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PRESS RELEASE: DISCOVERING THE HONDA CBR250RR

2017, 2017 Round3, Asia Production 250, Latest News /

The Honda CBR250RR: Guaranteed competitiveness The members of the Astra Honda Racing Team in the Asia Production 250cc class talk through the bike with which they already have 3 wins and 5 podiums in 4 races. Astra Honda Racing Team | 05/30/2017 The Astra Honda Racing Team have had a brilliant start to the season in the Asia Road Racing Championship, with their performances in their first campaign in the Asia Production 250cc class of particular note. In the first 4 races of the year they have achieved 3 victories and 5 podiums, with Gerry Salim leading the standings with 75 points and becoming the first Indonesian to win in the class. Newcomers Rheza Danica and Awhin Sanjaya, in 4th and 5th position overall, are also looking strong so far this year. These numbers reflect the great competitiveness of the Honda CBR250RR, helping the trio to three of the top five places in the AP250. In this infographic feature, some of the technical details about the machine are explained.    Anggono Iriawan SENIOR MANAGER SAFETY RIDING & MOTOR SPORTS PT. ASTRA HONDA MOTOR (AHM) “For us, this season was the right time to make the step up to the to Asia Production 250cc series, with the Honda CBR250RR -which is a fantastic bike. In addition, we also wanted to open a new development path for our young riders to reach World Championships. The philosophy of ‘Total Control’ is reflected in this bike; The design, the technology, its performance and its precision are united in a harmonic balance. One of its good points is that it has been competitive right from the start, since its base was very good. That makes it easy for the team to optimise any aspect of the bike that we need to be able to win races and, in addition, enables us to adapt faster to new circuits and offer the riders a good setup.”   Gerry Salim – AHRT ASIA PRODUCTION 250CC RIDER “When I found out that this year I would be riding a Honda CBR250RR, I was very excited. This bike, made in Indonesia, is a source of national pride, and one of my goals is for people to see me in the same way. From the first moment I tried it out, I could see that it was incredible, especially the engine; I can feel it responding very well and it has power when I open the throttle. From the outset I believed I could make history for Indonesia with this bike. The base level of this Honda is already very high, and allows us to be very competitive. The riders can focus on riding without worrying about the bike, which is something that has already helped us to finish on the podium in Johor and Buriram. It also played a big part in us getting the first victory for an Indonesian rider in the AP250.”     Rheza Danica – AHRT ASIA PRODUCTION 250CC RIDER “The Honda CBR250RR maintains the philosophy of ‘Total Control’ and, of all the bikes I have tried, it is the one that offers the most in this class. In addition, it is a great advantage for the riders, since it is very easy to master and I feel safe when overtaking. Its performance is perfect, I have adapted very fast to the bike and I am able to make the most of its advantages all the time. I’m really enjoying this experience with the new Honda.”     Awhin Sanjaya – AHRT ASIA PRODUCTION 250CC RIDER “When I look at the Honda CBR250RR, I can see that it really has a racing spirit. When I first tried it, I felt like I was riding a real racing bike. I also fell in love with the design; it’s great! It has everything a great bike needs. With the latest technology, such as the front suspension, swingarm and throttle by wire, we just have to make small adjustments in the setup to make it more competitive on track.”   All photo by AHRT

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PRESS RELEASE: YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA RIDERS READY FOR SUZUKA

