Filipino Riders Race Against Time But Never Give Up

The Filipino riders of the UMA Racing MMR Yamaha Philippines team are facing a tough challenge in the 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship. April King Mascardo and Gian Carlo Mauricio have had a difficult season so far, with a string of losses leaving them 13th and 23rd overall, respectively. Their recent setback in Indonesia was a major blow. Let’s read the full story.

FILIPINO RIDERS IN RACE AGAINST TIME AFTER INDONESIA RESULT

The UMA Racing MMR Yamaha Philippines continues to tough it out against the best of Asia after their recent setback in Indonesia.

It’s been a challenging season so far for April King Mascardo and Gian Carlo Mauricio who have yet to find their stride in the 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship. A string of losses makes their shot at a podium finish a tall mountain to climb. April, who finished third overall last year, finished 11th in race 1. But disaster struck on race 2 when his front tire slipped on the last turn as he was holding on to 3rd place. Turning his excellent performance into a DNF. Gian who qualified at 11th to start was held to 24th in race 1 and 17th in race 2.

With 2 rounds remaining, April sits at 13th overall and Gian is on the outside looking in at 23rd. Their next race will be on November 4-5 in China, and they will need to be virtually perfect to contend for a respectable finish this season. Difficult as it may seem but greatness never comes easy and on the racetrack anything is possible.