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Japanese riders proved a cut above the Thai riders, dominating the podium in a special race that marked the end of the 2007 Thailand supercross racing season at Nakhon Chaisri Racing Circuit.

Published on December 11, 2007

Six Japanese riders finished the 15-minute + 1 lap race in front of local riders except No 2 Chaiyan Romephan of Yamaha, who was the only local rider who emerged with his pride intact. Chaiyan finished fourth. Takuma Kojima, riding a Yamaha, finished the race first. Thailand's national champion Arnont Theplib finished outside the top 10.

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Japanese rule

Japanese riders proved a cut above the Thai riders, dominating the podium in a special race that marked the end of the 2007 Thailand supercross racing season at Nakhon Chaisri Racing Circuit.

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