2017, 2017 Round3, Asia Production 250, Latest News, Underbone 150 /

Jelang ARRC 2017 : Pebalap Yamaha Racing Indonesia Siap Berlaga di Suzuka Jepang!   Seri ke-3 gelaran Asia Road Racing Championship 2017 (ARRC 2017) akan dilangsungkan di Sirkuit Suzuka, Jepang, akhir pekan ini (3-4 Juni). Berbagai persiapan dilakukan tim Yamaha Racing Indonesia (YRI), baik untuk pertarungan di kelas Asia Production 250 (AP250) yang mengandalkan duet Galang Hendra dan Rey Ratukore, juga di kategori Underbone 150 (UB150) dengan rider Wahyu Aji Trilaksana. Tentu saja, mengacu pada evaluasi di putaran sebelumnya di Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand (14-15 April), maka langkah mengupgrade perfoma motor Yamaha YZF-R25 menjadi fokus perhatian. Tidak hanya sehubungan Horse Power (HP), juga menyangkut durability atau dayatahan karena memang pertarungan dalam puluhan lap dan berlangsung ketat. Terlebih dalam tradisi ARRC Jepang biasanya banyak diikuti oleh peserta wild-card. “Kita harus meningkatkan perfoma tim secara keseluruhan sesuai dengan evaluasi saat ARRC Thailand. Untuk motornya Galang Hendra, ada perbaikan untuk top-speed. Tenaga di RPM atas ditingkatkan, sedang Rey Ratukore mengarah pada durability-engine atau ketahanan mesin. Termasuk di UB150 yang podium juara saat di Thailand, kita tingkatkan pula durabilitynya, “terang Wahyu Rusmayadi, Manajer tim Yamaha Racing Indonesia (YRI). Patut dipahami, bahwa saat ARRC 2016 Suzuka, Jepang, podium tertingginya direbut racer Yamaha Thailand Racing Team, Apiwat Wongthananon. Itu berlangsung dalam dua race. Pada bagian lain, para pebalap YRI mengaku sangat menyukai desain lintasan Suzuka yang notabene memiliki panjang 5,8 km dan terdapat menu 18 tikungan yang sangat variatif. “Jujur, saya sangat senang bermain di Suzuka karena memang saya sempat lama latihan di Jepang. Secara keseluruhan, saya senang tikungannya. Paling ada satu corner yang akan saya fokus tingkatkan, “ujar Rey Ratukore yang beberapa waktu lalu merebut podium juara Kejurnas Sport 250 cc di hajatan seri ke-2 IRS 2017 Sentul (21 Mei). Hal senada juga diungkapkan Galang Hendra. Selain itu, AP250 juga diperkuat oleh tim Satelit Yamaha Yamalube KYT TJM Racetech di kelas AP250 dengan racer Imanuel Pratna dan Rusman Fadhil. Termasuk Wahyu Aji sangat menyukai trek Suzuka Jepang. Juara ARRC 2016 kelas Underbone 130 cc ini (UB130) mengaku sangat menikmati handycap di tikungan ke-3 (R3) hingga ke-6. “Saya sangat suka Suzuka. Hanya memang, akan lebih berhati-hati di R13 jika berlangsung wet-race. Ada titik licin disana dan saya pernah terjatuh disana saat ARRC 2015, “tukas Wahyu Aji yang sukses meraih podium juara UB150 di race 2 ARRC 2017 Thailand dengan Yamaha Jupiter MX King150. Selain Wahyu Aji, juga ada nama potensi belia Anggi Setiawan yang ikut bertarung di UB150. Belum lama ini, petarung berbendera tim Yamaha Yamalube KYT TJM Racetech asal Palu, Sulteng ini mengikuti sekolah balapnya Valentino Rossi di Italia dalam program Yamaha VR46 Riders Academy The Master Camp. Tentu saja, Anggi Setiawan akan semakin termotivasi dan bersemangat dalam meraih prestasi terbaik. Ayo terus dukung rider Yamaha untuk jadi Juara ! www.yamaharacingindonesia.co.id

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PRESS RELEASE: YUKIO KAGAYAMA TO RACE ARRC IN SUZUKA

2017, 2017 Round3, Latest News, Supersports 600 /

Yukio Kagayama, who currently is the General Manager for SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE (SAC), announces his entry into the Supersports 600 category in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), as a wildcard at Suzuka. The Suzuka round of the ARRC will be held 2-4 June at the infamous Suzuka Circuit in Mie, Japan. Kagayama has been active in the Asian field, since the startup of SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE, and at the same time fielded a two-rider team in ARRC’s pinnacle class, the Supersports 600 (SS600). Due to unavoidable situation, Kagayama was forced to put a temporary rest to the SS600 squad this season. Until last season, Kagayama used the SS600 team to show the SAC riders what a top team is about, but was not able to do that this season due to the temporary halt. Kagayama wanted this season’s SAC riders to see for themselves how a top team operates, and decided to do this race at Suzuka. He will be having the SAC riders learn from the team, with opportunities for them to help with the team. His strong desire to do this at Suzuka, made this entry possible. This will be the first time for Kagayama to race himself in ARRC, as well as to race in 600cc bike. He will be riding the SUZUKI GSX-R600 along with Dunlop tires. Championship: 2017 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship Category: Supersports 600 Team: Team KAGAYAMA Rider: Yukio Kagayama Entry number: #71 Machine: SUZUKI GSX-R600 Tires: Dunlop Yukio Kagayama | #71 “I have been a little impatient this year, because we had to put our 600 squad to a temporary halt due to unavoidable reasons. So I had ARRC and my team to make this possible, and I thank their hard work for making it happen. We are going to do this in the SAC pit at Suzuka, so I hope this will motivate the SAC riders. I wish they look closely to what a top team does, and learn from it. I am doing this not for myself, but the riders in SAC. But on the other hand, I am not going to lose to our former rider…..lol”

