Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship began today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Aan Riswanto of Honda GFS MTS Racing Team marked the fastest today in the free practice session, combined in the MSBK250 A race category. Earlier today in FP1, Aan Riswanto of Honda GFS MTS Racing Team clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’28:188s. Second fastest was Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’28:083s followed by his teammate Farid Hakimi with his fastest lap time at 2’29:150s. In FP2, Muzakkir of Horizon Racing Team completed the session fastest with his best lap time at 2’27:886s followed by Aan Riswanto once again with his best lap time at 2’28:188s. At the third fastest was Irfan Haykal with his best lap time at 2’28:675s. The session was completed with Aan Riswanto being fastest for the day with his fastest lap time at 2’27:597s. Aan Riswanto is a newbie for the season nevertheless he has showcased his competitive side racing alongside Muzakkir and Irfan who have set quite the standard in the MSBK250 A race category. Adding on to the challenge was the wet condition of the circuit due to the rain earlier but Aan Riswanto was able to find his composure and make the best of his lap time in both the free practice sessions. Taking the second fastest spot combined was Md Muzakkir with his best lap time at 2’27:596s. Md Irfan Haykal made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’28:083s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship began today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Ke Huan Ni marked the fastest today in the free practice session, combined in the MSBK250 B race category. In FP1 that was held this morning, Ke Huan Ni made the fastest lap time at 2’34:772s followed by Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsport India with his best lap time at 2’35:296s. At the third fastest place was Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’37:531s. In FP2, Ke Huan Ni once again made it fastest with his best lap time at 2’35:864s. Rakshith Dave too once again clocked in second fastest with his best lap time at 2’36:209s followed by Izrul Huzaimi at third fastest with his best lap time at 2’37:213s. Ke Huan Ni, fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’34:772s said, “It was unfortunate that I couldn’t complete Round 2 because of a racing incident, however the recovery has been pretty good and I am back to give my best. The machine is definitely different now compared to before. The sprocket has been changed and several other parts too and right now, it is really good to ride. MSBK has been a fun ride so far. It has taught me a lot compared to other races and I don’t have any regrets with my participation in it. As for the weather condition, I am not too worried about racing on the wet circuit ground. This week’s challenge would be more of the back seating but I think I will be able to fine tune that and work towards a good result.” Rakshith Dave and Izrul Huzaimi made it second and third fastest with their fastest lap time at 2’35:296s and 2’37:213s respectively. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship began today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Nguyen Duc Thanh of Vietnam marked the fastest today in the free practice session, combined in the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup race category. In the FP1 session that happened this morning, Ahmad Darwisy of Malaysia scored the fastest lap time with his best at 2’33:348s. The second fastest was Duch Thanh with his best lap time at 2’35:046s. Adib Hareez of Malaysia made third fastest with his best lap time at 2’35:890s. In FP2, Duch Thanh switched positions with Ahmad Darwisy and made it fastest with his best lap time at 2’33:257s while the latter made it second fastest with his best lap time at 2’33:752s. Shahrol Syazras of Malaysia clocked in third fastest with his best lap time at 2’34:631s. Duch Thanh who made it fastest in the FP sessions at 2’33:257s commented, “My challenge is the rain I suppose. It has been raining all the while. Although I am leading the way, it has not been easy because of the weather. Apart from that, there are two riders who are strong in this race category and they are way faster than me so that is definitely another challenge for me. Everyone in this round is no doubt a competitor for me. My machine is in a good condition for now. The suspension is still new because the machine is new therefore it is very soft and when I brake, I slide a little. Nevertheless, these are some of the challenges that I need to overcome and tomorrow during the race, I will do my best for sure.” At second fastest combined was Ahmad Darwisy with his best lap time at 2’33:348s. Shahrol Syazras made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’34:631s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship began today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Abdullah Qayyum Razak of New Chen Motorsports marked the fastest today in the free practice session, combined in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass race category. In FP1 that was held in the afternoon, Qayyum made the fastest lap time with his best at 2’50:682s. Second fastest was Adam Haikal of TKC Racing with his best lap time at 2’52:422s. Syamil Amsyar made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’52:761s. In FP2, Qayyum once again scored the fastest lap time with his best at 3’12:479s. Danial Johan of Advance Vertex Racing made it second fastest with his best lap time at 3’13:005s. At third fastest was Syukran Aizat of Soon Chye with his best lap time at 3’14:096s. The session today concluded with Qayyum being the fastest in the FP sessions, combined with his best lap time at 2’50:682s. He commented, “There are many challenges this round because I am also fighting for the championship. There are many riders of various calibre, from