AZROY, THE ROCKET IN RACE 1

Round 1 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM took the win today in Race 1 in the MSBK1000 A race category.

During the qualifying session this morning, Azroy made the fastest lap time at 2’07:633s. At second fastest place was Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND with his best at 2’07:675s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’08:131s.

Azroy took the lead position at the start followed closely by Nakarin at P2 and Azlan at P3. Entering turn 4, Nakarin’s bike touched Azroy’s when attempted to overtake P1 caused a slight instability and immediately watched Azlan moved forward and lead the pack. But Azroy picked up his speed and overtook Azlan in lap 3.

The race position remained the same before Nakarin overtook Azlan in lap 7 to take P2. Unfortunately, a sudden change of weather occurred, the rain started pouring watched Nakarin fell at turn 8 due to wet track condition.

Red flag was raised and the race was declared finished with half point awarded to riders.

Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM won the race at 10’46:654s.

Azroy said, “I’m grateful that my pace was great today. My bike was good too. That’s how I managed to make my way back to top position after dropped to P5. Tomorrow might be a totally different race, so I’m staying hopeful and will do my best in Race 2.”

Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM took second spot on the podium at 10’52:181s. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND made it third at 10’52:319s.