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.

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.