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PRESS RELEASE: ANDI GILANG TAKES FIRST TOP 5 FINISH IN JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT ALBACETE

2017, Latest News /

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Astra Honda Racing Team rider makes great comeback to finish 5th in the first race of the season. Dimas Ekky finishes 6th in the Moto2 European Championship race and claims 10 points. Astra Honda Racing Team | Spain, Albacete Circuit | 04/30/2017   Andi Gilang and Dimas Ekky rounded off a positive weekend at Albacete with good results on raceday at the first round of the FIM CEV. After three days of practice amidst rainy and windy conditions, both riders took part in dry races. Gilang finished 5th -his best result thus far in the Moto3 Junior World Championship- and Dimas 6th in the Moto2 European Championship. In Moto3, Andi Gilang had a great performance in dry conditions, taking his first Top 5 finish in the class. Despite a difficult start that saw him relegated to 16th place, the Astra Honda Racing Team rider steadily made his way back up the order. After reaching the Top 10 on Lap 5, Gilang finished excellently, leading his group and moving into fifth on the line. The result allows him to add 11 points to his tally in the overall standings. The Moto2 race was a challenge for Dimas Ekky, starting from the front row for the first time in the FIM CEV. After a solid start, the Astra Honda Racing Team rider maintained third place on the first 6 laps. Despite suffering a knock to his right leg midway through the race, Dimas continued to fight to finish in sixth place and take his first 10 points of the year. The next round of the FIM CEV will coincide with the MotoGP French Grand Prix. Only the Moto3 Junior World Championship will race at Le Mans, between May 19th and 20th.   QUOTES “I am very happy with this result. I enjoyed the race a lot, I had a good pace and every lap was good. I lost a lot of places at the start and the front group broke away. I had to fight with other riders in my group, but little by little I was able to recover and finished fifth. We have taken some very important points for the championship; I’m looking forward to going to Le Mans for the next race.” Andi Gilang | AHRT MOTO3 RIDER   “It was raining from Thursday to Saturday and we had a good setup for those conditions. But today the track was dry; We tried some things out in the warm-up, but we still had room for improvement. In the race, I was comfortable during the first four laps, but then I struggled to keep up. Besides that, I took a knock to my right leg in the middle of the race. My goal was to be on the podium, but finishing sixth and taking my first points is good. Thanks to the team for all their support; We will try to be better at the next round and we will work hard to be on the podium, because I think that it is possible.” Dimas Ekky Pratama | AHRT MOTO2 RIDER   Photo credit : Astra Honda Racing Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb21.jpg”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb22.jpg”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb23.jpg”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb24.jpg”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb25.jpg”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb26.jpg”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb27.jpg”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb28.jpg”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/alb29.jpg”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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PRESS RELEASE: ANGGI SETIAWAN JOIN VR46 RIDERS ACADEMY