CP125, Wira and One-Make therefore, it is hard to say how it would go for the weekend but of course, I will do my best because I want to take the title. During the FP session earlier, I noticed that there are some issues with the machine and of course, we will try and rectify it tomorrow. In FP2, it was difficult to identify the issue due to the rain so, during qualifying tomorrow, we will try to find out exactly what is wrong. I managed to get some mileage during FP1 earlier so it was good. I also got a very good lap time. I am more confident for sure. I hope that I don’t make any mistakes, that is the most important thing.” Md Adam Haikal Jahar made it second fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’52:442s. Md Syamil Amsyar of Liang Soon Racing Union made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’52:761s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place once again at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean will be back for another challenging weekend in the MSBK1000 B race class while Md Amir Izzat of Horizon Racing Team will participate in the MSBK1000 B race class. It was a fantastic performance by Kasma throughout the season. In Race 1 of Round 1, he landed second on the podium but race 2 onwards up till the end of Round 2, he didn’t not budge away from the top spot on the podium and has banked a total of 120 points thus far. Kasma owns a certain flair in racing and it has definitely been one of his plus points and although this year has been a tough one for him, he seemed to have made it right in MSBK. Amir Izzat on the other hand seemed to have had his fair share of struggles but he has certainly stood out with his achievements throughout the season. Riding aboard the BMW S1000RR, he has not only displayed his abilities in manoeuvring a high-powered machine but also his level of competence in maintaining consistency throughout. Kasma commented, “It has been a wonderful season this time around too for me. So, I am truly grateful for the accomplishments that I have made over the course of two rounds. Of course, the MSBK platform has also served as a training ground for me as I am also actively involved in other championships. It has given me the extra mileage needed to enhance myself further and I think I have also improved pretty well throughout the year. As a professional rider, having this exposure really adds value to me and I have enjoyed riding alongside some of our best riders like Azlan and Zaqhwan in the scene. I am sure that they will be all out too in this coming round so competing with them would definitely be fun. For the coming round, as usual, my preparations are the same. My machine is in a great condition and I trust that my team has been working hard to ensure that the performance is optimised. I hope to win the races once again and hopefully, I can repeat the same achievements like last year.” Amir Izzat said, “This is my first year competing in the 1000cc race category or MSBK1000 B and I have been really happy with my achievements in the last two rounds. Two race victories in the last 5 races and I obtained P3 in Round 1 and P2 in Round 2, overall. I have also improved my lap time in Round 2 which is quite a positive progress. To me, MSBK offers a great opportunity for locals and internationals alike to compete competitively in the superbike racing and the format of having both A and B is a motivational factor for riders to keep learning, improving and becoming better. I have always dreamed of racing aboard a 1000cc machine and MSBK is a perfect platform that has given me the opportunity to try with a proper race format. I have come this far and I have no regrets whatsoever and I will continue to work hard and progress. In the MSBK1000 B race category, there are many fast riders and I think everyone is capable of taking the win. Eric Chen, #52 from Taiwan with his BMW, Radzi Omar #90 with Ducati and not forgetting CY #66 with Suzuki, are all fast riders in the B group. Therefore, I have to be focused and make sure that I don’t make any mistakes. The circuit has a great layout and it really brings the best and most of a rider. I have enjoyed riding there. As for next season, I don’t have any plans in the pipeline yet but my priority is to make sure that I finish first in Round 3.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place once again at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Md Helmi Azman of Boon Siew Honda is a household name in the 600cc race category and in MSBK, he has definitely made a significant mark and will be back to take on yet another round of challenge. It was a striking moment when Helmi made a hat-trick, scoring maximum points in both races of Round 1 combined with one race in Round 2. Although he was later challenged by his teammate, Khairul, Helmi went on to showcase his capabilities as he danced to the rhythm of competence alongside his teammate. He landed on the second spot in Race 2 and Race 3 of Round 2 nevertheless, he is determined to make the cut in the coming round. Helmi currently holds on to 115 points in total and is 25 points more than his closest contender. Commenting on the upcoming race, Helmi said, “The final round is coming soon. So far, my preparations for this round have been good because we just completed the ARRC and the 2-day tyre test in Buriram. I think I have additional mileage on the machine and it definitely would be a good start for me at Sepang this weekend. As for the challenge, I think my teammate would be the ultimate rival. He has vast knowledge and experience on the world platform hence he would definitely be all out to make the best of the season. It will be a fun game for sure because personally, with no competition from the rivals, it would not be as exciting.” Helmi has been riding in MSBK for some time now. He said, “The championship is an excellent platform for all Malaysian riders who have the passion and capacity to