Jagdamba Motors, the official distributor for TVS in Nepal, successfully concluded the first qualifier round of the Apache Race Experience GP in Butwal this Saturday. The event, held at Shri Gaurang Easy Way Trial Center, Tilottama-5, Manigram, witnessed overwhelming participation, prompting organizers to halt registrations after 76 participants signed up.
Participants received professional training on riding posture, cornering, braking, and vision control from national champions Sujan Thapa Magar and Nawang Moktan. Notably, Sujan Thapa Magar is a former ARE GP Nepal winner and Madras International Circuit winner. Following the training, riders competed in the 160cc and 200cc categories. In the 160cc category, Dhiraj B.K. emerged as the winner with a time of 34.07 seconds, while Abhishek Panthi and Arik Shrestha secured the first and second runner-up positions with times of 34.62 seconds and 34.87 seconds, respectively.
The top three finishers from each class will advance to the grand finale at the Vehicle Academy and Research Center in Satungal, Kathmandu. They will compete against top competitors from Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Itahari, and Pokhara. Winners of the grand finale will earn the opportunity to represent Nepal at the Madras International Circuit in India, competing against riders from over 50 countries. TVS Nepal and TVS Motor Company will cover all travel, accommodation, and event expenses for the winners.
The Butwal qualifier was organized in collaboration with Balaji Automobiles, the authorized TVS dealer for the area. This event brought together aspiring riders, motorsport enthusiasts, and amateur racers for professional racing training and competition.
Interested riders can register by scanning the QR code available on the official TVS Nepal Facebook or Instagram pages. This event provides a platform for local riders to showcase their skills on an international stage.
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