No-holds barred racing

No-holds barred racing

Out of the blue: A racer tries out the track ahead of today's MotoGP races at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram.
Out of the blue: A racer tries out the track ahead of today's MotoGP races at the Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram.

The Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram has been packed this weekend with crowds eager to catch a glimpse of the highly-anticipated MotoGP international motorcycle racing.

The races at the Thailand event, called the PTT Thailand Grand Prix 2019 (MotoGP 2019), are being held in three categories; the Moto3 reserved for motorcycles with an engine size of 250cc; the Moto2 for motorcycles with a 600cc engine; and the premier-class MotoGP for engines of 1,000cc.

Eager anticipation: The stadium in Buri Ram is packed with spectators during a pre-race session.

MotoGP is contested with either a V4 or inline-four engine packing no less than 240 horsepower and is by far the most popular of the classes with spectators. It also represents the toughest challenge for the riders.

2018 marked the first year that MotoGP racing, a two-wheeled equivalent of Formula One single-seater racing, made its way to the Chang International Circuit.

Grand Prix motorcycle racing is regarded as the premier class of motorcycle racing events held on international circuits, sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).

The federation was created in 1949 as the international governing body for motorcycle sport.

The founding of the organisation allowed for the coordination of rules and regulations to occur so selected events could count towards official World Championships.

It is the oldest established motorsport world championship.

Ink appeal: A tattooed presenter stands by a bike in the PTT Thailand Grand Prix 2019 (MotoGP 2019) paddock.

red arrow: A Ducati team racer speeds out of a corner at the circuit.

Jockeying for position: Racers negotiate a bend at Chang International Circuit.

Ready for action: A bike is brought out with the help of a support team.

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