Category: 2017

  • ANUPAB TOPS EVENTFUL ASIA PRODUCTION 250cc QUALIFIER

    ANUPAB TOPS EVENTFUL ASIA PRODUCTION 250cc QUALIFIER

    The last qualifying session of the year for the Asia Production 250cc category also yielded one of the most dramatic results. The only thing that went according to script was Anupab Sarmoon’s ability to turn the home ground advantage to his benefit. Muklada Sarapuech pulled off a fast lap to qualify on front row for…

  • AZROY SET TO START FINALE UB150 RACE ON POLE

    AZROY SET TO START FINALE UB150 RACE ON POLE

    Yuzy Honda Vietnam Racing Team’s Azroy Hakeem Anuar is set to start the two final Underbone 150cc races of the season from pole position. The young Malaysian rider had been among the top performers of the Underbone class in the final round, clocking second and fourth fastest during the free practice sessions.   Azroy ramped…

  • PUNCHANA ON A ROLL

    PUNCHANA ON A ROLL

    Suzuki Asian Challenge championship leader Punchana Kulrojchalalai enjoyed a good start to his final title bid as the Suzuki developmental class got underway at the Chang International Circuit.   The Thai rider used his intimate knowledge of the circuit to good advantage and was quickest in both FP1 and FP2. Punchana posted the fastest time…

  • ZAQHWAN’S CRASH SETS STAGE FOR EPIC 600cc SHOWDOWN

    ZAQHWAN’S CRASH SETS STAGE FOR EPIC 600cc SHOWDOWN

    The race to become the 2017 SuperSports 600cc champion intensified after an interesting first day of practice as Round 6 of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship gets underway at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand.   After clocking fastest in the first practice session with 1’39.957, championship leader Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi crashed on…

  • VORAPONG TAKES PROVISIONAL POLE FOR THE FIRST TIME

    VORAPONG TAKES PROVISIONAL POLE FOR THE FIRST TIME

    AP Honda Racing Thailand’s Vorapong Malahuan took the first provisional pole of his ARRC career at the finale of the 2017 Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Racing on home ground had boosted Vorapong’s confidence level, resulting in the quickest laptime of the day, 1’54.097s.   The Thai rider had shown early indication that he…

  • WAHYU TOPS FIRST DAY OF UNDERBONE PRACTICE AT ARRC FINALE

    WAHYU TOPS FIRST DAY OF UNDERBONE PRACTICE AT ARRC FINALE

    Indonesian rider Wahyu Aji Trilaksana is obviously going all-out for a podium-worthy finish to his 2017 season. As the first day of practice commenced for Round 6 of the 2017 Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the Underbone 150cc riders enjoyed an extra practice session, thanks to the four day race programme.   The Yamaha…

  • DOWN TO THE WIRE

    DOWN TO THE WIRE

    The title chase in the 2017 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship goes down to the wire. The 4.5km Chang International Circuit, host to the season finale, will be the battleground on which the final champions will be determined.   The Asia Road Racing Championship was the first international-level motorcycle racing series to race at the…

  • TITLE CHASE MAY HAPPEN OFF THE PODIUM

    TITLE CHASE MAY HAPPEN OFF THE PODIUM

    The title chase in the SuperSports 600cc class is certain to be the attention-stealer in the final round of the 2017 Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. However, there is a strong chance that the title fight may happen off the podium.   The Chang International Circuit is home to a strong contingent of Thai…

  • THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR ZAQHWAN?

    THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR ZAQHWAN?

    A season of twists and turns in the SuperSports 600cc class of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship and suddenly, Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi finds himself back in the championship lead again. Zaqhwan, who is also the defending champion of the class, did not look particularly strong at the start of the season. Instead, it was…

  • YUKI ITO: BACK IN THE PICTURE

    YUKI ITO: BACK IN THE PICTURE

    Since Yuki Ito’s full season ARRC debut in 2013, the 26-year-old had frequently been considered as one of the potential riders who could lift the SuperSports 600cc crown. He came close to reaching that target in 2014 when he missed out on the title by only one point. 2016, in particular, was a year to…