TVS Asia One Make

Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand pulled a stunner at Race 2, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship in the TVS Asia One Make Championship category which was held at Sugo International Racing Course. The opening lap posed some pressure on Horaki when Vorapong took steady lead from P2 seconds after the race flagged off. However, in the seconds following, Horaki managed to find his composure before sliding back ahead at P1. Before the lap concluded, Horaki has comfortably dominated P1 with Vorapong on the chase. While the battle went on between Horaki and Vorapong, Horaki was determined to complete the race at P1. In lap 5 however, Vorapong found an opportunity to break the cycle but was immediately countered by Horaki in an impressive switch between the highly competitive duo. Meanwhile, Fugo Tanaka who took the third spot on the grid dropped a few positions down in the first lap. But Fugo was able to pick his pace up in lap 2 and by lap 3, he slipped into the top 3 position. From then on, it was all about maintaining his momentum at P3 as the chances of taking lead became slim. Ahead of him, the powerful duo was entangled in a heated fight. Horaki guarded his position for 9 laps but at the final lap, Vorapong made his ultimate move when he grabbed the P1 from Horaki before speeding ahead to the finish line. Vorapong clocked in at 17’12:569s. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “Today’s race has been an amazing one for me and I scored my very first win in Japan. I have waited for this moment in the last twelve years. Yesterday, I made a small mistake in the fourth lap which gave Hiroki the opportunity to speed up. Although I tried to pickup speed from lap seven to nine, I failed.” “Today however was different. I planned for a perfect start and put on a good fight with Hiroki in each lap. At the final lap, in the third sector, I was able to get near him before finally closing the gap at the last corner. I am truly excited with my win and for yet another historical moment for myself. Thank you TVS Asia One Make Championship and my fans in Asia.” Horaki Ono from Japan was forced to take the second spot on the podium with 17’13:053s. Coming in third, Fugo from Japan recorded his fastest at 17’18:226s. Top 5 Winners – Race 2 Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 17’12:569s Horaki Ono, Japan, 17’13:053s Fugo Tanaka, Japan, 17’18: 226s Decky Tiarno Aldy, Indonesia, 17’19:504s Agung Septian, Indonesia, 17’19:880s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Hiroki Ono from Japan took the win today in Race 1 of the TVS Asia One Make Championship, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held in Sugo International Racing Course. Hiroki was undoubtedly impressive in his performances throughout the race. Taking the pole position on the grid, he took speed as soon as the race flagged off leaving a trail of riders on the chase. Hiroki’s consistency kept him at the lead position as he continued to flaunt his dexterity, not the least bit threatened by his contender in P2. During the practice sessions yesterday, Hiroki marked fastest in the first one at 1’44:006s and fell one spot down during the second session at 1’42:860s. Nevertheless, it was all about carving a recognition today. In the circuit known for its technical strain, Hiroki was unbeatable when he kept to his pace. He completed Race 1 with flying colours when he clocked in at 17’09:712s. Commenting on the race, Hiroki said, “In the beginning of the race, I made a good start. I tried to stay consistent with my lap time. Mid race however, the tires were giving way. I had to continue and ensure that I keep up with the momentum. I noticed the gap behind me and kept my focus on completing the race.” “In the end, I managed to get the first place. I thank all TVS crew for the great work.” Coming in at the second spot was Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand who marked his best at 17’10:727s. While he made the fastest mark in the practice session yesterday, he failed to live up to the same momentum today. At third place, it was Fugo Tanaka from Japan, clocking in at 17’16:710s. Top 5 Winners – Race 1 Hiroki Ono, Japan, 17’09:712s Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 17’10:727s Fugo Tanaka, Japan, 17’16:710s Watcharin Tubtimon, Thailand, 17’28:697s Agung Septian, Indonesia, 17’28:895s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

