Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) saw riders of the MSBK600 race category putting on a good fight in Race 1. Md Helmi Azman of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team took home the winning title after defeating the rest of the contenders. In the morning, during the qualifying session, Khairul marked fastest with his best lap time at 2’09:605s followed by his teammate Helmi Azman who scored second fastest at 2’09:929s. Third fastest was Ibrahim Noroddin of Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN with his best lap time at 2’10:265s. During the race earlier this evening, Khairul immediately took the lead followed by Helmi Azman. Soichiro who was at P3 took a quick slide ahead of Helmi before going for Khairul. Before the lap ended, Helmi went on to challenge the duo ahead before taking a leap into P1. Ibrahim worked on his pace at P4. As Helmi led the troop, Khairul inched closer to Soichiro before striking. By the end of lap 2, Khairul pulled himself closer to Helmi with a gap of 0.634s. At P4, Ibrahim aimed to close the gaps with Soichiro and at the last turn of lap 3, he overtook Soichiro. Meanwhile, Khairul was determined to challenge Helmi. By mid-lap, the four riders have been consistent in their positions. At the end of lap 6, Khairul was 0.389s away from Helmi and seemed to be finding the right move to strike. But Helmi remained strong as he went on to pick up speed. With one final lap to go, it was a confirmed victory for Helmi who had drawn a gap of 1.280s. Helmi finished the lap and clocked in at 21’52:451s. Commenting on the race, Helmi said, “It was not an easy race with the other riders like Ibrahim who joined us this round, Soichiro and my teammate, Khairul. I don’t underestimate them and I have expected to have a good battle with all of them. On my part, I tried to maintain my rhythm and stayed focused from the start till the end. I am truly grateful for the win today. Thanks to my team and family members.” Second place went to teammate Khairul Idham Pawi who logged in at 21’53:887s. Md Ibrahim Noroddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN took third at 21’57:512s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) went well today with no hiccups at the Sepang International Circuit. Md Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team was successful today when he took the win for the day. During the qualifying session earlier this morning, Irfan Haykal clocked in fastest in the qualifying session with his best lap time at 2’26:539s. Second fastest in the session was Muzakkir of Horizon Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’26:862s. Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team scored third fastest in the qualifying session with his best lap time at 2’27:609s. When the race began, Irfan immediately took the lead followed by Muzakkir in P2. By the end of lap 2, the duo had drawn a wide gap with Farid Hakimi who was at P3. Geoffrey was at P4 was Shafiq managed his pace at P5. By the end of lap 2, Shafiq superseded Farid and Geoffrey. The trio ahead maintained their position before Muzakkir overtook Irfan mid race but the latter was able to retrieve his position before the end lap 4. With three more laps to go, Irfan and Muzakkir engaged in a heated battle. Muzakkir went on to inject pressure on Irfan but Irfan was persistent in defending his position. Meanwhile, Shafiq who was at P3 took a fall and was out of the race. That gave Farid the upper-hand to jump into P3. With 1 lap to go, Muzakkir slipped -streamed ahead of Irfan before the first turn. He began picking up speed while Irfan tried to close the gap. Before the second last turn, Irfan overtook Muzakkir and went on to complete the race first at 21’14:899s. Commenting on the race, Irfan said, “The circuit was wet earlier during the race. We used the wet tires but I tried my best to do well and maintain my momentum. Muzakkir was quite fast and he really challenged me throughout the race today. Nevertheless, I gave my best shot and stayed focused with my goals. My machine was in perfect condition so that helped me a lot during the race earlier. For tomorrow, I hope to do it once again.” Mohammad Muzakkir of Horizon Racing Team made it second at 21’15:132s. Md Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team took third place at 21’32:562s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) was held at Sepang International Circuit. Md Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team marked fastest in the MSBK250 B race category. During the qualifying session this morning, Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India clocked in fastest at 2’32:050s. Second fastest was Ke Huan Ni of Lady Boss Racing Team 2’31:471s. Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team clocked in third fastest with his best lap time at 2’35:304s. Lead riders Rakshith and Huan Ni were out of the equation when they slipped and fell. That left the opportunity to rise for Izul. Throughout the race, Izul was challenged by Farderin but the former stayed focused and went on to maintain his pace. Meanwhile, lady rider Saidatul was making bold moves. Towards the last lap, she found the right moment to strike and took over P2. The race concluded with Izul being the fastest for the day at 22’46:852s. Commenting on the race, Izul said, “It was a tough battle today especially with many great riders. I tried to keep up with that momentum. The machine’s condition today was good. I faced no major issues. Tomorrow is another day and I hope to do better. I have to keep up with the achievements so that I can get as many points as possible.” Second fastest was Saidatul Zakirah of Lady Boss Racing Team, logging in at 22’47:365s. Mohd Farderin Iskandar made it third fastest at 22’48:900s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) went on at Sepang International Circuit today. Shahrol Syazras of Malaysia clocked in fastest in the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup. During the qualifying session this morning, Shahrol Syazras scored the fastest with his best lap time at 2’31:232s. Nguyen Duch Thanh marked second fastest with his best at 2’32:566s followed by Firdaus Hamdan with his best lap time at 2’33:109s. Duch Thanh took the lead when the race began with Shahrol trailing him at P2 and Huu Tri at P3. By mid-race, Shahrol overtook Duch Thanh. While the riders were equally competitive, the battle was evident between Duch Thanh and Shahrol. Meanwhile, Vietnamese riders Huu Tri, Anh Phu and Malaysian, Darwisy managed their pace throughout the race. For a first-timer, Shahrol seemed confident and in-control of the race. He went on to defend his position although Duch Thanh pressured him from the back. The race concluded with Shahrol clocking in fastest at 22’05:695s. Commenting on the race, Shahrol said, “Everything went well although the ride today was a little tricky due to the circuit condition. There were some parts that were still wet and some were dry. The riders, to me, were equally competitive with some of them having their own strengths. I tried to stay on par with them so that I am not left out. The machine condition has been great. For tomorrow, I am not aiming for too high but my target would be to complete the race and be among the top positions.” Second fastest went to Nguyen Duch Thant of Vietnam, clocking in at 22’06:004s. Vietnamese Nguyen Huu Tri took third fastest at 22’36:777. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 2 of Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at the Sepang International Circuit today. Striking at the top spot was Md Shafiq Ezzariq of Ns1 Racing Team who took the win today in the Berjaya Sompo Y16ZR Race MasterClass. Earlier this afternoon, during the qualifying session, Qayyum of Twoway made it the fastest with his best lap time at 2’50:596s. Second fastest was Emil Idzhar of Hong Bee Motoracing with his best lap time at 2’51:837s followed by Iman Fahmi of Takong Racing with his best lap time at 2’52:028s. During the race that was held in the evening, Shafiq Ezzariq made his way into the lead position after the first turn. The battle heated up quickly and seconds into the race, a number of riders clashed and fell. Shafiq and the rest of the troop went on with the race and by the end of lap 2, Syukran took lead with Qayyum at P2. Throughout the race, the robust riders were seen lining up to find the best position to strike. Although the riders were equally competitive, Shafiq, Qayyum and Syukran were seen pacing consistently among the front troop. By the end of lap 4, Adie Putra emerged at the lead position. Shafiq Ezarriq trailed close behind with Adam Haika at P3. As the dark clouds gathered and strong wind became a challenge, the riders went on to complete two more laps. Another crash happened at the last turn and Danial Johan leaped on that opportunity into P1 with Shafiq Ezzariq at P2 and Adie at P3. On the final lap, the riders were challenged further by the downpour. At the last turn, Syukran was seen leadin before Shafiq Ezzariq slipstreamed towards victory at 17’41:875s. Commenting on the race, Shafiq Ezzariq said, “From the beginning until the end, I tried to maintain consistency in the front group, top 5. I managed to keep up with the momentum. It was a tough race for sure even more so with the rain towards the last few laps. But, this is definitely an added blessing to me in preparation for my marriage.” Second place went to Abdul Qayyum of Twoway, clocking in at 17’41:945s. Adie Putra Sukarno of Hiap Aik Racing Team logged third at 17’41:983s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) revved off once again at the Sepang International Circuit with the practice sessions. