$10,000 award for each new ARRC lap record set in ...

2026 Idemitsu FIM Asia Street Racing Championship

Dunlop has thrown down the gauntlet for subsequent 12 months’s 2026 Idemitsu FIM Asia Street Racing Championship, with the brand new Dunlop Sportmax Award providing virtually $10,000 AUD (¥1,000,000) in prize cash for ASB1000 rivals who set a brand new lap report at designated circuits through the season.

As well as, an additional ¥1,000,000 prize might be awarded to the most effective qualifier of the season on the season finale, decided by a structured level system.

The initiative goals to additional incentivise sooner laps all through the season and encourage fiercer rivalries.

Norihito Yanagizono – Sumitomo Rubber Industries GM

“At Dunlop, we imagine that true innovation is born from the relentless pursuit of excellence. Via this booster initiative, we’re proud to reward riders, in tandem with our new model assertion, “Taking You Past” by pushing the boundaries of pace and precision within the Asia Superbike 1000cc class. By celebrating new lap information and excellent qualifiers, we intention to encourage daring rivalries and elevate the requirements of competitors, whereas reinforcing Dunlop’s dedication to advancing motorsport efficiency throughout Asia. With a complete allocation of ¥7,000,000 (roughly USD 45,500), this program represents extra than simply monetary rewards, it’s a assertion of our dedication to nurturing expertise, encouraging fearless competitors and driving steady progress within the premier class.”

Ron Hogg –  Promotions Director of TWMR

“The ARRC has all the time stood as a beacon of efficiency and that legacy will proceed to outline our future. As a platform that emphasises glorious sportsmanship values and requirements, it’s each our accountability and privilege to foster the expansion of our riders, not simply by competitors but in addition by significant, motivating and transformative initiatives like this one. By incentivizing record-breaking achievements, we intention to raise the requirements of racing, encourage higher ambition, and domesticate a tradition of relentless pursuit for excellence throughout the area. With this initiative, we aspire to not solely uphold ARRC’s standing as the only real continental-level racing championship in Asia however to additional elevate its stature because the area’s premier motorsport platform that units new benchmarks in efficiency, professionalism and status.”

The 2026 ARRC calendar is but to be introduced.