Cao Viet Nam had an impressive performance at the Buriram Circuit in Thailand, considered their “home field”.
Starting from 9th position after the qualifying session, number 65 quickly moved up to 4th place and successfully maintained their position ahead of their competitors. Later on, they climbed to 3rd place and then to 2nd place in the final lap. The entire team was excited about the prospect of standing on the podium for the first time. However, at the most crucial moment, Cao Viet Nam was overtaken by their opponents and ultimately finished 5th.
As they entered the final lap, Cao Viet Nam was in 2nd place.
Following their outstanding performance in Race 1, their opponents surely showed both respect and caution towards number 65.
With 11 points earned in Race 1, Cao Viet Nam and Honda Racing Vietnam have achieved their season’s target in the AP250 category, reaching a minimum of 70 points.
A sense of regret is undeniable. However, with 11 points earned, Cao Viet Nam and Honda Racing Vietnam have surpassed their set target, reaching a total of 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 reached 80, marking their most successful season since entering the continental arena.
Meanwhile, the “junior” racer Nguyen Duc Thanh also had an impressive performance, finishing in 15th place 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.