Asia Superbike 1000

It was quite a show with the Asia Superbike 1000cc in Race 2 of Round 4, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at the Sepang International Circuit. Haruki Noguchi made SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph. proud with his win after an invigorating battle among the Best of Asia. Kasma took a bolt ahead as soon as the race flagged off. Haruki who began the race at the fourth spot too did not waste his time as he positioned himself fiercely at P2 while Zaqhwan took P3 from the 8th spot on the grid. Meanwhile, Apiwath who was at P5 managed to bring himself up to P4 in lap 2 while the trio ahead of him kept their momentum in their positions. Towards the end of the second lap, Haruki made his move and took over Kasma’s position. Seconds into that, Apiwath unfortunately crashed and ruined his chances for a win. In the third lap, the battle heated up between Haruki and Kasma who were inches away from each other. The latter was desperately finding ways to supersede Haruki but Haruki kept in his pace strong at P1. Zaqhwan was left on a chase, trying to pick up speed however the duo ahead of him were intertwined in a fiery battle. By the end of the fifth lap, Kasma succeeded at P1 once again. Yuki Ito who went on to take P4 was trying his best to close the gaps with Zaqhwan. Nevertheless, Zaqhwan did not seem to be open to the thought of giving in to the Yamaha rider. Meanwhile, Haruki and Kasma continued their never-ending battle as they switched between P1 and P2 multiple times. Zaqhwan and Yuki Ito kept to their positions with another two remaining laps to go. With another lap to go, Haruki bucked up and took greater speed as he fled further away from Kasma. But Kasma has no intentions of giving but Haruki accelerated further to the chequered flag with a 0.916s gap from Kasma, clocking in at 23’25:006s. Commenting on the race, Haruki said, “Firstly, thank you to my team and sponsor. Right now, I am truly happy because this weekend was tough but finally, we achieved the top spot. We will continue pushing till the last round.” Kasma Danial Kasmayudin of YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN took the second spot on the podium at 23’35:922s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

After a strenuous day coupled with the unpredictable weather at the Sepang International Circuit, Race 1 of the Asia Superbike of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, Round 4 concluded with Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team celebrating triumph over his win. It was quite an interesting feat this time around when Apiwath who took the third spot on the grid bolted ahead to grab P1 seconds into the race. Soon enough, Anupab began trailing him at P2 and Azlan at P3. By lap three, Azlan’s teammate, Adam who was at P4 managed to swerve into P3 when Azlan fell a few positions down. The 11-lap race which was cut short to 9 laps due to race direction, witnessed a neck-to-neck battle between the YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team duo in the top two position. While Apiwath kept to his lead position for four laps, he was then superseded by his teammate in the following lap while Adam paced steadily at P3. The remaining laps remained consistent among the top three riders as theywent on to complete the race. Towards the end, the duo from the same team engaged in one final battle before Anupab led in full force towards victory. He marked his win at 19’36:370s. Commenting on his victory, Anupab said, “It has been quite a challenge here at Sepang with the weather, sometimes it’s sunny and sometimes its rainy. For sure, my team’s decision to finalise on the dry tire made a whole difference in today’s race. I am thrilled to have won the race today.” His teammate Apiwath Wonthananon took the second spot on the podium, marking at 19’36:475s. Adam Noroddin of ONEXOX BMW TKKR Team clocked in third at 20’03:141s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

