TVS Asia One Make

The TVS Asia One Make Championship never ceased to make an impression on the scenes of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship with Asia’s best taking strides for greater excellence. Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand, carved an outstanding victory in its debut season and went on a great defence move with a double-win in Round 1. He is more than ready for Round 2 at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. While Vorapong fought a good fight in the debut season, this year poses a different kind of challenge for him especially with the likes of many robust riders in the race category. The pressure is certainly mounting for Vorapong and was evident in the races of Round 1. Nevertheless, Vorapong who had the upper-hand at his home-ground circuit and the years of experience managed to overcome the brewing intensity with a swift finish. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “This season has been very difficult. Round 1 gave me more insights as to how this season would turn out by the end of the year. We have so many highly competitive riders and it definitely looks like everyone is determined to win. Who will become the winner in the next round is going to be a tough guess but I am equipping myself with the best of my knowledge and experiences and hope that it would help in my performances.” In Round 1, the threats from other riders upon Vorapong were evident. The TVS Asia race category has definitely injected adrenaline rush and thrill into the scene with the selection of highly capable riders. This also means, a new kind of experience for its existing riders. Vorapong continued, “The race in Round 1 was sort of an eye opener to all of us as to how this season would go on. I believe that the riders will be better geared for Round 2 and will return with more aggressive moves. I foresee more riders in a side-by-side challenge but this is where the fun is. It means, working extra harder to push further towards excellence.” On racing at Sepang Circuit, Vorapong said, “Sepang is similar to my home-ground circuit. I am confident with my riding techniques and machine setup for the circuit. I had good memories there. Out of the two rounds last year that was held at Sepang, I took one win. The rest were second and third spot. The goal now is to win. I am aware that Malaysia is home to exceptional riders participating this season whom I am sure have more experience and higher chances of winning there. But I am all in for the challenge.” “It is the thirst for victory that keeps me going. It magnifies the will and determination to do better. Therefore, I will keep doing my best with the aim of guarding the championship title.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

It was a fantastic performance by the riders of the TVS Apache RR310 machine as they showcased the engine capacities alongside riding techniques that kept audience glued to their seats. Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand made his dash towards victory in Race 2 of Round 1, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) held at Chang International Circuit this afternoon. Although Piyawat was striking during the practice and qualifying session, Vorapong took the limelight in yesterday’s race when he emerged competitively to defend his championship title. This season definitely poses greater challenge for Vorapong but he is clearly not ready to be defeated. Taiyo Saito on the other hand made an impressive mark when he swerved out of the hurdles and into third place. During the race earlier, Piyawat went on a bolting speed ahead to take lead. Ramdan was second in line followed by Vorapong in P3. The Thai lad seemed confident as he charged ahead while the duo behind him tried to push through. Meanwhile, Malaysian rider, Muzakkir was chasing at P4 before Fugo Tanaka acted up. Before lap 4 ended, Ramdan found his moment to strike and took over the lead position briefly before passing it over to Fugo. It was not an easy feat as riders began striking at each other for the lead spot. With one more lap to go, it was Fugo at the front with Decky and Muzakkir on a wild chase. Vorapong was trying to inch closer from P4. At the last turn, the battle heated up. Skilled and highly experienced Vorapong managed to slide ahead into P2 and took speed next to Fugo before hitting it first at 14’56:268s. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “This race is different from yesterday’s. Yesterday, we were pushing faster and faster but today, it was not like that. All riders were trying to play safe, for the sake of restoring the tires till the end of the game. It was a hot day therefore it was crucial to strategize so that we can finish the race. Even during the warm up, I only did 2 laps because I did not want to wear it out. The tires are from Race 1 therefore, we had to safe it up for Race 2. To be honest, I did not know if I could fight for a win today but half way through the last lap, I noticed the Japanese rider taking lead. I thought of an idea for the last turn and it worked!” Fugo Tanaka of Japan clocked in at 14’56:269s. Decky Tiarno Aldy of Indonesia made his best time at 14’56:523s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

