Honda Racing India’s Rajiv Sethu makes Top 5 finish in ARRC 2022, Round 3

In the ARRC Indian rider secured the best result by making a top 5 finish. Idemitsu Honda Racing India's Rajiv Sethu completed fifth in Race 1 of the Japanese round of the 2022 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). This is the best outcome got by an Indian rider in the title up until this point.

At Asia’s toughest Road Race Championship, this is the first time that a solo team of India secured the top 5 positions in the AP 250 class Of ARRC.

Saturday's AP250 race was one of the hardest races of the time, as five riders crashed out in the first lap. Beginning the wet 12-lap race 1 from fourteenth on the framework, Rajiv immediately moved to the sixth spot after lap 1. Subsequently, he kept on keeping up with his position until he fell in lap 5 because of a wet track. Still up in the air to complete the race, Rajiv tested himself and promptly re-joined the race to cross the checkered line at the fifth spot.

Race execution by the Indian rider Rajiv Sethu in his absolute first trip at SportslandSugo International Circuit brought about the group understanding of its following stage up by getting the main 5 positions in Race 1 of AP250 class and procuring 11 points

Pleased with the present exhibition, PrabhuNagaraj, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, said, "Today, it's a blissful day for Honda Racing India! We have arrived at the initial step of our objective top 5 completion. In a nail-gnawing race where numerous riders crashed out because of wet weather, our rider Rajiv Sethu showed his fortitude and made India proud. With his breathtaking presentation, the group procured 11 points. His exhibition made a record as well as lifted the confidence level of the whole team.

In the meantime, Senthil Kumar couldn't finish the race because of an accident. This was disheartening however he's catching on quickly, and I'm sure that he will return stronger. I'm certain that the upcoming race will see greater excitement from both the riders."

"The race was challenging because of weather. I'm glad that I didn't rush on the wet track and kept a consistent position in the race. Regardless of meeting an accident, I went on with a similar performance as my aim was to earn points for the team.

The training and experiences aided me in countering all race obstacles and set a record for the group in ARRC.

I have this performance as the greatest inspiration, I anticipate more the best outcomes in tomorrow’s race." said Honda Racing India rider Rajiv Sethu "Riding in the circuit of Japan is a fantasy for each Honda rider, and I am glad that today in a similar track our group made history. However, I am not happy with my performance as the terrible weather was an obstacle for me. Gaining from the present missteps, I am preparing to earn points for the group in the final race of this round, " said Honda Racing India rider Senthil Kumar.

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