THAI RIDERS SET INTENSE BATTLE ROYALE FOR ASIAN MOTO CROWN
February 24th, 2009
The arrival of top Thai factory riders set the stage for an even more exciting 2009 Motocross Masters of Asia - Puerto Princesa International Motocross Grand Prix kicking off today at the Sta. Monica International Racetrack in Puerto Princesa City.
The quest for the coveted crown turns more unpredictable with Honda factory rider Kriangkrai Thiannok, Yamaha factory rider Thanarat Peruan and Honorary President of the FIM UAM and current Thai Federation President Thongchai Wongsawan joining the battle royale of Asia’s national champions in this biggest motorcycle spectacle sponsored by the City of Puerto Princesa, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes, CTI Knee brace, Oakley , Petron Sprint 4T, Spyder Helmets, Castrol, HJC Helmets, Department of Tourism and Insideracing .
Thailand is hoping to regain the crown last won by Arnon Theplib two years ago but chances are tough with Mongolia and Iran fast rising as Asian powers, aside from world caliber riders from Japan, Hongkong, India, China, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia – thus making the most competitive and most unpredictable race yet since the event started in 2004.
The excitement and the intense action of the event will be a big treat for the constituents of Puerto Princesa City which will be celebrating its Foundation anniversary on March 4.
The bulk of the foreign delegations are set to arrive Thursday. Indonesia brings in the biggest contingent led by former champions Aep Dadang and Alex Wiguna while Mongolia follows with four bannered by defending champion Erdenbileg Khaliunbold who will be backed up by three riders – Boldbautar Gan-od, Temuujin Khadbaatar and rookie Dashdondog Ochirsukh.
Iran, on the other hand, eyes strong chances for the Asian diadem behind Mojtaba Karimazadeh and Amireza Sabetifar.
Among the top caliber foreign entries are India’s CS Santosh, Hong Kong’s Vincent Lai, China’s Su Wen Min, Sri Lanka’s Tuan Ossen, and Japanese Suzuki factory rider and 2002 National Champ-freestyle rider Sinichi Kaga who will be the main instructor of AMSA Asian Motorcycle Sports Academy clinic.
RP’s campaign for the title will be led by reigning Rider of the Year Kenneth San Andres who will be joined by former champions Jan Carlo Rellosa and new entires from Mindanao and Cebu .
Up for grabs is the Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn Cup — a sterling silver trophy coming from the city’s chief executive and his constituents.
The said event will be beamed to over 600 million viewers worldwide through the ESPN and Star TV crew that will be covering the event marking this event as the biggest ongoing motorsports spectacle in Philipine history.
For details on the Motocross Masters of Asia , please email namssa01@hotmail.com or call 0917-8479785.