It was a wet day at the Sepang International Circuit as the Asia Superbike 1000cc category’s Qualifying Session rolled out. Despite that, the star riders of the category completed the twenty-minute session successfully with Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN marking the fastest lap time. In the morning, the riders warmed themselves up under the fall of light shower during the third practice session. Kasma seemed to have it all under control when he appeared as the fastest rider in the combined result sheet. He clocked in at 2’06:801s. Coming close behind him at the second fastest in the combined sheet was Haruki Noguchi of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph. at 2’07:601sand at the third fastest place was Anupab Sarmoon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team at 2’07:870s. Coming at the fourth and fifth fastest spot in the practice session were Takuya Tsuda of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM 2’08:024s and Apiwath Wongthananon YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team at 2’08:293s. As for the Qualifying Session that took place earlier, Kasma once again grabbed the attention at the scene when he finished fastest in the session at 2’19:690s. Kasma currently takes the third spot in the overall standings. Commenting on the session, Kasma said, “It was a good session today and I owe it to the team for the perfect setup of the machine. I was very confident with the machine from FP1 yesterday. For the wet condition today too, there were no doubts and I rode according to my own style and comfort. I am glad to have gotten the pole position here like the last round at this very same circuit.” “For the upcoming race, I definitely hope to do my best.” At the second fastest spot, the place goes to Kasma’s teammate, Yuki Ito who clocked in his fastest at 2’20:478s. Taking the third fastest spot was Apiwath at 2’21:187s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The Asia Superbike 1000cc hints a more exciting ground for battle between Asia’s best as they flex their muscles in a bid to claim a victorious title. With another two more rounds to go, Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team is determined to take his actions to another level at Round 4 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which will be held at Sepang InternationalCircuit. Year 2020 placed Apiwath on the limelight when he banked in the highest points in the one-round season before the two-year hiatus broke in. The 28-year-old Thailand born rider who previously rode in the SS600 race category made quite a finish in the debut season of the ASB1000 category in 2019 when he obtained the 4 th spot overall with a total of 161 points. This season, Apiwath took one win in his home-ground during Race 2 of Round 1 and a podium in Race 1, Round 2 which was held at Sepang International Circuit. His win according to him, “Race 2 was tough when I missed the opportunity to take lead. But I then tried to push forward and managed to get a good pace. It was not until the last turn of the last lap that I made my move to maximise the speed and overtake the rider at the lead position then. I made it and I won!” Round 3 at Sugo International Racing Course however was not quite on his side when he was taken of the equation in Race 1 due to a faulty machine. Despite lacking experience on the circuit, Apiwath managed to make it to the chequered flag fifth to salvage his overall standings at the fifth spot. Commenting on Round 3, Apiwath said, “I was very disappointed with the results after Round 3. The circuit belonged to Yamaha but unfortunately my advantage diminished the moment an unexpected casualty occurred and caused damage to the radiator. The red flag came up. As I lost my points there, I also lost my confidence. However, my consolation was the fact that it was my first time atSugo. Overall, I am glad that ARRC is back and the circuits have been great ones.” Despite the unforeseen circumstances, Apiwath is driven to do his best in the upcoming round. He said, “I am currently focused for Round 4 at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Sure, it will not be an easy one because there are many fiery and robust homegrown talents. I will not give up easily. My teammate and I together with our team will do our very best to get the best results we could.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The show stopper category, Asia Superbike 1000cc wrapped Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship up when Haruki Noguchi of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph., hit a blistering speed and swept the finest spot on the podium in Race 2 which was held at Sugo International Racing Course. As the fog set in around the circuit, Haruki prepared himself to brace yet another challenging and highly anticipated feat. His usual act to quickly grasp P1 as soon as the race flagged off gave him the push needed to take lead. Although he set the pace for eight laps, his ultimate contender Kasma came charging in at arm’s length with a threat to defeat him. By lap nine, Kasma slipped into P1 leaving Haruki enraged yet further drilled to accelerate. Kasma was steady with his moves and he firmly held on to his position at P1. For the remaining nine laps, Kasma kept his barriers up well, making it almost impossible for Haruki to slide back ahead of him. However, Haruki is not about to give in any further to Kasma’s games. At the last lap, Haruki found a small opening and quickly seized the moment to switch positions with Kasma. From then on, he was unbeatable. He clocked in at 27’00:055s. Commenting on the race, Haruki said, “No words to describe my joy today with the double win in Round 3. Before the round began, I was four points behind Zaqhwan but today, I am exhilarated to have taken over the top position.” “I wish to thank my team for the opportunity given. With my participation in the All Japan Championship, I was also able to identify certain data needed to help me with this race. Having been able to take a stride on this circuit was also an advantage for me.” Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN fell second, logging in at 27’00:138s. Yuki Ito, who is Kasma’s teammate, took the third place with his fastest at 27’09:298s. Top 5 Winners – Race 2 Haruki Noguchi, SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph., 27’00:055s Kasma Daniel Kamayudin, YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN, 27’00:138s Yuki Ito, YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN, 27’09:298s Md Zaqhwan Zaidi, Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA, 27’09:415s Apiwath Wongthananon, YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 27’09:442s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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

