Israeli Racer Ido Chen Secures Second Place in Italian Motorcycle Competition
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli motorcycle racer Ido Chen finished second in an Aprilia Racing RS 457 Cup race in Italy. The 22-year-old, who recently finished his IDF service, aims to compete internationally next season.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ido Chen took second place in an Italian motorcycle race.
- He started sixth and finished just 0.301 seconds behind the winner.
- Chen is a 22-year-old Israeli racer from Hod Hasharon.
- He recently completed his IDF service as an outstanding athlete.
- His future goal is to compete in international series and aim for the World Championship.
Israeli motorcycle racer Ido Chen, 22, achieved a second-place finish in the Aprilia Racing RS 457 Cup race held at the Misano circuit in Italy. The event was part of the final round of the Coppa Italia Velocità.
Chen, from Hod Hasharon, started the 10-lap race from sixth position among 24 competitors. He was involved in a close battle for the lead throughout the race, even heading the pack at certain points. He ultimately crossed the finish line just 0.301 seconds behind the winner.
During the race, Chen recorded a fast lap time of 1:53.297 minutes and reached speeds of approximately 200 km/h on the straightaways, riding a 2026 Aprilia RS 457. This model is used by all participants in the Aprilia-specific cup.
Chen recently completed his service in the IDF as an outstanding athlete. In Israel, he is the reigning champion and competes on an Aprilia RS 660. His training includes time at the Fazal circuit, alongside strength and endurance exercises.
In Misano, Chen was supported by the Italian Team MMR and his father, Eli Chen, a veteran racer and driving instructor who assisted with the motorcycle's preparation. "I felt throughout the race that I could fight for the win," Chen stated after the event. "Every move was planned and calculated. On the last lap, I made a small mistake in calculation, but I'm taking a lot from the race for the future."
Chen's next goal is to compete in an international series next season, aiming to advance to the World Championship in the Superbike category. His sponsors include Berik, Fazal Circuit, Lert Company, and Eli Chen's Driving School.
