SIC Racing’s Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin has set himself up as the man to beat in the MSBK 600 class. After clocking quickest in the free practice with 2’10.258, Ibrahim bettered his laptime during the MSBK 600 qualifier to clinch pole position with 2’09.900s. Ibrahim was the only MSBK 600 rider to lap within 2’09s. “We had a long qualifying session. So everyone had plenty of time to clock up mileage on the track. Most of our team’s qualifying strategy centred around ensuring that I could get a clear piece of track to myself. We knew that a lot of the other riders would be targeting to slipstream. I’m very pleased with how things turned out and I’m looking forward to some podium finishes this weekend,” said Ibrahim. Boon Siew Honda Racing Team duo Mohd Helmi Azman and Azroy Hakeem Anuar will join Ibrahim on front row with their brand new 2020 model Honda CBR600RR. Helmi clocked second fastest with 2’10.400s while Azroy was third fastest with 2’10.544s. Meanwhile, comeback kid Khairul Idham Pawi will start the races from the second row. Khairul clocked fourth fastest with 2’11.028s. Mohd Syarifuddin Azman rounded up the top five with 2’11.139s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Izam Ikmal set a new MSBK 250 lap record during the qualifying session for Round 1 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship. After clocking fastest in the free practice with 2’28.590s, Izam bettered his time by more than a second when he secured his right to park on pole position with 2’27.141s. Unfortunately, a technical infringement during the post-qualifying scrutineering erased Izam’s new laptime and the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider will have to start the races from the back of the grid. SIC Racing’s Mohd Danial Syahmi A Shahril inherits the pole position with the second fastest time on the grid, 2’28.508s. With Danial Syahmi’s Kawasaki Ninja 250 on pole, Mohd Shafiq Rasol made it a mixed front row when he clocked third fastest 2’30.615s with his Yamaha YZF-R25. Danial Syahmi’s team mate Mohd Hakim Danish Ramli completed the front row on P3 with 2’32.562s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
Racing astride a stock standard Honda CBR1000RR is no hassle for Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi. At Round 1 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) underway this weekend, the 26-year-old even clocked a new MSBK 1000 lap record during the first day of free practice with 2’07.317s. “I am riding a stock standard bike, direct from the factory. The only major difference is, of course, the suspension system. Creating a new laptime came as a complete surprise to me too!” Zaqhwan joked. Nevertheless, Zaqhwan revealed that he will not be taking part in Race 1 on Saturday. “Honda had made prior arrangement to film a launch video with me. Since there was no way to change the studio time, I have no choice but to absent myself from the grid tomorrow. I’ll be back for Race 2 and Race 3 on Sunday. But having missed the all-important qualifying session, this means that I will start both races from the back of the grid… on a stock standard bike.” Elsewhere, MSBK 1000 rookie Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin gave good account for himself in his maiden ride astride the Yamaha YZF-R1M. Kasma ended the day half a second adrift of Zaqhwan’s pace, second quickest in class with 2’07.742s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman clocked third fastest with 2’08.134s. The 2019 FIM Asian Superbike champion was having trouble getting back into the grove and crashed out in the closing minutes of the second free practice. MSBK 1000 COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’07.317s Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 2’07.742s Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 2’08.134s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
In the run up to the 2021 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK), the spotlight in the MSBK 600 class was taken up by a series of exciting news. First came the announcement that former GP rider Khairul Idham Pawi is coming out of retirement via the MSBK. Then a surprise entry from upcoming GP rider Mohd Syarifuddin Azman. Finally, the Honda camp revealed that the 2020 model Honda CBR600RR will be making its official race debut this weekend. Away from the spotlight, Ibrahim Norrodin proved on the first day of free practice that he is still the man to beat at the Sepang International Circuit. The SIC Racing rider topped both free practice sessions and ended the day with 2’10.258s. After a year off the bike, Ibrahim is only about half a second off his own 600cc lap record. “It’s been a year since we’ve had a chance to ride. After the MCO, we did have some training, but only at the go-kart track. This is the first time we have had the chance to ride the full track in Sepang. The track condition was rather bumpy today. My team and I had to push very hard to get ourselves back in gear,” said Ibrahim. The vaunted Honda CBR600RR piloted by Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Helmi Azman placed second and third respectively, one second adrift of Ibrahim. Mohd Syarifuddin Azman clocked fourth fastest with 2’11.397s. Khairul Idham Pawi, returning to racing after a year-long hiatus, was fifth quickest with a competitive 2’11.674s. MSBK 600 COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 2’10.258s Azroy Hakeem Anuar (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’11.266s Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’11.397s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
A year away from the Honda CBR250RR has done nothing to dampen Izam’s natural feel for his 250cc race bike. The Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider was quickest to get in form, completing the first day of free practice at the top of the combined timesheets. Izam clocked 2’28.590s to take provisional pole. “We already had our base setting from 2020. Working with that, today was all about getting back into rhythm. I am satisfied with my results today, but we are targeting to bring our laptimes down even further during the qualifying.” Mohd Danial Syahmi from SIC Racing clocked the second fastest time on the grid – 2’29.007s – on his Kawasaki Ninja 250. ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team’s Mohd Shafiq Rasol logged third fastest with 2’30.850s on board his Yamaha YZF-R25. MSBK 250 COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’28.590s Mohd Danial Syahmi A Shahril (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 2’29.007s Mohd Shafiq Rasol (Yamaha, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 2’30.850s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
