Mohd Helmi Azman of the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team came up tops after the first day of MSBK 600 Free Practice at Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championships at the Sepang International Circuit. The Honda rider clocked 2’10.669s to take provisional pole ahead of the qualifying session on Saturday morning. However, Helmi expressed that he is far from satisfied with his race pace. “There is a lot more that I must improve on. We only have this one final round to make an impact. In particular, I feel that I take too long to get into rhythm. The result of that issue was apparent in Round 1 two weeks ago when I kept losing touch with the leading group at the start of the race,” said Helmi. “I was very unhappy with my results from Round 1. I can do better and I intend to do better in this finale,” Helmi concluded. The Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider is currently in line for the 2021 MSBK 600 crown, trailing championship leader Mohd Syarifuddin Azman by only two points. The second quickest time of the day was posted by Azroy Hakeem Anuar, who checked in with 2’10.794s. Championship leader Syarifuddin was third fastest with 2’10.894s. MSBK 600 COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’10.669s Azroy Hakeem Anuar (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’10.794s Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 2’10.894s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
On course to win his first MSBK 250 title, Mohd Izam Ikmal is still feeling upbeat as Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship gets underway at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. In spite of a looming ride-through penalty which he must serve out in Race 1, the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider has expressed confidence that he will end the weekend on a triumphant note. Izam was slapped with a ride-through penalty for dangerous riding in the previous leg of the championship series. “Last round I was racing solo. This time around, I will have my team mate Idlan Haqimi by my side. By working together, even with the ride-through penalty, I hope to at least finish third in Race 1,” said Izam. True to his words, the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team duo consistently topped the first day of free practices. Izam was the quickest of the day with 2’29.607s followed by his team mate Idlan with 2’29.966s. SIC Racing’s Mohd Danial Syahmi completed the top three with 2’31.534s. In the MSBK 250 B, Mohd Fauzi Hassan continues to make a strong impression when he ended the day fastest in class with 2’46.946s. MME Racing Team Malaysia’s Ahmad Farhan Iqwan was second quickest in class with 2’47.158s followed by Mathan Kumaran with 2’48.184s. MSBK 250 A COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’29.607s Mohd Idlan Hakimi Raduan (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’29.966s Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 2’31.534s MSBK 250 B COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki) 2’46.946s Ahmad Farhan Iqwan (Kawasaki, MME Racing Team Malaysia), 2’47.158s Mathan Kumaran (Yamaha), 2’48.184s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Great news! For the first time ever, the Malaysia Superbike Championship will be broadcasting live on Astro Arena. While the Facebook livestream will be streaming the entire day, the Astro Arena live telecast will be on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm MYT respectively. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysian superbike rider Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi has spent almost two years hankering to get astride the brand new Honda CBR1000RRR SP. Initially slated to be Zaqhwan’s battle machine in the 2020 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the bike had been languishing in storage when the pandemic forced the cancellation of seasons 2020 and 2021 of the Asian series. This weekend, Zaqhwan will finally get the chance to put the Honda CBR1000RRR SP through its paces at the season finale of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship. “Finally! I’ve been longing to race with the bike for almost two years,” said Zaqhwan. “I can’t wait for Friday’s free practice sessions to come around. I have a funny feeling I will be smiling the whole day beneath my helmet.” Honda CBR fans who want to catch a glimpse of this latest litre-bike in action can join in the fun at the Sepang International Circuit. Spectator access to the grandstand is free for all adults 18 years and above who have completed their vaccination. The season finale will also air live on Astro Arena. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Fans heading to Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) at the Sepang Circuit this weekend will be thrilled to know that the vaunted brotherly combination of Adam Norrodin and Ibrahim Norrodin will be making a comeback in the MSBK 600 class. Adam’s entry comes on top of an already competitive MSBK 600 class with big names such as Khairul Idham Pawi, Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Helmi Azman duking it out for positions on the final three podiums of the season. “I’m really happy to have a chance to get back on track. I’m particularly looking forward to partnering up with my brother Ibrahim again,” said Adam who will be racing under the SIC Racing umbrella this weekend. “This weekend’s race will form part of my training and preparations before I head to Europe for the final round of the CEV,” Adam explained. Spectator entry to the Sepang International Circuit this weekend is free for all adults 18 years and above who have completed their vaccination. Round 2 of the MSBK will also air live on Astro Arena. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us