Underbone 150

It is a ride that pushes riders beyond their limits while keeping them completely focused on the many unexpected possibilities. The Underbone 150cc race category concluded Race 1 with a celebratory moment for April King Mascardo of UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines at Round 5 of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship held in Chang International Circuit. Hafiza began the chapter of today’s race as the pole man. At the second spot on the grid was April King. Meanwhile, Nazirul took the third spot on the grid. In the highly competitive feat, the battle foresaw numerous switches of positions between riders. Just as expected, by the end of lap one, while Hafiza retained his position at P1, April King was replaced by Fazli Sham and Nazirul dropped a few positions down. Nevertheless, the riders were fuelled with a mission to win. By the end of the third lap, Nazirul clocked in fastest followed by Fazli Sham at P2 and April King at P3. As the tension raised, the riders were even more determined to re-angle their positions and find the opportunity to strike. By the end of the fifth lap, Wahyu Aji emerged fastest. As the race continued, counting down lap-by-lap to its completion, the riders pumped with adrenaline went on with great dexterity coupled with experience to prove their worth in what was known as one of the toughest and unpredictable race categories. By the last lap, the heat was amplified as the Underbone riders went on a full-throttle after the last turn. April King, Izzat Zaidi and Syafiq Rosli made their final dash towards the finish line but it seemed like April King Mascardo of UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines had what it took to make it first, today. He logged in his fastest at 16’26:574s. Commenting on the race, April said, “I was super nervous on the grid earlier however when the race begun, I kept my focus on the race throughout. I thank all my fans from the Philippines and also my team, YAMAHA Philippines for the endless support given to us.” Izzat Zaidi of Pitsbike JRT OneWay made it to the second spot on the podium when he clocked in at 16’26:755s. At the third spot was Syafiq Rosli of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team who clocked in at 16’26:787s.

A striking resemblance among all riders of the Underbone 150cc race category of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, taking strides to clock in their best lap time. Among them, the one who stood out most today was Ahmad Fazli Sham of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team who made the fastest lap time, combined for the day in the free practice sessions held at Chang International Circuit. Riding aboard the Yamaha Y15 ZR, Fazli seemed to have established a fine connection with the circuit when he made the fastest lap time in the second practice session at 2’00:922s. In the first practice session, he clocked in his fastest at 2’02:522s. Fazli has definitely gained more confidence since his first podium in Race 2 of Round 4 which was held at Sepang. Although this season may not have been a fruitful one for Fazli, he seemed to have found his pace well during the practice sessions and emerged fastest today. Fazli is currently at the thirteenth spot in the overall standings with a total of 40 points. Commenting on the session, Fazli said, “I am very pleased with the results and with the setup of the machine. However, there needs a little tweaking at the back for better grip.” “For the qualifying session tomorrow, I will try my best to retain my momentum to be at least at the top three position or even top five so that I would be more confident for the Super Pole session.” At the second fastest place was Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team who logged in at 2’01:145s. He currently sits at the fourth spot in the overall standings with a total of 73 points. Nazirul made his fastest lap time in the second practice session. In his first, he clocked in his fastest at 2’02:459s. Coming in at the third fastest spot was Gupita Kresna of 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team. Riding aboard the Yamaha Sniper 150, he made his fastest at 2’01:494s in the first practice session. In the second practice session, Gupita recorded his fastest at 2’01:887s.

The Underbone 150cc is a game changer for many successful riders in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship who seeks to advance further in their professional pathways. Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team has definitely showcased a progressive transformation throughout the years within this race category and is close to making history for himself in Round 5 at the Chang International Circuit this weekend. The Indonesian lad has come a long way in the arena of the Underbone race category. In 2016, he made a name for himself when he reigned as champion in the Underdone 130cc race category. As the Underbone machines evolved to a bigger capacity, so did Wahyu. He went on with his venture into the Underbone 150cc in its debut season and completed it with an impressive note at thesecond spot overall. In 2018 however, Wahyu faced setbacks that pulled him down the rank order to the eighth spot in the overall standings. Nevertheless, every unfulfilled expectation brings with it valuable lessons for greater successes. As he went on to the following season, he found his momentum and strengthened his abilities to manoeuvre in a race category known for its dense nature and vague possibilities. In 2019, Wahyu took a climb up the rank and made it at the fourth spot overall. As a rider, success is evident in its winning title. Wahyu has reflected improvements in his riding styles and has also projected his ability to utilise the right strategies at the right time. This season, he made a step onto the podium six times including one win which has placed him at the top spot overall with a total of 126 points. Commenting on the season, “After two years of not racing, this year has been good. I was able to learn from mistakes. Usually, I learn it from watching YouTube videos on ARRC. I realised that I have been too ambitious so this season has really given me the opportunity to enjoy the moment when I ride. Of course, I also tried as much as possible to be consistent and with the good communicationand understanding between myself and the team, it has been a fruitful season.” On his performances, Wahyu was definitely appreciative of the lessons in Japan. He said, “After our win in Race 1, we faced some issues with the machine and I could not complete the race. However, that was a good incident because we were able to evaluate our setbacks and come back stronger.” Racing at Chang Circuit, Wahyu went on to say, “It is my favourite circuit as I have made records and created sweet memories there. In 2016, we celebrated being champion in the UB130 race category. Therefore, I will work hard to do my best in the final round.”

