Aprilia Racing's Surprise MotoIR Success!

Rookie PSA Aprilia Racing Shocks MotoIR with Podiums on Stock RS457 Debut, Rider “Hyper Leean” Impresses.

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The newly formed PSA Aprilia Racing Team, a collaboration between Pops Shock Attack and Aprilia Philippines, achieved a strong debut at the MotoIR Championship Leg 1 (March 29-30). Despite minimal preparation and fielding a largely stock Aprilia RS457, rider Leeandro “Hyper Leean” Paredes secured first place in the Intermediate Division, second in Super Pole and the Sprint Race, and third in the Expert Division. This highlights the RS457’s potential against modified competitors.

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PSA Aprilia Racing Makes Strong Debut at MotoIR Championship Leg 1

March 29-30, 2025 – The newly formed PSA Aprilia Racing Team, a collaboration between Pops Shock Attack suspension specialists and Aprilia Philippines, made an impressive entrance into the MotoIR Championship despite just one week of preparation.

Fielding a virtually stock Aprilia RS457, the team faced off against heavily modified competition and still delivered outstanding results:

1st Place	Intermediate Division 2nd Place – Super Pole
2nd Place	Sprint Race
3rd Place	Expert Division

Piloting the RS457 was Leeandro “Hyper Leean” Paredes, who showcased both skill and determination throughout the weekend.

Remarkably, the RS457 competed with its stock engine and had yet to undergo lightening modifications, making it over 20kg heavier than its rivals. This underscores the bike’s immense untapped potential, which Team PSA Aprilia Racing is eager to refine in the upcoming MotoIR Championship legs.

The team’s success would not have been possible without the support of its valued sponsors: SEC Moto Supply, MAPD Philippines, RCB Philippines, Moto Classy, and Moto Tan.

Stay tuned as PSA Aprilia Racing continues to push the Aprilia RS457 to new heights!

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