race. It is one of the top superbike racing championships and it gives the ardent fans and motorcycle racing enthusiasts a chance to give it a go at racing. For professional riders who like the ARRC riders, it serves as a training ground. We get extra mileage on the machine and it helps us identify our flaws and enhances our riding techniques. Basically, it helps us prepare for the next level. In riding, apart from experience, the ability to understand the machine and the circuit layout is equally important. How we adapt to the different layouts and find the right techniques quickly is definitely a must. For me, racing is my career and I have no choice but to be excellent at it. That’s why I push myself to do my best in all the championships.” “As a professional rider, this year has been quite a ride for me. I have won 1 race in ARRC with 5 podium-finish for this season. I am very pleased with my achievements in ARRC. Apart from that, I have had a good opportunity as a wildcard rider in Moto2 at Sepang. That I think is the cream of the crop. For MSBK, it has been quite a fulfilling one with 3 wins so far. I hope to have more this weekend and come back for more next season in the same category.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place once again at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Raking it high on the charts are Mr Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda in the MSBK250 A, Md Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team in MSBK250 B and Shahrol Syazras in the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup race category. It has never been an easy feat riding in the MSBK250 with three different race classes running alongside each other. However, the riders understand the nuances and what matters most is their personal and professional achievements in their own class. Throughout the season, Irfan has been unbeatable, finishing first on the podium in all four races of the MSBK250 A race class. Izrul on the other hand was in top form in Round 2 when he went all out to claim the Weekend Champion title. Syazras may be new to the race class but his consistency and determination has definitely rewarded him handsomely in Round 2. Commenting on the upcoming round, Irfan said, “It has been a superb season throughout, to be honest. I think that there are really good, competitive riders in the race category. Muzakkir was one who really challenged me in the last round and I think there will be a stiff competition with him. My teammate Farid Hakimi was not bad himself too and has been quite strong in all the races. Having said that, I am still proud of my achievements so far as I was able to defend my position pretty well in all the races. For the coming round, it may be a little tough as I am still recovering from my injury nevertheless, there is no room for errors. I am determined to take the championship title and I am really close to it. The preparations are similar to the previous rounds. The machine is in its best condition. I am quite familiar with the Sepang circuit and the circuit being my favourite one, I think I can tackle the obstacles. So, keeping my fingers crossed that there won’t be other out of the ordinary challenges.” Izrul on the other hand said, “Overall, I think I have improved over the last two rounds but I think I can do more and I will try and enhance my performances further. During each race, I take note of my mistakes and try to do better to improve my weaknesses. During the test week, I will have some time to work on my skills and see what needs to be developed further. In terms of the machine, there are still some shortcomings but it is not a big problem so far and we will continue to find the right setup that will work for the weekend. More importantly, it is about having the right riding techniques to complement the power of the machine. In my opinion, the race category as a whole has been a platform that has helped riders go further in their racing ambition. MSBK has provided that possibility for those who are enthusiastic about riding. Having said that, it is also important for each individual to be self-motivated if they want to excel. My ultimate rival would be Rakshith Dave whom I think is highly competitive. He also has a strategy in place which makes racing even more exciting. It is also a push to keep me going and to be better. This season is almost over but next year, it will be a start for a better season.” Syazras said, “This year has been quite a challenge for me to be honest. There have been many ups and downs and this is my first year in the CBR250RR Challenge. So, it is pretty new for me – a lot to learn. But I am pleased with the overall results so far. As we all know, one of the main challenges with this race category is the use of a standard machine therefore there are no specially modified features. The most important thing to succeed would be the riding techniques and the ability to manoeuvre the machine. There is also great importance on the need to be physically and mentally fit. It is a highly competitive feat with many riders of great calibres, fast. Each one of them has their own strengths and weaknesses. To me, all of them are rivals. But it is a good platform because I have learnt a lot and have improved tremendously in my riding skills as well as in training my mind to stay focused on the endgame. It also helped me strategize better. My goal for the coming season would be to try out a higher capacity machine. Keeping my finger crossed! Insha Allah!” