Underbone 150

The Underbone 150cc category in Race 2 of the opening round of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at Chang International Circuit delivered an thrilling spectacle with Ahmad Afif Amran from PitsBike OneWay JRT Tech2 Racing Team emerged victorious after a gripping race to the finish line.The race kicked off with Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill leading the pack, setting a blistering pace from the start. However, Md Akid Aziz from PitsBike OneWay JRT Tech2 Racing Team swiftly took control on the second lap, with RACETECH SIXTY Racing Team’s rider, Adytya Fauzi and Dimas Juli Atmoko from One For All closely trailing behind. As the race progressed, the lead position changed hands multiple times, keeping the audience enthralled. Fahmi Basam and M. Murobbil Vittoni from YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team as well as Adytya each took their turn at the front of the pack, displaying their perseverance on the track. In a thrilling climax, Afif seized the lead on the fifth lap, closely followed by John Emerson Inguito from 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team and Adytya. However, Fahmi reclaimed the top spot on the sixth lap, setting the stage for a nail-biting finale. As the riders approached the final lap, Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of RACETECH SIXTY Racing Team surged ahead, battling fiercely with Adytya and Peerapong Luiboonpeng of One For All for the lead. In a dramatic twist of events, Afif emerged victorious after a thrilling sprint to the finish line, clinching the top spot with the total time of 16’26:732s. Afif expressed, “I want to express my gratitude to my team for their hard work and dedication throughout the weekend. Despite the challenges faced at the start of the season. Afif remained focused and determined, ultimately securing a well-deserved win in Race 2. I am grateful for the opportunity to compete and look forward to maintaining our momentum in the upcoming races.” Second place was Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team clocked in at 16’26:732s. While third place, M. Murobbil Vittoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team logged in at 16’26:970s. Top 5 Fastest – Race 2 Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The Round 1 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship ignited with excitement as Race 1 of the Underbone 150cc category unfolded at Chang International Circuit. Amidst the thunderous roar of engines and intense competition, Fahmi Basam of Yamaha LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team emerged victorious, claiming the top spot on the podium in a spectacular display of skill and determination. Earlier this morning in the Super-Pole session, Fahmi finished third when he clocked in at 2:02.890s. He took grid 3 while Adytya Fauzi from RACETECH SIXTY Racing Team took the pole position with his best time at 2:02.402s followed by Putra Mohd Fadhill at 2:02.441s on the second grid. As Race 1 started, Farres took lead and set the stage for a thrilling race. Seconds into the race, the positions exchanged rapidly, keeping spectators at the edge of their seats. In a captivating turn of events, April King Mascarado surged to the front on the second lap, showcasing remarkable pace and precision. However, the competition remained fierce, with each lap seeing a different rider leading the pack. Meanwhile, 2023 Overall Champion, Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin from UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team steadily ascended through the ranks, securing third position amidst the intense battle on the track. With three laps remaining, Fahmi Basam demonstrated his prowess, racing to the front spot and fending off pressure from Adytya Fauzi from RACETECH SIXTY Racing Team. He maintained his pace and kept steady before pushing through the finish line, clocking in at 16:26.211s. Said Fahmi “I had a strong start from grid 3, and the race was incredibly tough. I’m grateful to have emerged victorious and would like to thank my team, especially the mechanics, for their role leading to this achievement.” Wahyu Aji Trilaksana from Racetech Sixty Racing Team and April King Mascarado from UMA Racing MMR Yamaha Philippines executed impressive maneuvers, surging from P14 and P15 hustled through a row of riders to secure the top three position at 16:26.533s and 16:26.593s, respectively. Top 5 Fastest – Race 1  Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The opening practice sessions of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship Round 1 kicked  off with an electrifying display of skill and speed at Chang International Circuit at Buriram, Thailand  earlier today. As the riders geared up for the Underbone 150cc category, the competition heated up with  each passing lap, setting the stage for an adrenaline-fueled weekend.  In Practice 1, Gupita Kresna Wardhana of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team emerged as the fastest  rider, setting a blistering pace with a time of 2:00.841s. Following closely behind was Fahmi Basam  from YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA Racing Team, just seconds behind at 2:00.882s. Ahmad Fazrul  Sham of CARDINALS FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRC rounded out the top three with a time of  2:01.030s.  