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CHENNAI, Apr 25: Two and three-wheeler makers TVS Motor Company today reached a partnership agreement with Petronas, an alliance that will see the progressive energy company become the title partner of TVS Racing, India's first factory racing team.
Rebranded as Petronas TVS Racing Team, the outfit will don a new livery as part of the alliance effective this season.
Petronas is also set to supply its high-performance engine oil, Sprinta to the team which will participate in road-racing, supercross, and rally formats of racing, including the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC), Indian National Supercross Championship (INSC), and Indian National Rally Championship (INRC).
TVS Racing, a pioneer in building Motorsports in India since 1982 has been integral in growing the racing performance culture. It has done so by creating multiple riding platforms for young enthusiasts to explore race performance in a fun and safe environment. This partnership will give a boost to further grow the popularity of racing in India.
The partnership is further complemented by a strategic business alliance with Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) to develop a co-branded oil - Petronas-
TVS TRU4 RacePro -which will be available for consumers in the high street market across India in May 2022.
Talking to reporters here, KN Radhakrishnan, Director and CEO TVS Motor Company said "We are delighted to have Petronas as our partner for TVS Racing. Petronas comes with many progressive technological solutions, backed by significant wins in prominent racing events."
"I am confident that Petronas ' global expertise and solid presence in motorsports combined with TVS Racing's four decades of strong racing heritage will take us to greater heights", he said.
Datuk Sazali Hamzah, Executive Vice President and CEO Downstream Petronas said the company continues to make headway across the value chain in India. Amongst the examples of a significant portfolio, enhancements include supplying LPG through IndianOil Petronas Pvt. Ltd. (IPPL), provision of rooftop solar panels via AmPlus Energy.
Today, we seal a stronger partnership with one of India's most respected OEM, TVSMotor Company, with the Petronas TVS Racing Team launch.
"Petronas lubricants have a solid track record in global motorsport events, and we are proud to support TVS Racing's ambitions", she said.
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