The man with his winning Machine and Honda team

Honda 2Wheeler India’s racer Hari Krishnan clinches his 1st international podium finish

Honda sponsored Indian racer Hari Krishnan clinched his first-ever podium finish at an International level, finishing at a credible second-position in the Race 2 of the Asia Dream Cup at the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. Putting in a spectacular performance from start-to-finish, the 22-year old from Chennai put in all his efforts for a podium finish

The man with his winning Machine and Honda team

Hari, who trained in Honda’s training Ten10 Racing academy was selected by Honda to represent India on the basis of his consistent performances in the Honda One Make Race Championships became the second-Indian to manage a podium finish after S Sarath Kumar had finished second in Qatar during 2014 season. 

Basking in his glory, Hari celebrated his second-place finish (clocking 16’52.792s) by bringing the Indian flag with him to the podium, sending the Indian diaspora present at the Chang International Circuit into raptures.

Having earlier finished the Race 1 in 11th position; Hari is currently placed seventh in the overall Championship Standings with 32 points.

Hari  krishnan ranked 2nd stands proud on the podium

The Asia Dream Cup, a part of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, is an intense 6 round motorcycle racing championship conducted by Honda aimed at developing motorsport riders across the world. 18 racers from 10 countries across Asia (Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Philippines, Sri Lanka and India) raced on specially modified CBR 250Rs in Asia’s best race tracks.

This year, the Buddh International Circuit will host the Round 5 of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship from September 29-October 02, 2016.

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