Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Dominates First Day of Practice - Tee-Anupap Sweeps Supersport 600 at Buriram Home Race
Yamaha Thailand Racing Team set the pace on the opening day of practice at Buriram's Chang International Circuit, with team leader Tee-Anupap dominating the Supersport 600cc class ahead of qualifying Saturday.
Yamaha Thailand Racing Team made a strong start to the 2026 Asia Road Racing Championship Round 2 with excellent form during Friday's first day of practice at Chang International Circuit in Buriram. Team leader Tee Anupap Samuul, piloting the YZF-R6 number 500, dominated the Supersport 600cc class by setting the fastest times in all three sessions under clear skies. His lap times improved progressively: 1:40.162 in the first session, 1:39.529 in the second, and 1:39.402 in the third, establishing the quickest pace in the category.
In the Asia Production 250cc class, rising Thai star Idea Kritphat Khueankham of Yamaha Thailand Racing Team faced a penalty reduction of 200 rpm on his engine displacement due to championship point regulations. Despite this handicap, Idea showed strong form by leading the first two practice sessions and finishing the day in second place with a lap time of 1:52.116, just 0.323 seconds behind the leader. Fellow Thai rider Gas Theeranai Tabtim, competing on a wildcard entry, finished 14th with a time of 1:52.961 as he continued to gain familiarity with the circuit.
Qualifying for grid positions takes place Saturday morning, May 9, with the first race scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The second race will be held on Sunday, May 10, with live coverage on PPTVHD36 and online through the Asia Road Racing Championship official page.