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

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

It was a win for Malaysian rider, Muhamad Fitri Ashraf in Race 2 of the TVS Asia One Make Championship who made a dash at the final turn towards the finish line. The championship which was reduced to 4 laps due to a casualty saw a rock-solid start for Vorapong Malahuan who won Race 1 however he was bumped out of the first position seconds into the race. The next immediate rider to take over Vorapong’s spot was Decky Tiarno Aldy. Fitri was seen to make his way up all the way from the sixth position to third position in lap 2 and by lap 3, he has glided into the second position. While Decky kept consistent to his pace in the first three laps, the battle was on for the three riders in tow with Fitri in second position, Watcharin Tubtimon in the third position followed by Vorapong in the fourth. Switching between gears, the four riders took turns to reposition themselves and by the last turn, Fitri was in a neck-to neck ride with Decky before bolting ahead to defeat the latter, clocking in at 9:59:365s. Commeting on the race, “It was a good race even with the casualty in the beginning. On my part, I grasped the lessons from Race 1 and made the necessary changes to my strategy for Race 2. It worked as planned. “It is indeed a memorable day for me and I thank everyone who contributed directly and indirectly towards my success.” Decky from Indonesia missed his shot once again when he logged in at 9:59:406s. Vorapong grabbed the third spot on the podium at 9:59:980s followed by Watcharin who logged in at 10:00:140. At the fifth place, Agung Septian from Indonesia clocked in at 10:03:316s. Race 2 Provisional ResultTVS Asia One Make Championship – Top 5 Riders Muhamad Fitri Ashraf, Malaysia, 9:59:365s Decky Tiarno Aldy, Indonesia, 9:59:406s Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 9:59:980s Watcharin Tubtimon, Thailand, 10:00:140s Agung Septian, Indonesia, 10:03:316s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Vorapong Malahuan made history today when he swept the winning spot at the podium in the very first race of the TVS Asia One Make Championship. The Thai rider displayed extraordinary skills since embarking on the championship and rode to victory in Race 1 clocking in at 15:00:135s. It was quite a stimulating show as Vorapong battled between spot one and two with his contender, Decky Tiarno Aldy in the first three laps. Nevertheless, Vorapong picked up his pace in lap 4 with his step-by-step approach and took lead of the troop. It was then all about maintaining his momentum and staying focused in finishing the race. Commenting on the race, “I am very happy with my victory with the TVS Asia One Make Championship.” “I stopped racing for about 1 or 2 years due to the pandemic and I did not have the confidence to perform. This race brought the confidence back in me and I am truly thankful for the opportunity given.” Decky from Indonesia bagged the second spot at the podium logging in at 15:00:224s. He also holds the race lap record of 2:28:477s. Muhammad Fitri Ashraf, Malaysian rider came in third at 15:05:605s. Race 1 Provisional ResultTVS Asia One Make Championship – Top 5 Riders: Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 15:00:135s Decky Tiarno Aldy, Indonesia, 15:00:224s Varis Felix Fleming, Australia, 15:05:605s Kerwin Chang, Philippines, 15:05:619s Muhammad Fitri Ashraf, Malaysia, 15:05:705s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The morning at Sepang began with a good start for Vorapong Malahuan when he made the fastest for the TVS Asia One Make Championship qualifying session. The Thai rider flaunted his technical skills and has consistently appeared at the top spot in the score chart since the start of the race. He recorded 2:28:437s in the qualifying session today and 2:28:693s in the practice session, yesterday. Commenting on his performance, “I had a major crash yesterday after practice 2 however I am happy to be able to bounce back in time for the qualifying session definitely upon doctor’s recommendation.” “My strategy is to take it step-by-step approach. While the competition is tight, my aim is to break free from the troop and take lead.” Taking the second fastest spot is Decky Tiarno Aldy who clocked in at 2:28:714s. Watcharin Tubtimon took the third fastest spot at 2:29:093s. Round 2 Qualifying Session – Top 5 Riders of TVS Asia One Make Championship Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 2:28:437s Decky Tiarno Aldy, Indonesia, 2:28:714s Watcharin Tubtimon, Thailand, 2:29:093s Jagan Kumar, India, 2:29:394s Nattaphon Kaewmun, Thailand, 2:29:675s Round 2 Practice Session – Top 5 Rider of TVS Asia One Make Championship Vorapong Malahuan, Thailand, 2:28:693s Watcharin Tubtimon, Thailand, 2:29:749s Muhamad Fitri Ashraf, Malaysia 2:30:069s Decky Tiarno Aldy, Indonesia, 2:30:107s Nattaphon Kaewmun, Thailand, 2:30:697s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Two Wheels Motor Racing announces its partnership with TVS Racing, the factory racing team of TVS Motor Company of its participation in the TVS Asia One-Make Championship that will run alongside FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The championship will see a total of sixteen riders from all over Asia who will be finalised on 27th April, 2022 for the first year. The selection will be held at the Sepang International Circuit where Round 2 of the ARRC will take place in May. Commenting on the development, Mr. Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor Company, said, “The engineering and performance prowess in our race machines has been derived from TVS Racing’s race-bred pedigree on the track, proving its mettle across a host of racing formats and has put us on the global map. We are excited about carving our success story internationally. The TVS Asia One Make Championship will play a pivotal role as a milestone in our global journey for TVS Racing.” “We take this as an opportunity to take our learnings from the Indian tracks and demonstrate our capabilities internationally. We also look forward to having international racers atop our TVS Asia One Make Apache RR 310 motorcycles competing in the future championships.” Ron Hogg, Promotions Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn. Bhd. said, “The participation of TVS Racing in the One-Make Championship is a bold gesture that would certainly open avenues in discovering new talents. More importantly, bringing in a new partner and manufacturer will ignite the interest for FIM Asia Road Racing Championship in general.” On the impact towards the motorsport industry, Ron continued, “Motorsport industry is ever-changing. From a technological perspective, we move very quickly from two-strokes to four-strokes and having said that, we foresee further development of machines to suit the needs of the industry. Being rider- centric, we constantly look for ways that would pave opportunities for riders to pursue professional riding at a higher level. Our collaboration with TVS Racing in this One-Make Championship is part of our strategic plan that would serve the need of our Asian riders at the regional front consequently contributing to a comprehensive development within the motorsport industry.” FIM Asia President, Stephan P Carapiet said, “The One-Make Championship collaboration is an important mark in the motorsport championships as it forms yet another platform for the development of future motorsport stars and an opportunity to race the TVS One-Make machines. TVS will now be able to showcase the capacities, qualities and reliabilities of the machine in the racing field and through the technical specifications and data obtained from the races, they will also be able to make forward approaches in developing enhanced features that would better serve the needs of their domestic use.” “India is a base for motorcycle manufacturers with a sales projection that supersedes the rest of the Asian markets. The involvement of TVS in racing however goes the extra mile to exhibit their advancement in technology and potentially spark interest in motorsport among the 1 billion population. FIM Asia fully supports this initiative and with the financial subsidies and opportunities provided by TVS Racing, we look forward to the participation of over 10 countries for the coming round in Malaysia.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com