2017, Latest News, Underbone 130 /

Anggi Setiawan Terpilih VR46 Riders Academy “ The Master Camp #3 ”, Bukti Sukses Didikan Yamaha Indonesia Wujud konsistensi pembinaan yang dijalin Yamaha Motor Company (YMC) dan VR46 Riders Academy kembali siap dinikmati para pembalap Yamaha Indonesia. Jadi setelah dua kali di tahun 2016 (Juli dan September), maka dalam waktu dekat akan diberangkatkan talenta muda Anggi Setiawan untuk program Yamaha VR46 Riders Academy “The Master Camp#3”. Acara press-conferencenya  dilaksanakan di Booth Yamaha Booth di IIMS 2017 (Indonesia International Motor Show 2017) yang notabene bertepatan dengan launching motor terbaru Yamaha New V-Ixion dan New V-Ixion R (27 April). Gelaran ini juga dihadiri oleh petarung-petarung The Master Camp tahun lalu (2016), Galang Hendra dan Imanuel Pratna. Mereka memberikan motivasi untuk Anggi Setiawan. Termasuk undangan spesial bagi Juara  UB130 (Asia Road Race Championship 2016), Wahyu Aji Trilaksana yang juga turut hadir. Patut dipahami, bahwa program pembinaan VR46 Riders Academy ini wajib memenuhi persyaratan usia 19 tahun ke bawah dan pastinya memiliki prestasi, baik di level nasional ataupun internasional. Sehubungan Anggi Setiawan, racer low-profile ini lahir dari Palu, Sulawesi Tengah (30 Juli 1988) dan memiliki segudang prestasi di balapan nasional mulai dari tahun 2014. Tahun ini sebagai rider baru yang mengikuti kategori UB150 ARRC 2017 (Asia Road Racing Championship 2017) dengan pacuan Yamaha MX King150. Berikut prestasi dari  Anggi Setiawan : Juara 3, UB150 ARRC 2 Seri 1 Johor, Malaysia (2017) Peringkat 2, Motoprix Region IV MP1 UB150cc (2016) Peringkat 1, Motoprix Region IV MP3 UB125cc (2015) Peringkat 1, Motoprix Region IV MP4 UB110cc (2015) Peringkat 2, Nasional Motoprix MP3 UB125cc (2015) Peringkat 2, Nasional Motoprix MP3 UB110cc (2015) Juara 1, Yamaha Cup Race YCR3 UB125 (2014) Juara 2, Asean Cup Race UB125cc (2014) Menjadi hal yang menarik dicermati karena untuk pertama kalinya, terpilih rider asal Sulawesi. Sebelumnya memang dari Jawa (Galang Hendra & Immanuel Pratna). Demikian sebagai bukti bahwa Yamaha Indonesia tidak hanya terfokus di Jawa dalam melihat potensi. Berlaku untuk semua penjuru wilayah Indonesia. “Yamaha Motor Indonesia konsisten untuk menjadikan “The Master Camp” sebagai jenjang karir dan pembibitan rider-rider muda. Saatnya rider dari Sulawesi tahun ini terpilih mengikuti     “The Master Camp #3 ”. Pastinya Anggi Setiawan adalah rider muda yang berpotensi hingga berkesempatan untuk ikut serta di program ini. Dengan persyaratan dari Yamaha Jepang yang bisa dipenuhi. Tentu saja, Anggi akan semakin banyak menimba pengalaman sehubungan upaya peningkatan skill balapnya. Jadi tidak hanya di balapan Asia saja. Ini adalah mimpi semua pebalap namun tidak semua bisa memperoleh kesempatan emas itu, sehingga yang bisa berguru disana  adalah pebalap istimewa, “ujar M Abidin, General Manager After Sales & Public Relation PT. Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing. Anggi Setiawan akan mengikuti program di Italia ini mulai tanggal 7 hingga 15 Mei 2017 nanti. Ia akan dilatih langsung oleh top rider Yamaha MotoGP, “The Doctor” Valentino Rossi. Mereka akan berlatih di Motor Ranch VR46, Tavullia menggunakan YZ250F dan YZF-R3 di San Misano Circuit. Sehubungan motor sport YZF-R3 menjadi kebanggaan tersendiri karena YZF-R3 adalah global model yang diproduksi oleh Yamaha Indonesia  dan memang sudah menjadi motor resmi yang digunakan oleh para pebalap yang berlatih di Yamaha|VR46 Riders Academy. Adapun agenda awalnya, dari Jakarta mendarat di Milan lalu berkunjung ke Kantor Pusat Yamaha Motor Racing (YMR) di kota Lesmo, Milan. Setelah itu ke Tavullia, lokasi berdirinya VR46 Riders Academy. Di Tavullia mereka menjalani latihan di sirkuit Flate Track Motor Ranch menunggangi YZ250F dan di sirkuit San Misano  menggeber YZF-R3. Latihan di Motor Ranch dan sirkuit San Misano, juga latihan fisik dan gym-training didampingi langsung Valentino Rossi dan instruktur VR46 Riders Academy lainnya. Tahun lalu, Galang Hendra dan Imanuel Pratna berlatih bersama dengan pebalap-pebalap Moto2 dan Moto3 binaan Valentino Rossi, mulai Luca Marini, Francesco Bagnaia, Niccolo Antonelli dan Andrea Migno. ”Ada banyak ilmu yang akan didapat Anggi Setiawan, baik teknik balap maupun pembelajaran teknis dan non teknis di dunia balap. Kami harapkan Anggi dapat menyerap semaksimal mungkin dan pulang membawa pengalaman yang akan bermanfaat untuk karir balapnya. Juga hal demikian menjadi motivasi bagi pebalap-pebalap  Indonesia lainnya, ” tutur Wahyu Rusmayadi, Manager tim Yamaha Racing Indonesia (YRI) yang akan turut serta mendampingi Anggi Setiawan. Source : Yamaha Racing Indonesia  http://www.yamaharacingindonesia.co.id/racing/news/detail?id=573

