TVS Asia One Make

The TVS ASIA One Make Championship roared into action at Round 2 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, facing the elements head-on as rain soaked the Zhuhai International Circuit. But to Japanese rider, Hiroki Ono, nothing stops him from grabbing the best result. In Practice 1, Hiroki set the pace with impressive lap time of 1’56:408s to claim top spot. After Hiroki, Md Muzakkir Mohamed from Malaysia maintained his stable but fast riding to grab the second position with a commendable time of 1’57:630s, and Thailand rider, Vorapong Malahuan rounded off the top three with his best lap time of 1’57:685s. As the rain slowed down in Practice 2, the battleground remained slippery, challenging the riders to push their limits. Hiroki Ono once again asserted his dominance, clocked the fastest lap time of 1’52:979s to maintain his lead. Sarthak Chavan of India surged forward watched him filling the second position with a remarkable time of 1’54:891s, showcasing his adaptability in adverse conditions, while Md Muzakkir Mohamed continued to impress, clinching the third position with a strong performance, clocking the fastest lap time of 1’55:022s. The combined results from the practice sessions unveiled the true contenders in the field, with Hiroki as the fastest overall, setting a remarkable benchmark with his stellar performance. Sarthak and Muzakkir closely trailed behind, setting the stage for an exhilarating battle in tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Hiroki said, “Today was the first time I rode TVS machine in wet track condition. We completed many laps and worked on setting up the bike and it felt good on the wet track condition too. And this week, I will be adjusting my riding style depending on the asphalt condition. I want to go full speed in dry track condition in Qualifying session, even in wet track comditiomn I will still aim for the pole position and make a time attack.” Fastest Lap Time:Practice Session (Combined) Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The TVS Asia One Make Championship of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship has been in the last three years a combination of craftmanship and showmanship in the performance of man versus machine. Complementing the essence of the race category alongside others is Sarthak Chavan of India, pumped up for Round 2 which will be held at Zhuhai International Circuit this weekend. Sarthak made his debut in the race category last year as a wildcard rider in the season finale. While he may not have flaunted his manoeuvring patterns just yet back then, he made his entry for a full season this year in style, captivating audience in an entertaining twist before rounding up the season opener with a double-podium. The Indian national rider may not necessarily have had the equivalent experience in TVS Asia series however he was definitely able to leverage on his experiences and skills from other championships to find his footing in the current domain. The Indian national rider has claimed some outstanding and noteworthy victories in the motorcycle racing championship. However, bringing his level of competence to the Asian domain, specifically the TVS Asia series is not all bed of roses considering the threats lurking around and the pressure from the raging hormones on track. But, he is poised and recognises his abilities well, giving him a one-up to be on par with the contenders. Commenting on the race, Sarthak said, “It was an excellent experience in Round 1. To be honest, I did expect a double-podium. I worked hard towards it, strategized and achieved it. It is definitely a proud moment for me and I am totally happy about it. Of course, the contenders are pretty strong. Hiroki, Ramdan, Muzakkir were in their A-game and I am very sure that they will do extremely well in the coming round. Furthermore, they have already gained some experience there and are strong in their manoeuvring techniques. So, I know that it is going to be a highly-competitive stride.” “Racing in Zhuhai will be my first time so I do not have any on-ground experience but I am studying the track by looking at previous race videos and the performances of the other riders to get an understanding of what the possibilities will be like. I have a feeling that the circuit would be high-speed one and tyre-management would be the toughest part. The RR310 is a very smooth machine and a reliable one. There is good power delivery and the grip is pretty amazing therefore, the machine would not be a problem. I am quite comfortable on it. There is definitely a lot of work to be done but my goal is to fight a good fight to win it.