The 2019 VMRC season has reached the halfway point with a fiercely contested battle in all 4 categories including Blade 110, MSX 125, UB130, and Winner 150. After the first half of the season, the racers will now enter the “finish line” stage as they strive for the championship title. The intensity of the competition will be significantly enhanced, with each racer and team carefully calculating every move to avoid becoming spectators at the championship award ceremony.
In the Blade 110 category, racer Nguyen Duc Thanh is currently holding an almost absolute advantage with 3 consecutive first-place finishes, leading racer VU Hoang Nam by 13 points. Moreover, Nguyen Duc Thanh has the added advantage of racing for the Honda Racing Vietnam team in the UB150 category of the ARRC 2019 season starting from stage 4. The opportunity to compete internationally has helped Duc Thanh improve significantly in both technical skills and strategic vision. Most recently, at stage 5 of the ARRC 2019 in China, he showcased a positive performance. Therefore, it would not be surprising if Duc Thanh continues to be the podium finisher in stage 4 of VMRC 2019. However, racing always holds unexpected elements, and it must be remembered that VU Hoang Nam is also a strong rival, closely chasing Duc Thanh in the past 3 stages. Can he achieve a dramatic comeback in stage 4? Let’s wait and find out.
In the MSX 125 category, the competition is extremely intense and unpredictable, with 4 racers battling for the championship title with only a 4-point difference. Currently, the leading racer is Nguyen Ngoc Nhan. The MSX 125 category is the most balanced and competitive category of VMRC 2019, resulting in intense competition. It is difficult for both fans and experts to predict which racer will gain the upper hand in stage 4, where everything is said to be unpredictable since the race track 2K is considered “tailored for Honda MSX125”.
The UB130 category has seen surprising developments with the top racers, such as defending champion Bui Duy Thong and Doan Truong Loi, experiencing inconsistent performances, while Le Trong Vinh and Le Phung have emerged as the top racers. In stage 3 of VMRC 2019, the UB130 category witnessed an impressive performance by Tran Hoang Phuc, who achieved an absolute victory in both Pole and Podium. Will top racers like Duy Thong and Truong Loi regain their form, or will new talents emerge in stage 4? In this upcoming stage, some racers will be absent due to injuries. However, with the participation of the top 5 racers in the championship standings, the competition in the UB130 category will still be fierce, making it difficult to predict the outcome.
In addition to the intense competition among the racers, there is also intense competition among the clubs in the UB130 category. The clubs with the greatest advantage are KYT-RCB Uma (also known as Quy chia racing team) with Bui Duy Thong, followed by KYT-RCB Uma Dong Nghi Racing Team with racer To Ha Dong Nghi. Behind them, the competition is further shaken up by Thanh Hung Bike, as in this stage, racer Le Phung, who has been performing exceptionally well, will switch to racing for My Danh mobile Cao Lanh. Other strong “sharks” include clubs such as Hong Spacy, Truong Thap Muoi, and Loc Binh Racing Team. All clubs will focus on achieving the highest rankings in stage 4.
Finally, in the Winner 150 category, it would be no surprise if the duo Nguyen Tuan Anh and Le Hung Huu Tin continue to dominate and crush the hopes of other racers, just as they did in the VMRC 2018 season and the first half of the VMRC 2019 season. Currently, racer Le Hung Huu Tin #49 is in first place with 45 points after 3 stages, followed by racer Nguyen Anh Tuan #47 with 42 points and racer Le Phuoc Minh #53 with 22 points. With these developments in the Winner 150 category after 3 stages, the racers outside the top 3 will have to make a great effort if they want to break into the top 3 best racers in this season.
In the upcoming stage 4, the Honda Winner 150 motorcycles competing in the Winner 150 category will feature a new design, promising to increase the attraction and competition, allowing racers like Le Phuoc Minh and Nguyen Vu Tuan Anh to potentially break the “tandem” scenario of this category. All racers are eagerly awaiting the appearance of the new design.
Stage 4 of VMRC 2019 will feature the competition of 49 racers in 4 categories (some racers cannot compete in this stage due to injuries): Blade 110 (11 racers), MSX 125 (12 racers), Winner 150 (12 racers), and UB 130 (14 racers). The race will take place at the 2K race track in Binh Duong.
The 2K race track is no stranger to speed enthusiasts across the country. Each race held at this circuit is always thrilling and full of unexpected elements. It is also a race track with a high number of crashes. Therefore, this will be a challenge for the technical skills of all racers.
The weather in Binh Duong on the upcoming Sunday is expected to be light rain and wind. This weather condition will pose greater challenges for the racers, increasing the level of competition. Everyone is eagerly awaiting a belated Mid-Autumn gift that Honda Vietnam and the racers will bring to all fans.
Trang Nguyen (forum.autodaily.vn)