Practice 2 saw a shakeup in the standings, with M. Murobbil Vittoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969  INDONESIA Racing Team claiming the top spot with a time of 2:00.914s. Despite facing some  challenges, Ahmad Fazrul Sham maintained his competitive edge, securing the second-fastest time at  2:01.201s. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill, also from CARDINALS FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRC,  showcased his skill with a time of 2:01.294s, rounding out the top three. However, it was not without drama, as Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin, the defending Champion,  encountered bike issues during Practice 2. Despite this setback, Nazirul demonstrated resilience,  rejoining the track and battling for position until the final lap. In a thrilling finish, Ahmad Fazrul Sham  and Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill managed to overtake Nazirul, securing second and third place  respectively, while Nazirul settled for fourth.  The combined fastest lap times from Practice 1 and Practice 2 further highlight the fierce competition  in the Underbone 150cc category. Gupita Kresna Wardhana maintained his dominance, topping the  charts with a time of 2:00.841s from Practice 1, closely followed by Fahmi Basam at 2:00.882s from  Practice 1 followed by M. Murobbil Vittoni at 2:00.914s from Practice 2.  Gupita said, “I was rather pleased during Practice 1 today as I achieved a commendable lap time.  However, in practice 2, my engine encountered some troubles, thus preventing me from replicating the  same lap time as in Practice 1. Nevertheless, I am looking ahead to tomorrow’s qualifying, superpole,  and the race. I am committed to putting in the hard work necessary to secure a top position. Hopefully,  I can clinch the podium in race 1.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The Underbone 150cc race category is about to heat up the asphalt of Chang International Circuit once again this weekend in the season opener of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The best of Asian are geared up once again for a wild ride in a bid to supersede the challenges that awaits them. The Chang circuit may not have been very friendly to Md Nazirul Izzat Bahauddin of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team who seemed to have struggled in the season opener and finale last season. However, the defending champion seemed to have warmed up on other circuit grounds where he swiped five podiums including three celebratory victories throughout the season, instantly placing him on top of the charts. Needless to say, that was one heck of a trick up the sleeve that made his presence in the race category noteworthy. Having said that though, Nazirul definitely has certain limitations which requires more attention, in addition to the underbone race category being highly competitive. Nevertheless, his performances and experiences add on to his advantage and this season, it is all about perfecting his flaws. Commenting on the season, Nazirul said, “It is not easy to be the defending champion, frankly speaking. Therefore, more than thinking about defending the championship, I am more focused towards the machine and the race. If you ask me, there is not much difference in the competition last season because everyone is of the same level of competence. What is more important would be having the right strategies in mind, working towards it and to making sure that I do better than before. Of course, I would not say that my strategies will work out 100% but I will try my best. We can’t say much about the settings or the changes to the machine as we still have to do testing at Chang circuit this week. Only once we have identified that we will have better clarity. Last season, I did not do very much at Chang circuit so I would like to make sure that this time around, I would have a better chance at the podium there. My goal is to of course to make it to the podium and bag the championship once again however, it is not just dexterity but also luck at the end of the day. So, keeping my fingers crossed!” 2nd runner up, Murobbil Vittoni of LFN H. Putra 969 Indonesia Racing Team was equally striking as he went on to take the podium thrice throughout the season including one win. It was a tough fight for Murobbil considering the troop of highly energised riders grabbing their chances where possible while racing towards one goal however, in the midst of the chaos, he made a sweet deal for himself at the finale. Teaming up with him this season are Fahmi Basam who made it at the thirteenth spot last year and Felix Putra Mulya who together will work towards raising the standards of the team. Murobbil said, “For this season, by God’s grace, I will try my best to fight from the front troop and hopefully make it to the top spot on the podium. Over last season, I have learnt that I have to maintain my speed and momentum among the front troop as it would provide a better space for me to move ahead at the right time. In my opinion, the Chang circuit is one of the best and most riders are quite well-versed with the layout. My personal favourite would be turn 9 and although rivalry is at its peak there, it helps me make the move I need to get ahead. The final turn is usually the toughest and this is where I have to work on a strategy to enhance my riding techniques there. Last season, I was quite optimistic with my performances as I have put in a lot of hard work. I work through my limitations and mistakes round by round. The team has been very helpful and has supported me throughout. We work in a positive manner and cooperate in the best way