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The adrenaline-fueled action of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship commenced with a thrilling Race 1 at Chang International Circuit, Thailand earlier today showcasing Hiroki Ono conquering TVS Asia One Make Championship category. As the race ignited, Ramdan Rosli surged to the lead, only to be swiftly challenged by Hiroki Ono, who reclaimed his position at the front of the pack. Meanwhile, Sarthak Chavan seized the opportunity to take over Ramdan’s spot. In the heat of the competition, Atih Kanghair made a bold move to overtake Ramdan on the second lap, but Ramdan retaliated fiercely on lap 3, reclaiming his position in a breathtaking display of speed and precision. Meanwhile, Sarthak persisted, maneuveringpast competitors to get back into P3. In the nail-biting final laps, positions exchanged rapidly, with Ramdan regaining second place while Hiroki maintained his lead, ultimately crossing the finish line in first position, securing a well-deserved victory at 14:40.375s. Reflecting on his triumph, Hiroki Ono stated, “The battle was fierce, and I was thrilled to be racing with so many talented riders. This victory marks a fantastic start to the season for me and I hope that I can keep this momentum tomorrow in Race 2.” Mohd Ramdan Rosli clinched second place at 14:40.475s, closely followed by Sarthak Chavan in third with the total time of 14:40.608s, to secure third place. Top 5 Fastest – Race 1  Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The TVS ASIA One Make Championship kicked off Round 1 in exhilarating fashion at Chang  International Circuit at Buriram, Thailand today treating spectators to a mesmerizing display of talent  and tenacity during the practice session of IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship.  In Practice 1, the competition was intense as Mohd Ramdan Rosli set the early pace with a blistering  lap time of 1:50.130, closely followed by Sarthak Chavan and Md Muzakkir Mohamed, who  demonstrated their determination and talent with lap times of 1:50.134 and 1:50.322 respectively. The  competition was fierce, with each rider pushing themselves to the limit in pursuit of perfection.  As the day progressed into Practice 2, the excitement only intensified. Hiroki Ono seized the spotlight,  storming to the top of the leaderboard with an electrifying lap time of 1:49.539. Sarthak Chavan  continued to impress, securing the second spot with a time of 1:49.702, while Md Muzakkir Mohamed  displayed unwavering consistency with a time of 1:50.293.  The combined practice results painted a picture of intense rivalry and razor-thin margins. Hiroki Ono  appeared as the fastest overall, his stellar performance cementing his status as a formidable contender.  Sarthak Chavan and Mohd Ramdan Rosli closely trailed behind, their determination evident in every  lap.  Hiroki said “Today in Practice 1, my engine broke and I had a big crash at turn 4. My bike was badly  damaged and my body hurts. I rode more carefully in Practice 2. It was positive to finish at the top on  the first day, and I was able to set a faster time than last year. I want to improve my time even further in  tomorrow’s qualifying. But for now, I will try to recover my body as much as possible for the qualifying  round.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Marking its third year in the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the notable TVS Asia One Make Championship will once again adorn the paddock with the livery of blue, white and red alongside its noteworthy players for another season of competence and competition. Standing tall in the art of mastery within the race category was Hiroki Ono of Japan who made his entry from round three onwards. The Japanese lad got himself the DNF status in Race 2 but that was all the defeat needed before he went with blazing guns to conquer the race category in the remaining rounds. He ended the season on the second spot after scoring a flat 25-point in seven races. With such a strong positioning last season, Hiroki certainly is a threat to the many well-established riders however it is a game yet to unveil. Commenting on the season, Hiroki said, “This year will be my first full-season participation and of course, whatever said and done, the goal remains the same which is to win the championship for this season. Part of my preparation, apart from the usual training and routine is to get a hair-cut before race week. I think the races would be highly competitive but I don’t know the riders yet. All I know is that TVS has many great riders every season. I definitely hope to gain more experience this season alongside bagging the most points. So far, I have excelled well in the race category and I have to maintain that kind of achievements. I like Chang circuit and there is of course the technical part of it in the second half section which makes it quite an interesting circuit. The great part about racing in the one-make series is that it is done on an equal ground which I think is important and necessary in the improvement of riders’ skills.” Despite the scorching heat from his countrymen, Malaysian rider, Md Muzakkir survived the burn and emerged champion in his debut season after finishing podium six times including one win on his home- ground. Muzakkir and Ramdan may share many things in common however their distinguishing riding techniques is what makes up for a lasting impression. Unfortunately, while Ramdan may have claimed more victories last season, his double DNF status at Chang was the gate to Muzakkir’s gold mine. At the finale, Muzakkir trumped the troop of TVS Asia when he went on to mark