Underbone 150

The UB150 class lit up the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia today in Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, as local talents delivered electrifying speed across the two practice sessions. With margins as slim as fractions of a second, Indonesia’s finest ensured the crowd had plenty to cheer for. In Practice 1, Danial Damar of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM stole the spotlight with a commanding time of 1’54.399s, edging out compatriot Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 by a razor-thin 0.022s. Behind them, M. Syirat Sauki of GG Galak Galak Racing Team slotted into third with a 1’54.870s, while seasoned campaigner Ahmad Fazrul Sham of CARDINALS Factory YAMAHA ZYNERGYS Racing Team ARRC and Indonesia’s Hafizd Fahril Rasyadan of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team rounded off the top five. The intensity climbed further in Practice 2, when Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing raised the bar, producing the fastest time of the day at 1’53.439s. Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM kept the momentum for the host nation with 1’53.580s, just 0.141s adrift. Husni Zainul Fuadzy continued his strong form in third with a 1’53.680s, followed by teammate Gupita Kresna Wardhana of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 and Md Akid Aziz of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team, completing the session’s top five. With combined times shaping the early outlook, it is Dimas Juli Atmoko who leads the way as the outright fastest rider in UB150 class, though the gap to the chasing pack remains perilously close. Just 0.141s separate him from Fahmi Basam, while Husni Zainul Fuadzy lurks another tenth behind. Dimas commented, “We have been improving ourselves since Round 3 in Japan, during Race 1 and Race 2 we were looking for the right setup for the Round in Mandalika. Alhamdulillah, in Practice 1 I tried to go on my own and pushed to find where my limit is. Alhamdulillah, in Practice 2 I tried to build momentum to push forward and I managed to get the perfect result by finishing P1 in practice. For the preparation for tomorrow in Race 1, I hope I can still give my best and achieve the best result.” The narrow margins promise an action-packed weekend, with Indonesia’s contingent aiming to leverage home advantage against an equally determined regional field. As practice sets the stage, the Mandalika crowd can expect nothing less than wheel-to-wheel drama in the UB150 battles ahead. TOP 5 FASTEST – PRACTICE (COMBINED)

Not only did he score a hat-trick – a continuation of his victorious mark from Round 2 but the highly dextrous rider, Husni Zainul of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 banked in a 50-pointer flat in Round 3, instantly shooting him out of the boundaries of rivalry and onto the pathway towards stardom in the Underbone 150cc race category. Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which will be held at Mandalika International Circuit may just be the ground he celebrates the championship glory. Not a stranger but not a full-season rider, Husni made his appearance in 2023 as a wildcard rider in the debut season at his home-ground circuit, Mandalika. He may not have taken a win then but he certainly flaunted his prowess to finish third. In Season 2024, Husni once again marked his entry in the championship, not for a full-season but as a replacement rider. Despite his trial and error as well as limited mileage on the ARRC front, he scored two podium-finish before concluding the season seventh for his team. Fast-forwarding to where it stands to-date, Husni seemed to have taken a huge leap up in terms of input and output through the quiet strength found across the previous two seasons. The Indonesian lad with a big-smile seemed to have unlocked the door to mastery and he is unstoppable. But again, with a handful of competitive countrymen competing on a common ground, will Husni be able to ward of the threats and release the pressure? It’s a tough bet but not an impossible one and if Husni pulls it off, it will be a hat-offs moment that deserves nothing but a standing ovation. Husni said, “I am truly blessed and thankful to have won the races a number of times in this season’s underbone race category but it is not time for me to relax yet because the season has a long way to go before it ends. While the pressure is always there, maintaining my position doesn’t come as a pressuring factor but more so a motivational one. I enjoy riding and that’s the best part of it. If I were to take a double-win in Mandalika, my home-ground, it would mean an early championship title and if that happens, I will be the happiest. I have an excellent team with such great mechanics, Pak Bima and Pak Bonce who use their own data to ensure that the machine is in a perfect condition for race. That’s probably where my strength is. Of course, the fact remains that everyone in this race category has an opportunity to win but it is also luck to a certain extent. Next race in Mandalika, it is my favourite track and also of many other Indonesian riders but my best part is T15 and T16 where I will optimise more as my winning strategy. Overall, I hope to continue enhancing my riding capacities and performance in ARRC.”

