SDG Team HARC-PRO joins Asian Road Circuit

The recent Asia Road Racing Championship was another proud moment. Young racer contender Alfonsi Daquigan made waves at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia, battled it out, and finished strong at 13th overall.

Alfonsi, a very talented young rider by Honda, debuted his motorcycle racing career at a young age. He is a standout on the track for his speed and agility and rides with effortless grace and accuracy while being assertive when passing rivals. "It's always a privilege to compete and battle it out with some of the finest young racers. I'm also grateful to my Honda family for providing all the necessary training, support, and encouragement. Our hard work truly pays off."

The beginning of the race was a struggle. Still, Daquigan emerged as a strong contender with his fastest lap time at 1:49.552. He showcased a thrilling performance and made a strong finish as the 13th winner among 35 racers while holding his position calmly despite the intense competition internationally.

Daquigan has been actively racing locally and internationally, with Super Sports Bike GP Super Sports 200 GP Race Category MotoIR Championship at the Tarlac Circuit Hill as one of his recent triumphs.

For Honda's Adviser for Motorsports, Hitoshi Ito, the strong collaboration with SDG Team HARC-PRO aims to challenge young Filipino talents with promising potential in motorcycle racing. Moreover, Honda's participation in the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) is a concrete step in its efforts to advance motorsport in the country.

"Daquigan's affluence of international racing experience paved the way for him to enter the realm of professional motorcycle racing. Through Honda's motorsports training and racing programs, we can identify and nurture young talents like him, providing them with professional training," adds Ito.

"Alfonsi" is known by the Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) for young, talented riders. Honda provides the necessary tools and resources to make them better racers in the future, both locally and internationally. "We continue to work hand in hand to produce more young Filipino racers who are passionate about racing, continuing to show camaraderie and sportsmanship, ready to compete at higher levels," concludes Ito.