It never gets boring with the Underbone 150cc riders who put on a powerful and engaging show in Race 2 of Round 4, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Md Shafiq Rasol carved victory for ONEXOX Racing Team at the Sepang International Circuit when emerged fastest. The heated battle between the Underbone riders was expected as the experts in the field took turns to better their positions. In the first lap, Gian Carlo made his entry into P1 but by lap two, Afif Amran took over with great enthusiasm. However, P1 was not in the books for him today and by lap three, Fazli Sham came into the picture. Mid-race, Syafiq Rosli switched positions to P1 and by the second last lap, Gian emerged once again at the lead position. In what was seen as an electrifying race, the last lap held the best of all actions when the troop stormed towards the chequered flag in a bid to secure the best spot. But Shafiq was pumped up to dominate the scene. With the troop pressuring him in an immense chase, Shafiq bolted to the finish line, clocking in at 14’46:218s. Commenting on the race, Shafiq said, “To me, the Underbone category is a highly competitive one. I tried my best to be at the front group and mid-race, I kept following. Towards the last lap, I gave it go with my maximum speed and succeeded.” At the second spot on the podium, it was Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team 15’46:249s. Ahmad Fazli Sham also of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team took the third spot at 15’46:369s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The Underbone 150cc heated up the Sepang International Circuit this morning with its Qualifying Session and Md Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX Racing Team made the fastest for Round 4 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. It was quite a session this morning with over twenty of Asia’s best riders swamping in to clock in their best time. The thirty minutes session saw a fierce rivalry between the Underbone riders who were trying to find their pace and manage their machines to qualify for the “Shoot Out” session scheduled for the noon. Shafiq who came aboard the ARRC as a wildcard rider has put on a good performance thus far, taking the second fastest spot in the combined practice session yesterday, marking at 2’33:922s. Today, he recorded an improved timing when he clocked in fastest at 2’33:244s. Commenting on the session, Shafiq said, “I do not have a specific goal for this round. Coming in as a wildcard rider for ARRC, the challenges are different in terms of gauging the rider and their capabilities. I will nevertheless do well based on my experiences and hopefully, it will be a good shot.” In second fastest spot, it was Ahmad Afif Amran of Cardinals Racing Team Malaysia logging in at 2’33:698s. Gupita Kresna of 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team came in the third fastest at 2’33:735s. Later in the noon, Gupita Kresna of 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team took the pole position after the Shoot Out session when he marked his fastest at 2’46:909s. Commenting on the session, Gupita said, “I love the rainy weather and wet circuit, to be honest. I have experienced this condition before in my previous race. I am happy to have made the fastest time in the Shoot Out Session. For the coming race sessions, I do hope to get onto the podium, at the top spot.” Taking the second spot on the grid with the second fastest lap time was Md Shafiq Rasol of ONEXOX Racing Team at 2’47:913s. Taking the third spot on the grid, it would be Murobbil Vithoni of LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team at 2’47:583s. Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Over the years, the Underbone 150cc has never failed to intrigue fans with its needs for technical dexterity and smart moves. Murobbil Vithoni of LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team is brushing up on his performance for Round 4 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Murobbil has definitely had a sweet taste of success on the podium when he took the third place in Race 2 at the Chang International Circuit. However, UB150 being a tough one in nature did not make it easy on his endeavours to retain his momentum. Throughout this season, Murobbil was seen trying to fine tune his moves among the huge troop of riders nevertheless it was no easy feat. After three rounds, he managed to position himself at the eighth spot overall. On his performances, Murobbil said, “ARRC has definitely changed over the years. There are greater challenges coupled with more robust riders. The biggest challenge in the UB150 category is the competition. It is about putting on a good fight.” Based on my performances, I understand that I need to pay more attention on exploring the character of the machine. Although I do not rely on fast machines, it is important to know the machine well so that I can make the most of it. That way, I would also be able to fine tune my strategies for each different circuit.” The Indonesian rider who strides aboard the Yamaha MX King 150 is no stranger to the game. His participation in the race category in the last few years has garnered him valuable experiences required to perform in the highly competitive ride. Nevertheless, every circuit brings with it a different set of challenges for its rider and mastering it essentially would be key to a winning moment. Commenting on the last race, Murobbil said, “The race at Sugo was quite a good one. Personally, I did a lot of laps on that circuit during that weekend and I managed to get hold of the layout. While the circuit was quite hilly, it was not as technical as the other circuits, in my opinion.” “For the upcoming race, I am working on my physique and my mental capacity to stay focused and to keep trying. Also, it is crucial to obtain more data for the machine than the previous rounds. With that, I hope that I would be able to produce better results for the team, achieve more points and perhaps a place on the podium.” Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