The 2021 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will be heading to the small screen with the race being broadcasted on a delayed telecast basis in Malaysia and Italy. Motorsports fans in Malaysia can catch the telecast on Astro Arena with Bahasa Melayu commentary. Fans in Italy can watch the MSBK on MS Motor TV with Italian commentary (available on Sky Channel 229 on satellite, and Tivusat channel 55 on the digital terrestrial platform). “We are very excited about these new developments. It’s great that the broadcasters are beginning to show interest in the MSBK. We hope that this will encourage more riders and teams to be a part of this developing series,” said Ron Hogg, Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing, the race promoter of the MSBK. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
Riders and teams who have opted to use the RK Takasago Chain products in the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK), will receive additional prize monies sponsored by RK Takasago Chain. This offer is open to all classes in the MSBK from the MSBK1000 to MSBK150. “Supporting the local race scene has always been the core of RK Takasago Chain’s philosophy. For the upcoming MSBK races this year, RK Takasago Chain will top up the prize money by 20% for all teams or riders who has chosen to use the RK Takasago Chain products on the track,” said Andy Lee, RKSA Marketing Manager. On top of that, a one-of-a-kind trophy awaits the eventual MSBK1000 champion. This special trophy from RK Japan, called the “RK Shogun” Kobuto, was inspired by the helmets used by the ancient Japanese shoguns. “In the ancient days, a shogun warrior needs a good katana to help them win wars. In the modern era, a rider needs a good racing chain to help them power their race machines. The RK Shogun Kobuto reflects that spirit of competition and drive,” Lee explained further. “We hope this recognition from RK Japan will give our riders more confidence in the future to compete in the global races.” So now the question remains – who will be crowned the RK Shogun by the end of this month? Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
After a year-long hiatus, the Malaysian superbike riders finally have the chance to get back on the track. The announcement that the 2021 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will be held at the Sepang Circuit this weekend has brought out some of the biggest names in the Malaysian motorcycle racing fraternity. The MSBK1000 will most likely be the battleground between Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman and Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi. Both riders are acknowledged as among the best superbike riders in this region. Things are even more interesting in the MSBK600 class where Khairul Idham Pawi is making his racing comeback with the ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team. Mohd Syarifuddin Azman, who is slated to make his full season GP debut next year, will also arrive on the grid with the ZK Racing Team. From the Honda camp, Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Helmi Azman will finally get to put their brand new Honda CBR600RR through its paces. The bike that was launched in 2020 has yet to strut its stuff on the track. And for the first time in two years, spectators are finally welcome back to the grandstand. Entry to the grandstand is free, but limited only to adults above 18 years old, and must be fully vaccinated. Fans can expect to witness race battles in three classes – the MSBK1000, MSBK600 and MSBK250. In total, three races will be held over the weekend. “The last two years has been quite challenging for the motorcycle racing industry. We are grateful to be back and looking forward to the day when our foreign friends can also join in the race. Meanwhile, the entries for Round 1 is looking to be very promising with all our top riders competing,” said Ron Hogg, Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing, the race promoters of the MSBK. Round 1 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) is taking place at the Sepang International Circuit from October 15 to 17, 2021. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Two Wheels Motor Racing (TWMR) are excited to announce the dates for the 2021 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) as follows: Round 1 Sepang International Circuit October 15 to 17, 2021 Round 2 Sepang International Circuit October 29 to 31, 2021 Further, with the announcement that Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will be moving into Phase 3 effective October 1, the Malaysia Superbike Championship are excited to become the first motorsports event to welcome race fans back into the grandstand. After two years of watching racing through the livestream, fans can finally enjoy the thrill of the MSBK 1000, MSBK 600, MSBK 250 and MSBK 150 in person at the Sepang International Circuits. Each race weekend will feature two races for each race category. Quote from Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIC: “We are looking forward to the MSBK season opener and excited to welcome back the fans during the race weekends. The atmosphere from the fans will definitely lift the spirit of the riders, racing wheel-to-wheel to the finishing line. As a responsible venue provider, the safety and well-being of all remain our utmost priority. We have a strict SOP being implemented at the circuit for all our events and I hope the everyone will adhere to it. Our enforcement team on site will actively monitor the implementation to ensure the SOP compliance. We would like to thank the National Security Council (MKN), Ministry of Health (KKM), Ministry of Youth & Sports (KBS), and Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) for their support in opening up motorsports events during this period. To the participating teams and riders, I wish you all the best.” Quote from Ron Hogg, Director, Two Wheels Motor Racing: The motorsports fraternity has a strong record of keeping to a strict SOP. Even though the first race is just a few weeks away, we are confident that we will be able to create an environment where fans can enjoy the race while ensuring everyone’s health and safety. We are really excited to see the fans back in the grandstands. It’s been two long years and we are eager to rebuild our connection with the Malaysian fans. Our thanks also to the MKN, KKM, KBS and MAM for their support. Expect more details soon. In the meantime, we continue to urge everyone to abide by the health guidelines, get vaccinated, and stay safe! For more information, kindly contact Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn Bhd at Tel: +603-8733 8787. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.