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PRESS RELEASE: THE ASIA ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP, A STEPPING STONE TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES

2017, 2017 Round2, Asia Production 250, Latest News, Supersports 600 /

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) is the regional motorcycle road racing championship for Asia, which is being held since 1996 as an Asian-wide initiative to boost the development of the sport of motorcycle racing in the continent. This championship is part of the production-based category of racing, similar to the Superbike World Championship, British Supersport Championship and AMA Supersport Championship. Modified versions of road-going motorcycles which are available to the public are featured in the races. The Championship structure The championship is currently divided into three open-make classes and one mono-brand developmental classes. The open-make categories are the SuperSports 600cc, Asia Production 250cc and Underbone 150cc. Since 1997 the ARRC has been recognised for the Federation Internationale Motocyclisme (FIM) as the Asian continental championship for the FIM and has received its endorsement. The commercial rights are owned by Two Wheels Motor Racing, with FIM Asia as the sports sanctioning body. Each season consists of six rounds with two races organised per round. The championship tours in Asia but it is open to riders from all nationalities. ARRC 2017 season consists of 12 races at 5 circuits in 5 different Asian countries: Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia and India. Dreaming of the MotoGP World Championship AHRT is at this moment participating in its fourth consecutive season in the ARRC. In the team’s first appearance in the AP250 class this year, Gerry Salim is leading the overall standings with 75 points and three wins out from four races. In the SS600 category, Irfan Ardiansyah has taken his first personal podium in the ARRC and is placing 7th in the general standings, with 35 points. For Anggono Iriawan, Senior Manager Safety Riding & Motor Sports PT. Astra Honda Motor (AHM), the team performance “is getting better. Not only are the riders improving their skills, but also the mechanics, which are mostly from Indonesia. For this season, we are certainly targeting the Asia Production 250cc class, where our goal is to become champions. ARRC is the best championship in Asia for road racing, with several circuits being used for world championships. I think the ARRC is a bridge for the riders to get to the World Championship. People may get to know them from national championships and then climb to the World Championship –and the highest championship in Asia is ARRC.” The leader’s ambition ARRC it is useful as a stepping stone for young riders, for instance Gerry Salim, who has started the season in an amazing form. This is how the AHRT rider evaluates de Asian competition: “This championship is great for the young riders development. For me, to perform in the AP250 class is a challenge; as I hope to become champion this season. It will be difficult as many top Asian riders also are competing in this class. Maybe if I am able to be the best in this Asian class, I will get the chance to go to Europe, as my dream is to race in MotoGP. I am also motivated to improve my skills and stamina, so that I could achieve the target which I have set for myself.” Two promising rookies His teammates in the AP250 class are Rheza Danica and Awhin Sanjaya, who are having great results in their first year in the championship. For Rheza, who took his first two podiums last weekend at the Chang International Circuit, the ARRC “is my first international racing event, after I competed in the Suzuka endurance race –but that’s only one series. Last season I raced in the National Championship so being in the ARRC means a step forward for me. To take part in the ARRC is quite meaningful, because not that often you can get a chance from Astra Honda Motor to race in Asia. I certainly will make the most of this opportunity.” “For sure, I am happy to get this opportunity, because the ARRC is a good championship in Asia. As a young rider, here I can improve my skills and gain a lot of experience. I am also trying to improve my results in every race. There is a lot of great Asian riders who compete in this championship, and racing against them can give me further experience. I hope that racing in the ARRC can open me the opportunity to compete in Europe and, especially, in the World Championship” Awhin says, as he had also arrived to the ARRC after taking part in the National Championship last year. Learning and improving Finally, there is the team’s only competitor in the SuperSports 600cc, Irfan Ardiansyah, who claims that “being in this class is a challenge for me; I want to give the best result possible to the Astra Honda Racing Team. The ARRC is very helpful for the young riders, as it is a way to improve your skills and gain experience by racing in international events and competing against experienced riders. But this also motivates me. Being able to take part in the ARRC is very meaningful to me. This will give me more experience for my racing career in the future, as I hope to compete in Europe and World Championship in the future.” Now the ARRC will take a break until June 3rd-4th, when the AHRT will meet again in the Suzuka International Circuit, Japan.   Photos from AHRT Media[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/chang22.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/johor18.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/origin12.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” onclick=”img_link_large” img_link_target=”_blank” custom_src=”http://www.prensasport.com/astrahonda/comunicado/links/johor19.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT – FIM ASIA

