ARRC winners crowned after final round in Thailand

2023 FIM Asia Road Racing Championships
Round Six – Chang International Circuit, Thailand

Asia Superbike 1000cc Race 1

Andi Farid of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA recorded took pole with a fastest lap of 1’34:971s. Second on the grid was team-mate Zaqhwan, while Markus Reiterbergber of ONEXOX BMW TKKR Team was third. Aussie Lachlan Epis started from the back of the grid.

Andi barged up the inside of Zaqhwan at turn 1 to take the lead in the opening race, Kamaruzaman and Reiterberger then followed Andi through to push Zaqhwan back to P4.

Reiterberger went on to stretch away up front but was caught unawares of Andi on the last lap, the Indonesian slipping up the inside much to the surprise of the German, who went wide and off track after being gazumped by Andi.

Andi Farid Izdihar

“It feels amazing. Thanks to the team and their unending hard work. This success is not possible without them. There is another race tomorrow and for now, that would be my ultimate focus. So, keeping my fingers crossed that all will go well tomorrow.”

It was a DNF for Lachlan Epis after only completing three laps.

Asia Superbike 1000 cc Race 1 Results

Asia Superbike 1000cc Race 2

Zaqhwan took the early lead but was challenged right from the off by Reiterberger. However, Zaqhwan was determined not to lose his lead.   The German eventually did assert his dominance, then at the end of the tenth lap Andi got the better of Zaqhwan, the Malaysian tried to respond but a red flag put an early stop to proceedings and left him third.

Markus Reiterberger

“After yesterday’s race result, we were not very happy with the decision but this is racing. Luckily it worked out. The crew made some changes to the machine during warm up and I struggled on the front a lot. In the warm up, it was not good but during the race, it was amazing. But Zaqhwan was really strong today and he kept coming back, competitively. Good job from him. But I finally found a way to overtake him before picking up speed. That worked for me well today. Thanks to the team!”

Settling for second and third were Andi Farid and Zaqhwan Zaidi.

Lachlan Epis finished tenth, ranking him ninth overall for the season.

Asia Superbike 1000 cc Race 2 Results

Asia Superbike 1000 cc Standings

SuperSports 600 cc Race 1

Soichiro Minamimoto

“Today’s race was great really great. My planning was to get to the top. The tire was a little worn out towards the end of the race but Apiwath who stayed close behind me was a great help and support to me. I am at the top of the championship now but tomorrow is another day to fight and that is all that matters. So, we shall see!”

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SuperSports 600 cc Race 1 Results

SuperSports 600 cc Race 2

Apiwath Wongthananon – Race Winner

“It was a wonderful and amazing race, today. It was a little difficult for me in the beginning of the race. The engine was not really heated up but lap-by lap, I manged to overtake Azroy and finally made my way up to the top spot. It has been amazing day for us as a team.”

Soichiro Minamimoto – SuperSport 600 Champion

“It is a perfect weekend for me. This season it has been difficult especially in the beginning of the season up until Japan. From Mandalika onwards, there have been many improvements in my performances. I never expected this but I am so happy to have made it. Thanks to Apiwath for being supportive of me. Thank you, Yamaha and all the sponsors who made this a success!”

The final standings had Soichiro 16-points clear of Khairul, who was in turn three-points clear of Nakarin, in a tight fought championship.

SuperSports 600 cc Race 2 Results

SuperSports 600 cc Standings

Asia Production 250 cc Race 1

Veda Eg Pratama – Race Winner

“This weekend has been a fantastic for me. I just went on to enjoy the race as much as I could. Of course, I also tried remained focused throughout. I want to say thank you to the team and all sponsors as well as my family and my Indonesian fans who have been a great support to me throughout.”

Asia Production 250 cc Race 1 – Top 10

Asia Production 250 cc Race 2

Jakkreephat Puettisan – Race Winner

“Today, the race was a little dangerous because the riders were highly competitive. Everyone was trying to overtake and move ahead. I had to find my pace and keep up and I am glad to have made it today.”

Rheza Danica Ahrens – AP250 Champion

“Today was a good race for me. Yesterday was a little difficult but, it was excellent. The group fought till the very end. I wanted to take the chance to fight for the podium but it was too competitive and so, I took the safer approach. This is my second time being the champion in AP250. I am extremely happy.”

Asia Production 250 cc Race 2 – Top 10

Asia Production 250 cc Standings

Underbone 150 cc Race 1

Underbone 150 cc Race 1 – Top 10

Underbone 150 cc Race 2

Md Shafiq Rasol – Race Winner

“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.”

Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin – UB150 Champion

“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 [in race one] but thankfully, I was able to manage it well and make it champion today!”

Underbone 150 cc Race 2 Results

Underbone 150 cc Standings – Top 25

TVS Asia One Make Championship Race 1

Hiroki Ono – Race Winner

“I am truly happy with this win. I enjoyed the race throughout. It was fantastic one with so many extremely great riders. It was an amazing challenge. This is my firsts time on this circuit. In the beginning, it was really tough but I think I gained confidence over each lap. I am so happy with my victory. Thank you.”

TVS Asia One Make Championship Race 1 Results

TVS Asia One Make Championship Race 2

Hiroki Ono – Race Winner

“I managed to control the race well throughout the race. This would have been a great result if I got to be the champion. I started in Japan during Round 3. I lost one race there. Overall, I raced in 8 races, lost one and won seven. So, to me, this has been an amazing result overall. I would like to express my gratitude and thank you to all my sponsors and team members, my Japanese fans and supporters for all that I have achieved.”

TVS Asia One Make Championship Race 2 Results

TVS Asia One Make Championship Standings