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VORAPONG TAKES A WIN IN SUGO

2022, 2022 Round 3, Latest News, TVS Asia One Make /

Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand pulled a stunner at Race 2, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship in the TVS Asia One Make Championship category which was held at Sugo International Racing Course. The opening lap posed some pressure on Horaki when Vorapong took steady lead from P2 seconds after the race flagged off. However, in the seconds following, Horaki managed to find his composure before sliding back ahead at P1. Before the lap concluded, Horaki has comfortably dominated P1 with Vorapong on the chase. While the battle went on between Horaki and Vorapong, Horaki was determined to complete the race at P1. In lap 5 however, Vorapong found an opportunity to break the cycle but was immediately countered by Horaki in an impressive switch between the highly competitive duo. Meanwhile, Fugo Tanaka who took the third spot on the grid dropped a few positions down in the first lap. But Fugo was able to pick his pace up in lap 2 and by lap 3, he slipped into the top 3 position. From then on, it was all about maintaining his momentum at P3 as the chances of taking lead became slim. Ahead of him, the powerful duo was entangled in a heated fight. Horaki guarded his position for 9 laps but at the final lap, Vorapong made his ultimate move when he grabbed the P1 from Horaki before speeding ahead to the finish line. Vorapong clocked in at 17’12:569s. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “Today’s race has been an amazing one for me and I scored my very first win in Japan. I have waited for this moment in the last twelve years. Yesterday, I made a small mistake in the fourth lap which gave Hiroki the opportunity to speed up. Although I tried to pickup speed from lap seven to nine, I failed.” “Today however was different. I planned for a perfect start and put on a good fight with Hiroki in each lap. At the final lap, in the third sector, I was able to get near him before finally closing the gap at the last corner. I am truly excited with my win and for yet another historical moment for myself. Thank you TVS Asia One Make Championship and my fans in Asia.” Horaki Ono from Japan was forced to take the second spot on the podium with 17’13:053s. Coming in third, Fugo from Japan recorded his fastest at 17’18:226s. Top 5 Winners – Race 2 Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 17’12:569s Horaki Ono, Japan, 17’13:053s Fugo Tanaka, Japan, 17’18: 226s Decky Tiarno Aldy, Indonesia, 17’19:504s Agung Septian, Indonesia, 17’19:880s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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HARUKI ALL SMILES AT SUGO

2022, 2022 Round 3, Asia Superbike 1000, Latest News /

Haruki Noguchi of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph. made Japan proud today when he bagged victory in Race 1, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship in the Asia Superbike 1000cc category held at Sugo International Racing Course. The 20-lap race came to a halt when a casualty occurred after three laps. The race was rescheduled to 10 laps with Haruki at the pole position after he made fastest in the Super Pole session. Haruki who has stamped a trademark move in the ASB1000 category once again boasted his skills when he fled ahead of the troop at the lead position. As Zaqhwan trailed right behind him, Haruki began picking up speed and eventually made it an almost impossible task for his contender to strike. The race showcased Haruki’s confidence and fiery act as he guarded his position relentlessly till the end of the race. Haruki clocked in at 15’00:898s. Commenting on the race, Haruki said, “The prior practice and experience I had from the All Japan Championship gave me an insight into the condition and layout of the circuit, which I would say is a plus for me. Off course, apart from racing in my homeland which is yet another form of boost to my overall prowess. I would say that while my machine is in an extremely good condition, I still myselfstruggling at certain turns.” “The weather today has been good during the race. Some riders are extremely skilled on wet ground and as much as I have never experienced riding in rain, I would do my best if needs arise. This circuit can be very slippery during rain hence we can only hope that it would be a better day tomorrow.” At the second place, Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA logged in at 15’04:789s. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN takes the third place at 15’04:884s. Top 5 Winners – Race 1 Haruki Noguchi, SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph., 15’00:898s Md Zaqhwan Zaidi, Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA, 15’04:789s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin, YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN, 15’04:884s Anupab Sarmoon, YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 15’05:105s Keisuke Maeda, Team GYTR, 15’05:627s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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KOTA TAKES THE WIN FOR JAPAN

