Set at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia during Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the deeply emotional Race 2 victory of Indonesian rider Irfan Ardiansyah in the Asia Production 250 (AP250) class.
The 10-lap contest ignited into an intense multi-rider showdown right from the green light. Race 1 winner Krittapat Keankum and Fahmi Basam set an early blistering pace, but Irfan (ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM), Candra H, Gerry Salim, and Hiroki Ono quickly formed a relentless six-rider lead pack. Positions exchanged hands almost every corner as the riders pushed their machines to the absolute limit under the scorching Indonesian heat.
Demonstrating masterclass tire management and tactical maturity, Irfan bided his time through the mid-race chaotic exchanges. As the race entered its crucial final laps, Irfan executed a series of decisive overtakes to seize the lead. On the ultimate lap, he delivered a masterclass in defensive riding, perfectly sealing off every passing lane through the final sectors.
Crossing the finish line in 17'42.105s, Irfan secured a heart-stopping home victory by a razor-thin 0.112 seconds ahead of Fahmi Basam, with Gerry Salim finishing third to complete an all-Indonesian podium sweep.
Overcome with emotion after the race, an ecstatic Irfan shed tears of joy on the cooldown lap. Having fought through close podium finishes in previous rounds, he expressed overwhelming gratitude to his ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM crew and the roaring local fans, celebrating a long-awaited, hard-earned victory on home turf.
Set at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia during Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the fairytale weekend of home hero Husni Zainul Fuadzy, who sealed a glorious "home double" in Race 2 of the Underbone 150 (UB150) class.
Following his hard-fought victory in Race 1, Husni (ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34) returned to the tarmac facing an even fiercer challenge from a hungry pack of contenders. The 7-lap contest instantly descended into a thrilling slipstream battle, with riders like M. Syirat Sauki, Rendi Odding, and Adytya Fauzi trading lead positions at nearly every turn.
Amidst the relentless overtakes, Husni played a masterclass in tactical awareness, keeping his cool and maintaining a front-running position to avoid mid-pack scuffles. On the dramatic final lap, as the lead group launched their ultimate lunges through the closing sectors, Husni executed a defensive masterclass to hold his line.
Crossing the line in 15'39.812s, Husni secured the victory by a razor-thin margin of just 0.082 seconds ahead of Rendi Odding in second, with Adytya Fauzi rounding out the podium in third.
The magnificent win completed a clean sweep of the UB150 category over the weekend for Husni. An emotional Husni dedicated the dream double victory to his hard-working garage crew and the passionate Indonesian crowd whose deafening cheers pushed him across the finish line on home soil.
Set at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia during Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the dominant Race 2 performance of Spanish rider Vicente Perez Selfa in the TVS Racing International Championship as he completed a sensational hat-trick of victories.
The 8-lap contest began with Portugal's Pedrinho Matos taking the holeshot, leading South Africa's Oratilwe Phiri and Colombia's Jhon A. Lopez C through the opening sector. Vicente settled into fourth position, calmly biding his time. On Lap 3, the Spaniard made his move, slicing through the lead group to take command of the race.
Once out in front, Vicente put on a masterclass in hammer-down racing. He unleashed a barrage of blisteringly fast laps, shattering the existing lap records and extending his margin over the pursuing pack lap after lap. By the mid-way point, he had built an untouchable buffer, effectively sealing the outcome long before the checkered flag.
Cruising through the final lap in complete isolation, Vicente crossed the finish line in 16'51.890s to claim a dominant victory with a massive gap of over 3 seconds. Pedrinho Matos secured second place, while Oratilwe Phiri rounded out the podium in third.
An overjoyed Vicente celebrated his milestone third consecutive victory of the season, crediting his team's tireless setup adjustments for giving him the ultimate confidence on track. Hitting a clean sweep across the recent rounds, the Spaniard expressed immense pride in the result and signaled his readiness to keep the winning streak alive in the upcoming races.
Set at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia during Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the heart-stopping Race 1 victory of Thai rider Krittapat Keankum in the Asia Production 250 (AP250) class.
Starting from pole position, Krittapat (YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM) immediately got down to business. Although Hiroki Ono briefly grabbed the holeshot, Krittapat reclaimed the lead before the opening lap concluded. What followed was a demanding 10-lap battle as a pack of relentless rivals—including Irfan Ardiansyah, Candra H, and Reykat Yusuf Fadilah—traded lead positions across nearly every sector.
The tension reached fever pitch on the 10th and final lap with multi-rider overtakes at every corner. Krittapat executed a precise, decisive move to slice through the busy field into the lead. However, having pushed his machine to the absolute limit, Krittapat suffered severe rear-tire degradation, causing his bike to slide dramatically through the crucial final corners. Managing to hold his breath and keep the bike under control, Krittapat crossed the finish line in 17'43.380s to seal a hard-earned victory ahead of Fahmi Basam and Gerry Salim.
Relieved and emotional after the tense finish, Krittapat admitted his heart was racing on the final lap as he rode on the edge of grip. He expressed immense joy and gratitude, dedicating the monumental victory to his hard-working garage crew and his supporters back home in Thailand.
