The thrilling competition in the KTM RC390
Cup Asia at the Sepang International Circuit continued to intensify
in Round 3 with our very own Ralph Kenneth Torres, KTM
Philippines-sponsored rider, placed a respectable 5th
place over 23 other racers during race 2, which commenced early on
Sunday of July 30, despite failing to finish in the first day of the
cup due to technical issues concerning a flat rear tire.
In a Facebook post following the race,
Torres shared that “[It was] a tough weekend race for me” but was
still grateful for having placed 5th
and was thankful for the full support he received.
Round 3 of the KTM RC390 Cup Asia saw
racers from Malaysia, China, Japan, and the Philippines in intense
completion, with M.Izam Ikmal Izamli, Ahmad Daniel Haiqal, and M.
Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin, all from Malaysia, taking the top slots.
The next round of the KTM RC390 Cup Asia
will be held from 15-17 September, with riders set to face a slightly
different challenge at Sepang, racing around a specially designed
North Circuit instead of the full circuit. KTM will also continue to
feature wild cards and special guests as learning opportunities for
the riders to see what the RC390 is capable of and to push themselves
to improve further.
Started last March and culminating in
November this year, The KTM RC Cup brings to the region for the first
time one of the most anticipated and exciting international
motorcycle racing series that is catching Europe and the Americas by
storm. The event sets out to support promising young riders by
equipping them with the necessary skills to become truly ‘racing
ready’.
Torres’ participation in the exhilarating
KTM RC Cup Asia is in keeping with the strong racing DNA of KTM
motorcycles, all ready-to-race and built on the core values of
purity, performance, adventure, and extreme. From 1953 when KTM was
first founded, KTM motorcycles have since participated in many top
races, both Rally and MotoGP, winning awards, recognition, and
acclaim.
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