KAWASAKI JBS Motocross Team’s Kenneth San Andres stretched his dominance all the way to the Asian scene as he ruled the Production Class of the 2016 FIM Asian Supermoto Championship Round 3 at the Bayanihan Park in Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga recently.
The Valenzuela City native cruised to victory in the seven-rider production class that was sprinkled with a couple of Asian riders Tsang Wai Kei of Hong Kong and Jason Park of Korea and top locals that included Raniel Resuello and Moymoy Flores.
But San Andres would not be denied as he kept his aggressive driving all throughout the Supermoto course, which was a mixture of paved and rough roads.
“It was a great experience indeed. This was the first time I’ve tried supermoto to represent our country, together with Raniel Resuello and Moymoy Flores, and to be in rivalry with other top riders in Asia, I really enjoyed the race. It’s something new to me,” said San Andres, who was not able to join the first two rounds in Australia and Indonesia.
The final round will be held in Malaysia.
The many-time motocross awardee of the Philippine Sportswriters Association is backed by Kawasaki Philippines, Motorad WRD Racing, Taichi Suit, Pirelli Tires, Motul PH, Bell Helmet, Troylee Design, Protaper, GoPro, Leatt, GAME OVER, Foilacar Industries, R33 Car Exchange, Kia Global, Halrey, R&E , JM Stickers, ProPipe, JBS Motorcycle Parts & Accessories.
“This one is for all the people who supported me in this journey. My coach, four-time Philippine SuperBike champion Dashi Watanabe and his team @motoradwrd Racing. My Mx Team Kawasaki who came to cheer me. Congratulations also to Raniel and Moymoy for after all, we are still in one team, good job,” he said.
San Andres, who also placed sixth overall in the Asian Supermoto Class and seventh in the International category, is actually coming off a ninth Rider of the Year title in the local National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association 2016 National Motocross Development Program at the Speedworld MX Circuit, SM Bicutan.
“After all the trials, I’m really blessed to be still the Rider of the Year and the leading champion of motocross. My success is for people who believe in me,” said San Andres.