You’d think that after taming a 150cc race bike at breakneck speeds, Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM would spend his free time doing something calm like fishing or napping. But, no. Instead, he grabs a tiny car, sends it flying around a plastic track, and grins like a kid on his birthday. Welcome to Nazirul’s other race track, where the engines are small, but the fun is full-sized. “If I’ve got free time, I’ll be playing Tamiya,” Nazirul says with a laugh. “It’s my way of switching gears. And apart from that, I also attend Quran classes at the mosque. It’s a balance between fun and personal growth.” This isn’t a new obsession. Nazirul’s been into Tamiya since his school days, but his love for motorcycles took centre stage for years. “I’ve been into Tamiya since I was in school, but back then I was more focused on motorcycles. Now, with a bit more time outside my racing schedule, I get to relive that childhood passion,” he shared. So what’s the draw for a professional rider who already gets to experience speed and competition on the world stage? “Tamiya is still racing, just on a smaller scale,” Nazirul grins. “The excitement’s there, the competition’s there, but it’s different enough to feel fresh. Plus, I’ve learned so many new things about building and tuning them. It’s like engineering in miniature form.” For someone used to the intense, high-pressure atmosphere of championship racing, Tamiya offers a whole different kind of joy. “With Tamiya, it’s pure fun. No pressure, no expectations. Just racing for the joy of it. It’s my stress-buster!”

Race 1 of Round 3 in the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered an electrifying showdown in the UB150 category at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, with Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 emerging triumphant after a fierce multi-rider battle to the finish line. Earlier in the day, Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM stamped his authority by clinching pole position with a best time of 2’17.202s in the Super Pole session. His teammate, Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34, lined up alongside him in second with a 2’17.793s lap, while Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING completed the front row with 2’19.177s. As the race got underway, Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING made a strong start, but the lead constantly changed hands through every turn and every lap as the front group battled hard for control. By lap 3, Adytya and Fahmi were joined at the front by Nazirul Izzat Muhammad Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM in third, with Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing and Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team rounding out the top five. Unfortunately, Ahmad Fazrul Sham of CARDINALS Factory YAMAHA ZYNERGYS Racing Team ARRC was forced to retire early due to a mechanical issue. His teammate, Md Syamil Amsyar M Iffende, was also sidelined on lap 4 for the same reason. By lap 5, Husni Zainul Fuadzy began his steady charge through the pack, skilfully working his way up to the leading group. On the final lap, the intensity peaked as every rider pushed to the limit. In a nail-biting sprint to the finish, Husni crossed the line first with a winning time of 18’36.491s. Fahmi Basam finished a mere fraction behind at 18’36.536s, while Adytya Fauzi secured third place at 18’36.667s. Reflecting on his hard-fought victory, Husni Zainul Fuadzy said, “The race was really intense, but I just tried to stay calm and focus on finding my rhythm and best pace since this was my first time racing here. Alhamdulillah, I managed to break through to the front group and take this win. I hope I can keep this momentum going and fight for a double victory in Race 2 tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship unfolded today at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, where Indonesia’s Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 delivered a stunning display of speed and control, securing the fastest overall time in the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, Husni made his intentions clear, storming to the top with a blistering lap of 2’15.097s. Right behind him was 2024 UB150 Champion Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM, who clocked a 2’15.959s. Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team followed in third with a solid 2’16.501s. Husni continued his momentum in Practice 2, again leading the session with a fastest time of 2’16.866s. Afif stepped up to take second with 2’17.751s, and Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY Racing closed out the top three with 2’17.780s. Ultimately, Husni’s early pace in Practice 1 proved decisive, earning him the fastest overall time of the day. Fahmi held firm in second, while Afif secured third in the combined results—setting the stage for a fierce qualifying battle ahead. Husni said, “Thankfully, from Practice 1 to Practice 2, my performance has shown improvement. We’ve also found the right setup. Practice 1 was held in dry conditions, but in Practice 2, the weather began to turn rainy. Despite that, I still managed to find a good setup. I hope to achieve the best possible result tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE

