When the 2025 Asia Road Racing Championship roared back to life at Buriram, Thailand for Round 1, I knew I had to be there—a camera ion each shoulder, my arsenal of lenses, of course my trusty chestvest, boots on the paddock, and senses tuned to the scent of race fuel and monsoon mist. As always, the Chang International Circuit did not disappoint, delivering drama, adrenaline, and a soggy pit lane or two.

There’s something gloriously chaotic about a race weekend—early mornings, the scent of hot tarmac, and the unmistakable hum of 150cc four-stroke engines being flogged like they owe someone money. Covering Round 1 of the 2025 Malaysian Cub Prix at Sepang Circuit was everything I love about motorcycle culture in Malaysia: loud, gritty, and absolutely full of heart. As a motorsport photographer and moto obsessive, it felt like the perfect way to kick off the racing year. Armed with my cameras, a few memory cards, and some questionable kopi, I dove into the madness.

As a motorcycle photographer based in Malaysia, I've had my fair share of adventures capturing the drama and speed of two-wheel racing. But nothing could have prepared me for my first assignment covering the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand.