In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on various aspects of life, including sports racing activities. Most international tournaments were either postponed or held without spectators, leading to Honda Vietnam (HVN) being unable to conduct competitions and training programs abroad.
However, with a strong commitment to fostering a thriving sports racing scene in Vietnam, HVN successfully organized the Vietnam Motor Racing 2020 (VMRC 2020) tournament in accordance with the government’s guidelines to ensure the health of participants. The tournament was organized by the Vietnam Motorcycle and Bicycle Federation, with Honda Vietnam taking on the role as the main sponsor and organizer for the third consecutive year.
The closing ceremony and award ceremony for the VMRC 2020 tournament took place on March 22 at the Dai Nam racetrack in Binh Duong province. This edition of the tournament consisted of 4 thrilling races held at the 2K racetrack and the Dai Nam racetrack, showcasing the professionalism of the event and providing athletes with a meaningful competition experience. The tournament not only ignited the passion for speed among participants but also contributed to the overall development of motorcycle racing in Vietnam, bringing it closer to international standards.
VMRC 2020 featured 4 races and 5 competition categories, including the Blade 110cc, MSX 125cc, Winner 150cc, UB130cc, and the Vietnam Talent Cup. Among these categories, the Vietnam Talent Cup was introduced for the first time in the VMRC races. It provided a platform for promising young athletes aged 15-17, who had never participated in the VMRC tournament before, to compete using the NSF100 model.
Vietnam Talent Cup debuts at VMRC.
The competition at VMRC 2020 saw the participation of 7 athletes in the Vietnam Talent Cup category, 12 athletes in the Blade 110cc category, 12 athletes in the MSX125cc category, 12 athletes in the Winner 150cc category, and 11 athletes from 7 Wave motor clubs in the club category.
VMRC 2020 received high praise from experts and generated an enthusiastic response from the audience due to its impeccable organization and the level of competition on display. This year, the tournament achieved several significant milestones, including the introduction of a new scoring system to enhance competitiveness, the establishment of the Vietnam Talent Cup category for aspiring young athletes, and the issuance of certification cards for participating athletes, making them official members of the Vietnam Motorcycle and Bicycle Federation. With consistent professional and dedicated investments as the main sponsor for three consecutive years, HVN has successfully positioned VMRC among speed enthusiasts in Vietnam.
The grand closing ceremony and award ceremony for the VMRC 2020 season took place on March 22, 2021. The event brought together winning athletes, the organizing committee, and sponsors to acknowledge the overall achievements of the season.
In the Vietnam Talent Cup category, athlete Nguyen Ton Anh Phu emerged as the first-ever champion in this discipline in Vietnam, securing 57 points. Duc Tai and William Vinh claimed the second and third positions respectively, with 48 and 40 points. Anh Phu’s remarkable and dominant performances throughout all four races of VMRC 2020 truly earned him this well-deserved accolade.
The top 3 racers in the Vietnam Talent Cup category.
In the Blade 110cc category, Minh Phung clinched the championship title with 61 points, followed by Phuong An with 47 points.
Phan Minh Phung, the champion of the Blade 110cc category.
In the MSX 125cc category, Nguyen Duc Thanh of Honda Racing Vietnam team showcased absolute superiority and claimed the championship title. Pham Thanh Bao secured the second position, while Nhat Truong finished third throughout the season.
Honda MSX 125 category.
The Winner 150cc category witnessed fierce competition, with racer Dang Khoa emerging as the champion with 45 points. Truong Giang secured the runner-up position with 42 points, while Dong Nghi finished third with 41 points.
Winner 150 category.
In the UB130cc category, Le Hung Huu Tin emerged as the new champion with 51 points. Trong Vinh secured the runner-up position with 42 points, closely followed by Minh Sang, who finished third with 40 points. In the club category, the Thiên Lê Racing club became the champion with 50 points, followed closely by the Southeast Asia Spare Parts club with 46 points. Despite only participating in 3 races, the Phuc Barcelona club surpassed the Dong Nghi Racing club and secured third place with 37 points.
Club category.
With the brand slogan “The Power of Dreams,” HVN is committed to providing new value and ensuring the highest customer satisfaction. Therefore, in addition to diversifying its product range, HVN actively participates in and organizes various racing events.
Representative of Honda Vietnam speaking at the event.
Since the early days of investing in racing activities, HVN has firmly believed that these endeavors bring, and will continue to bring, a healthy and professional motorsport culture to the people of Vietnam. Through these activities, HVN aims to continuously ignite the passion for speed among enthusiasts, provide joy to customers using Honda motorcycles, and nurture the spirit of embracing challenges to realize the dreams of younger generations.
VMRC 2020 concluded with joy, expectations, and even greater aspirations for the upcoming season. As a pioneer in sponsoring and organizing the VMRC tournament, HVN will continue to contribute to the continued success of the competition. The organization’s efforts are aimed at bringing racing culture closer to the people of Vietnam and nurturing the development of Vietnamese motorcycle racing on the international stage.
Hoang Huy (Forum.autodaily.vn)