we could. To me, everyone in UB150 is a threat to me as they are all equal in terms of competency however my target for Round 1 is to maximise my capacities and try my best to collect points.” Gupita Kresna Wardhana of 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team was close to making it in the top three list last season unfortunately, it was not his moment to celebrate. He raced to the chequered flag third, three times last season, a triple-ripple that landed him fourth in the overall spot. The Indonesian rider has certainly spared himself some justice after the long-exhausting season however, the ride has not ended yet for him. Another season of play is about the begin and as much as Gupita flexes his muscles this time around, the underbone race category is at the end of the day a game of mastery and fortune. Gupita said, “Last season was a tough one for me even more so the last round where I had to fight the battle on my own without a teammate. This season, I am much more prepared mentally and I plan to improve further by refining my race strategies. I also need to be more focused and adapt quickly to this year’s race machine. I enjoy racing at Chang circuit. The advantage would probably be familiarity of the turns which I quite am at Chang. The disadvantage would probably the same as the other riders, what I know, they may not and vice versa. So, it is hard to tell. Everyone performed very well last season and I am pretty sure that this year will be another competitive one. Our technical team has been continuously researching and developing the machine especially off-season and with the new engine, I hope that it would benefit me in terms of the forms and functions of the machine. Apart

As usual, the Underbone 150cc has always been a captivating scene with riders taking lead one moment and swallowed up by the troop the next. One who broke free from the force behind was Md Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team who dashed towards the finish line first to claim victory in Race 2, Round 6 of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship that was held at Chang International Circuit. The pattern has been the same in the UB150 with riders thronging to lead the pack. Among the twenty- four riders, a handful of them appeared strongly at the lead position throughout the 8-lap race. Although the battle intensified on the last lap, keeping ahead competitively were Murrobil Vittoni, Hafiza Rofa and Shafiq Rasol who made remarkable 1-2-3 claims on the podium respectively. The conclusion came with a twist. With Shafiq landing himself third, championship leader, Nazirul was made the Underbone 150cc Champion for Season 2023. Akid Aziz was seen quickly gliding ahead of the troop at turn one with Hafiza Rofa behind him. A few turns later, Haziq Fairues made it to P1 with Passkorn at P2. Akid however found his way back to P1 on lap 2. Champion of UB150, Nazirul who did not have anything to lose, did not take the race lightly and went on to showcase his dexterity among the top five riders. The battle was more evident for the 1st Runner Up position between Shafiq Rasol and Murrobil Vittoni with 2-point difference however, the duo was swallowed by the large troop of riders in the first few laps. By mid-race, Murobbil emerged in the top three positions together with Fazrul and Nazirul but Shafiq was missing in action and remained silent among the back troop. With two more laps to go, Haziq and Wahyu who have been fending their position well throughout the race showcased potential. But on the final lap, Shafiq Rasol emerged out of no where and positioned himself firmly at P2 and at the last turn, he fired his wheels up before racing towards the finish line at 16’32:489s, bagging a win and claiming the 1st Runner Up position. Commenting on the race, Shafiq said, “First of all, I want to say a big thank you to my entire team and family at home for their endless support. In the beginning, I tried to stay among the troop but mid- race, I was actually left out. Somehow, I found my way on the last lap and used that opportunity to pully myself back to the front. That worked out well for me, thankfully.” Taking second on the podium was Md Akid Aziz of CARDINALS FACTORY RACING TEAM ASIA at 16’32:678s. Wawan Wello of PitsBike JRT Tech 2 OneWay Racing Team made it third at 16’32:719s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

It was yet another nail-biting scene with the Underbone 150cc race category at the Chang International Circuit. As the race got rough and tough with riders thronging for the best position, Murrobil Vittoni of LFN H. PUTRA 969 INDONESIA Racing Team made a stunning appearance towards the finish line to bag the win in Race 1, Round 6 of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. During the Super-Pole session this morning, Md Akid Aziz of CARDINALS FACTORY RACING TEAM ASIA made an impressive lap time at 2’03:141s consequently rewarding him with the pole position. Second on the grid was Wahyu Aji of RACETCH SIXTY Team with his fastest lap time at 2’03:770s followed by Murrobil Vittoni with his fastest lap time at 2’04:119s. When the race started, Akid was seen fleeing quickly ahead of the others to take the lead position followed by Murrobil however the positions changed very quickly into the lap. Akid however remained among the front troop alongside Wahyu Aji and Hafiza Rofa. The leading man in the overall standing, Nazirul kept it easy and avoided pressure. At the end of lap 2, Hafiza took lead with Murrobil close by