FOMS Korea, International Competition Held at Yeongam Circuit

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South Korea's most prestigious motorcycle road racing competition has been held.

The first official stage to open a new era for South Korean motorcycle sports took place on the 26th at the KIC (Korea International Circuit, the venue for F1 races) located in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province.

FOMS Korea (Korea Motorcycle Sports Federation) held the 'AKRC (All Korea Road Racing Championship) Round 1' as its first schedule after being approved as an official member of the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme).

This competition is significant as it is an officially recognized event registered on the FIM's official calendar. The races will proceed in the NMFP (National Meeting open to Foreign Participation) format, open to riders from around the world. This is seen as setting a new milestone, as the event offers a competitive environment that meets international standards, going beyond a simple domestic competition.

Notably, the international stature and credibility of the event are further enhanced by the presence of Kendy Chan, head of the CCR (Commission for Circuit Racing) organization, which oversees FIM race operations and regulations, and FIM Asia CCR Director, who is supervising the competition.

The CCR is a core FIM organization responsible for overseeing regulations, safety, and operational systems for circuit racing, performing the role of managing standards for all international road racing, including MotoGP.

A FOMS Korea official, speaking to this newspaper by phone, stated, "This AKRC Round 1 marks the first practical starting point for Korean motorcycle sports to operate according to international standards," and added, "We will strive to grow into a racing platform representing Asia through further participation of overseas riders and expansion of international competitions."

Meanwhile, this competition is expected to become a key pillar in building an Asian motorcycle sports ecosystem centered on Korea, as it will be linked with the upcoming MotoMINI series and various international championships.

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