Sarath for 600cc class in Asia Road Racing

PUNE: Rider Sarath Kumar's career received a major fillip on Thursday as a major sponsorship boost will see him debut in the Super Sports 600cc class of the 2016 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship this weekend.
Supported by Wow Digit HK, the 24-year old Chennai-based rider, who has competed in the Asia Dream Cup in the past, will join the ARRC in the second round in Buriram, Thailand, on May 8-9.
He missed the first round in Johor, Malaysia, in April due to a knee injury.
"This is a big opportunity. I have been riding 250cc for long now, but my bodyweight and height were becoming a disadvantage," Sarath said in a press release.
"Hence, this was the only move I could make ... this opportunity has come at the right time.
"It is one the toughest grid in the world today, but ARRC will provide a great platform for me to work hard, ride and learn from the best in Asia.
"Having missed the first round due to knee injury that I am still recovering from, it is going to be a tough task to catch up and learn the bike and get up to pace.
"Since 2011 in World Championship, I have always been involved in international racing. However, this switch is critical to my racing career as this will define my future in international racing."