2022 Round 1

The season opener of ARRC came to a victorious end for the Thais when Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team won the ASB1000

A GRAND END FOR THE THAIS

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The season opener of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship came to a victorious end for the Thais when Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team emerged fastest in the ASB1000 category. The mind-blowing session witnessed the performance of highly competitive riders who ramped up their efforts in the last race of the season to grab the winning title. Apiwath who took the second row on the grid picked up speed in the first three laps while competing with Haruki and Zaqhwan before taking the lead in lap four. The race saw a robust stride between the trio as they took turns to be at the top three position. In lap seven, Apiwath fell behind landing him in fifth position but quickly regained his pace to catch up with his top contenders. While Zaqhwan took the lead and Haruki followed close behind, Anupab glided into the top three position and Apiwat continued to strengthen his pace. By the twelfth lap, Apiwath managed to circle in to the top three position. The final lap saw a hard fight between the three big names and at the final turn, it was a neck-to-neck between Apiwath and Zaqhwan.  Towards the last seconds of the race, the vigorous Yamaha YZF-R1M rider beat Zaqhwan to the draw, clocking in at 21:02:530s. “I made a slip in the mid of the laps however I was quick to pick it up and re-strategise. I am very pleased to have won the race because this was an extremely tough race.” Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with Showa fell to the second spot at the podium, logging in at 21:02:704s. Anupab Sarmoon who was trailing close behind the trio finished third at 21:04:032 presenting a double win for the YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team. Top 5 Riders of ASB1000, Race 2: Apiwath Wongthananon (THA), YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 21:02:530s Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (MAS), Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA, 21:02:704s Anupab Sarmoon (THA), YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 21:04:032s Haruki Noguchi (JPN), SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph, 21:03: 891s Passawit Thitivararak (THA), Astemo SI Racing with Thai Honda, 21:07:417s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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DOUBLE JOY FOR THE MALAYSIANS IN SUPERSPORTS 600CC

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Mohd Helmi Azman of Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team made a triumphant win when he emerged fastest in SS600 category, ahead by a blistering 4.9 seconds. The race flagged off to a highly competitive battle among riders of great calibre and while Helmi struggled to keep his pace up for the first five laps, Andi Farid Izdihar did not budge from the lead position. But luck was not on Andi’s side when he took a fall consequently opening the pathway for Helmi to take on the lead in full speed. The Honda CBR600RR R rider then fastened his pace while he peeled further ahead from the trail of riders. By the final lap, it was a confirmed win for Helmi. Clocking in at 19:59:528s the Malaysian rider fondly known as an Underbone rider claimed his first victory in the SS600 category. “I found the race very challenging, trailing Andi and keeping my pace up. However, when the opportunity came for me to take the lead, I maintained my speed to stay ahead. I am very happy and proud to have achieved a good lap time.” “This is my first win in the SS600 category and I am definitely looking forward to more wins this season.” Logging in at 20:04:429s was Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA Racing Thailand, taking the second spot at the podium. At the third place, Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin of SIC Racing who made it at 20:04:686s. Top 5 Riders of SuperSports 600cc, Race 2: Mohd Helmi Azman (MAS), Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 19:59:528s Nakarin Atiratphuvapat (INA), HONDA Racing Thailand, 20:04:429s Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin (MAS), SIC Racing, 20:04:686s Irfan Ardiansyah (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 20:04:831s Khairul Idham Pawi (MAS), Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 20:05:172s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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It was a better day for Andy Muhammad Fadly of Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team when he emerged fastest in Race 2

