2022 Official Test

It’s a battle of the best with ASB1000 when Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA came in fastest with 1:35:331s

ZAQHWAN LEADS ASB1000

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It’s a battle of the best with ASB1000 when Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA came in fastest at the Pre-Season Test, Day 2 with 1:35:331s. The Malaysian rider who has been on neck-to-neck with his closest counterparts from the YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team in the last two days of the pre-season test took the lead to be ahead of the second fastest with a gap of 0.152s. “The lap time achieved from the speed of the machine is a positive outcome and I am extremely pleased with the work that has been done by the team. I foresee that most teams would keep enhancing the speed of their bikes this weekend.” “It is definitely exciting to ride the new machine and I look forward to performing my best during the race.” Apiwath Wongthananon and Anupab Sarmoon finished their 70 minutes lap, clocking in at 1:35:483 and 1:35:746s respectively. Top 5 Fastest: Md Zaqhwan Zaidi (MAS), Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA, 1:35:331 Apiwath Wongthananon (THA), YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 1:35:483s Anupab Sarmoon (THA), YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 1:35:746s Thitipong Warongkorn (THA), Access Plus Racing Team Ducati, 1:36:015s Passawit Thitivararak (THA), Astemo SI Racing with Thai Honda, 1:36:167s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Day 2 of SS600 came to a close when Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team finished the fastest with 1:39:417s

ANDI FASTEST IN SS600

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The final practice for the Pre-Season Test, Day 2 of SS600 came to a close when Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team finished the fastest with 1:39:417s. The final run which lasted for 60 minutes came as a test between Andi and Khairul Idham Pawi of Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, both taking a stride on the HONDA CBR600RR with a gap of 0.067s. “I struggled a little bit during the Day 1, Pre-Season Test however, I managed to find my footing in Day 2. I am more confident on the bike but needless to say, I have to continue improving myself for the Round 1.” “My target is always giving my best to the team. I have to say that this season would be a challenging one as I would be riding with many talented and skilled riders nevertheless, I would do my best this weekend.” Khairul who displayed flawless skills in the first practice of the day landed in as the second fastest with 1:39:417s. Coming in third right behind the Malaysian rider was Irfan Ardiansyah of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team clocking in at 1:39:455s. Top 5 Fastest: Andi Farid Izdihar (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1:39.391 Khairul Idham Pawi (MAS), Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 1:39:417s Irfan Ardiansyah (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1:39:455s Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin (MAS), SIC Racing, 1:39:497s Kritchaporn Kaewsonthi (THA), HONDA Racing Thailand, 1:39:497s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Andy Muhammad Fadly Fadly of Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team who emerged fastest for the AP250 with 1:53:004s

A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR MOTUL SNIPER MANUAL TECH RACING TEAM

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At Pre-Season Test, Day 2, it was Andy Muhammad Fadly Fadly of Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team who emerged fastest for the AP250 with 1:53:004s. His team mate, Aiki Iyoshi came in third with 1:53:259s, giving a glimmer of hope for the team at the season opener of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship after a two-year challenging break.  “It was a perfect practice today for us. We are still finding the best setup for the race and we will do our best this weekend.” “This year, the race is competitive. The Honda and Yamaha machines have been improved significantly. Nevertheless, we will keep pushing beyond the limits to achieve the best.” Following close behind him with the second fastest time was Mohd Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team with 1:53:113s. Top 5 Fastest: Andy Muhammad Fadly Fadly (INA), Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team, 1:53:004s Md. Adenanta Putra (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team,1:53:113s Aiki Iyoshi (JPN), Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team, 1:53:259s Piyawat Patoomyos (THA), HONDA Racing Thailand, 1:53:293s Herjun Atna Firdaus (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1:53:394s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of came in fastest at the final stretch with 2:01:713s

WAHYU AT BETTER PACE IN PRE-SEASON TEST, DAY 2

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The Underbone 150cc took on a new pace today when Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team came in fastest at the final stretch of the Pre-Season Test, Day 2 with 2:01:713s. Wahyu who has been consistently in the top three fastest circle since day 1 of the pre-season test, made it ahead of second in line by a gap of 0.085s. “It has been a difficult time coming back to the circuit after a two-year hiatus however I will give my best for this season.” “The communication with the mechanics and the team have been great. I will continue to perform the way I did in year 2020 and I am keeping my fingers crossed with the aim of achieving the overall champion title for this season.” Ahmad Afif Amran of Cardinals Racing Team Malaysia clocked in his fastest at 2:01:798s landing him second after a challenging two-day practice. Clocking in close behind Afif was Peerapong Luiboonpeng of Team One For All with 2:01:843s. Top Five Fastest: Wahyu Aji Trilaksana (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 2:02:713s Ahmad Afif Amran (MAS), Cardinals Racing Team Malaysia, 2:01:798s Peerapong Luiboonpeng (THA), Team One For All. 2:01:843s Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin (MAS), UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team, 2:02:259s April King Mascardo (PHI), UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines, 2:02:261s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Nakarin Atiratphuvapat came out strong at the Pre-Season Test Day 1 when he aced as the fastest in the SS600 category

HONDA RACING THAILAND TAKING THE LEAD AFTER TWO YEARS

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Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA Racing Thailand came out strong at the Pre-Season Test Day 1 of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship when he aced as the fastest at 1:39:823s in the SS600 category. Nakarin who has gained strength from his experiences in the world championship with an the advantage of being on homegrown has showcased a consistent pace throughout the practices, striding along his primary counterpart, Khairul Idham Pawi of Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team. “I have stopped for almost three years now. Making it the fastest is truly a very happy moment for me. My target for this weekend would most definitely to win the race.” Trailing right behind him was his team mate, Kritchaporn Kaewsonthi who clocked in at 1:40:210s. Khairul took the third placing when he logged in at 1:40:218s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Mohd Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team dominating the first day of the pre-season test when he clocked in fastest at 1:53:715s

ADENATA PUTRA DOMINATES DAY 1 OF PRE-SEASON TEST

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After two years of drought in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the season opener finally came to live with the Pre-Season Test at Chang International Circuit, Buriram. The Pre-Season Test took place two days ahead of the official start. It was a crucial two days for the teams and riders. For most of them, this is the first time in two years that they get a chance to work on their bikes. Riding the Honda CRB250 RR, Mohd Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team extended his dominating pace on the first day of the pre-season test when he clocked in fastest at 1:53:715s for the AP250cc class. “It is a good feeling to make it the fastest on the first day of the Pre-Season Test. I took a step-by-step strategy in enhancing my skills throughout the practice. I hope to do even better tomorrow.” After a close competition with Piyawat Patoomyos of Honda Racing Thailand in all three pratices, the Indonesian rider made it ahead in time by 0.275s. Piyawat logged in fastest at 1:53:990s. Coming in third was Andy Muhammad Fadly Fadly of Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team who recorded his fastest at 1:54:009s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Peerapong Luiboonpeng of Team One For All made it the fastest at the Underbone 150cc category when he clocked in at 2:01:843s

PEERAPONG SETS THE PACE FOR UB150

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Peerapong Luiboonpeng of Team One For All made it the fastest at the Underbone 150cc category when he clocked in at 2:01:843s. Peerapong says, “It is indeed an exciting moment for me to be racing after two years. I have been constantly practicing even during the pandemic with my coach to better myself and I am thrilled to have made it the fastest in the Pre-Season Test Day 1.” Taking the stand as the second fastest was Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team who made it at 2:02:124s. Clocking in close behind was April King Mascardo of UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines who logged in at 2:02:261. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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