At the end of stage 4 in Sepang, the Honda Racing Vietnam team delivered an impressive performance in the UB150 category at Sepang Malaysia. Nguyen Duc Thanh #193 finished with 4 points, securing 20th place out of 26 racers, while Nguyen Anh Tuan #178 earned 1 point after two days of competition, ranking 22nd out of 26. At the conclusion of stage 4, they stood at 12th and 15th positions respectively. Unfortunately, Cao Viet Nam tested positive for Covid 19 before the match and was unable to participate in this stage. Therefore, Cao Viet Nam’s score remained at 34 points, currently placing him 12th out of 24 racers.

The final stage of this season will be held once again at the renowned Chang International Circuit, located in the beautiful province of Buriram, approximately 400 km from Bangkok. The Chang International Circuit is Thailand’s first race track to achieve “Grade 1” standard from the FIA and Grade A standard from the FIM. The track’s main feature is its 12 challenging turns, including a long straight stretch allowing racers to reach speeds of around 300 km/h during the race.

Cao Viet Nam celebrating his victory at the Thailand Talend Cup 2019 held at the Chang Race Track.

The Chang International Circuit is no longer a stranger to the members of the Honda Racing Vietnam team. This venue has witnessed many memorable moments for the young racers, with thrilling performances and remarkable achievements. In 2019, Cao Viet Nam made history by becoming the first Vietnamese representative to win the Thailand Talend Cup. In the first stage of this season, Cao Viet Nam, Nguyen Duc Thanh, and Nguyen Anh Tuan surprised international opponents with outstanding results. Returning to the final stage at Chang International Circuit, Honda Racing Vietnam aims to leave a special impression in the hearts of Vietnamese and international speed sports fans through their effort and determination.

In November, the three young Vietnamese racers will once again face fierce competition with their rivals at this track. With the experience gained from previous stages, the Honda Racing Vietnam team has undergone intensive training and is determined to achieve the best performance. The team has made careful preparations and investments in human resources, technical aspects, and racing cars, aiming for high achievements.

In terms of technology, the participating machines have been upgraded with engine enhancements. These changes, along with significant improvements in braking efficiency, provide valuable assistance to racers in handling even the most challenging turns.

In addition, after recovering from Covid 19, Cao Viet Nam had the opportunity to participate in specialized training in Thailand in October. With a high level of determination and based on the training results, Cao Viet Nam is considered to be just as competitive as the top opponents of this season.

HVN, with years of experience in training young racers, has high expectations for their performance in Stage 5 of the Asia Road Racing Championship. Anh Tuan and Duc Thanh aim to achieve a Top 5 position in the AP250 category, while also aiming for a Top 10 position in the UB150 category.

The official schedule for the first day of Stage 5 is as follows:

 

 

Schedule of the first day – November 19, 2022:
07:45 – 08:10 (10 minutes)	UB150	Qualifying
08:20 – 08:30 (10 minutes)	TVS ASIA One Make Championship	Qualifying 1A
08:40 – 08:50 (10 minutes)	TVS ASIA One Make Championship	Qualifying 1B
09:00 – 09:30 (10 minutes)	AP250	Qualifying
09:40 – 10:10 (30 minutes)	SS600	Qualifying
10:20 – 10:45 (25 minutes)	UB150	Qualifying for the 15 racers with the best results
10:50 – 10:30 (40 minutes)	ASB1000	Qualifying
	Mid-match break
12:35	TVS ASIA One Make Champions
13:15	UB150	Race 1
14:00	AP250	Race 1
14:50	SS600	Race 1
15:45	ASB1000	Race 1

 

 

Schedule for the second day – November 20, 2022:
08:15 – 08:30 (15 minutes)	HONDA THAILAND TALENT CUP	Warm-up
08:40 – 08:50 (10 minutes)	TVS ASIA One Make Championship	Warm-up
09:00 – 09:10 (10 minutes)	UB150	Warm-up
09:20 – 09:30 (10 minutes)	AP250	Warm-up
09:40 – 09:55 (15 minutes)	SS600	Warm-up
10:05 – 10:25 (20 minutes)	ASB1000	Warm-up
10:45	HONDA THAILAND TALENT CUP	Race 2
11:20 – 12:00	Mid-match break
12:35	TVS ASIA One Make Champions
13:15	UB150	Race 2
14:00	AP250	Race 2
14:50	SS600	Race 2
15:45	ASB1000	Race 2

– Length: 4.554 km – Number of turns: 12 Fans can watch the live coverage of stage 5 of ARRC 2022 at 7:45 am (Vietnam time) on Saturday (November 19) and 8:15 am (Vietnam time) on Sunday (November 20), as well as regularly update the results of ARRC 2022 on: – Official fanpage of Honda Vietnam: https://www.facebook.com/HondaVietnam/ – Fanpage Vietnam Motor Racing: https://www.facebook.com/vietnammotorracing

Anh Quan (forum.autodaily.vn)