JAPANESE CHAMPIONSHIP -ROUND 5 WESTERN REGION

BIREL ALSO RULES OVER THE WESTERN REGION

FOLLOWING THE VICTORIES ACHIEVED IN THE EASTERN REGION, BIREL’S COLOURS HAVE ALSO BEEN RULING IN THE WESTERN REGION. GREAT RESULTS CAN NOW BE EXPECTED ALSO FOR THE FINAL, WHICH WILL BE HELD AT SUZUKA ON 4TH NOVEMBER.

Birel’s lucky period continues in Japan: following the success achieved in the eastern region by Sasaki and Nakayama, there were also three victories and many positive placements in all the main categories in the Western region. In the top category, Formula A, Ohtani (Winforce-Tm) predominated over Onoue (Tony) and Hiraki (Birel-Tm), whereas in the 100cc Ica victory went to Ohkura (Winforce-Tm) who beat Hori (Tony) and Matsuzaki (Intrepid). It should also be mentioned that throughout the weekend Ishii was among the fastest, although in the Pre-Final a problem with his carburettor confined him to 5th place following a great recovery from the rear. Birel achieved another victory in the FS 125 category race, in which all participants had the same engine and tyres: Ishikawa (Birel R 31-SV) preceded Takayama (Winforce) and Shirai (Crg). Worthy of mention is Ishikawa’s positive experience during the summer, thanks to the short course organised in Italy by Birel Pacific in co-operation wit Savani Competition. In the light of the two most recent races held in Japan and the positive results obtained by Birel’s drivers throughout the season, we can expect a great weekend also for the important final of 4th November, which will be held on the track at Suzuka. The scores of this final event will be increased in order to guarantee great value for this race within the season, therefore making this a decisive event in terms of national title award. Among Birel’s drivers those who have gained a place among the favourites are Sasaki and Nakayama, both protagonists of the Eastern region, and Ohtani, protagonist of the Western region. With the season drawing to a close, there are also positive signs coming from other Asian regions, where Birel’s drivers have won 4 national Rotax championships: the Asian Rotax Max Champion - Junior with Calvin Wong (Birel SWF-K32SB), the Malaysian Rotax Max Champion - Junior with Bryan Mehta (Birel R31-SV) and the Indian Rotax Junior and Senior championships, respectively won by Chitesh and Aditya Patel. Much of the merit for these results goes to the local Birel’s agent Richard Lim, who managed to provide great technical assistance to the drivers taking part in the races.

Japan Championship - Round 5 (Results)

Formula A
1. R.Ohtani Birel SWF-Y32A/TM/BS YGX (TDP Challenge BP Racing Team)
2. H.Inoue Tony/Vortex/BS YGX (Tony Kart Japan Racing Team)
3. T.Hiraki Birel R31-SV STD/TM/BS YGX (Scuderia Sfida:TM tuner team)

100cc ICA
1. K.Ohkura Birel SWF K32SB/TM/DL DCS
2. N.Hori Tony/TM/DL DCS
3. S.Matsuzaki Intrepid/TM/DL DCS (Intrepid Japan Racing Team)

FS125
1. K.Ishikawa Birel R31-SV STD/Rotax/BS YGK
2. R.Takayama Birel SWF-K32SB/Rotax/BS YGK
3. M.Shirai CRG/Rotax/BS YGK