2022 Round 3

HARUKI WRAPS UP PRACTICE SESSION, FASTEST

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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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RHEZA SETS THE MARK IN PRACTICE SESSION

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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AIKI AIMS WIN FOR HIS HOMELAND

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The Asia Production 250cc has been injecting adrenaline and excitement into the domain of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship for many years now. With Aiki Iyoshi of Motul Sniper Tech Racing Team revved up for a stride at his home-ground, Sugo Sportsland International Circuit will be a location not to be missed this weekend. It was merely about finding the right pace and getting used to the setup of the Kawasaki Ninja 250 for Aiki in Round 1 especially after the long drought in the championship. While he was not able to get ahead in line in both races of Round 1, it was quite the opposite for Aiki in Round 2. In Round 2, Aiki showcased outstanding performances in both races when he grounded himself steadily among the robust riders who were competing for the best spot on the podium. He strode confidently flaunting his professional moves alongside his rivals who were fiercely charging in to claim victory. Aiki however took better speed ahead of the others, clocking in at third spot in Race 1 and second spot in Race 2. Commenting on the race, Aiki said, “It was a challenge for me in Round 1 and I was not able to get ahead on the final lap. But I managed to pick up from there and do better for Round 2.” As a Japanese rider who has been on the riding scene for years, the circuits in his homeland may not pose much challenge however Sugo Circuit may be a little different for him. He said, “I have never ridden on the circuit. In my opinion, Sugo circuit might be a technical one which means it would also be a lot of fun riding on it. The corners are my weapon and I pick on my strength around those edges. It is stimulating and easy at the same time.” “We are aiming to win in Round 3. There is no other joy than taking a win for my country.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS IS A MUST

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John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M Yamaha Racing team is sharpening his skills in preparation for his race at the Sportsland Sugo International Circuit for the Underbone 150cc category of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The season opener may not have been a very good start for John. Pacing aboard the Yamaha Sniper 150, John’s agility kept him afloat among the lead group. Unfortunately, some may say it’s timing or perhaps the inability to find the right moment to strike, he was soon overshadowed by the velocity of riders in the highly unpredictable category. In Round 2, John took the sixteenth spot on the grid upon completing the Super Pole session. While Race 1 of Round 2 held a setback for John when he couldn’t complete the race, he made a strong finish in Race 2 when he took the third spot on the podium. John currently sits at the ninth spot overall. Commenting on his previous challenges, John said, “For Race 1 of Round 2, my machine went into a serious mechanical problem and I could not complete the race. For Race 2, thankfully I was able to catch up when the issues were rectified. I was more confident in making the necessary moves needed to not just complete the race but to put on a good fight for a spot on the podium.” For Round 3 at Sugo, John said, “I am excited. We took an overall look into the performance of the machine and gave it the required boost it needs for an enhanced performance. As a rider, I have been working on my physical and mental wellness to ensure that it has what it takes to embrace thechallenges at Sugo. I want to be on the podium!” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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YOUNG STAR ABE SET FOR HOME DEBUT WITH ONEXOX TKKR RACING TEAM IN SUGO

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JAPANESE youngster Keito Abe will provide a timely boost to the OneXOX TKKR Racing Team in the Supersports 600 class after being signed in time for what will be a fitting debut on homeground in Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sugo International Racing Course in Japan on Aug 12-14. The 19-year old is already in his third year of racing the Yamaha YZF-R6, having competed in the MFJ All- Japan Road Race Championship ST600 the past two years, finishing eighth in the standings in 2020 and fifth last year and is looking forward to breaking into the Asian scene. “I am excited to be able to race in ARRC at SUGO with a great team. A new team in a new Championship for me, is a challenge I like,” said Abe, the Tokyo-born who concurrently is also competing in this season’s MFJ All-Japan Road Race Championship ST600 class where he is ranked fifth. His local knowledge and familiarity with the SUGO Circuit will also be of benefit to 20-year old Malaysian teammate Muhammad Izam Ikmal, who has yet to really get his season off the ground, currently ranked 13th in the Supersports 600 class, no thanks to two non-finishes, a seventh and a sixth place in the first two rounds of the season at the Chang International Circuit and Sepang. “SUGO is obviously not new to me. If I can also be of help to the team in this aspect, I would be more than happy to. I thank the team for welcoming me, and to all of my supporters that made it possible for this to happen,” said Abe. OneXOX TKKR Racing Team principal Bobie Farid Shamsudin said the team was happy to finally welcome a talented rider to fill their second slot in the Supersport 600 class and Abe’s reputation as the fastest Yamaha rider in the All Japan Road Race Championship meant that it was an ideal fit. “Since 2020, we have been looking for suitable riders to fill our seats in the SS600 class. In 2021, we persuaded Khairul Idham Pawi to come out of retirement to ride with us in the Malaysian Superbike Championship, with a view of running him in the ARRC this year. However, Khairul Idham decided that the grass in Honda’s camp was greener and thus he went there. We managed to get Izam to replace him,” said Bobie. “I have been following the progress of riders around Asia including the All-Japan Series. Keito is one of those riders I have been monitoring. And being the fastest Yamaha guy, he certainly ticks all the boxes. I hope that both Keito and Izam would work together to achieve good results for the team.” RIDER PROFILE Keito Abe Birth date: September 13, 2003 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Height: 168cm Career Highlights2007 Starts racing at the age of 4, on a pocket bike (Daijiro74) 2011 Step up to Mini-bikes2015 Tsukuba Roadrace S80 category 2017  Tsukuba Roadrace J-JP3 Ranked 2nd; 2018  MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship J-GP2 Ranked 14th 2019  MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship J-GP2 Ranked 8th 2020  MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship ST600 Ranked 8th 2021  MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship ST600 Ranked 5th Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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