Specifically, before the Covid-19 pandemic, Honda Vietnam chose Malaysia as a destination to test the capabilities of the entire Honda Racing Vietnam team along with the Yuzy Racing team riders.
3 riders from Honda Racing Vietnam during the capacity test in Malaysia at the end of July.
Three riders, Cao Viet Nam, Nguyen Anh Tuan, and Nguyen Duc Thanh, had the opportunity to learn under the guidance of Yuzy Racing team captain, Shahrol Yuzy Ahmaad Zaini, in three different races at Sepang Circuit, Tangkak Circuit, and Melaka Circuit over three consecutive days. In addition to showcasing with Underbone bikes, the Vietnamese team also tested their skills with 250cc machines.
According to Shahrol Yuzy, the riders from Honda Racing Vietnam have potential and can go further in the context of the ARRC Championship.
Here is Shahrol Yuzy’s comments on the 3 riders of Honda Racing Vietnam:
Cao Viet Nam # 65
“Cao Viet Nam is a talented and determined rider. he is also a very smart rider, able to adjust his riding style flexibly according to the condition of the bike and the terrain of the racetrack. If he is equipped with a good bike, he can definitely win the race.”
If the bike is stable, #65 is likely to achieve a high ranking at the upcoming Stage 3 – photo: Honda Racing Vietnam
Nguyen Anh Tuan #178
“A rider can “learn” the track and the machine quickly. Tuan needs to “learn” the track accurately, with the terrain of the racetrack. We believe that once he understands the track accurately, Tuan Anh will definitely become a better rider.”
Nguyen Duc Thanh # 193
“Nguyen Duc Thanh is a smart and resourceful rider, just like his two teammates, he quickly learns the tracks and understands different types of bikes.
“However, he needs to be more enthusiastic and show seriousness in training and racing.
If he can improve on this, I am sure he will be a better driver.”
Honda Racing Vietnam is now present at the Sugo racetrack (Japan) – photo: Fb rider Nguyen Duc Thanh
In addition, Shahrol Yuzy also praised the development of the Honda Racing Vietnam team: “I really didn’t expect that after a few years, the Honda Vietnam team now has many talented and promising riders. I must admit that I was a bit surprised when I saw them on the racetrack on the first day of training. Their lap times were not inferior to our local riders. Overall, I think they are very good riders, they just need to train more. I look forward to training and working with the Honda Vietnam team again in the future.”
Image of the national flag at the Sugo racetrack – photo: Honda Racing Vietnam member.
Meanwhile, sharing with Autodaily, the riders of Honda Racing Vietnam also set their own goals for the upcoming Stage 3.
Cao Viet Nam # 65 – AP250 category
Score after Stage 1 & 2: 26
Position: 9/18 riders
Sugo racetrack – photo: Fb rider Nguyen Anh Tuan.
Sharing about the upcoming Stage 3, “Gã điên” (Crazy man) said: “Sugo is a very new and challenging racetrack for riders due to the constant change of curves and continuous uphill and downhill sections. However, I also have experience racing on tracks like this. The important thing is to find the best racing line because the track has different elevations, making it difficult to see the next curve.” “My goal is to be in the top 10, but if the bike is stable, I may achieve better results.”
Standings of the AP250 category after 2 stages of the season.
Nguyen Anh Tuan # 178 – UB150 category
Score after Stage 1 & 2: 16
Position: 15/24 riders
Nguyen Anh Tuan is expected to shine at Sugo this weekend – photo: Honda Racing Vietnam.
“Pockets” 16 points after the first 2 stages of the season, Nguyen Anh Tuan is also confident when sharing about the upcoming stage. “With the experience accumulated after the testing trip in Malaysia, I am very confident and ready to compete for a top 10 position. Although the track is new and has many challenging curves, I am confident that I can overcome these challenges.”.
Standings of the UB150 category after 2 stages of the season.
Nguyen Duc Thanh # 193 – UB150 category
Score after Stage 1 & 2: 11
Position: 19/24 riders
Riders are all affirming that the Sugo racetrack is a “big challenge” that cannot be left unconquered – photo: Fb rider Nguyen Anh Tuan.
Similarly, Nguyen Duc Thanh said: “Sugo is a big challenge for the whole team. However, the team has prepared well and is ready to give it their all. After the testing period in Malaysia at the end of July, I had the opportunity to train and get used to the difficulties of different racetracks, drawing valuable experiences for myself and my racing bike. I aim to be in the top 10, even competing for higher positions. I hope luck will smile upon me and the whole team.”
Nguyen Duc Thanh in competition with opponents – photo: Honda Racing Vietnam.
Sugo racetrack has 13 curves.
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Stage 3 of ARRC 2022 will take place at the Sugo racetrack (Japan) from August 12-14, 2022. Let’s follow Autodaily as well as the Vietnam Motor Racing fanpage to update the latest information about the Honda Racing Vietnam team. Located on a beautiful land in the north of Honshu Island, Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture, Sugo is the most modern international racetrack in the land of cherry blossoms with all the facilities and a capacity of 50,000 people. The racetrack has a total length of over 3.7 km with 13 curves, a width of 10-12.5m, and the longest straight section of 704.5m. Sugo is the first racetrack in Japan to provide up to 4 specialized racing categories: standard sports track, off-road track, mini track, and new car test track. Additionally, it also hosts many important motorsport events in the Land of the Rising Sun such as the Formula Nippon, Super GT, and races within the framework of the All Japan Road Race Championship. |
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