AIMING FOR MORE POINTS

MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will return to PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for its Round 3 this weekend. Md Adib Arsyad of SGH Credit is all geared up for yet another round of challenge in the Berjaya Sompo Yamaha Y16ZR Race MasterClass. Will another double-win be on the cards for Adib?
The race category is not all that easy especially with thirty-two riders viciously aiming to beat the rest. The stiff competition is a test of competency and skills which almost all riders are well equipped with. However, the gateway to victory is about being tactical and bold in making the right moves from flag off to the chequered flag and in this case, Adib has definitely stood out strong when he barged towards victory twice since its first round this season at round 2.
Could it be the advantage of being at the front row, second on the grid? It is hard to say although that has definitely rewarded him with the fighting spirit to retain his momentum. But, taking into consideration the nature of the race category which is competitive throughout the laps, Adib’s position on the grid may not be the only factor that awarded him with flying colours. More importantly, the ability to ward off the looming pressure from the contenders and retaining his position in a place where he could make one final push on the last turn are the challenges that need to be sorted during the race.
Commenting on the race, Adib said, “My current challenge is facing riders who are generally much smaller in size as they are faster. As for now, I feel that my weight is my biggest limitation and I have to work towards shedding some of my weight so that I can continue to compete competitively. To me, everyone is considered my closest contender and everyone has the opportunity to win. They are all extremely good in their performances. But I will continue being calm and I will stay focused to ensure that I am not distracted by the challenges.”
“One of the most important aspects in racing in this race category is to maintain my position at the front, especially in the Sepang circuit. The track is wide and being at the front gives us the advantage in terms of making the final cut on the last lap. Being in the right position plays a crucial role which is why I have to make sure that I am always in front from the start to the end. The machine in this race category is all the same however how we make the difference is the most important part. For this season, my aim is to collect as many points as possible and try for the overall champion title.”