The motorsport trend is becoming the most popular in Thailand. When the world’s best competition “Moto GP” travels to a thrilling duel at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram Province, between September 30 and October 2.
For “OR Thailand Grand Prix 2022” is not only meaningful to Thailand. As the host of the world’s top motorsport competitions
But it also means a lot to “Kong” Somkiat Chantra, a Thai rider from the “Honda Race to the Dream” project, number 35, who will also compete in his hometown.
“Kong” Somkiat, this name, became very well known in 2022 from the hottest results in the MotoGP world championship “Moto GP” model through the first 16 races of this year. Victory in Indonesia, 2nd place in Argentina, 3rd place in France, and most recently, 2nd place in Austria.
The 4th year Moto2 route of “Chao Kong” must say that it is not sprinkled with rose petals. Because only the first field in Qatar, he was injured. until unable to compete
but following undergoing surgery “Right little finger”, just less than 2 weeks, won the first victory in his life in Adonis, making history as the first Thai rider That can be done in the competition at the level of “World Grand Prix”
this success It helped to awaken the trend of Thai motorsport so much that the name of “Kong” Somkiat Chantra became the “hero” of Thai sports fans for a day.
The injury has not yet healed. Thai favorite biker continued to grab the podium In Argentina, in second place, following a great fight with Celestino Vietti
However, a young Thai rider must face a hard test from a pointless 3 courts in a row In the United States, Portugal and Serquito de Jerez in Spain, which are the three fields that have the podium.
But this is the “test” that every world-class rider has to face. and pass it on in the world’s highest competition
Under the expectation of Thai fans, Somkiat threw “disappointment” behind and kept “mistakes” to strengthen himself once more. and the effort is not wasted When Thai riders manage to grab the podium Came for the 3rd time, surpassing opponents from the 10th grid and came up to 3rd at Le Mans Circuit in France.
Then “Kong Kong” reduced the error in the race. And control the speed well to prevent a mistake and easily lose a point. before returning to the podium once more at the Red Bull Ring, Austria with 2nd place following intensely chasing with team mate Ai Okura until the last corner
It is undeniable that “Kong” Somkiat Chantra has created an important phenomenon for the Thai sports industry. and continues to create a trend in motorsport continue to grow
Reinforcing the success of the “Honda Race to the Dream” project that aims to bring Thai riders Ascend to MotoGP in 2025
Recently, “Kong” Somkiat has traveled to a speed duel in “Home Race” in front of Thai speed fans.
Victory at home was his ultimate goal. And is the dream of Thai people in the whole country, and this is a “Thai biker” named “Kong” Somkiat Chantra, who truly makes a new history.
Somkiat Chantra travels to elephants International Circuit, Buriram Province to prepare for the team Before entering the rehearsal program and competing in the qualifying round on Saturday, October 1, before the final speed duel On Sunday 2 Oct.