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

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

It was a victorious moment for the Japanese when Haruki Noguchi of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph when he nailed the top spot of the podium for the Asia Superbike 1000cc of Race 2, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. It’s been a long time coming for Haruki who has showcased incredible speed in the last two rounds. While he was defeated in the last three races, towards the end almost all the time, today, he was unbeatable when he took speed in the first lap and soared till the end. What started as a competitive feat among the best of Asia sizzled down when Haruki left the pack and took the last few laps gracefully, knowing that he has played the game well. By then, it was all about consistency. Clocking in at 25:44:793s, Haruki rode to a grand finish, 4.133s ahead of the next in line. Commenting on the race, “It was a highly competitive race, both Race 1 and Race 2 but today was a much better feat.” “I am truly thankful to my crew members and sponsors who have been supportive of my journey.” Meanwhile, Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA who appeared as Haruki’s biggest contender kept up to his pace. He was seen taking his stance as Adam tried to get in the way nevertheless, Zaqhwan beat him to the clock at 25:48:926s. Adam Noroddin of ONEXOX BMW TKKR TEAM clocked in right behind, taking the third spot at 25:49:248s. Race 2 Provisional Result:Asia Superbike 1000cc – Top 5 Riders: Haruki Noguchi, SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph., 25:44:793s Md Zaqhwan Zaidi, Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA, 25:48:926s Adam Noroddin, ONEXOX BMW TKKR TEAM, 25:49:248s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin, YAMAHA GEN BLU Racing Team ASEAN, 25:49:342s Apiwath Wongthananon, YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 25:49:585s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The nail-biting race came to a close for the day when Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA GEN BLU Racing Team ASEAN took the circuit by a storm and earned himself the title of the fastest man in Race 1 of the Asia Superbike 1000cc category. Kasma was off to a good start at the pole position. While he lost his pace in the first lap, Kasma demonstrated persistence and one-of-a-kind skills that kept spectators wanting for more. Between lap 1 to 7, taking the lead was Haruki Noguchi who was fiery on the circuit, closely tailed by Malaysian rider, Zaqhwan Zaidi. While Kasma was seen looking out for an opportunity to slip in between his two contenders ahead of him, it was only at the seventh lap that he found the perfect moment. Between lap 7 and 8, Kasma geared up and accelerated ahead of Haruki consequently taking the lead. From then on, it was all about perfecting the speed and keeping up to the momentum. Kasma made an impressive finish when he clocked in at 25:44:610s Commenting on the race, “First and foremost, I owe it to my team for the fantastic machine. The handling and performance of the machine was spectacular.” “It was a heated battle especially with Haruki and Zaqhwan. In the beginning, it was tough finding the opportunity to slide in between but somehow, I found an opening mid race and I grabbed the opportunity. The blessing today was truly an unexpected one.” Haruki of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph who made his final push to defeat the third rider in line logged in at 25:47:125s. Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team finished behind Haruki at 25:47:391s. Race 1 Provisional ResultAsia Superbike 1000cc -Top 5 Riders: Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin, YAMAHA GEN BLU Racing Team ASEAN, 25:44:610s Haruki Noguchi, SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph., 25:47:125s Apiwath Wongthananon, YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 25:47:391s Md Zaqhwan Zaidi, HONDA Asia-dream Racing with SHOWA, 25:48:010s Anupab Sarmoon, YAMAHA Thailand Racing Team, 25:48:264s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com