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN logged in fastest in the practice sessions, combined. During the practice session 1, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team scored the fastest lap time at 2’08:422s. Second fastest lap time was scored by Azlan Shah of Horizon Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’10:339s. Osama Mareai of Savitar Racing Team clocked in third fastest with his best lap time at 2’12:580s. In practice session 2, Kasma Daniel made the fastest lap time at 2’06:842s followed by Azroy with his best lap time at 2’08:005s. At third fastest was Azlan Shah with his best lap time at 2’09:582s. With this, it can be concluded that Kasma Daniel was the fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’06:842s. Kasma who competed competitively with Azroy in Round 1 emerged victorious in Race 2. In Race 1, he succumbed to Azroy’s robust riding techniques. The duo, while they challenge each other, also motivate each other to do better. Commenting on the session, Kasma said, “I can’t comment on FP1 because I only managed to cover half a lap. For FP2, we tried something new with the machine. It was different from Round 1. So, it was more of training and trying the new item. As for the machine, there is not much of a difference. The handling is pretty much the same although the engine is a little different. Most importantly, we are able to do the necessary and required test for ARRC during the races here. The machine this round is easier to handle compared to the last round. We have made some adjustments so it is much nicer to ride. My target is the same as the last race so I will do my best tomorrow and on Sunday. The contenders for sure are Azroy and Azlan but again, we shall see how it goes.” At the second fastest spot was Azroy Hakeem with his best lap time at 2’08:005s. Azlan Shah made it third fastest for the evening with his best lap time at 2’09:582s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) revved off once again at the Sepang International Circuit with the practice sessions. Khoo Chee Yen of Suzuki Mobilub Racing Team clocked in fastest today in the practice sessions, combined. In the practice session 1 that went on in the afternoon, Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team scored the fastest lap time at 2’16:799s. Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team marked the second fastest lap time at 2’17:824s followed by Kuo Shih Wei with his best at 2’18:955s. During practice session 2, Chee Yen marked fastest with his best lap time at 2’16:012s followed by Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team) with his best at 2’16:152s. Chen Hsuan Ming made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’16:463s. With the combined results, Chee Yen emerged fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’16:012s. The rider is no stranger to the MSBK scene and has been quite competitive with his strikes. In Round 1, Chee Yen took home the Weekend Champion trophy after obtaining a total of 41 points with the fastest in Race 1 and a podium finish in Race 2. Commenting on the session, Chee Yen said, “I have my new machine for this round therefore it is more of finding the right setup in both FP1 and FP2. So far, the condition of the machine is quite good. Definitely I am very happy with the new machine but it still requires time to get the best out of it. My goal is to make it to the top like in Round 1. But we have two very strong Taiwanese riders this time around. Radzi Omar is also here for the race. It will be a competitive feat but I will try my best. For now, I will focus on qualifying tomorrow.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of The Malaysia Superbike Championship Season 2023 took off on a good note at the Sepang International Circuit today. Khairul Idham Pawi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team marked fastest in the practice sessions, combined. Earlier today, in practice session 1, Khairul marked fastest at 2’10:632s followed by teammate Helmi Azman at 2’11:383s. At third fastest was Soichiro Minamimoto of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN with his best time at 2’11:635s. During the second practice session, Khairul once again emerged fastest with his best at 2’11:032s followed by Helmi Azman once again with his best lap time at 2’11:173s. Third fastest was Ibrahim Noroddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN clocked in third fastest with his best lap time at 2’11:348s. With that, the result from the combined practice placed Khairul at the top with his fastest at 2’10:632s. Khairul who made it at second place in Race 1 of Round 1 was DNF in Race 2 due to mechanical issues with his machine. Nevertheless, he has returned for Round 2 with greater determination to ensure that he stays on par with his contenders. The entry list saw the participation of six riders today in the practice