The weather forecast for both Saturday & Sunday being thunderstorms & showers, fortunately the good old forecasters were wrong again & conditions were perfect on both days which made for close & exciting racing.
Once again for the Asia Road Race, crowds turned out in their thousands packing out the main stand.
Huge Turnout For Asia Road Race
The home riders gave fans something to cheer with Thai riders on the podium in 6 of the 8 races they competed in.
Star of the meeting was Nakarin Atiratvhuvapat in the AP 250cc class with two wins.
Nakarin Atiratvhuvapat Took a Double Victory In The 250cc Class
On Saturday he was joined on the podium by Apiwat Wongthananon who was in second place but it almost didn’t happen as they had a coming together in the last corner T12 on the last lap.
Nakarin Atiratvhuvapat In Action
The story changed slightly on Sunday and joining him on the podium in second place was Sitthisak Onchawiang. It could have been three Thais on the podium had Apiwat not crashed out on the last lap at T12 whilst battling for the lead. He did however remount to finish 10th and gain valuable points for the championship.
Sunday’s 250cc Podium
Apiwat is 2nd in the championship just 4 points behind the leader & Nakarin is in 3rd 17 points off the lead.
In the Suzuki Asia Challenge race Patis Chooprathet’s 3rd place got him on the podium on Saturday, sadly he crashed out on lap 3 on Sunday whilst leading, he did however re-mount to finish 8th.
He currently holds 3rd position in the championship just 17 points off the leader.
The Asia Dream Cup race, a fovourite for many to watch, on Saturday was won by Muklada Sarapuech but on the Sunday he fell while challenging for the lead on the last lap.
Asia Dream Cup is A Favourite For Many To Watch
Muklada Sarapuech – Winner Of Asia Dream Cup on Saturday
Another Thai rider Woraphod Niamsakhonsakul grabbed 2nd place on Sunday to add to his 8th placing he got on the Saturday.
Sunday’s Asia Dream Cup Podium (Woraphod Niamsakhonsakul left)
The Supersports 600cc race’s Ratthapong had the crowd cheering him on to a strong second place behind Yuki Takahashi in Saturday’s race & expectations were high for a victory in the last race of the day on Sunday.
Great Thai Support Followed The Day
A very large crowd on Sunday gave great vocal support for the home rider as he led followed by Takahashi way ahead of the chasing pack. This unfortunately only lasted for 4 laps when Ratthapong slid off on a fast corner to allow the Japanese rider to carry on to an easy victory.
A Valiant Fight By Ratthapong Wasn’t To Be
An amazing double victory went to Yuki Takahashi of Japan in the 600cc.
Sunday’s Podium For The 600cc class with Yuki on the Top Spot
A very well run & exciting two days at the Buriram circuit & the success of the Thai riders adding that little extra for the Thai spectators.
Written By Steve
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