the table across three categories.

Harith Noah finished at P1 in Group A (Super Bike) Expert Class 1 and Rajendra RE claimed the top spot in Group B (Super Sport 260) Class 4 category.

Outclassing all competition, Imran Pasha finished at P1 in the Group B (Super Sport 165) Class 3 category in his RTR 160 4V while Syed Asif Ali finished P2 at Group B Scooters (210 cc) Class 7.

Commenting on the team’s performance, B Selvaraj, Team Manager, TVS Racing said, “The 5th round of INRC was challenging and I am glad that the team continues to lead across three categories. Harith, Rajendra and Imran were in excellent form and outclassed the competition with their performance. It was also heartening to see Nataraj, who was leading the championship till the last stage, put up a good show despite injury. This strong performance will boost the confidence of our racers as they go into the final round of the championship.”

Hosted in Coimbatore, on 28th and 29th July 2018, the Rally saw the racers cover a total distance of over 111 kilometers across four special stages.

The final round of the Indian National Rally Championship 2018 will take place in Mangalore on 27th & 28th October 2018.