Honda Vietnam has been the leading and pioneering unit in developing sports motorcycle activities in Vietnam for the past 6 years. They have made significant achievements both domestically and internationally. Some notable accomplishments include sponsoring the Vietnam Motorcycle Racing Championship (VMRC), establishing the Honda Racing Vietnam international racing team, participating in the Asian Road Racing Championship (ARRC), winning the Thailand Talent Cup championship, and excelling in various other international races.
After a temporary pause due to the pandemic, Honda Vietnam has made a strong comeback in international motorcycle sports by selecting racer Nguyen Tran Duc Tai to compete in the prestigious 2022 Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (IATC 2022).
Racer Nguyen Tran Duc Tai has been officially selected to compete in the 2022 Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (IATC 2022).
A journey to seek victory
As a standout talent from the Vietnam Talent Cup category – VMRC race, racer Nguyen Tran Duc Tai has demonstrated his passion and strategic thinking skills. Recognizing his potential, Honda Vietnam has handpicked Duc Tai to represent them in the IATC 2022 race.
In order to become one of the 21 official riders in the IATC 2022, Nguyen Tran Duc Tai had to go through a rigorous selection process. More than 400 profiles were considered from countries known for their excellence in motorcycle sports, such as Japan, Australia, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. With the guidance and training provided by Honda Racing Vietnam, Duc Tai has successfully made it to the 2022 season, becoming the first Vietnamese racer to compete in this prestigious tournament.
Nguyen Tran Duc Tai is now part of the 21 riders competing in the 2022 season, making history as the first Vietnamese racer in this major tournament.
Exceeding expectations from the start
Nguyen Tran Duc Tai kicked off his journey in the IATC 2022 on March 5th-6th at Losail, one of the premier racetracks in Qatar. This coincided with the first race of the MotoGP 2022 season, adding to the intensity of the competition.
Despite the pressure, Duc Tai and the Honda Racing Vietnam team displayed courage and gave their all. Wearing the number 16 and the Vietnamese flag on his helmet, Duc Tai successfully completed the 2-day competition without any issues.
Duc Tai successfully completed the 2-day competition without any issues.
On the first day of competition, the racer from Dong Nai province caused quite a surprise by finishing 12th out of 21 riders, earning 4 valuable points in the process. This result surpassed the expectations of Honda Racing Vietnam and even Duc Tai himself. On the second day, Duc Tai finished the race in 18th place without any injuries.
On the first day of competition, Duc Tai finished in 12th place, earning 4 valuable points.
Completing the 2-day competition with 4 points is a promising start for Duc Tai and Honda Racing Vietnam. The IATC is known for its high density of collisions and falls. In addition to skill, psychological resilience is crucial in this fierce competition among young talents. Duc Tai’s ability to avoid collisions in his first international competition is commendable.
Honda Vietnam’s journey has just begun
The IATC, also known as the “Road to MotoGP,” is not just a tournament for show or trend. Despite being a young race, the competition is extremely fierce. During a recent visit to the IATC 2022, MotoGP racer Takaaki Nakagami from Japan personally interacted with the racers and expressed his hope to see more Asian racers participating in MotoGP. The IATC serves as a stepping stone towards MotoGP.
Honda Racing Vietnam has only just entered the racecourse and will face many difficulties and challenges ahead. While the recent performance showed positive signs, the team still needs to further enhance their expertise to compete on par with the other racers. The entire team will continue to put in more effort to make progress.
On March 19th-20th, the second round of IATC 2022 will be held in Indonesia. The Honda Racing Vietnam team has already flown to Indonesia to complete quarantine procedures before officially participating in the second round. It is hoped that Duc Tai and Honda Racing Vietnam will maintain a stable competitive mentality and achieve more good results in the upcoming round.
For more information about the race and the Honda Racing Vietnam team, please visit the Vietnam Motor Racing Fanpage https://www.facebook.com/vietnammotorracing
Anh Quan (forum.autodaily.vn)