2022, 2022 Round 3, Latest News, Supersports 600 /

Kota Arakawa of MOTO BUM HONDA swept the number one spot on the podium in Race 1, Round 3 of the SuperSports 600cc category at the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at Sugo International Racing Course. Kota has been on a roll since the start of Round 3 when he marked fastest in all sessions beginning with the practice sessions, followed by the qualifying. His blistering speed did not take a notch down even for a second. He took the pole position at the start of Race 1 and made fiery laps around the circuit. Although he fell to P4 in the first lap when Andi Farid Izdihar grabbed the P1, he boosted his speed up and by lap two, he positioned himself second in line. By lap three, Kota was already gearing up to take back the lead position and in lap 4, he slammed Andi down to P2 and took P1. From then on, Kota was fearlessly circling the circuit with Andi on a wild chase to defeat him. However, being defeated was not in the game for Kota. He went on for the remaining 11 laps, maintaining his speed and composure before taking a grand finish. Kota clocked in victory at 23’02:948s. Commenting on the race, Kota said, “I haven’t raced in ARRC since 2019 which was my last race. Being able to come back is an honour to me. I have been pushing myself through national and road race events.” “For the race tomorrow, we will polish our machine further and work on my psychological wellbeing to ensure that we make the best out of the race.” Right behind him at the second spot was Andi of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team at 23’07:365s. At the third spot on the podium, it was Keito Abe of ONEXOX TKKR TEAM, marking his finish at 23’08:986s. Top 5 Winners – Race 1 Kota Arakawa, MOTO BUM HONDA, 23’02:948s Andi Farid Izdihar, ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 23’07:365s Keito Abe, ONEXOX TKKR TEAM, 23’08:986s Nakarin Atiratphuvapat, HONDA Racing Thailand, 23’17:848s Azroy Hakeem Anuar, Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 23’17:982 Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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1-2 WIN FOR THE JAPANESE

2022, 2022 Round 3, Asia Production 250, Latest News /

Takahide Tanaka of TEAM TEC2 & YSS NTR.JP marked a win in the Asia Production 250cc category at Race 1, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at Sugo International Racing Course. It was an unfortunate start for the riders of the AP250 category who had to brace the race in rainy weather. While this may be an advantage to some riders, for many, it was a challenging task to complete. With three riders taking a fall in the very first lap and others taking a slower approach, it was a door of opportunity for riders who were confident enough to manoeuvre their machines on the slippery circuit. In that moment, Ryunosuke Nakamura of ENDLESS TEAM SHANTI took lead from the 8 th spot on the grid with Rafid Topan Sucipto of LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team tailing close behind. He went on for five laps before slipping into P3 by mid race. It was a golden opportunity for Takahide Tanaka who immediately grabbed the P1. He went on for the remaining laps in the lead position asRyunosuke picked his speed back up into P2. Takahide did not budge from his position. That left no opportunity for his contender, Ryunosuke to overcome the challenge before him. With that, Takahide made a dash to the finish line first followed by Ryunosuke. Takahide’s decision to start the race with rain tires brought him victory when he clocked in at 23’53:198s. Commenting on the race, Takahide said, “I have been racing in this circuit for a long time. I know how the conditions are during a rainy weather. As such, I started the race with the rain tires.” “The race was a fantastic one and this is the best thing that has ever happened to me.” Ryunosuke clocked in at 23’59:421s. At the third place, it was Piyawat Patoomyos who marked at 24’17:385s. Top 5 Winners – Race 1 Takahide Tanaka, TEAM TEC2 & YSS NTR.JP, 23’53:198s Ryunosuke Nakamura, EDNLESS TEAM SHANTI, 23’59:421s Piyawat Patoomyos, HONDA Racing Team, 24’17:385s Reynaldo C. Ratukore, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 24’32:506s Sethu Rajiv, HONDA Racing India, 24’51:587s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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WAHYU AJI CELEBRATES VICTORY IN RACE 1

