The Underbone 150cc category brought much excitement to round 3 of the Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship held at Sportsland Sugo International Racing Course this weekend.

More so for Filipino motorcycle racing fans, as our very own John Emerson Inguito from the 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team emerged victorious in Race 2, showcasing his incredible talent on his final dash towards the chequered flag.

“I am extremely happy with today’s achievement. It is a dream come true for both me and the team, and I am thrilled to have made them proud. The UB150 category is always a challenging feat, and every rider has a chance to win. The race was far from easy, but my experience played a vital role in today’s success. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all my Filipino fans, as well as the supporters of 4S1M. I couldn’t have done it without you,” shared Inguito in his interview.

In Race 1, the lead position exchanged hands multiple times, but notable performances came from Nazirul, who maintained composure among the top three riders and secured victory through slipstreaming, Wahyu Aji, who displayed exceptional riding techniques; and Gupita Kresna, who fought valiantly and claimed the third spot.

Race 2 began with Wahyu taking the lead, closely followed by Murobbil in second place. The duo started strongly, but Murobbil soon overtook Wahyu. However, Wahyu swiftly regained his position and by the end of lap 2, he was back in first place. As lap 3 concluded, Wawan took the lead, trailed closely by Nazirul in second place and Shafiq Rasol in third. The riders maintained their positions, strategically waiting for the right moment to make their move.

Midway through the race, Nazirul made a clever maneuver, surpassing Peerapong with Wahyu in close pursuit. The battle between Wahyu, Nazirul, Murobbil, and Peerapong intensified at the Sugo circuit as they took turns occupying the top three positions.

With only two laps remaining, managing momentum and position within the leading group became crucial. As the final lap approached, the riders prepared for one last push. Charging uphill, John Emerson, Nazirul, and Gupita raced toward the finish line, but it was John Emerson who crossed it first with a time of 18’01:380s.

Md Nazirul Izzat Bahauddin from UMA Racing YAMAHA Maju Motor Asia secured second place with a total race time of 18’01:458s, while Gupita Kresna Wardhana from the 4S1M EVO YAMAHA Racing Team claimed the third spot with a total time of 18’01:484s.