The Underbone 150cc race category has always been an impressive feat with the best of Asians making the most of their potentials to bag the winning spot. Today, Nazirul Izzat Bahauddin of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team ended the day with a striking mark when emerged fastest in the qualifying session of Round 3, Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship held at Sportsland Sugo International Racing Course.
Earlier in the morning, M. Murobbil Vithoni of made the fastest in the practice session 1 with a new record at 1’45:922s. At the second fastest was teammate Dimas Juli Atmoko of at 1’47:004s. At the third fastest was Gian Carlo Mauricio of UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines clocking in his best at 1’47:123s. During the practice session 2, Nazirul Izzat made a striking mark when he created a new record at 1’45:766s. Wawan Wello of Pitsbike JRT Tech 2 OneWay Racing Team marked second fastest at 1’45:911s while Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of RACETECH SIXTY Racing took the third fastest spot at 1’45:925s.
In the Qualifying Session that was held later in the evening, Nazirul Izzat went on to make the fastest lap time at 1’46:766s. The Malaysian rider has showcased an improved lap time this season compared to the last in the qualifying session at this circuit. He also bagged the third spot on the podium in Race 2.
Commenting on the session, Nazirul said, “It was cold, the temperature when we headed out. After a while, it started drizzling so I came out a little later. I was at the back position then and at that time I had no other choice but to make my time because otherwise, the tire will become cold and it would be more difficult to score a good lap time. I am not sure what the race holds considering the unpredictability of the weather but if luck is on my side, I hope to be on the podium. I will continue to give my best.” At the second fastest spot was Md Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, logging in his best at 1’46:892s. Murobbil took the third fastest spot at 1’47:439s.
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