2017, 2017 Round2, Latest News, Supersports 600 /

FIM Asia Official Statement   ANTHONY WEST DAMPER AS TEAM AKENO SPEED REFUSES TO STRIP THE BIKE   SuperSports 600cc Bike No. 13, Anthony West (Akeno Speed Racing), was excluded from the results of Race 1 and Race 2 in Round 2 of the 2017 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship that took place at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand on April 14 and 15, 2017.   Team Akeno Speed Racing had refused to strip the motorcycle at parc ferme for post-race scrutineering. This was an infringement of the technical procedures and was the cause for the disqualification.   The breakdown of the incident at Round 2 ARRC in Thailand was as follows:   1. Post-Race SuperSports 600cc   Time: 1600hrs ICT Race Category: SuperSports 600cc Location: Parc Ferme   After the SuperSports 600cc Race 2, the top three bikes (Bike No. 13, Bike No. 25 and Bike No. 24) were told to provide various parts of their engine for post-race scrutineering, a common procedure done at the end of every race weekend. There was no protest made by any of the teams with regards to the post-race scrutineering.   Team Mechanics for Bike No. 13 were against the order to do so.   2. Post-Scrutineering SuperSports 600cc   Time: 1705hrs ICT Race Category: SuperSports 600cc Location: Parc Ferme   At the end of the time stipulated to strip their engines, Team Mechanics for Bike No. 13 rolled the bike out of the scrutineering area in full comprehension that if they do so without stripping their engine, they will be disqualified.   Throughout the hour-long stipulated time, not a single bolt was removed from Bike No. 13.   Post-race Scrutineering finished with Bike No. 25 and Bike No. 24 – both teams had provided the necessary parts for inspection.       3. Issuance of Race Results   Provisional results were issued at 1548 hrs ICT pending the end of protest time.   An amended result was issued at 1723 hrs ICT for Race 2 at Round 2. Subsequently, an amended result for Race 1 at Round 2 was also made, because the post race scrutineering affects both races as the engines are sealed. Hence, any infringement on the technical side would affect results in both Race 1 and Race 2.   When the amended results were issued at 1723 hrs ICT, no protest were made against the amended results.     4. Technical Director   The Technical Director walked out therefore resigning his position at 1350 ICT during the post-race scrutineering for the Underbone 150cc motorcycles and prior to the SuperSports 600cc race. He was not present during the SuperSports 600cc Race 2.   His duties were continued by Mr. Somchow Thanawin, a licensed FIM Technical Steward (License No: 11344) for the remainder of the races.   5. FIM Asia Road Racing Championship   The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship is organized to the standards as laid down by the FIM and the FIM Asia.  There was no injustice caused in any way to any participant or team. It is equally disappointing when accusations and assumptions were made without full understanding of the facts and proper processes of the rules laid in Motorsports that emphasizes the highest standards for sportsmanship and professionalism.     FIM ORIGINAL STATEMENT  