TVS Asia One Make Championship was made even more competitive this season with the likes of extraordinary riders marking the entry list. This time around, Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand found his way to the top of the podium in Race 1 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship that was held at Chang International Circuit. During the qualifying session in the morning, Piyawat Patoomyos of Thailand clocked in at 1’49:742s followed by Md Muzakkir Mohamed of Malaysia at 1’50:388s. Vorapong Malahuan, defending champion made his best at 1’50:935s. The riders were off to a fantastic start as soon as the race was flagged off. Vorapong immediately found the opportunity to strike and took the lead at turn one but was superseded by Ramdan who seemed confident striding aboard the TVS Apache RR310. Vorapong however struck back. In the second lap, Kerwin managed to loop himself ahead of the troop at the second sector and by the end of lap 2, Ramdan once again bolted ahead. By mid-race, Vorapong was back at the lead position. Nevertheless, he was strained by Malaysian duo Ramdan and Muzakkir and by the end of lap 5, Thai rider Piyawat emerged at P1. The pressure mounted with each lap and with two more laps to go, Ramdan faced issues with his machine consequently slowing him down. At the last lap, it was nip and tuck between Vorapong and Piyawat nevertheless, the Season 2022 champion was fiery in defending his title. As the last turn, he increased speed and bolted ahead clocking in at 14’55:442s. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “This place is really hot. At the starting grid too, it was super- hot! Yesterday was not so good for me as I couldn’t achieve a good lap time. But during the qualifying, I was more confident with my machine because I could obtain a better lap time. I am really happy to bag the first win for the season.” Taking the second spot on the podium was Piyawat Patoomyos of Thailand with his best time at 14’55:582s. Taiyo Saito of Japan took the third place on the podium, logging in at 14’59:756s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

It was a good start for the TVS Asia One Make Championship with riders in full form to mark their best  in the practice session. At the end of the day, it boils down to one man and this time around, Piyawat  Patoomyos of Thailand made the fastest in the combined practice at 1’50:012s.  The two practice sessions witnessed riders taking charge of their machines amidst the scorching heat  throughout the day. In practice session 1, Md Muzakkir Mohamed of Malaysia made the fastest when  he clocked in his best at 1’50:854s. The second and third fastest spot was filled up by Piyawat  Patoomyos of Thailand and Md Ramdan Rosli of Malaysia at 1’50:950s and 1’51:683s respectively.  In practice session 2, Piyawat took better control of his machine and emerged fastest at 1’50:012s while Muzakkir and Ramdan took the second and third fastest spots.  With his most recent lap time, Piyawat beat the rest with his speed in the combined result but he has  definitely found his closest rivalry among the Malaysian duo who logged their fastest time combined at 1’50:854s and 1’51:408s respectively.   Commenting on the practice session, Piyawat said, “The performance of the machine was very good.  At this point of time, I am not very confident but I take it one step at a time. The weather has been  extremely hot which also impacts the machine negatively especially with the power. Each lap that I take, it reduces the speed especially in practice 2. But, I still hope that I would be able to find my pace  tomorrow during the qualifying and race 1.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Sweeping victory for Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand at the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship  (ARRC) last season as he carved a historical mark for TVS Asia One Make Championship. Quoted saying, “The race only takes 10 minutes but I have waited to become the Asian Champion over 10 years. This  is a new victory for me and I am truly grateful.”  With the new season just around the corner, it is a moment to redefine championship. During its debut  season, we witnessed power and prowess, interchangeable between man and machine. As TVS Asia  One Make Championship gears toward greater advancement and innovation in motorcycle revolution,  riders are flexing their muscles and inching towards yet another form of excellence. That’s motorcycle  racing championship in its essence.  So, what does the new season mean for Vorapong?  “I can never run away from the challenges in the race category as I foresee a competitive stride among  the robust riders. But my main aim is to defend my title and push towards a new record at each circuit.  After all, as a rider, I represent the TVS machine hence I will do my best to magnify the full capacities  of the machine. Since the testing at Chang International Circuit last year, TVS has gained numerous  data that can be applied this season to achieve better outcome. More importantly, we will be riding  on a machine geared with slick tires which means that there will be improvements in speed at the  corners.”  “I am not here only for the competition but even more so, to create a standard that would serve as a  benchmark for all the other riders in the TVS Asia One Make Championship.”  While the game plan remains the same for the existing Asian riders of the TVS Asia One Make  Championship, it may require practice for new entries like Md Ramdan Rosli and Md Muzakkir  Mohamed of Malaysia who will be taking a stance on the battlefield. It may not be an entirely new  challenge for the Malaysian duo who have been actively involved in the SS600 and AP250 classes  respectively, however riding aboard a TVS Apache RR310 may call for disparate set of manoeuvring  techniques.  Commenting on the upcoming season, Ramdan said, “It will be a much lower cc machine for me, but  I am looking forward to the new experience that TVS Asia has to offer. Time may be required to further  understand the new machine but the mind is prepared to enjoy the ride. It will not be an easy feat but  I am a go-getter – I always work towards improvements. There are many excellent riders in this  category and so, there is no room for complacency. With minimal data in hand, it is quite difficult to  predict the outcome but I believe that the more time I spend on the machine and the circuit will result  in an ideal performance.” Muzakkir commented, “TVS Asia will be an entirely different ballgame for me and that would be my  biggest challenge. I know that the machine is completely different from any of the machines I’ve  ridden. Adding on to that strain, I have never gotten the chance to test it before the start of the season  compared to the other riders who have already gained experience riding it last season. Having said  that, it’s a challenge that I am looking forward to. I would definitely like to take a step on the podium  but my fear of failure is always there. Nevertheless, I am confident with my abilities and my fitness level.” “Part of working towards the goal is by watching the TVS Asia races. Racing in the AP250 race category  is pretty similar in terms of the lap time and I use that as my guide. The fascinating aspect of the  machine is that it gets faster each round and that’s a fantastic progress. I certainly am excited and  can’t wait to get my hands on the machine!” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Since its debut in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, TVS Asia One Make Championship has witnessed its rider making phenomenal advancement in their riding skills. Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand made one last push towards the finish line, bagging the top spot on the podium in Race 2 of the season finale at Chang International Circuit. It was a good start once again for Vorapong who fled ahead of the troop as soon as the race begun. Watcharin stayed close behind and by the end of the second lap, Fugo Tanaka made his move to P1. By then, it seemed like Vorapong has decided to take a more relaxed approach as he slowly backed away to P7. He had nothing to lose considering his big win yesterday as the overall champion. The battle became more evident between Fugo Tanaka and Watcharin who were taking turns at P1. Meanwhile, James Frederick began making his moves as he tailed behind the duo. Into the sixth lap, James managed to slide ahead of Watcharin and for a moment took lead before Fugo struck back for his lead position. By the end of the sixth lap, Vorapong flaunted his skills as he made his way back up to P2.  In the seventh lap, Vorapong succeeded at P1. Fugo Tanaka, defeated went on a wild chase. With one more lap to go, the former began picking up speed and at the last turn, he dashed towards victory once again, marking his win at 15’12:815s with a total of 176 points. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “I was a little bit relaxed today. I made a new record this morning during the warm up session. During the race though, I faced a problem at turn three and I panicked. So, I slowed down and played safe. I had a lot of fun with today’s race. Nevertheless, I wanted to achieve yet another victory today as I am not sure if I would be back next year and I gave my best shot.” At the second spot was Fugo Tanaka of Japan, clocking in at 15’14:050s. Watcharing Tubtimon of Thailand took the third spot on the podium, logging in at 15’14:527s.