and into the third lap, teammates, Haziq and Nazirul emerged ahead. The battle was a tough one but the riders in the front troop remained consistent. By mid-race, Syazras emerged ahead of the riders and went on with swift moves to maintain his position before April King took over. With three laps to go, the exchange of positions became rampant as the riders work their way to the front. On the final lap, Hafiza Rofa made it to the front but at the last turn, Murrobil went on to pressure him before gliding ahead of him at 16’30:237. Commenting on the race, Murrobil said, “I am truly thankful to God for the protection he gave me throughout the race today and also for giving me the opportunity to win. It was a lot of hardwork, not only from myself but also my team members. So, thank you to everyone. Md Hafiza Rofa of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team made it second at 16’30:360s. Md Shafiq Rasol who was in contention of the championship made it third at 16’30:573s. That made Nazirul Izzat Bahauddin of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia the Champion of the Underbone 150cc Season 2023. Commenting on his success, Nazirul said “First of all, I thank God for the blessings. I thank my late dad who has always supported me. He is not here now but I am sure he will be very happy of my success today. I thank my mother and my family members who have always been my pillar. Thanks to my team for the wonderful work throughout the season. My machine had an issue at the last lap but thankfully, I was able to manage it well and make it champion today!” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

From flag-off to the chequered flag, the Underbone 150cc race category is an action-filled race series that has never failed to leave the audience at the edge of their seats. What makes it even more exciting is the ability of its riders to make bold moves and strike at the right moment to free themselves of the mounting pressure trailing them. Among them, Nazirul Izzat of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team and Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team are two exemplary riders who have fought a good fight in breaking the barriers and will do it one more time in a bid to claim the Champion title in Round 6 of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at Chang International Circuit this weekend. Both the Malaysian riders have been in their A-game throughout the season with Nazirul bagging a spot on the podium five times including three wins whereas Shafiq, four times including two wins. Not easy but they did it. The riders have showcased their capacities not only in the manoeuvring techniques but also in managing their strategies, on-the-go. The UB150 race category comes with its unique proposition where everyone is presented with the opportunity to win and this is where the riders’ quick act matters. It’s either make or break! Nazirul and Shafiq seemed to have discovered the winning tactic but who would rise above the challenge this time around? Nazirul commented, “At Chang circuit, I will do my best and fight to be ahead of the troop. At the same time, I also have to be really careful this time around. My goal is to get enough points in both races and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I would be able to make it champion this time around. I really like Chang circuit but I have not had the luck just yet to take a spot on the podium so far. What I have achieved though it the fastest lap time at the circuit. I am hoping though that this time around, I would be able to stand on the podium. Of course, I have some weakness in a number of turns and I think the toughest one would be the last corner because it is quite narrow and everyone will be rushing towards the finish line. So have to be a little careful over there. My machine however has been in an excellent condition throughout the season. I have been quite consistent from round 1 up until today. But from round 2 onwards, my luck has been really good and I managed to get onto the podium. The setup of the machine has really helped me in my achievements overall. As for the preparation for the coming round, I have been working out; jogging and gym. We also do some training at Sepang circuit and also at the go-kart track. The trainings are not too strenuous to avoid any injuries that would hamper our road towards the championship title. I am thankful for the good memories this season when I won and finished podium in the races. Of course, there has been some hard time too. More like a pressure especially in Zhuhai because there is a constant need to maintain the standings. To a point where I think my performances was impacted. The underbone race category is one of the most interesting one and it is unpredictable but I love it! Round 6, here I come!” Shafiq on the other hand said, “I personally think that Round 6 will be very competitive as it is the last round for the season. The Chang circuit is one that favour a lot because there are many rolling speed corners especially the last turn which is highly anticipated. I have to stay focused in both races and try my best to win it so that I can obtain maximum points of 25 each. Without that, the chances of me taking the championship title will be tough as there is a difference of 44 points between myself and my contender. I will go all out to try and make that happen. Throughout the season, the team has worked really hard in providing me with a well-set machine. That has gone a long way in helping me with my standings overall. I was DNF twice this season because I fell at Sepang once and another time in Japan. That has cost me the points in the race. This is the first time I am racing in the UB150 race category but I gained a lot of experience as a wildcard rider at Sepang in the last season. That has definitely helped me with my performances this year. As an underbone rider, I have to say that I have gained a lot of experiences especially riding alongside riders who are not just experts in their game but one of the best in Asia. For me, this has been one of my biggest moments therefore I will not take it lightly in the coming round.