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PRESS RELEASE: BACK-TO-BACK PODIUMS FOR RHEZA DANICA IN THAILAND

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Rheza stole the show during a 10-laps-race in the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, on Saturday. Starting from 4th position, he moved forward and had a battle for the victory with other two riders. Despite being a rookie in this class, Rheza was able to give fierce battle to his rivals. He even took eventually the lead on Lap 7. On the final lap, there were several overtaking actions between Rheza and his rivals. Right in the final corner, Rheza succeeded on beating one of his rivals and snatched the second place. This is the second podium in a row for the Indonesian rider, as he had finished third in yesterday’s first race. Awhin Sanjaya also had a good performance. Starting from 9th, the Indonesian rider was able to move up to 5th when entering Lap 3. In the last five laps, he took the 4th position and was able to maintain this place until he crossed the finish line. Meanwhile, Gerry Salim had an unfortunate day. He couldn’t participate in the second race due to a technical problem in his bike. However, he is still leading the championship standings with 75 points. Rheza moves up to 4th with 60 points, and Awhin to 5th with 43 points. Irfan Ardiansyah faced a tough race in the SuperSports 600cc class, but he kept motivated and was able to finish in 14th and take home two points. Irfan is now in 7th position of the championship standings with 35 points. The third round of ARRC will be held at Suzuka International Circuit, Japan, on June 3rd and 4th, 2017.   QUOTES “I’m very sad with the unfortunate event that occured today ahead of the second race. The team worked hard to prepare my bike, but I found out that my bike had problems during the out lap to the starting grid. This is racing, anything can happen and I will keep my spirit to be better in the next round.” Gerry Salim | AHRT ASIA PRODUCTION 250CC RIDER     “I’m so glad to finish second this race. The race was very hard from the beginning, I had several fights with the other riders. In the last lap, I made a mistake and was down to third. But finally in the last corner I was able to overtake one rider and take the second place. I will try to improve this result in the next race.” Rheza Danica | AHRT ASIA PRODUCTION 250CC RIDER     “I’m quite happy with today’s race, because the result is better than in the first one. I had evaluated my mistakes from the first race and the results were quite good. Thank you to all mechanics and team who have prepared my bike. And also thank you to all partners: IDEMITSU, KYT, FIFAstra, NGK, Showa, for the support.” Awhin Sanjaya | AHRT ASIA PRODUCTION 250CC RIDER     “The second race wasn’t like I had planned. I had technical problems on my bike, so I had to start from the pit lane. I tried my best and never gave up despite coming from behind. I tried also to give the best result to AHRT team and to my country, Indonesia. Thank you for all the support, I will try harder in the next round.” Irfan Ardiansyah | AHRT ASIASUPERSPORTS 600CC RIDER

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PRESS RELEASE: FUJITA WINS RACE 2, WHILE GUNAWARDENA TAKES FIRTS PODIUM FOR SRI LANKA IN ARRC

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SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE (SAC) finished its 2nd round of the 2017 season, which was held at Chang International Circuit locaited in Buriram, Thailand. Race 2 progressed in similar fashion as Race 1 which was held the previous day. Almost all riders raced in a tight pack until the end of the race. Local favorites, #18 Patis Chooprathet and #78 Punchana Kulrojchalalai took the lead at first, but with almost all riders in one pack, the lead changed at almost every turn. The excitement continued until the final corner of the final lap. 11 riders jumped into the final corner to take the win, but with one faller taking out an another rider with him, 6 more riders fell. #17 Tetsuya Fujita (Japan) made a manueuver that made him clear of the multiple crash, and won the Race. #46 Aaron Alexander Gunawardena (Sri Lanka) came in 2nd, making Gunawardena the first Sri Lankan rider to be on the ARRC podium. Finishing in 3rd was #11 Ahmad Saugi Muchtar of Indonesia. Round 3 of the SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE will be held in conjunction the 2017 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, at Suzuka Circuit in Mie, Japan on 2nd – 4th June, 2017. 2017 SUZUKI ASIAN CHALLENGE Round 2 Race 2 Results 1. #17 Tetsuya Fujita (Japan) 2. #46 Aaron Alexander Gunawardena (Sri Lanka) 3. #11 Ahmad Saugi Muchtar (Indonesia) 4. #76 Chepy Armansyah (Indonesia) 5. #16 April King H. Mascardo (Philippines) 6. #18 Patis Chooprathet (Thailand) 7. #27 Nur Al Fath Sam Ahmad (Indonesia) 8. #96 Bikram Thapa (Nepal) 9. #78 Punchana Kulrojchalalai (Thailand) 10. #32 Prahbu Arunagiri (India) 11. #33 K.Y. Ahamed (India) 12. #29 Mario Borbon U. Jr. (Philippines) ————————————————————————- DNF #22 Eane Jaye S. Sobretodo (Philippines) DNF #43 Edward Faulkhead (Australia)was #11 Ahmad Saugi Muchtar (Indonesia).     QUOTES “I concentrated on being in the top group throughout the race. The race went as I planned, but I didn’t expect myself to be on the tail of the group on the final lap. However, the riders in front of me fell on the final corner, and I saw an opening, so I took it and was able to win the race. The next race at Suzuka would be a race in my home country, so I hope I can show the local race fans a good race.” #17 Tetsuya Fujita | Race 2 Winner     “It was an exciting race again today. Aaron became the first Sri Lankan rider to be on the ARRC podium, so I am happy about that. Tetsu has been improving each session. He had a 2nd place finish in Round 1, and now have won a race in Round 2, so he’s on a roll, and look forward to see what he can do at Suzuka. I want to thank Patis for accepting my invitation to ride with the SAC boys. It didn’t quite go as planned for him at the race, but he was really fast in every session, and I am sure that his presence made the SAC riders improve in many ways. The next round is at Suzuka, which is a very technical track. It is also located in my home country, and wish all of you for your continuous support.” Yukio Kagayama | General Manager     “The riders showed us an exciting battle to the very end. The characteristics of the track made it easy for us to predict this kind of race, but I am sorry to see the multiple crash on final lap, caused by some unreasonable riders. I am just relieved that no one was seriously injured. The youngest 13 year olds finished in 1-2, so I think it describes well what are development program is about.” Shunji Yatsushiro | Rider Coach

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WEST DISQUALIFIED; AZLAN IS BIG WINNER FROM ROUND 2

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With air temperatures of 36 degrees and a track temperature of 45 degrees, Race 2 looked likely to deliver another drama at the Chang International Circuit, Round 2 host venue of the 2017 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. There was plenty of drama from the onset of the race. Astra Honda’s Irfan Ardiansyah endured a nail-biting wait in the pitlane as his team engineers worked frantically for him to join the race from pitlane. Thai rider Chalermpol Polamai jumped the start from the outside for the front row, streaking away from the rest of the field. Manual Tech Kawasaki’s Ahmad Yudhistira tucked his Kawasaki into second position but was constantly harassed by Yamaha Thailand rider Decha Kraisart and Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi of MUSASHi Boon Siew Honda. Chalermpol came in for his ride-through penalty on lap three and Decha pushed his way past the leading Kawasaki as they came through the final turn to begin lap 4. Yudhistira fought back hard, but the determined Decha had enough pace to stretch out a half second lead as they began lap 5. Meanwhile Azlan, Zaidi and Yuki Ito got past Yudhistira, who recovered quickly to push his way back into third in front of Ito, Anthony West and Zaqhwan, these being seven seconds clear of Ratthapong Wilairot in seventh position. Looking like a man with a plan for the second half of the race, West got through to a secure third began to close on Azlan, passing the Malaysian cleanly on the brakes into Turn 4 on lap 12. The Australian kept his pace up and closed in on Decha, taking the lead on the brakes at the end of the same lap into turn 12. He was unable to break away, however, with Decha and Azlan pushing him hard all around the circuit. On the last lap, Azlan slid up the inside of Decha into Turn 4 to take second, but they were three abreast as they squeezed the brakes hard into the final corner. Decha put everything on the line, but ran wide leaving West and Azlan to take first and second. However, the Australian rider was subsequently disqualified from the results of both Race 1 and Race 2 due to an infringement of technical procedure. This left Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman as the big winner from Round 2. Having won Race 1 on Friday, Azlan was promoted to the top of the timesheets for Race 2 with a time of 30’00.670s. Decha Kraisart went from third to second with 30’01.825s. Zaqhwan Zaidi won a tense battle for third with 30’03.201s, ahead of Ahmad Yudhistira and Yuki Ito.  Taiga Hada finished sixth, 18 seconds further behind, with Keminth Kubo, Tatsuya Yamaguchi, Ratthapong Wilairot and Tatsuya Yamaguchi completing the top ten. Chalermpol fought back to 14thafter his penalty, 38 seconds behind the winner and took the honours for fastest lap with a time of 1:39.755.

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