TRIPLE WIN FOR THE INDONESIANS AT THE AP250

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It was a better day for Andy Muhammad Fadly of Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team when he emerged fastest in Race 2 of the competitive Asia Production 250cc category. Andy, who finished third at the podium in Race 1 battled through the 10-lap race with a better performance, displaying high-level skills while manoeuvring his machine to keep up his pace. Although Andy fell back in line in lap 8, he managed to make his way up to the second spot in lap 9, striding along the top three contenders. It was a heated battle in the final lap of who will take the win and between Andy and Rafid Topan, Andy who rode the Kawasaki Ninja 250 made the cut when he clocked in at 19:11:491s. “Today was a better day – the weather was good and I was able to take better charge of my machine.” “It would not deny that the race was highly competitive. The Honda bike was indeed very powerful however I am glad that I was able to make the win today.” Coming in at the second spot was Rafid Topan Sucipto of LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team who logged in at 19:11:642s. Rheza Danica Ahrens of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, winner of Race 1 dropped to the third place at the podium when he finished at 19:11:642s. Top 5 Riders of Asia Production 250cc, Race 2: Andy Muhammad Fadly (INA), Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team, 19:11:491s Rafid Topan Sucipto (INA), LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team, 19:11:508s Rheza Danica Ahrens (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 19:11:642s Aldi Satya Mahendra (INA), YAMAHA Racing Team, 19:11:719s Reynaldo C. Ratukore (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 19:11:813s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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VICTORY FOR MALAYSIAN RIDER IN THE UB150

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It’s a win for Malaysian rider Ahmad Afif Amran of Cardinals Racing Team at the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship when he emerged fastest in the Underbone 150cc category, Race 2. Afif who took the fourth position on the grid picked up his pace at the third lap, re-positioning himself second among the troupe of riders. It was a battle between Afif and the rider before him but at the fourth lap, Afif managed to stride ahead and take the lead.  Afif flaunted his skills when he raced out of the traps in lap five and sped ahead leaving a trail of riders chasing after him. He maintained his pace throughout the remaining laps and finished strong at 16:34:083s, almost 3 seconds ahead of the next rider in line. “The team has worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to fine tune the machine, to ensure we get the right timing. I am very happy with the result.” Taking the second place was Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team at 16:37:136s who came in third fastest in Race 1. The third place was claimed by Murobbil Vithoni of LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team when he clocked in at 16:37:357. Coming in at the fourth and fifth positions are duo, Dimas Juli Atmoko of LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team and April King Mascardo of UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines. Top 5 Riders of Underbone 150cc, Race 2: Ahmad Afif Amran (MAS), Cardinals Racing Team, 16:34:083s Wahyu Aji Trilaksana (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 16:37:136s Murobbil Vithoni (INA), LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team, 16:37:357s Dimas Juli Atmoko (INA), LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team, 16:37:418s April King Mascardo (PHI), UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines, 16:37:528s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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It was a well-planned move by Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi when his blistering pace earned him the winner title for the ASB1000

ZAQHWAN’S STRATEGY, A SUCCESS STORY

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It was a well-planned move by Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA when his blistering pace earned him the winner title for the ASB1000 category in the season opener at Chang International Circuit. The much-anticipated race kept everyone at the edge of their seats as Zaqhwan who rode on the Honda CBR1000 RR R showcased his flawless tactics, riding swiftly along the first seven laps before making a calculated move to the top two position.  Towards the end of the race, the heat was on between Zaqhwan and Haruki Noguchi, the poleman who maintained his position at top speed through 11 laps. It was a switch of back and forth between the two before Zaqhwan pulled off his manoeuvring skills at the last turn before speeding off to the winning mark at 21:04:947s. “It was a challenging ride today especially with the high temperature on the circuit. I took a step-by-step approach in taking control of my machine and managing my pace.” “It is an exciting moment to have made a mark at the podium today and I hope that tomorrow’s race would be a better one.” Haruki of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph who lost his balance at the last turn made way for Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team who logged in at 21:05:471s Haruki made it to the podium at 21:05.480s. Top Riders of Asia Superbike 1000cc: Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (MAS), Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA, 21:04.947s Anupab Sarmoon (THA), YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 21:05.471s Haruki Noguchi (JPN), SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph, 21:05.480s Apiwath Wongthananon (THA), YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 21:07.258s Passawit Thitivararak (THA), Astemo SI Racing with Thai Honda, 21:07:520s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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ANDI SMASHED THE SUPERSPORTS 600CC