A spectacular chase around the fine lines of the Chang International Circuit between riders of the TVS Asia One Make Championship came to end when Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand stormed towards victory in Race 1 of Round 5, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship.  It was a good start for Vorapong who fled ahead of the riders as soon as the race flagged off. Watcharin who began at the second grid trailed closely behind. While the other riders tried to play catch up, Vorapong was seen picking up on speed with Watcharin chasing him wildly. By the end of the second lap, the duo of Thailand has left the troop of riders with some gap in between them. Meanwhile, Fugo Tanaka positioned himself comfortably at P3 while pushing himself further to close his gaps with the duo ahead of him. By the end of the fourth lap, Vorapong was leading majestically ahead of the troop with a gap of approximately 3 seconds away from Watcharin. By then, Fugo was getting closer to Watcharin. Decky who was seen taking strides at P5 inched closer and by the end of the fifth lap, managed to slide into P4.  As Vorapong went on in full speed, trio Watcharin, Fugo and Decky were entangled in a battle to retain their positions. Unfortunately, Decky was struck down when his machine gave way and Arsyad took a shot at P4. With two laps to go and Vorapong out of reach, the battle for the podium continues with the three riders trailing him. At the last turn, Vorapong confidently glided towards becoming the first ever Champion in the history of TVS Asia One Make Championship. He made his fastest in at 15’00:076s. Commenting on the race, Vorapong said, “I felt a little pressured today because I needed to win. I am also very happy with the TVS team for the improved machine performance which is now faster than the AP250. As for the race performance, it is always tough in the beginning but the strategy is to increase speed lap by lap and create the gap needed to succeed ahead of the others.” “I would like to thank everyone who has been a great part of my success. The race only takes 10 minutes but I have waited to become the Asian Champion over 10 years. This is a new victory for me and I am truly grateful.” 5.7-second gap away, at the second place was Watcharin Tubtimon from Thailand who clocked in at 15’05:776s. Fugo Tanaka from Japan made it third when he marked his fastest at 15’08:412s.

The riders of TVS Asia One Make Championship are in full form as they strode on the heated grounds of the Chang International Circuit. Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand made his mark on his home-ground when he emerged fastest in the practice session, combined in Round 5 of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The Thailand lad who is currently at the lead position in the overall standings with a total of 126 points has showcased great showmanship throughout the season. In the last round at Sepang, Vorapong took the podium twice at the second spot. With Round 5 being the final round for the season, Vorapong is all out to making history beginning with the practice session. He made his fastest lap time at 1’51:880s in the first practice session. Although he didn’t make a better lap time in the second session, he nevertheless recorded the fastest among the troop of riders, clocking in at 1’52:097s. Commenting on the session, Vorapong said, “My plan is to put on a good show tomorrow for my fans here in Thailand. I want to put on a smile on everyone’s face.” “I definitely want to be in a good position but not to pressure myself too much. More importantly is protecting my championship points. Whatever said and done though, the pressure is unavoidable as there are many who expects me to be the champion. I will do my best like I always do in every race!” At the second fastest spot was KY Ahmed from India. Ahmed is currently at the sixth spot overall with a total of 49 points. In the first practice session, he made his fastest at1’52:463s which also concluded as his best time for the combined session. During the second session, he made his fastest at 1’53:748s. Watcharin Tubtimon of Thailand came in the third fastest for the practice session, clocking in at 1’52:957s in the first practice session and his best time for today. In the second session, Watcharin made his best at 1’53:284s. He currently takes the third spot in the overall standings with a total of 79 points.

The TVS ASIA One Make Championship embarked on a whole new level of experience this season with FIM Asia Road Racing Championship and has contributed significantly to the field of motorsport and its professional riders. Vorapong Malahuan, rider from Thailand has been impacted positively throughout and looks forward to making history in the final round at Chang International Circuit this weekend. An old timer in the championship, Vorapong is more than familiar with the motorsport scene. His history can be traced back all the way to 2013, back to when UB150 race category marched through the stages of transformation from UB113, UB130 to what it is today. The Thailand lad may not have made significant marks during those years but it definitely gave him a lengthy year of experiences for his success this season. Vorapong said, “I started racing as young as 12 years old in drag racing. It was back in 2006. Over the years, I worked with my passion and found my way into the ARRC and Thailand championships. I became Thailand champion in 2010 for the Underbone category and went on to the ARRC platform and in 2015, I rode for the AP250 race category. That has given me a multitude of knowledge and vast experience when it comes to different machines and the manoeuvring techniques.” Vorapong has definitely made impressive collections for himself since the debut of the race category this year. A six-time podium including two wins have placed him at the lead position with a total of 126 points. Apart from the experiences reflected in his race moves, Vorapong also showcased confidence in manoeuvring the TVS Apache RR310 machine, an equally fundamental element towards success. Commenting on his successes, Vorapong said, “I always think positive when I am in a race. In Sepang, I was challenged with more riders in the lead group however I tried my best to make sure that my performance does not derail my overall standings. I owe part of my success to the Academy that I am currently working on because it gives me greater focus and helps me build up my strength.” For the upcoming race, Vorapong said, “My goal is to finish Race 1 at a good position. I don’t want to wait until Race 2. Overall, I am very proud to be part of the TVS Racing India that took a bold stance with the TVS ASIA One Make Championship in the ARRC. This has definitely given the opportunity for a road bike to be brought forward into a race championship where it’s form and functions are optimised. It has also helped me find my rhythm in the racing championship where I garnered some of the best moments.”

Another successful ride for the riders of the TVS Asia One-Make Championship in Race of Round 4, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Decky Tiarno Aldy from Indonesia made a stunning act towards victory at the Sepang International Circuit. It was a good start today with clear blue sky as the riders stormed ahead upon flag off. Agung who took the second spot on the grid took lead few seconds into the race but was superseded by Arysad in the first lap. Into the second lap, Decky who was in P3 managed to steer his wheels ahead into P1. Meanwhile, Vorapong who was in the back group made it past the riders ahead and into P3. During the third lap, Vorapong who has been relentlessly pushing his was up succeeded in overtaking Decky but seconds later, Decky snatched the lead position once again. By mid-race, Fugo Tanaka who was on a hunt came into lead position with Decky and Vorapong closely trailing but Decky once again slid into P1. In the heat of the moment, Fugo acted quickly to recover his position. By the last lap, Fugo was determined to guard his position but Decky would not be defeated. Between a tough fight, Decky who came back to P1 began feeling the pressure from Vorapong. As soon as the duo made their last turn, Vorapong chased Decky, placing intense force from the back but Decky went on with no fear towards the chequered flag first, clocking in at 15’00:256s. Commenting on the race, “Frankly speaking, I did not expect to win. My focus was mainly at the first lap and the last lap. I kept taking note of the person behind me and the approximate gap. Towards the last turn, I made my move.” Vorapong Malahuan of Thailand logged with a 0.048 gap at 15’00:304s. At third place, Fugo Tanaka from Japan made his fastest at 15’00:579s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com