Without a shadow of doubt, the road to stardom for Husni Zainul Fuadzy of ZIEAR LFN HP969 MCR RBT 34 in the Underbone 150cc race category is paved in gold and while he lost his chances of claiming the crown early at Mandalika, his moment to shine may just show up in Round 5 at Sepang International Circuit. What spins the narratives differently though is the story of Fahmi Basam of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM and Dimas Juli Atmoko of RACETECH SIXTY RACING who will take their battle to the next level for the 1st runner spot.
After his double-win, Dimas quickly scaled three spots up to the third place, with only a 3-point difference with his closest contender Fahmi who currently graces the second spot. But turning the tables around may not be a completely easy task in the UB150 race category known for its highly competitive battlefield and unpredictability, especially with a rival fully equipped with the capacities needed to maintain his game plan. Over the course of eight races, Fahmi has not only showcased his prowess but has also stepped up onto the podium five times, making him one of the finest contenders to the troop of riders.
Dimas on the other hand is not bad himself considering the three podium-finish he obtained to-date however what could be a concerning factor in the upcoming round is his double DNF on Sepang grounds in round 2. Could he overcome the fears of possible shortcomings, keep up to his winning momentum and glide to a celebratory finish at Sepang? Not forgetting the likes of Malaysian teammates, Ahmad Afif Amran and Md Akid Aziz of PITSBIKE SUPERFAST JRT RACING TEAM who are sure to speed up on their familiar grounds.
Commenting further, Dimas said, “The win at Mandalika was definitely attributed to the machine condition especially since we have been working hard to fine-tune the setup from the beginning of the season. The difference back then and now, I would say is that, I was too hesitant to take risky moves due to the regulations. For the coming round at Sepang, thankfully, we already have data from the previous race. Maybe back then it was not my lucky day, or maybe, I did not have it in me. But right now, more so with the double-win, I am more confident and I think I can do well enough to take a step up on the podium.”
“With a 3-point difference, my motivation level has fired up. I finally stand a chance to be at the top three positions. Of course, racing to the top is not possible at the moment but surely, the top three spots are still open for contention. Racing is not always about skills and speed, especially in the Underbone race category whereby everyone is on par in terms of competency and everyone has a chance to strike the iron while its hot. It also has a lot to do with luck too. I am prepared physically and mentally and I will for sure give my all to hit my target. The only thing I hope for now is that luck will be on my side as well by God’s grace.”