【Thursday & Friday】Preparation & Practice
ARRC Round 2 was held from May 8-10 at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. After two consecutive days of intensive preparation before the race, the PRO POWER ANTARES MT Kawasaki team continued to steadily advance in the ARRC series. The team actively focused on preparation, aiming to unleash two "green missiles" on the track! Detailed adjustments were made to the bike's condition, ensuring that the vehicles would be in optimal shape for Friday morning's race.
The diligent efforts of the past few days paid off well, and the strong performance in Friday's practice sessions boosted the team's morale, confirming that the vehicle adjustments were heading in the right direction. Indonesian rider Aldi Muhammad Fadly demonstrated a strong and consistent performance in all practice sessions on Friday, successfully securing third place, proving the team's continuous improvement and competitive strength. On the other hand, another team rider, Chang Shun-Cheng, also actively adjusted to the track, building good chemistry with the team and focusing on improving in each practice session to prepare for the upcoming races over the weekend.
【Saturday & Sunday】Qualifying & Race
Saturday's qualifying session unfolded in cool weather, allowing riders to achieve better grip and more stable bike conditions. Both riders of the PRO POWER ANTARES MT Kawasaki team pushed to the limit in the final moments of qualifying, successfully securing competitive starting positions and demonstrating the team's significant progress and strength.
However, at the start of the main race, both riders encountered issues in the initial phase, causing them to drop several positions in the first few laps. Despite this, rider Aldi Muhammad Fadly launched an impressive comeback, constantly pushing with incredibly competitive speed, and showcasing his talent and racing skills by attacking every corner. His strong pace allowed him to climb through the ranks to the leading group, eventually reaching fourth place and engaging in fierce battles with the riders ahead. Unfortunately, during a battle for position, he collided with another rider, affecting his race rhythm and causing his ranking to drop. He ultimately fought hard to climb back to seventh place, demonstrating his formidable competitive strength. On the other hand, Chang Shun-Cheng showed stable improvement throughout the race, gaining several positions and, after an intense battle, narrowly missed out on points.
The last day began with a short but high-intensity warm-up session, where Andi clocked the second-fastest time, just 0.020 seconds behind the leader, while Chang Shun-Cheng also had a standout performance, securing eleventh place.
Following the practice session, the Pit Lane Walk event allowed fans to meet the riders and receive exclusive team merchandise, adding a cheerful atmosphere to the intense races.
In the final race, both riders had perfect starts, holding their positions with excellent strategy. Andi aggressively attacked while chasing the leading group, but unfortunately crashed in the last corner of the third lap, leading to an regrettable retirement. Chang Shun-Cheng continued to fight on the track, pushing forward and ultimately finishing in sixteenth place. Overall, this race yielded quite good results, demonstrating the continuous evolution and growth of the team's ZX-25RR race bike.
The PRO POWER ANTARES MT Kawasaki team expressed satisfaction with the experience, data, and results achieved this weekend, stating that the team and riders will continue to work hard and improve, as this is just the beginning!