sessions with the addition of Ibrahim Norrodin in the Yamaha team. Ibrahim who took the overall champion title last season is back to inject some excitement in this season. Commenting on the session, Khairul said, “For this practice session, my lap time has been better than the FP session in Round 1. We used the same tires for both the practice sessions therefore there was lesser grip during FP2 so the timing was not so good. But in terms of the machine, we will change the front suspension as I was uncomfortable with the position of the front tires. So, there needs to be some changes for the qualifying session tomorrow. This round, the machine is in a good condition. Last round, I had some issues with the machine. There is definitely going to be a big challenge especially with the riders in the race category, namely Azman and the Yamaha riders but I will do my best this weekend.” At second fastest spot was Helmi Azman with his best lap time at 2’11:173s. Ibrahim Norrodin made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’11:348s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of The Malaysia Superbike Championship Season 2023 went on well today at the Sepang International Circuit. Md Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team scored fastest in the practice sessions, combined. During the free practice session 1 that was held in the morning, Irfan Haykal once again clocked in fastest at 2’27:539s followed by his teammate Farid Hakimi at 2’29:265s. At the third fastest was Geoffrey Reviven of Gusto Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’32:445s. During practice session 2, Irfan Haykal once again scored the fastest lap time at 2’27:616s. At the second fastest spot was Geoffrey Reviven with his best lap time at 2’30:112s. Farid Hakimi made it third fastest at 2’30:565s. The combined result for the practice session concluded with Irfan Hakyal being the fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’27:539s. Irfan who took double victories in Round 1 is back for more and as a seasoned rider in the race category, Irfan seemed to have mastered the techniques of riding aboard the machine very well. Commenting on the session, Irfan said, “In FP1, I struggled a little bit with the suspension but in FP2, I did much better after enhancing the settings. The machine condition is quite good this time around, just like in Round 1. Nevertheless, I am still figuring out a better setup for the machine which I haven’t quite discovered yet. Definitely, I will do my best this round as well. There is no two-way about it. It is still hard work and I will push towards the top spot once again. I haven’t found my contender for the time being but, on my part, it is all about maintaining the momentum.” At the second fastest spot went to Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who marked his best at 2’29:265s. Geoffrey Reviven Emmanuel of Gusto Racing Team clocked in third fastest for the practice sessions, combined with his best at 2’30:112s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of The Malaysia Superbike Championship Seasons 2023 went on a great start this morning at the Sepang International Circuit. Ke Huan Ni of Lady Boss Racing Team emerged fastest today in the practice sessions, combined. At the free practice session 1 this morning, Ke Huan Ni marked fastest at 2’32:883s. Second fastest was Rakshith Dave at 2’33:765s followed by Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’37:565s. During free practice session 2, Rakshith Dave scored fastest with his best lap time at 2’33:015s followed by Ke Huan Ni at 2’34:251s. At third fastest was Zakwan Anas at 2’35:972s. Concluding the session for today, Ke Huan Ni marked fastest with his best lap time at 2’32:883s. The rider who was quite impressive in Round 1 has returned to showcase his strengths once again. Although the competition was stiff among riders of the race category, Huan Ni who is a rookie seemed to have mastered the techniques well to survive the challenge. Commenting on the session, Ke Huan Ni, “In FP1, we were still trying to find the right setup. We did some minor adjustments to make sure that it is optimised. The machine condition is quite stable but we think we do more to enhance it. This round is definitely different compared to the last round. To be honest, we had more time for Round 1 whereas for this round, time was limited. But we are quite satisfied though because we still managed to get good lap time. The target for this round would be to be at the top like the last round and hope to do better this time around. My main contender would definitely be CRA but let’s see how it goes.” Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India marked the second fastest with his best lap time at 2’33:015s. At third fastest was Zakwan Anas with his best lap time at 2’35:972s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us