The highly anticipated Underbone 150cc category came to a close in Race 2, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at the Sugo International Racing Course when Md Izzat Zaidi Md Salehan of Pitsbike JRT OneWay claimed victory. The race began with Md Izzat Zaidi taking a solid lead. However, the unpredictable race category saw a change of riders taking lead throughout the ten laps as they gambled their way closely in the massive trail. In lap six, Wahyu Aji Trilaksana who topped the race yesterday took a fall consequently opening up the opportunity for riders who are equally competitive a chance at victory. Izzat then maintained his speed while sliding in and out of the top five position. In lap seven and eight, Izzat found his way at the lead position but fell two positions down in lap nine. With April King taking lead in the final lap and prepping to make a dash, the last seconds of the nail-biting category saw Izzat storming into P1 before making a grand finish. Izzat clocked in at 18’08:432s. Commenting on the race, Izzat said, “I am very thankful that the setup of my machine was really good. Thanks to my team for that.” “During the start of the race, I followed the group that was ahead and managed to stay among those riders. Towards the last lap, I pushed myself further and ramped up my speed to take lead. This victory is dedicated to my son and wife.” April King Mascardo of UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines who was at arm’s length logged in at 18’08:552s. At third place, Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin of UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team made his record at 18’08:791s. Top 5 Winners – Race 2 Md Izzat Zaidi Md Salehan, Pitsbike JRT OneWay, 18’08:432s April King Mascardo, UMA Racing MMR YAMAHA Philippines, 18’08:552s Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin, UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia Team, 18’08:791s Murobbil Vithoni, LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team, 18’08:807s Ahmad Afif Amran, Cardinals Racing Team Malaysia, 18’08:983s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com

Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team bagged the winning spot in Race 1, Round 3 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held in Sugo International Racing Course for the Underbone 150cc category. The race category known for its complexity and the need for an unsurpassed technical expertise saw Wahyu Aji putting on a competitive fight in his bid to take victory. Wahyu took the 8 th spot on the grid but that never dragged him down as he picked up speed, lap by lap. While Wahyu struggled to get into the top five position in the first two laps, he made it at P5 in lap three. Wahyu Aji fell to P6 in the fourth lap but the length of the circuit gave him enough time to make it back to the top five group in the following lap. By the sixth lap, Wahyu Aji has already marked his spot at P3. While he moved in and out of P3 in the next following laps, Wahyu made a striking move towards the last turn and took lead from P3. With that, he bolted ahead and carved victory, clocking in at 18’05:412s. Commenting on the race, Wahyu Aji said, “This was a fantastic race for me, being able to take a step up on the podium once again. Overall, the team and I had good communication and I was immersed in such superb positive energy from the beginning.” “Throughout the race, I focused on myself and kept pushing ahead. I am glad that the effort was victorious.” Coming behind him at the second spot on the podium was Peerapong Luiboonpeng of Team One For All who made it at 18’06:112s. At the third place, it was John Emerson Inguito of 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team who logged in at 18’06:129s. Top 5 Winners – Race 1 Wahyu Aji Trilaksana, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 18’05:412s Peerapong Luiboonpeng, Team One For All, 18’06:112s John Emerson Inguito, 4S1M YAMAHA Racing Team, 18’06:129s Md Izzat Zaidi Md Salehan, Pitsbike JRT OneWay, 18’06:192s Md Hafiza Rofa, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 18’06:208s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com FIRST WIN FOR THE JAPANESE IN ROUND 3

Wahyu Aji Trilaksana of ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team made the fastest time at Round 3 Qualifying Session of the Underbone 150cc category, FIM Asia Road Racing Championship which was held at the Sugo International Racing Course. Wahyu who currently takes the top spot in the overall standing with a total of 65 points has showcased remarkable skills on a circuit known for its technical layout. His performance has been competitive throughout this season and has currently taken a place on the podium thrice out of the four races. Wahyu made his fastest today at 1’46:385s. Commenting on the qualifying session, Wahyu said, “It feels good to have made the fastest time today. We did some changes to the sprocket and the gear in practice session 1 and 2. As for the engine, we retained the setup that was used in Round 2 at the Sepang International Circuit.” “The circuit, as expected is highly technical with the up and down layout however the rolling speed is similar to that of Suzuka. For tomorrow’s race, I will definitely do my best beginning with the Superpole session in the morning. I hope to carve a historical moment here.” Coming in at the second fastest in the session was Murobbil Vithoni of LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team who clocked in at 1’46:556s. At third fastest place, Hafid Pratamaditya Nursandi of Pitsbike JRT OneWay logging his fastest at 1’46:826s. Top 5 Fastest – Qualifying Session Wahyu Aji Trilaksana, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team, 1’46:385s Murobbil Vithoni, LFN HP969 Indonesia Racing Team, 1’46:556s Hafid Pratamaditya Nursandi, Pitsbike JRT OneWay, 1’46:826s Peerapong Luiboonpeng, Team One For All, 1’47:001s Aoi Uezu, Team One For All, 1’47:301s Connect with Us! Latest news at asiaroadracing.com