It’s a “survival of the fittest” in the Underbone 150cc race category and while Husni Zainul of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 may not have had the opportunity to score a hat-trick just yet in the last two rounds, he definitely became worthy of the phrase when he bagged a 50-point flat in Round 2, adding his scores up to a staggering 88 points. With a 40-point difference from Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM who currently takes second on the overall charts, what would the odds be for the Indonesia in defending his title at Mobility Resort Motegi in Round 3 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship? Husni definitely has a leg up at the moment and the next race may not necessarily affect his game-plan however, trio, Fahmi, Akid Aziz of PITSBIKE SUPERFAST JRT RACING TEAM and Nazirul Izzat of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM has to up their performance a notch or two to secure a place in the book of champions. On record, Akid and Nazirul have great potential on Motegi’s well-crafted layout especially with the former bagging a win in Race 2 and the latter taking two shots on the podium last season. Akid said, “Motegi has always been my booster and last season’s performance was one that I will not forget. It was a result that spurred solid progress for me last season. So, yes, I feel even more prepared this time around despite the tough competition ahead. What’s important is coming in with a winner’s mindset and I do believe that I have what it takes to win again. Of course, we have a list of high-performing contenders and for now, Husni who has been in great form, undoubtedly, whom I know will go all out too. Motegi being a tough ground would be an added advantage if good strategies are in place especially on the last straight. I work with pressure well so when it gets tougher, I get going!” “With the data obtained from Sepang, we are building towards a better outcome but again, the long straight and the downhill through tight corners will definitely be a challenge. The setup ensures the bike is stable during braking and cornering. UB150 race category is unpredictable and full of action which makes it exciting and most importantly, it leaves no room for mistakes. For me, this race category is all about skill and race craft. The goal here is to come out strong, ideally a podium or a win. For the season though, I aim to stay consistent and be in contention for the championship title. Every point matter, so I have to be smart in making sure that every race counts.” Not so much for Fahmi who finished fourth in Race 1 and a “DNF” in Race 2. But the twist remains, its not just about the round-to-round basis but the overall competency that adds up to the game of thrones. In this case, Fahmi may be one with a competitive stride who could potentially challenge Husni further but it comes with a kick up on his side. Having said that though, the game is also such that one may never possibly expect the strike of a “DNF” or “DNS” as it was with Fahmi in Race 1 of Round 2 which added up to his zero-points. In the last two rounds, Fahmi took the podium twice at the second spot and while that may not have placed him on the limelight just yet, it could probably be a matter of time before the heat turns up for the duo on top. Commenting on the race, Fahmi said, “This year, the most challenging and pressuring thing for me lies in the question of how I would maintain my championship title. As was seen in the previous races, the question is one, strategy is another but whether or not I can live up to the expectations of defending the title is one that worries me. As we all know, the riders are all in top form, no doubt and everyone has the ability to make it to the podium. They are all highly experience. But even then, and along with that, the possibility of an unfortunate incident occurring even unto the best of the riders is always present. In other words, before the chequered flag, many things can happen.” “The race towards stardom has begun and, on my part, the preparations are focused on building a good physique and carving out the strategies that would work best. For Motegi, I will extract the needed experience from last year and apply it once again with a little modification to suit the challenges ahead. The team has also been working endlessly to ensure that the machine is in its optimised condition. We have the data from last season and will utilise it to ensure the performance is up to par with the needs of the circuit layout. In all, I will do my best for my team, my country and myself and if everything goes well, the goal is to make it champion once again.” Husni definitely has a leg up at the moment and the next race may not necessarily affect his game-plan however, trio, Fahmi, Akid Aziz of PITSBIKE SUPERFAST JRT RACING TEAM and Nazirul Izzat of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM has to up their performance a notch or two to secure a place in the book of champions. On record, Akid and Nazirul have great potential on Motegi’s well-crafted layout especially with the former bagging a win in Race 2 and the latter taking two shots on the podium last season. Akid said, “Motegi has always been my booster and last season’s performance was one that I will not forget. It was a result that spurred solid progress for me last season. So, yes, I feel even more prepared this time around despite the tough competition ahead. What’s important is

Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 celebrated a thrilling victory in Race 2 of Round 2 at the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. The win marked his third victory of the season in the AP250 category, further cementing his status as one of the season’s standout riders. The race began with all eyes on the Malaysian riders, Md Akid Aziz and Ahmad Afif Amran of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team, who were the early leaders. However, the lead changed hands several times right from Turn 1, setting the stage for an exciting battle. Throughout the race, 2024 UB150 Champion Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM briefly took the lead but was quickly challenged by Akid, who regained the top spot. Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM also kept the pressure on, staying in close pursuit of the leaders. The race reached a dramatic turning point on the final lap. As the riders approached the last corner, a crash involving Masato Fernando of KOBY SEC YAMAHA RACING TEAM, Ahmad Afif Amran, and Muhammad Febriansyah of ONE FOR ALL, allowed Husni to seize his opportunity. With a final surge of speed, Husni pushed ahead to take the chequered flag with a time of 15’43.635s, edging out Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING, who finished in second at 15’43.866s. Fahmi Bazam rounded out the podium in third place at 15’44.020s. Following the release of the official results, Adytya Fauzi of JPNW SND FACTORY RACING was handed a +3 second penalty for unsporting behaviour during Race 2. The penalty saw him drop from P2 to P13 in the final classification. This post-race decision reshuffled the podium standings, with Fahmi promoted to second place, while Nazirul who had originally finished fourth, moved up to third place. Husni expressed, “Thank you to everyone in the team for their hard work, and I wish my teammate, Gupita, a speedy recovery. I hope to maintain this position and continue fighting for the championship until the end of the season.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

Race 1 of Round 2 in the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered thrilling showdown in the UB150 category at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, with Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 emerging as the winner after a fierce multi-rider battle.In the Super Pole session earlier in the day, Md Akid Aziz of Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team secured pole position with a best time of 2’34.094s. His teammate, Ahmad Afif Amran, lined up beside him in second with 2’34.624s, while Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM locked out the front row with 2’34.761s. When the race began, Akid made a strong start to maintain the lead, closely followed by Afif and Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA RACING YAMAHA MAJU MOTOR ASIA TEAM. However, the race was red-flagged shortly after due to a crash involving Fahmi Basam at Turn 4, whose bike spilled oil on the track, forcing an immediate halt. Following a brief delay, the race was restarted and reduced to 4 laps, notably without 2024 UB150 champion Fahmi, who was unable to continue. Akid once again led the pack off the line but was swiftly overtaken by Nazirul at Turn 1. From there, positions at the front shuffled relentlessly through every turn and lap as riders pushed their limits in the shortened race format. On the final lap, the intensity escalated as the riders went all in for victory. At the critical final turn, Husni Zainul Fuadzy made his decisive move, surging into the lead and powering across the finish line to clinched victory at 10’30.863s. Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of RACETECH SIXTY Racing finished just behind with a time of 10’31.283s, while pole-sitter Akid rounded out the podium in third at 10’31.297s. Husni said, “Alhamdulillah, today’s race gave us a very positive result, and I’m truly grateful for that. The team and I have worked hard to reach this point, and it’s rewarding to see it pay off. Hopefully, we can maintain this momentum in Race 2 tomorrow and fight to stand on the podium once again.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

Round 2 of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship unfolded today at the iconic Sepang International Circuit, with Malaysia’s Ahmad Afif Amran of the Pitsbike Superfast JRT Racing Team showcasing his exceptional talent, securing the fastest overall time after the combined practice sessions. In the Practice 1, Afif made a strong statement, clocking a blistering lap time of 2’32.500s to take the top spot. Hot on his heels was Husni Zainul Fuadzy from ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34, who finished second with a time of 2’33.241s. April King Mascardo of UMA MMR Yamaha Philippine Racing Team completed the top three with a lap time of 2’33.260s. Practice 2 saw a shift in the lead, with Husni Zainul Fuadzy bouncing back to finish fastest in the session with a lap time of 2’33.382s. His teammate, Gupita Kresna Wardhana, followed in second place with a time of 2’34.826s, while John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M EVO Yamaha Racing Team impressed by securing third place with a time of 2’35.047s. After both practice sessions, it was Afif’s scorching pace in Practice 1 that propelled him to the overall fastest time of the day. Husni’s consistency across both sessions earned him second overall, while April King rounded out the top three in combined results. Afif said, “Alhamdulillah, it was a good start at my home circuit, securing P1 in FP1. However, in FP2, we tried a different bike, however that wasn’t as strong as the one in FP1. During FP2, I became a reference point for the other riders, which prevented me from setting a faster lap time. So I focused on alternative strategies to preserve my bike and prepare myself for tomorrow’s qualifying session.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE