Underbone 150

Nguyen Anh Tuan of HONDA Racing Team is learning the ropes and is optimistic about his ride at Round 2 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The Vietnamese rider who rides the Honda Winner 150 logged in 8th in Race 1 and 13th in Race 2. Anh Tuan first took the scene of the ARRC in the last round of 2019. Prior to that, he was actively striding in the Vietnam Motor Racing Championship (VMRC) where he reigned as champion for year 2017-2019. Keeping his chin up, Anh Tuan said, “The ARRC is a whole new battlefield for me. While Round 1 was an exciting experience, it was not an easy feat as these Underbone riders have earned their strength and reputation through years of experience. I try to pick up as much as I can from them to fast track my moves.” Commenting on the race at Sepang, he said, “I am a bundle of nerves when it comes to racing in Sepang as there will be many dexterous Malaysian riders nevertheless, I am gearing up through practices and fitness trainings. I believe that it would be a good race.” Commenting on the race, team manager, Do Thai Son said, “We are doing our best to equip our riders with the confidence they need when riding on the machine. Hence, a more powerful engine and a greater stability.” “Our aim is to progressively enhance the skills and performances of our riders. It is not an over- night achievement but with continuous learning and improvement, we hope to obtain better results. The race at Sepang would be tough yet a good one.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

It’s a win for Malaysian rider Ahmad Afif Amran of Cardinals Racing Team at the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship when he emerged fastest in the Underbone 150cc category, Race 2. Afif who took the fourth position on the grid picked up his pace at the third lap, re-positioning himself second among the troupe of riders. It was a battle between Afif and the rider before him but at the fourth lap, Afif managed to stride ahead and take the lead.  Afif flaunted his skills when he raced out of the traps in lap five and sped ahead leaving a trail of riders chasing after him. He maintained his pace throughout the remaining laps and finished strong at 16:34:083s, almost 3 seconds ahead of the next rider in line. “The team has worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to fine tune the machine, to ensure we get the right timing. I am very happy with the result.” Taking the second place was Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team at 16:37:136s who came in third fastest in Race 1. The third place was claimed by Murobbil Vithoni of LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team when he clocked in at 16:37:357. Coming in at the fourth and fifth positions are duo, Dimas Juli Atmoko of LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team and April King Mascardo of UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines. Top 5 Riders of Underbone 150cc, Race 2: Ahmad Afif Amran (MAS), Cardinals Racing Team, 16:34:083s Wahyu Aji Trilaksana (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 16:37:136s Murobbil Vithoni (INA), LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team, 16:37:357s Dimas Juli Atmoko (INA), LFN HP696 Indonesia Racing Team, 16:37:418s April King Mascardo (PHI), UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines, 16:37:528s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The season opener of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship celebrates its first winner for the Round 1 of the Underbone 150cc category when Mohd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan of Pitsbike JRT OneWay smashed in at 16:43:348s in Race 1. Izzat, the Malaysian rider who took the second row from the Superpole after coming in fourth at the challenge struggled to find his pace in the beginning. Striding alongside a stretch of riders, Izzat who rode the Yamaha Y15 ZR machine picked up his speed towards the remaining 3 laps. Izzat broke into the top three troupe by the seventh lap, taking the second spot before strengthening his strategy to finish ahead by 0.240s. “It was a challenge coming back to the Asian circuit after a two-year break. However, the team have kept their momentum and worked their way into ensuring that the necessary measures were taken into account to ensure the best outcome.” “My strategy was to speed up to the leading group, one step at a time before I made my break to get ahead of them.” Taking the second spot at the podium was Muhammad Yordan Badaru of LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team who clocked in at 16:43:588s Yordan who has been relatively quiet throughout the pre-season test and the official practices began at the sixteenth place on the grid before he hustled through a row of riders to place himself in the top three position. Following right behind him at the third place was Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing team who made it through the final lap at 16:43:942. Top 5 Position of Underbone 150cc Mohd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan (MAS), Pitsbike JRT OneWay, 16:43:348s Muhammad Yordan Badaru (INA), LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team, 16:43:588 Wahyu Aji Trilaksana (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team,16:43:942 Dimas Juli Atmoko (INA) LFN HP969, Indonesia Racing Team, 16:44:321s Md Aiman Tahiruddin (MAS), Cardinals Racing Team Malaysia, 16:44:341s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The Underbone 150cc qualifying session came to an end when Gupita Kresna of 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team took the lead as the fastest rider in the session, clocking in at 2:00:882s. Gupita who has been laying low throughout the two-day pre-season test and the official practice came out strong in the qualifier with an improved lap time. “I am really pleased to have scored the fastest lap time for the qualifying session despite the average timing clocked during the pre-season and official practice.” “My team mate who is an experienced rider has been helpful towards me and I am happy that he made it the second fastest for this session. We hope to do our best for our teams and God willing, we will take the spots at the podium this weekend.” Following behind him with the second fastest time was his team mate, John Emerson Inguito with 2:01:688s. Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team finished third with 2:01:705s.  Malaysian duo, Mohammad Syafiq Rosli of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team and Ahmad Afif Amran of Cardinals Racing Team Malaysia logged in at 2:01:877 and 2:01:953 respectively, landing them in the fourth and fifth fastest position.  Top 5 Fastest in Qualifying: Gupita Kresna (INA), 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team, 2:00:882s John Emerson Inguito (PHI), 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team, 2:01:688s Wahyu Aji Trilaksana (INA), ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 2:01:705s Mohammad Syafiq Rosli (MAS), UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team, 2:01:877s Ahmad Afif Amran (MAS), Cardinals Racing Team, 2:01:953s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines returns with a brand new Underbone 150cc line-up for the 2022 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. This season will see the Yamaha outfit fielding April King Mascardo and Gian Carlo Mauricio. Their task… to Race the Flag and defend the Underbone 150cc title won by McKinley Kyle Paz in 2020. Back in pre-Covid 2019, McKinley Kyle Paz made history when he became the first Filipino rider to clinch the competitive Underbone 150cc. Kyle was initially slated to transition to the SuperSports 600cc category in 2020. But the global Covid-19 pandemic put an end to those plans. With the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship on hiatus, Kyle’s career took on a different path when Yamaha Philippines presented the talented young rider with the opportunity to race in the FIM CEV series. As such, the responsibilities of defending the team’s Underbone 150cc title will now be shouldered by April King Mascardo and Gian Carlo Mauricio. The 2022 season will be April King’s second stint in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The Filipino rider made his debut back in 2015 when he raced in the rider development platform, the Suzuki Asian Challenge. April raced in that class for three seasons, culminating in 2017 when he finished the season in second overall. April King’s return to the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship has been highly anticipated. “I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the people who believed in me and supported me throughout every race. My efforts would have not paid off without your trust and support in me,” he wrote on his social media. “Answered Prayers! Thank you God! Thank you so much Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. for the opportunity you entrusted to me.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com