Paz Ends ARRC SS600 2024 Campaign with Consistency
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McKinley Kyle Paz had a consistent and good showing at the final round of the 2024 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The Wonder Boy qualified at P11 and did better in Race 1 by finishing in P5. In Race 2, he crossed the finish line in 5th place as well. The finale of the 2024 FIM ARRC was held at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand from December 6-8.
This solid performance contributed to his team Yamaha Tekhne Racing Team ASEAN’s success in the SS600 class, as the team ranked number one in the overall team standings after 6 rounds. His teammate Apiwath Wongthananon from Thailand is the SS600 overall champion in 2024. “What a season! It’s been a roller coaster this season but I’m happy to learn all the lessons that I’ve experienced in all the races I’ve compete in this year,” shared Paz who placed 7th overall out of 21 riders in the SS600 class of the 2024 FIM ARRC.
Highlight of the season for Kyle was in Race 2 of Round 1 also in Thailand wherein he delivered a P3 finish. He was able to finish in ten out of 11 races and only had one DNF.
Kyle expressed, “I would like to thank to all my sponsor for supporting me always in my journey. Thank you to Yamaha Philippines Racing Team (Sir Toni Acuesta, Sir John Hanzel Leyva, Sir Jonathan Dela Cruz and Sir DM Guevarra), SEC Motosupply (Sir Bryan Secosana and Sir Stephen, RCB Philippines (Sir Bob Lu, Ma’am Tine Lu and Sir JiaHooi Tang) to my mechanics (K-u De leon, Arvin Francisco, Jimuel Francisco, Jonhar Cruzem and Jayson Tiangson) to my family (Mommy Ayet Fernando Paz, Daddy Mark Lester Paz, Uncle Aj Fernando and my girlfriend Colaine Rocafort). To all the people who always support me every time i have a race, thanks to all of you guys! Thank you to teammates April King Mascardo Gian Carlo Mauricio and congratulations! See you in the 2025 season!”
Prior to his steady performance in the final round of the FIM ARRC, Paz also competed in the FIM Intercontinental Games in Jerez where FIM Asia placed second overall. Before this, he had a stellar campaign in the IRGXPVII where in he bagged three titles after winning the, Underbone Limited Grand Prix Underbone Open Grand Prix and SuperSport Grand Prix races at the Tarlac Circuit Hill.
photos from ARRC and McKinley Kyle Paz’s facebook page
