Kerwin Chang Dominates FIM ACCR in Chinese Taipei!

Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2025 FIM Asia Cup of Circuit Racing (ACCR) was held at Lihpao International Racing Circuit in Taichung, Chinese Taipei.

After a podium finish in his recent international race in Thailand last September at the Thailand Superbike Series for KC99 G Racing BOM X Team, Filipino racer Kerwin Chang from Cainta, Rizal once again put the Philippines on top of the FIM Asia circuit racing map.

At the InterAsia championships, Asian countries send their best national riders. Chang earned his spot by sitting near the top of the NAMSSA USRA standings at the time of selection, racing in the National Motul Super Series and Motul MotoIR. It was the 3rd time that Chang represented the Team NAMSSA Philippines in his career.

He did it progressively! He was 6th fastest in practice and moved up to an amazing P3 after Qualifying on Saturday (October 18). Feeling good on his bike, he was the fastest rider in the Sunday morning warm-up. He made his amazing and successful bid to win for the Philippines a few hours later by winning the morning Round 3 of the ACCR, defeating top riders of Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Korea, India and many more.

“Congratulations to our Round 3 winner – Kerwin Chang. Representing Team NAMSSA Philippines, Kerwin delivered a dominant performance to take the top spot at the Lihpao International Circuit! An incredible showing by all the talented riders representing Asia’s finest — showcasing skill, speed, and sportsmanship at its best,” said FIM President Mr. Macky Carapiet.

The Round 4 race saw another 10 laps of intense action. Kerwin got a good start from Grid 3 and was second as the ACCR riders  poured into turn 1 with homeboy Chinese Taipei leading and the Thai rider in 3rd. Chang looked strong and made an attempt to take the lead at the start of Lap 3 but Chinese Taipei prevailed and the leading two broke away from the pack. Chang made the fastest lap of the race on Lap 4 and took the lead! Chinese Taipei regained it a lap later. Halfway in the race, the leading two riders has distanced themselves from the pack. It was now the Philippines vs Chinese Taipei to battle for the win again. Chang tried again on lap 6, but Chinese Taipei closed the door. However, the Filipino made one last attempt on the last lap and the Taiwanese had no answer. Kerwin Chang won!

Kerwin Chang – Team NAMSSA Philippines
Practice: P6
Qualifying: P3
Warm-Up: P1
ACCR Race 3: P1
ACCR Race 4: P1

Results:

ACCR Race 3
1. Kerwin Chang – Philippines (NAMSSA)
2.Theppitak Kraiyafai – Thailand (FMSCT)
3. Mochammad Arkana – Indonesia (IMI)

ACCR Race 4
1. Kerwin Chang – Philippines (NAMSSA)
2. Yue Xiang Chen – Chinese Taipei (CTMS)
3. Mohammad Arkana – Indonesia (IMI)

“Congratulations to all riders and teams for a successful final round Race 4 ! What an incredible finish here at Lihpao Circuit, Chinese Taipei, during the Taipei Superbike Series, marking the close of an action-packed season of racing excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship across Asia,” said FIM President Mr. Macky Carpiet. He added, “Fantastic performances also from MFJ Japan, FMSCT Thailand, KMF Korea, FMSCI India, Nepal, MAFIRI Iran, AAMC Macau, HKAA Hong Kong and all participating FIM Asia nations who made this championship a true celebration of Asian motorcycling unity and talent. Congratulations once again to all the teams, riders, and organizers for a thrilling season finale!”

photos from CTMSA