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Preparation for 2012 ARRC Round 4 Autopolis Circuit, Japan
 
Work Begin in Autopolis Circuit
 

This weekend Autopolis Circuit, Japan plays host for the fourth round of The Asia Road Racing Championship.

 

After a month break following three very demanding races in Malaysia, Indonesia and China, the Musashi Boon Siew Honda riders are ready to enjoy one of the most impressive track on the calendar. With pleasant weather and good track conditions, the Honda mechanic’s began works on the set up of CBR 600 machines for the race.

 

Musashi Boon Siew Honda Racing Ryuichi Kiyonari, who is currently leading the Championship standing, who will look to repeat his outstanding performances to further increase his point to gap over from the opponent. His team mate Azlan Shah, who missed his chances to be on podium in China due to wrong set up on machine, wants to improve his overall current standing after finished two weeks ago in the top 6 of All Japan Road Race Championship round 6 in Sugo Circuit, Japan.

 

With two races to go in this weekend, Musashi Boon Siew Honda Racing Malaysia Team Emir Firdaus currently lies in twenty position with 14 points behind team mate Mohammad Zaqhwan in eight position who will be looking to the top five in overall point this weekend.

 

The race becomes more competitive when the Harc -Pro rider Ryuta Kobayashi join Musashi Boon Siew Honda Racing this round as a wildcard entry.

 
 
RYUICHI KIYONARI | Asia Championship Position: 1st With 113 Points
"Kumamoto is not a new place for me because I've lived here for 4 years.
The circuit is a place I do training and did won in 2002 race here.
We need to set up the bike very well for this track and make the most of all the practice session."
 
AZLAN SHAH KAMARUZAMAN | Asia Championship Position: 4th With 76 Points
"I have very good memories of the Asia Road  Racing Championship, last year 1 started well and had a good  result.
I’m very familiar with this track  and I will keep my podium at this circuit as last year.

In the same time I wish my bike in good condition to determine my mission."
 
MD EMIR FIRDAUS HASAN | Asia Championship Position: 20th With 14 Points
"I will try my best this time to find comfortable position for the last three rounds of this season."
 
MD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI | Asia Championship Position: 8th With 30 Points
“"This is the first year I race in this circuit. Feeling nervous but I have confidence and courage to pursue my dreams.
With good bike setup will help me to get better result in this circuit."
 
 
Circuit Information
 
Time Zone: GMT+9
Length: 4.673 km (2.904 mi)
Turns: 19
Direction: Clockwis
 
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