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Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team smashed the Race 1 of SuperSports 600cc at the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship when he emerged first in what was a battle among Asia’s best. Getting off to a flying start from a pole position, Andi laboured through the first few laps at top speed, maintaining his rank at the top two spots. Working up their speed close behind Andi were duo, Nakarin Atiratphuvapat and Mohd Helmi Azman. By midpoint, it was a neck-to-neck battle between the trio. Towards the last few laps, Nakarin pulled through ahead of Andi and took the lead while Andi dropped to the second-best spot. But for Andi, the game was still on and when Nakarin took a fall at theinfamous corner of the last turn, Andi went all out to take the first spot, clocking in at 20:02:754s. “The weather was scorching hot which made it difficult to manage the tires and the pace. To add on to that, I had to keep up to my speed to compete with my biggest contenders.” “It was a high-level for me however I am happy to have made it through with flying colours. I am much confident and more prepared for Race 2 tomorrow.” Making it to the second place was Helmi of Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team who logged in at 20:03:234s while at the third place, Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin of SIC Racing checked in at 20:03:742s. Top 5 Riders of SuperSports 600cc: Andi Farid Izdihar (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 20:02.754 Md Helmi Azman (MAS), Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 20:03:234s Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin (MAS), SIC Racing, 20:03:742s Irfan Ardiansyah (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 20:06:412s Khairul Idham Pawi (MAS), Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 20:06:532s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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It was a triumph after a two-year hiatus for ASTRA HONDA Racing Team at the Race 1 of ARRC Round 1 when Rheza Danica took the first spot

IT’S A TRIUMPH FOR ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM IN ASIA PRODUCTION 250CC

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It was a triumph after a two-year hiatus for ASTRA HONDA Racing Team at the Race 1 of FIM Asia Road Racing Round 1 when Rheza Danica Ahrens took the first spot at the podium. Rheza who took the fourth position at the Grid was pushed back, behind the top five riders in the first lap but managed to make his way back into the top three position in lap two.  Throughout the 10-lap race, Rheza managed his strategies well, striding in and out of the top 3 position before he fell one step behind in the seventh lap. However, in lap eight, Rheza upped his speed and emerged strong to take lead ahead of the troupe.  The nail-biting moment took place when Rheza battled with his biggest contenders Piyawat Patoomyos and Andy Muhammad Fadly at the final lap. The trio took speed at the final turn before Rheza glided first at 19:03:774s. “It was a great feeling to have achieved the top spot at the podium in the season opener. While the weather has been challenging, it was even more challenging to keep my pace among the riders.” “I picked up my speed at the last turn and that earned me an improved lap time today. I certainly look forward to performing better in Race 2.” Piyawat of HONDA Racing Thailand who took the pole position came in to a close finish behind Rheza, logging in at 19:03:354s while Andy Muhammad Fadly of Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team finished at 19:04;091. Top 5 Riders of Asia Production 250cc: Rheza Danica Ahrens (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 19:03.774 Piyawat Patoomyos (THA), HONDA Racing Thailand,19:03.354 Andy Muhammad Fadly (INA), Motul Sniper Manual Tech Racing Team, 19:04.091 Rafid Topan Sucipto (INA), LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team, 19:04:784s Reynaldo C. Ratukore (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 19:05:153s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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The season opener of ARRC celebrates its first winner for the Underbone 150cc when Izzat Zaidi of Pitsbike JRT OneWay smashed in Race 1

