Chasing Speed in Japan: Yamaha Philippines Racing Team Ignites the Track with Epic Top-10 Finishes at ARRC!

Fueling the Passion for Speed: Yamaha Philippines Racing Team Conquers Japan’s Tough Motegi Circuit with Relentless Grit and Growth

The high-octane lifestyle hit the iconic Mobility Resort Motegi as the Yamaha Philippines Racing Team pushed boundaries at ARRC Round 3 in Japan! Embracing the ultimate life on two wheels, McKinley Kyle Paz delivered masterful performance updates with consecutive top-10 finishes in the Supersport 600 class. Down in the ferocious Underbone 150 category, April King Mascardo and Timothy Rojas fought relentlessly, showcasing incredible growth. It’s all about chasing progress, absorbing racing lessons, and fueling the ultimate passion for speed!

-Diana A | Lifestyle On Wheels

YAMAHA PHILIPPINES RACING TEAM CONTINUES PROGRESS AT ARRC ROUND 3 JAPAN

PAZ, MASCARDO, AND ROJAS SHOWCASE DETERMINATION AND GROWTH AGAINST ASIA’S BEST AT MOBILITY RESORT MOTEGI

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Yamaha Motor Philippines continued its pursuit of international racing excellence at Round 3 of the 2026 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) held at the iconic Mobility Resort Motegi in Japan, where the Yamaha Philippines Racing Team once again faced the challenge of competing against the region’s strongest riders.

With every round serving as an opportunity to gain experience, refine race strategies, and elevate performance, the team remained focused on continuous progress throughout the demanding race weekend.

PAZ MAINTAINS COMPETITIVE PACE IN SUPERSPORT 600

Representing the Hong Leong Yamaha Racing Team in the highly competitive Supersport 600 category, McKinley Kyle Paz continued his campaign against Asia’s elite riders.

Following his breakthrough podium performance in the previous round, Paz carried his momentum into Japan and delivered consistent finishes, securing P9 in Race 1 and improving to P7 in Race 2.

His ability to adapt to the technical demands of Mobility Resort Motegi highlights his continued growth and determination as he battles among some of the most experienced competitors in the championship.

MASCARDO AND ROJAS GAIN VALUABLE GROUND IN UB150

Competing under the Yamaha Racetech Philippines Racing Team, April King Mascardo and Timothy Rojas took on the highly contested Underbone 150 category, where every position is earned through intense wheel-to-wheel racing.

Mascardo once again demonstrated consistency throughout the weekend, finishing P8 in Race 1 before improving to P7 in Race 2, continuing to build momentum in his international campaign. Meanwhile, Rojas showed resilience and determination with his a P18 finish in Race 1 and P20 in Race 2.

DEFYING LIMITS THROUGH CONTINUOUS PROGRESS

The road to success in international racing is built through every lap completed, every battle fought, and every lesson learned. At a circuit as demanding as Mobility Resort Motegi, the Yamaha Philippines Racing Team gained another important step forward in its 2026 ARRC campaign.

While podiums remain the ultimate goal, true progress is measured by the relentless pursuit of improvement and the willingness to challenge stronger competition with every race weekend.

With valuable experience gained in Japan, Yamaha Philippines now looks ahead to the next rounds with greater knowledge, stronger determination, and the same mindset that drives its racing philosophy.