his territory after a fiery battle his lead contender. Muzakkir said, “Just like last year, body weight is always an important thing in racing especially in this lightweight category so I focus on my diet this time around. I want to be in shape and fit so that I can maximise speed and manage the machine better. This year, I foresee more challenges than last season. Looking at the rider line-up, this year we will be racing with some pretty strong riders and I have a feeling that we will see Indian rider on the podium. They have really good preparation for this season. Of course, Hiroki, Ramdan and Vorapong will be there to continue injecting the pressure. Some of them are in their third year while some of us as in second year. They are also fast and experienced. TVS R&D crew and all staff really know how to build a racing bike. They take a listen to every detail and feedback from the rider and always give the riders the best machine each round. As a defending champion, of course, I want to win but realistically, taking the top three positions would already be good enough for me. Most importantly, I want to be competitive in each race. Buriram is like my second home, I like the environment and the circuit has always be an awesome playground with a dramatic effect.” Vorapong on the other hand had a colourful start when he took a double win on his home-ground however, as the competition became stiffer progressively throughout the season and as the riders gained their momentum, he began to face his own fair share of struggles. In Round 5 particularly, he went on a down spiral with a DNF status in race 1 before scraping 4-points in race 2. Nevertheless, Vorapong determined to take the overall stage quickly bounced back up on his home-ground circuit where he went on to cash in a triple third. Commenting on the season, Vorapong said, “Last year, so many dramas for me. I had a wonderful feeling in Round 1 and Round 2 but Japan and China were disastrous for me. I lost the championship because of that. This year, it is all about making a comeback. Chang circuit is home for me. I have an added advantage in sector two and three. So, I am feeling good for Round 1. Nevertheless, the line-up is quite intimidating especially with top three riders who were really strong. Also, this year we have Sarthak from India who will be joining us for the season. All I know is that I have to work very hard and I have been especially doing training in the programme with the AVRP racing riders, running, cycling and motocross. Of course, I also have to be mentally prepared and am doing my best to make sure that I am all set for the coming race. TVS Team has made many huge improvements in the TVS Apache RR310 since 2019 and I hope that I can come back stronger this time around for the championship title.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Second year in the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the TVS Asia One Make Championship made impressive milestones this season with the participation of highly driven riders. Standing exceedingly tall among all of them today in Race 2 of Round 6 was Hiroki Ono of Japan who made the winning statement at Chang International Circuit. In Race 1 yesterday, the fight between Hiroki and Muzakkir made up for an exciting feat before Vorapong and Sarthak, a newbie in the race category inched closer to inject more pressure on the duo. As the race heated up over the last few laps, Sarthak lost control consequently the momentum to keep up with the trio ahead of him. While Vorapong maintained at P3, Muzakkir went all out to give Hiroki a good chase before the Japanese concluded with a win. When the race started, Hiroki Ono was quick to step up and take lead of the troop followed by Muzakkir and Ramdan at P3. Seconds into the race, Muzakkir overtook but Hiroki struck back. Ramdan was not bad himself this time around, trying his best to remain among the top three positions. Meanwhile, Vorapong challenged from P4. The battle heated up as Sarthak began making his moves into P2. Hiroki tried his best to remove the pressure from behind but the riders were in full form as they went at him. With four more laps to go, Sarthak and Muzakkir was seen gliding side-by-side to stay ahead. Hiroki managed his pace well. By then, Singaporean rider, Arsyad was seen at P3 before Muzakkir swiped places with him. The TVS Asia race witnessed a highly competitive feat today as riders kept close to each other. On the 5th lap, Sarthak took lead but Hiroki was not ready to be defeated. On the final lap, Hiroki tried to make a gap but Muzakkir was adamant. He chased Hiroki furiously and as the duo picked up speed, they disengaged from the troop behind. At the last corner, it was either Hiroki or Muzakkir but the Japanese was fast and clocked in at 14’55:386s. Commenting on the race, Hiroki said, “I managed to control the race well throughout the race. This would have been a great result if I got to be the champion. I started in Japan during Round 3. I lost one race there. Overall, I raced in 8 races, lost one and won seven. So, to me, this has been an amazing result overall. I would like to express my gratitude and thank you to all my sponsors and team members, my Japanese fans and supporters for all that I have achieved.” Md Muzakkir of Malaysia who finished podium second at 14’55:457s an hailed Champion in the TVS Asia One Make Championship, Season 2023. Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand made it third at 14’56:697s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Quite the show with the TVS Asia One Make Championship today at the Chang International Circuit with riders committed to meet their goals. One who stood significantly tall was Hiroki Ono of Japan when he bagged the win in Race 1, Round 6 of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Earlier today in the qualifying session, Hiroki Ono went on a flying start and clocked in fastest at 1’49:534s, instantly rewarding him with the best position on the grid. Malaysian duo, Ramdan and Muzakkir were not bad themselves when they scored the second and third spot on the grid at 1’49:842s and 1’49:879s respectively. The riders were off to a great start, particularly Hiroki Ono who immediately took lead from the first turn. Behind him, Muzakkir maintained his distance, not too far away instead close enough to make his move. Before the lap ended, Muzakkir took a slide from the inside ahead but seconds into the next lap, Hiroki was fast to overtake him on the long straight. Muzakkir was not about to give up. Behind them, Sarthak got closer. The Indian rider was equally competitive as the trio went on to stir the circuit ground up. Meanwhile, Vorapong took P4 with Ramdan at P5 after the third lap. As Vorapong inched closer, pressure mounted among the front troop. Vorapong managed to pick up speed and slide past Sarthak. With four laps to go, Hiroki Ono who was well aware of the intensity trailing him began picking up speed but Muzakkir and Vorapong went on to chase him down. Hiroki Ono stayed perfectly in his racing which gave Muzakkir no opportunity to strike. Sarthak who lost his pace for a moment began picking up. Into the last two laps, Muzakkir made his move and overtook Hiroki Ono but the Japanese was quick to recover his position from the inside. Muzakkir tried slip-streaming and failed. On the final lap, the battle became fiery. On the long straight, both Vorapong and Muzakkir tried their luck again to supersede Hiroki Ono but the Japanese was dominant and relentless on the circuit. Hiroki Ono went on to take one last turn before dashing towards victory at 14’46:399s. Commenting on the race, Hiroki Ono said, “I am truly happy with this win. I enjoyed the race throughout. It was fantastic one with so many extremely great riders. It was an amazing challenge. This is my firsts time on this circuit. In the beginning, it was really tough but I think I gained confidence over each lap. I am so happy with my victory. Thank you.” Md Muzakkir Mohamed of Malaysia made it second, clocking in at 14’46:433s. Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand made it third at 14’46:660s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The TVS Asia One Make Championship embarked on its final mission for the season today in Round 6 of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Hiroki Ono of Japan made an impressive lap time, emerging as the fastest for the day in the practice sessions, combined held at Chang International Circuit. In FP1 earlier today, Muzakkir Mohamed of Malaysia marked fastest when he clocked in at 1’50:792s. Vorapong of Thailand made it second fastest with his best lap time at 1’50:852s followed by Ramdan Rosli of Malaysia at third fastest with his best lap time at 1’51:202s. In FP2, Hiroki Ono of Japan emerged fastest at 1’50:013s. At second fastest was Muzakkir with his best and improved lap time at 1’50:695s. Sarthak Chavan of India, new to the championship for the season clocked in third fastest with his best lap time at 1’50:905s. With that, Hiroki concluded today’s session as the fastest. Hiroki may not have had prior experience at Chang but his experience as a rider on the international front speaks volume as he went on to showcase extraordinary achievements since Japan. The rider had one DNF in Race 2 on his home- ground but that was all the lesson it took for him to claim five consecutive wins and a total of 125 points. Commenting on the session today, Hiroki said, “This is my first time on this circuit ground but I find it easy compared to Japan. My first impression when I rode, I noticed wide safety areas within the circuit which gives me the additional confidence and boost. Between FP1 and FP2, I did not change anything on the machine except for my riding styles. FP1 was more of familiarising and FP2 was trying out what works best on this circuit. It worked for me. I will try to improve my lap time further for tomorrow during the qualifying and of course, for the race, I will put on a good show to keep up with home- ground boy Vorapong and Muzakkir.” Taking the second fastest spot was Md Muzakkir Mohamed of Malaysia with his best lap time at 1’50:695s. Third fastest was Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand with his best lap time at 1’50:862s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com