ARASH SEES OPPORTUNITIES ABOARD YAMAHA R15M

MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will be hitting the grounds of PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit once again this weekend for its round 3. Arash Tsunami of BLH Glassteel 46 Racing will be back to continue his fighting spirit at the top of the chart in the Yamaha R15M Race Elites.
He may not have dominated the circuit but his consistency in the race category’s debut season, taking the podium twice at the second spot has definitely pushed him right to the top of the chart. Taking the lead among the Yamaha riders, Arash has to be strategic in his moves if he aims to retain his position. However, planning is one but reality is another which will need him to act rather quickly during the race. Additionally, with the winners in round 2 who are equally competitive, it is also about forecasting the possibilities of his contenders.
In Season 2022, Arash competed in the Yamahalube Y16ZR Race MasterClass where he finished third overall with a total of 66 points. Last season, in the same race category, he completed the season seventh. The shift between an underbone machine to a tank machine definitely takes a lot of work; however, Arash has presented his ability to adapt quickly not just in handling the machine but also in performing well above the norms. It is still early to determine though if he will be able to retain his position considering only a 2-point difference with his closest contender but round 3 would definitely provide a better insight.
Commenting on the race, Arash said, “I am thankful that for now, I am able to find compatibility with my machine as much as possible. My shift from Y16ZR to R15M continues to enhance my physical ability and I am quite pleased with the outcome so far. I am much stronger physically and mentally. Sepang is one of my favourite circuits and it holds some of my most memorable memories. I took my first win during my first year in motorsports at Sepang so, it is quite an achievement for me there. For the coming round, the goal is to maintain my position and for that, I have to maintain a good physique and increase my stamina too.”
“The R15M holds the VVA element which is the best in its class. The machine is smooth and there have been no problems during the race. This is probably one of its advantages at SIC. There is still a lot more to learn especially in my riding techniques aboard a tank machine. This could be the milestone needed to enhance further in motorsports and that is what I am looking forward to. For the coming round, I have to stay consistent with my achievements and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I would be able to maintain the top three positions overall.”