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place once again at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Taking lead in the overall standings, Abdullah Qayyum will be back to challenge his contenders Md Shafiq Ezzariq and Arash Tsunami in the Berjaya Sompo Yamaha Y16ZR Race MasterClass. The trio has been excellent in their performances throughout the season. While Qayyum holds a total of 79 points, his closest rivals, Shafiq and Arash are not far behind with only a 21-point difference at 58 points in total. All three riders have showcased not only profound skills in handling their machines but have also been smart in working out strategies that suit their riding techniques and in tackling their moves. Riding aboard the Yamaha Y16ZR machine, the race class has not only been a platform for further evaluation of their abilities but has also given them a different set of exposure and experience to accelerate their riding goals. Commenting on the coming round, Qayyum said, “This season has been quite a blast for me. Of course, it was a tight competition with the riders who are equally competitive. With this race category, I was able to identify some interesting techniques and strategies. It is not easy especially with so many riders in one race but I think that is also the beauty of the race class. Sepang circuit has also been a great playground and I think I have become familiar enough to understand what is required when I race. For the coming round, I have been keeping up with my physical and mental strength. It is a lot of maintaining a good physique to ensure that we have the right weight for an optimised speed. My goal for sure is to take the win but with the competition being tough, let’s see how it ends.” Shafiq who recently tied the knot and just returned from his honey-moon said, “It has been quite a ride for me in this championship. No doubt, the stiff competition, while it’s in a way pressuring, it is also the best way to improve and get ahead of others. Most importantly is to think on our feet especially during the race because riding in this race class can be quite unpredictable. Of course, there is no room for error because it slows your momentum and literally drags you to the back troop. My preparations basically are the same – improving my physical and mental strength. With the likes of Qayyum and the other riders, it is going to be tough for sure but I will go all out to finish on the podium.” Arash said, “The riders are fierce. They are really competitive because different riders have different sets of skills and some of them are from different race categories in the Cub Prix championship. So, we don’t know what to expect of the riders. So, on our part, we just have to be 100% prepared and make sure that we are able to supersede them. I have been working out a lot as preparation for the finale. I do a lot of jogging and workouts at the gym. It is not going to be easy to maintain the current position for sure but I will do my best to tackle the challenges during the race. I hope that luck will be on my side too.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 3 of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN created a hat-trick with his triple win in one weekend in the MSBK1000 A race category. During Race 2, Zaqhwan was fiery when he took the lead with Azlan trailing. Kasma who was at P3 was not satisfied with his position and went on to pressure the duo. Before mid-race, Kasma found his way into P2, striking Azlan down to P3 before he went on to attack Zaqhwan. As soon as he got into the lead position, Kasma fled away towards victory. In Race 2, once again Zaqhwan took the lead with Azlan at P2 and Kasma at P3. Before the first lap ended, Kasma overtook Azlan. Two laps down and Zaqhwan was still leading with Kasma intensely pressuring him. For a moment, Kasma succeeded but Zaqhwan quickly pulled himself back up. By mid-lap, Zaqhwan led with a 0.127s gap before Kasma took a slide from the inside ahead of Zaqhwan. From then on, Kasma picked up speed and Zaqhwan went on to compete but to no avail. Meanwhile, Azlan at P3 was approximately 8s away from Zaqhwan. Kasma went on to bag yet another victory at 21’23:766s. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “I am truly happy to have taken the triple-win. I had the opportunity to strike Zaqhwan because he made a mistake. Otherwise, I would not have been able to create a hat-trick. So, thanks to all who have been a part of my riding success!” Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team made it second at 21’24:941s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team took third at 21’40:998s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 3 of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team made it as the Weekend Champion in the MSBK1000 B race category. During Race 2 earlier, Amir was steady with his pace as he took control of the circuit ground. But he faced threats from his nearest contenders, Chen and Radzi. The trio exchanged positions between laps before Radzi emerged to take the lead, consequently completing the race ahead of the others. In Race 3, once again, Amir displayed his dominance on the circuit. Radzi went on to challenge him from the back while Chee Yen tried to close the gap and move ahead. By the third lap however, Radzi overtook Chee Yen. Amir maintained his position well. By mid-lap, the three top riders maintained their positions. With four more laps to go, Chen took over Chee Yen’s position. Radzi was 3s away from Amir. With 3 more laps to go, Chen was inching closer to Radzi and overtook from the inside. He then took speed and went on to draw a comfortable gap. But Radzi did not give up. He went on to chase Chen and exchanged positions. While Amir was on his way to completing the race first at 22’37:728s, Radzi and Chen entangled in a heated battle before Chen completed second fastest while Radzi clocked in third fastest. With the races combined, Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team made it as the Weekend Champion. Commenting on his win, Chen said, “I am very happy and lucky to have won this weekend. I love Malaysia and thank you MSBK!” Second on the podium was Md Amir Rozali of Horizon Racing Team. Third was Md Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team). Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us