Cao Viet Nam put up an impressive performance at the “home field” – Buriram Circuit, Thailand.
After starting in 9th position following the qualifying session, number 65 quickly climbed up to 4th and consistently maintained its position ahead of the chasing opponents, then rose to 3rd…and 2nd in the final lap. The whole team was ready for their first time standing on the podium. However, unfortunately, at the most anticipated moment, Cao Viet Nam was overtaken by the opponents and finished in 5th position.
When entering the final lap, Cao Viet Nam was in 2nd position.
After the performance in Race 1, the opponents surely showed both respect and caution towards number 65.
With 11 points in Race 1, Cao Viet Nam and Honda Racing Vietnam have achieved the season’s target in the AP250 category, reaching at least 70 points.
A truly regretful feeling! However, with 11 points earned, Cao Viet Nam and Honda Racing Vietnam have surpassed the set target, reaching at least 70 points in the AP250 category of the ARRC 2023 season. Specifically, at the end of Race 1, the team’s total points earned were 80, marking the most successful season since competing in the continental arena.
Meanwhile, “junior” racer Nguyen Duc Thanh also had a solid performance day, finishing in 15th position and earning an additional point. As for the UB150 category, there were no surprises as Nguyen Anh Tuan and Nguyen Huu Tri finished in the last two positions.
Anh Quan (forum.autodaily.vn)
ARRC 2023 Stage 1 – Exhilarating Emotions with the Astonishing Performance of the “Madman”
When Honda CBR250RR, ridden by Vietnamese racer Cao Viet Nam, crossed the finish line in Race 2 of the opening round of the 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), the entire team erupted with joy. Even the “madman” himself couldn’t contain his emotions at that moment, as it was the first time that rider number 65 and the Honda Racing Vietnam team had secured a top-four finish in the AP250 category after years of competing in this championship.