The 2025 Thai motorsport season roared to life as the FMSCT Thailand Road Racing Championship kicked off with back-to-back race weekends at Thailand Circuit in Nakornchaisri. The EEST NJT Youth Team, a tight-knit squad of five rising stars, wasted no time making their mark—combining raw speed, meticulous preparation, and infectious team spirit to electrify the paddock.
Round 1 Recap: Kien Takes the Flag, Kid Cracks the Top Five
Round 1 on 17 May 2025 delivered fireworks for EEST NJT in the Production 150 (U16) class:
- Suakien “Kien” Meedet #59 — 🥇 1st place, best lap 1 m 37.430 s. A flawless ride from lights-to-flag set the tone for the championship.
- Suakid “Kid” Meedet #39 — 5th place, best lap 1 m 39.915 s. Battled hard in the lead group and banked valuable points.
- Rachata “Pangpond” Thepwong — Claimed an impressive podium (P2) in his MiniGP category, underscoring the depth of talent in the squad.
- Punchipa “Jonae” Tayakanon — Overcame a tricky start to finish mid-pack, gaining experience as one of the few female racers on the grid.
- Atiwich “Aun-Pan” Boonsong — The youngest rider improved every session, narrowly missing the top ten in his national-series debut.
Celebrations erupted as Kien climbed to the top step and team-mates congratulated Kid on a gritty ride. Behind the scenes, mechanics pored over data while coaches plotted the next day’s improvements—teamwork at its finest.
Round 2 Recap: Back-to-Back Wins for Kien, Consistency from Kid
The very next day—18 May 2025—Round 2 produced even faster lap times and another trophy haul:
- Suakien “Kien” Meedet #59 — 🥇 1st place again, slashing his best lap to a blistering 1 m 32.020 s. Two wins in two days vault him to the top of the standings.
- Suakid “Kid” Meedet #39 — 5th place, best lap 1 m 34.032 s. Matched Friday’s result with quicker pace, showing steady progress.
- Pangpond — Captured victory in his MiniGP heat, adding to the team’s silverware.
- Jonae — Qualified deeper in the field but charged into the top ten by the chequered flag.
- Aun-Pan — Shook off a morning practice tumble to notch another strong finish just outside the points.
The garage echoed with cheers as back-to-back winners’ plaques were laid out on the workbench. Two rounds down, and the dynamic Meedet brothers have stamped EEST NJT’s intent on the 2025 championship chase.
Behind the Scenes: Teamwork Fuels Success
The opening double-header proved that success is never down to one rider alone. Coaches, mechanics, parents—and the racers themselves—work as a single unit. From data debriefs to late-night engine checks, every member’s dedication fuels the momentum gathering behind this youth program.
Looking Ahead
With two dominant wins for Kien and double top-five finishes for Kid, the Meedet brothers have announced themselves as title contenders in the Production 150 (U16) class. Add Pangpond’s MiniGP podiums and the relentless progress of Jonae and Aun-Pan, and EEST NJT is quickly becoming the team to watch in 2025. Next stop: Round 3, where the young guns aim to turn early-season momentum into championship traction.