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The endless battle for victory is one of the most important features in the Underbone 150cc race category which makes it different from the rest. Md Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team concluded the competition this evening when he claimed the winning spot in Race 2 of Round 5, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at Zhuhai International Circuit. The 6-lap race began with Akid on the pole-position. As the battle heated up, the usual exchange of positions happened, swiftly amidst the chaos. Standing tall and striking in his moves was Akid who maintained his position at P1 on 5 laps. While the other riders attempted to take him down, he confidently rode on the racing line before dashing towards the finish line. He took his first win for the season. Behind him, Fazrul took second followed by Shafiq at third. Akid once again went on to take lead at the first turn followed by Shafiq and Murrobil. By the end of lap 1, Shafiq emerged ahead of the troop followed by Fazrul before Akid struck to take back his position. By the end of lap 2, Akid drew a gap of 1.058s away from Afif. The huge troop behind him chased him while playing their part in staying ahead of their contenders. By mid-race, Akid was comfortably gliding ahead with a gap of 1.788s. By then, it seemed almost impossible for the big troop to catch up with Akid. Unfortunately, luck was not his side. His machine gave way and threw him off his game. With two more laps to go, the competition became stiff as the riders aggressively fought to stay ahead. On the final lap, Wawan took lead with Shafiq trailing but after the final turn and towards the finish line, Shafiq slip-streamed ahead of Wawan and clocked in first at 12’10:676s. Commenting on the race, Shafiq said, “I would first like to say a big thanks to the team and crew for their hard work and endless support. This was an amazing race for me. In fact, the weekend was truly an awesome one. I took third yesterday and being able to win today is a great achievement for me. During the race earlier, I tried to stay ahead of the troop from the beginning but I was left out mid- race. At the final lap, I tried as much as possible to get back ahead and I managed to get it right!” Second was Murrobil Vittoni of LFN H. PUTRA 969 INDONESIA Racing Team clocking in at 12’10:685s. Wawan Wello of Pitsbike JRT Tech 2 OneWay Racing Team made it third at 12’10:753s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Never a dull moment in the Underbone 150cc race category with riders moving swiftly in a line to take lead. Among them, Md Akid Aziz of CARDINALS FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRC stood out, impressive in his moves today in Race 1 as he sprinted ahead to bag his very first victory in Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship as Zhuhai International Circuit. During the Super Pole session late morning, Akid Aziz took charge of the circuit when he clocked in fastest at 2’00:218s. That was an added advantage for the pole-man who went on to compete with the other two frontliners, Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team and Murrobil Vittoni of LFN H. PUTRA 969 INDONESIA Racing Team who both marked their fastests at 2’01:064s and 2’01:529s respectively. It was a good start for Akid who quickly went on to lead. Seconds into the race, a number of riders crashed. With Akid leading, Fazrul and Murobbil kept close with Shafiq at P4 and Fahmi at P5, making up for the leading troop. By the end of lap 2, the positions remained. Among the back troop, Nazirul took charge with Haziq competing competitively. The pole-man seemed confident as he kept guarded his position. By mid-race, Fahmi moved into P2. With two more laps to go, the back troop closed the gaps with the front troop and the battle heated up. Akid dropped to P7 as Shafiq took lead. Before the lap ended Akid cleverly moved back into his original position with Gupita at P2 and Hafiza at P3. Nazirul, at P4 was on a lookout for opportunities. Mid-lap, Nazirul took a slide into P3. Akid kept to his racing line diligently and avoided threats from left and right before succeeding with flying colours at 12’08:644s. Commenting on the race, Akid said, “I am truly happy today for the win. Thanks to the team, my family and friends who have been a great support system to me. There is another race tomorrow and I am keeping my fingers crossed, hoping that I would have the same opportunity once again. Thank you all and please don’t forget to keep our Malaysian friend, Izzat Zaidi in your prayers.” Taking the second spot on the podium was Ahmad Fazrul Sham of Pitsbike JRT Tech 2 OneWay Racing Team at 12’08:735s. Third place went to Md Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team at 12’08:831s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com