2022, 2022 Round 3, Latest News, Underbone 150 /

Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team bagged the winning spot in Race 1, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held in Sugo International Racing Course for the Underbone 150cc category. The race category known for its complexity and the need for an unsurpassed technical expertise saw Wahyu Aji putting on a competitive fight in his bid to take victory. Wahyu took the 8 th spot on the grid but that never dragged him down as he picked up speed, lap by lap. While Wahyu struggled to get into the top five position in the first two laps, he made it at P5 in lap three. Wahyu Aji fell to P6 in the fourth lap but the length of the circuit gave him enough time to make it back to the top five group in the following lap. By the sixth lap, Wahyu Aji has already marked his spot at P3. While he moved in and out of P3 in the next following laps, Wahyu made a striking move towards the last turn and took lead from P3. With that, he bolted ahead and carved victory, clocking in at 18’05:412s. Commenting on the race, Wahyu Aji said, “This was a fantastic race for me, being able to take a step up on the podium once again. Overall, the team and I had good communication and I was immersed in such superb positive energy from the beginning.” “Throughout the race, I focused on myself and kept pushing ahead. I am glad that the effort was victorious.” Coming behind him at the second spot on the podium was Peerapong Luiboonpeng of Team One For All who made it at 18’06:112s. At the third place, it was John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team who logged in at 18’06:129s. Top 5 Winners – Race 1 Wahyu Aji Trilaksana, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 18’05:412s Peerapong Luiboonpeng, Team One For All, 18’06:112s John Emerson Inguito, 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team, 18’06:129s Md Izzat Zaidi Md Salehan, Pitsbike JRT OneWay, 18’06:192s Md Hafiza Rofa, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 18’06:208s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com FIRST WIN FOR THE JAPANESE IN ROUND 3

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FIRST WIN FOR THE JAPANESE IN ROUND 3

2022, 2022 Round 3, Latest News, TVS Asia One Make /

Hiroki Ono from Japan took the win today in Race 1 of the TVS Asia One Make Championship, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held in Sugo International Racing Course. Hiroki was undoubtedly impressive in his performances throughout the race. Taking the pole position on the grid, he took speed as soon as the race flagged off leaving a trail of riders on the chase. Hiroki’s consistency kept him at the lead position as he continued to flaunt his dexterity, not the least bit threatened by his contender in P2. During the practice sessions yesterday, Hiroki marked fastest in the first one at 1’44:006s and fell one spot down during the second session at 1’42:860s. Nevertheless, it was all about carving a recognition today. In the circuit known for its technical strain, Hiroki was unbeatable when he kept to his pace. He completed Race 1 with flying colours when he clocked in at 17’09:712s. Commenting on the race, Hiroki said, “In the beginning of the race, I made a good start. I tried to stay consistent with my lap time. Mid race however, the tires were giving way. I had to continue and ensure that I keep up with the momentum. I noticed the gap behind me and kept my focus on completing the race.” “In the end, I managed to get the first place. I thank all TVS crew for the great work.” Coming in at the second spot was Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand who marked his best at 17’10:727s. While he made the fastest mark in the practice session yesterday, he failed to live up to the same momentum today. At third place, it was Fugo Tanaka from Japan, clocking in at 17’16:710s. Top 5 Winners – Race 1 Hiroki Ono, Japan, 17’09:712s Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 17’10:727s Fugo Tanaka, Japan, 17’16:710s Watcharin Tubtimon, Thailand, 17’28:697s Agung Septian, Indonesia, 17’28:895s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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HARUKI WRAPS UP PRACTICE SESSION, FASTEST

2022, 2022 Round 3, Asia Superbike 1000, Latest News /

Haruki Noguchi of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph. wraps up the practice session when he clocked in fastest in the Asia Superbike 1000cc category in Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at the Sugo International Racing Course. Haruki, poised on his machine has never failed to impress. Today, he marked 1’29:171s, making it his fastest time for the day. Haruki currently holds onto the second spot overall with a total of 74 points. He took the winning position in Race 2 of Round 2 at the Sepang International Circuit and has been determined since to make it big in his homeland. Commenting on the session, Haruki said, “It feels good to have finished fastest. We faced some mechanical issues with the machine earlier however we were able to rectify the issue with the data that we have obtained in one of the Japanese Championship that was held in Sugo so we managed to get a better time.” “For tomorrow’s race, I hope that we will have good weather. The circuit condition too plays an important role. At the moment, it is quite slippery probably because of the drift that took place here a week or two ago. We will try our best though.” Coming in at the second fastest spot for the day was Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team with his best time at 1’29:321s. Overall, he sits at the third place with a total of 65 points. Taking the third fastest spot, Rei Toshima of DOG FIGHT RACING clocked in at 1’29:390 in the third practice session, making it his fastest time for the day. Top 5 Fastest – Combined Result Haruki Noguchi, SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph., 1’29:171s Apiwath Wongthananon, YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 1’29:321s Rei Toshima, DOG FIGHT RACING, 1’29:390s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin, YAMAHA GEN BLU Racing Team ASEAN, 1’29:509s Yuki Ito, YAMAHA GEN BLU Racing Team ASEAN, 1’29:541s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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KOTA ARAKAWA MARKS FASTEST