MALAYSIAN RIDER TAKES THE WINNING SPOT AT THE PODIUM FOR THE UNDERBONE 150CC

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The season opener of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship celebrates its first winner for the Round 1 of the Underbone 150cc category when Mohd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan of Pitsbike JRT OneWay smashed in at 16:43:348s in Race 1. Izzat, the Malaysian rider who took the second row from the Superpole after coming in fourth at the challenge struggled to find his pace in the beginning. Striding alongside a stretch of riders, Izzat who rode the Yamaha Y15 ZR machine picked up his speed towards the remaining 3 laps. Izzat broke into the top three troupe by the seventh lap, taking the second spot before strengthening his strategy to finish ahead by 0.240s. “It was a challenge coming back to the Asian circuit after a two-year break. However, the team have kept their momentum and worked their way into ensuring that the necessary measures were taken into account to ensure the best outcome.” “My strategy was to speed up to the leading group, one step at a time before I made my break to get ahead of them.” Taking the second spot at the podium was Muhammad Yordan Badaru of LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team who clocked in at 16:43:588s Yordan who has been relatively quiet throughout the pre-season test and the official practices began at the sixteenth place on the grid before he hustled through a row of riders to place himself in the top three position. Following right behind him at the third place was Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing team who made it through the final lap at 16:43:942. Top 5 Position of Underbone 150cc Mohd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan (MAS), Pitsbike JRT OneWay, 16:43:348s Muhammad Yordan Badaru (INA), LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team, 16:43:588 Wahyu Aji Trilaksana (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team,16:43:942 Dimas Juli Atmoko (INA) LFN HP969, Indonesia Racing Team, 16:44:321s Md Aiman Tahiruddin (MAS), Cardinals Racing Team Malaysia, 16:44:341s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi took the fastest position in the final practice of the day when he logged in at 1:35:894s

ZAQHWAN FORESEES IMPROVED TIMING WITH THE QUALIFYING TIRES

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Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA took the fastest position in the final practice of the day when he logged in at 1:35:894s. The Malaysian rider who has been checking in third in both practice 1 and 2 found his pace in the final session, beating his competitors to the draw before retiring for the day. “I feel good with the bike – a positive feeling indeed. The timing seems to have improved even without the use of the qualifying tires. I am confident that with the use of the qualifying tires, it would be better.” “We hope to make it at the pole position tomorrow and keeping our fingers crossed to achieve the best in the Race. Thank you to all for the support extended to us.” Taking the second and third fastest spots are the dynamic duo of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, Apiwath Wongthananon and Anupab Sarmoon who clocked in at 1:36:316 and 1:36:377 respectively.  The first time Ducati rider, Thitipong Warokorn of Access Racing Plus came in fourth with 1:36:426 followed by Haruki Noguchi of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph at 1:36:719s. Top 5 Fastest in Third Practice: Md Zaqhwan Zaidi (MAS), Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA, 1:35.894  Apiwath Wongthananon (THA),YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 1:36.316  Anupab Sarmoon (THA), YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 1:36.377  Thitipong Warokorn (THA), Access Plus Racing, 1:36.426  Haruki Noguchi (JPN), SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph., 1:36.719 Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin of SIC Racing took the lead in the SuperSport 600cc third practice when he finished his laps fastest at 1:39:428s

SUPERSPORTS 600CC GETS MORE CHALLENGING EACH DAY

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Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin of SIC Racing took the lead in the SuperSport 600cc third practice when he finished his laps fastest at 1:39:428s. Ibrahim who ranked third in the first practice went into full form during the subsequent practices of the day to take down his counterpart by a gap of 0.122s at the final practice. “Today’s success is attributed to the change that we have made on the machine. Based on all our lap time, we have made the necessary changes to the setup to ensure that our ride is comfortable.” “My motorcycle is all geared up for the qualifying session and Race 1 tomorrow and I will definitely give my best shot to take the podium.” Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA Racing Team was not entirely defeated for the day when he clocked in second fastest at 1:39:550s. It was a competitive ride for Ibrahim and Andi throughout the practice session as they switched in between gears to hit their fastest.  For ASTRA HONDA Racing Team however, the third practice was a boost to their confidence when Irfan Ardiansyah came in third fastest at 1:39:927s. Top 5 Fastest in Third Practice: Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin (MAS), SIC Racing, 1:39.428 Andi Farid Izdihar (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1:39:550s Irfan Ardiansyah (INA), ASTRA HONDA Racing Team, 1:39:927s Md Helmi Azman (MAS), Boon Siew HONDA Racing Team, 1:40:009s Nakarin Atiratphuvapat (THA), HONDA Racing Thailand, 1:40:127s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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