Kavin Quintal, Mohsin Paramban gain points in the final race of ARRC
As the excitement peaked amidst the intense competition in Race 2 of Round 5 of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) 2023, the IDEMITSU Honda India Racing team came to a climatic conclusion securing a total of 4 points at the Zhuhai International Circuit on Tuesday.
Xiangzhou (China): As the excitement peaked amidst the intense competition in Race 2 of Round 5 of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) 2023, the IDEMITSU Honda India Racing team came to a climatic conclusion securing a total of 4 points at the Zhuhai International Circuit on Tuesday.
The Indian duo, Kavin Quintal and Mohsin Paramban displayed their remarkable skills and unwavering determination, showcasing consistent performance for the IDEMITSU Honda India Racing team.
In Race 1 of Round 5, Kavin Quintal maintained complete focus against all the international riders in the challenging 10-lap race. However, despite a minor collision with another international rider at Lap 5, Kavin fearlessly continued to compete and crossed the chequered line at the 14th position with a total time of 19:11.505.
In the final round today, Kavin displayed his racing prowess once again and raced his way to the 12th position with a total time of 18:53.358, earning 4 valuable championship points for the team.
“Today was a tough battle for everyone. I gave it my all and managed to gain some valuable points for my team. In Race 1 & Race 2 saw high intense competition, which helped me, see where we need to change our strategies to do better in the final race in Thailand. I want to thank my instructors for their constant support. This race has only fuelled my determination to keep getting better and will continue giving my best at international soil,” said Kavin Quintal
On the other hand, teammate Mohsin Paramban too exhibited his best skills and gave tough competition on the track. In Race 1, he remained consistent with his performance and demonstrated his resilience and techniques. He finished the race at 17th position.
In Race 2, while facing stiff competition from the other competitors, he held his ground and secured the 18th position in this challenging race with a total time of 19:21.802. Unfortunately, no points were gained by Mohsin at this position.
“Race 2 was a real test of my skills and resilience. The competition was fierce, but I held my ground and finished in the 18th position. While it might not have been the result I had hoped for, it is all part of the learning experience in the world of racing. My aim was to stay strong throughout the race. As the race became more competitive, I maintained my calm and moved consistently to finish the race. Every race is a chance to grow and refine my abilities, and I'm determined to keep working hard and improving with each race,” said Mohsin Paramban
With the end of Round 2, The Honda Racing India team has earned an additional 6 valuable points, bringing their total to 27 points thus far in the 2023 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC).
The Honda Racing India team will now look forward to the last round of 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship that will take place in Thailand from December 1-3 2023.
