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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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FASTEST IN TVS ASIA PRACTICE SESSION

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

Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand did it once again with a remarkable lap time during the practice session at Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held in Sugo International Racing Course. Earlier during the day, Vorapong clocked in 1’45:951s during practice session 1, taking the third fastest position after Japanese riders Hiroki Ono and Hayato Kobayashi, who clocked in fastest at 1’44:006s and 1’44:922 respectively. However, with the first practice session, Vorapong who is also known as a seasoned rider seemed to have familiarised and found his pace around the circuit. He picked up on his speed during the second practice session and completed the 20 minutes ride, fastest in nine laps when he marked 1’42:644s. Commenting on the session, Vorapong said, “This is my first-time riding here so I took a step-by-step approach. There are challenging spots within the circuit but I tried to get some feedback from other riders of different classes. I did better in practice session two and managed to get the fastest time. I hope that tomorrow will be a fun ride.” Following suit at the second and third fastest spots were Japanese duo, Hiroki and Fugo Tanaka who made their fastest at 1’42:860s and 1’44:020s. Top 5 Fastest – Combined Result Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 1’42:644s Hiroki Ono, Japan, 1’42:860s Fugo Tanaka, Japan, 1’44:020s Hayato Kobayashi, Japan, 1’44:056s Watcharin Tubtimon, Thailand, 1’44:079s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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VORAPONG GEARING UP FOR A WIN

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

Vorapong is prepping to set the Sportsland Sugo International Circuit ablaze in the TVS Asia One Make Championship of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, Round 3. As TVS Asia One Make Championship made its debut in the Round 2 of the Asian motorcycle racing championship, Vorapong carved history in the 6-lap race when he clocked in fastest, making him the first ever winner in the category. The Thailand born rider was full on throughout the race weekend. He not only made the fastest time in the score sheet for the practice sessions but made an impactful ride when he took the pole position after the qualifying session. His riding skills were further amplified as he went on to set abenchmark with his win in Race 1. Race 2 however did not work very well with him. Although the race concluded with only 4 laps due to a casualty, Vorapong failed to replicate his moves thus landed him at the third spot on the podium. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “Winning Race 1 is an inspiration to me – I made history! As far as the machine is concerned, TVS has made some big changes since 2020 especially in the development of engine and its control that makes it an excellent ride for racing. Personally, I get along very well with the TVS RR310 and I am able to optimise its capacity.” As for his thoughts on riding at Sugo, “It is an entirely new experience for me. The expectations are also different compared to when I raced at Sepang. But I have a feeling that it will be a fun ride at Sugo. From what I have viewed on YouTube, Sugo circuit has layers – uphill and downhill which is sure to induce some exciting moments. I will do my best as I want another victory on the grounds of Japan.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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SUGO, AN ADVANTAGE FOR HARUKI

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

The Asia Superbike 1000cc category never ceases to amaze fans and spectators and is the cream of the crop in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. With Haruki Noguchi of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph. charging in with great prowess and speed alongside some of the best names in the scene, the race is bound to get even more exciting in rounds to come. The Japanese rider finally got his shot at the top spot on the podium in Race 2, Round 2 when he clocked in at 25:44.793. His performances throughout the races have been far from ordinary with a certain riding style in place. One would recognise Haruki’s move as the race flags off with him bolting ahead of the others. Haruki definitely showcased an improvement in Round 2. Although he is undoubtedly one of a kind in his game, Round 1 was rather unsatisfactory for his standards when his close contenders knocked him down the chart. He buckled up and in Round 2, he moved himself upward on the podium, taking the second spot in Race 1 and concluding the finale at the top spot. Commenting on his strategies, Haruki said, “For Round 1 and Round 2, there were no specific strategies except that I kept pushing myself to do better. That worked!” For the upcoming race, Haruki said, “It is extremely exciting to race in my own country. I personally feel that I would do better with minimal stress compared to when I race abroad. Additionally, we have done one race in All Japan Championship at the circuit hence we have some data in hand that would help the team to identify the right settings for the machine. I am also better prepared as I am aware of the circuit’s layout. I will do my best as usual.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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ANDI, WORK IN PROGRESS

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

The fiery representation of the Supersports 600cc in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship is everything about riders, armoured with agility and the mind that manifests victory. Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA Racing team is geared up for Round 3 at Sportsland Sugo International Sugo where he anticipates yet another win. Andi is no stranger to the scene of the SS600 category with years of riding experience and progressive growth in his professional endeavours. This season, he took the circuit by the storm when he marked fastest during Race 1 of the season opener. While he fell short in Race 2 due to an incident, he pulled himself back up in Round 2 with a win in Race 2. Commenting on his ride, Andi said, “I always aspire for a win in each race. However, we are at times defeated due to unforeseen circumstances. The most important thing is to not be disappointed instead take it as a motivational tool to do learn and do better.” “The category itself while it is highly competitive, we also have extraordinary riders who contribute to the overall challenge. To me, all riders are an inspiration for me to constantly look into my riding techniques and make the necessary changes required to stay on par or to be one step ahead.” Like all riders, Andi is work in progress for Round 3. He said, “As usual, preparations surround fitness routines and trainings with my team. Apart from that, I would also have to learn the layout of the circuit so that I am able to identify the right strategies for the race. Like many of the riders, I too have never raced on the circuit prior to this. Adapting quickly is crucial so that I am able to ride competitively.” “I definitely want to take a win at Sugo for my team as well as for our 77th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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