2022, 2022 Round 4, Latest News, Supersports 600 /

Kota Arakawa of MOTO BUM HONDA made the fastest in the SuperSports 600cc category practice session, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at the Sugo International Racing Course. The Japanese rider showcased an outstanding performance throughout the practice sessions when he topped all three sessions, fastest. In the third practice session, he made his best time at 1’30:975s. Commenting on the race, Kota who is also a wildcard rider said, “I am very proud to have made the fastest time for FP1 to 3. Moreover, being in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship for the very first time. I will do my best to win both the races.” Coming in at the second fastest was Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team with his best time at 1’31:393s. Andi currently sits at the third spot overall with a total of 60 points. At the third fastest spot, it was Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA Racing Thailand, clocking in his fastest at 1’31:799s. Top 5 Fastest – Combined Result Kota Arakawa, MOTO BUM HONDA, 1’30:975s Andi Farid Izdihar, ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1’31:393s Nakarin Atiratphuvapat, HONDA Racing Thailand, 1’31:799s Keito Abe, ONEXOX TKKR TEAM, 1’31:832s Azroy Hakeem Anuar, Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 1’32:012s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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RHEZA SETS THE MARK IN PRACTICE SESSION

2022, 2022 Round 3, Asia Production 250, Latest News /

Rheza Danica Ahrens of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team made the fastest in the Asia Production 250cc category practice session, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at Sugo International Racing Course. Rheza took the fastest spot, combined when he scored 1’42:355s in practice session two. In practice session one and three, he clocked in at 1’43:001s and 1’42:539s respectively. Rheza currently sits at the second position overall with a total of 77 points after his contender Andy Muhammad Fadly of Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team who has obtained 91 points overall to date. Commenting on the practice session, Rheza said, “It is quite a good feeling that I made it fastest. I am able to understand the layout of the circuit and make an improvement in each session. I hope to make a double win. Keeping my fingers crossed!” Coming in at the second fastest was Andy who logged in his fastest at 1’42:425s also in the second practice session. In the first and third practice, Andy made it at 1’42:682s and 1’42:764s. At the third fastest was Japanese teammate, Aiki Iyoshi who recorded his fastest at 1’42:723s during his third practice session. He made 1’44:306s in his first practice and 1’42:746s in his second. Top 5 Fastest – Combined Result Rheza Danica Ahrens, ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1’42:355s Andy Muhammad Fadly, Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team, 1’42:425s Aiki Iyoshi, Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team, 1’42:723s Md Adenanta Putra, ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1’42:890s Piyawat Patoomyos, HONDA Racing Thailand, 1’43:130s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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WAHYU FASTEST IN UB150 QUALIFIYING SESSION

2022, 2022 Round 3, Latest News, Underbone 150 /

Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team made the fastest time at Round 3 Qualifying Session of the Underbone 150cc category, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at the Sugo International Racing Course. Wahyu who currently takes the top spot in the overall standing with a total of 65 points has showcased remarkable skills on a circuit known for its technical layout. His performance has been competitive throughout this season and has currently taken a place on the podium thrice out of the four races. Wahyu made his fastest today at 1’46:385s. Commenting on the qualifying session, Wahyu said, “It feels good to have made the fastest time today. We did some changes to the sprocket and the gear in practice session 1 and 2. As for the engine, we retained the setup that was used in Round 2 at the Sepang International Circuit.” “The circuit, as expected is highly technical with the up and down layout however the rolling speed is similar to that of Suzuka. For tomorrow’s race, I will definitely do my best beginning with the Superpole session in the morning. I hope to carve a historical moment here.” Coming in at the second fastest in the session was Murobbil Vithoni of LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team who clocked in at 1’46:556s. At third fastest place, Hafid Pratamaditya Nursandi of Pitsbike JRT OneWay logging his fastest at 1’46:826s. Top 5 Fastest – Qualifying Session Wahyu Aji Trilaksana, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 1’46:385s Murobbil Vithoni, LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team, 1’46:556s Hafid Pratamaditya Nursandi, Pitsbike JRT OneWay, 1’46:826s Peerapong Luiboonpeng, Team One For All, 1’47:001s Aoi Uezu, Team One For All, 1’47:301s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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