Round 2 of The Malaysia Superbike Championship Season 2023 began today at the Sepang International Circuit. Shahrol Syazras of Malaysia scored the fastest lap time in the practice sessions, combined. During the free practice session 1, Shahrol Syazras marked fastest with his best lap time at 2’32:071s. Second fastest was Firdaus Hamdan of Malaysia with his best lap time at 2’33:964s. Nguyen Duc Thanh of Vietnam made the third fastest lap time at 2’33:078s. At free practice session 2, Shahrol Syazras made it fastest once again at 2’31:189s. Second fastest was Shafiq Rasol of Malaysia with his best lap time at 2’32:183s followed by Firdaus Hamdan with his best lap time at 2’32:402s. With that, Shahrol Syazras concluded as the fastest in the practice session, combined with his best lap time at 2’31:189s. The rider who participated in the MSBK600 in Round 1 emerged striking with his lap time for a first timer in the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup. Although it is a highly competitive feat in the race category, Shahrol nevertheless managed to showcase quite the skill. Commenting on the session, Shahrol Syazras said, “FP1 and FP2 went well today for me. There were not many differences. We got the right setup for the machine and not many adjustments were done. We did some changes on the foot-rest because in the beginning, I felt a little uncomfortable when riding. During the practice, that gave a better result I believe. In Round 1, I rode in the MSBK600 race category. There is definitely a huge difference in terms of its speed and performance. This machine however, it is only slightly smaller. For the race, I hope to finish as a top finisher – hopefully on the podium. In this category, the riders are highly competitive but I hope to overcome the challenge.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The Malaysia Superbike Championship Round 2 began today with the practice sessions. For the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass, Abdullah Qayyum Razak of Twoway emerged fastest for the practice sessions, combined. During practice session 1 that was held in the afternoon, Shafiq Ezzariq of New Chen Motorsports marked fastest with his best lap time at 2’53:736s. Second fastest was Qayyum Razak with his best lap time at 2’54:379s. Adie Putra of Boon Hua Motor scored third fastest with his best lap time at 2’54:647s. In practice session 2 that happened later in the evening, Qayyum emerged with a better result and emerged fastest at 2’51:611s followed by Iqram Danish of Taycon Motor with his best lap time at 2’51:695s. Third fastest was Syukran Aizat with his best lap time at 2’51:804s. Today’s FP session ended with Qayyum raking it at the top of the list with his fastest lap time at 2’54:379s. The rider has strongly positioned himself in the overall standings with a total of 34 points after his win in Race 2 of Round 1. He currently leads with 1 point ahead of the rider in line. It would be a tough battle for Qayyum especially in maintaining his positions, even more so with the highly competitive riders in the race category. Commenting on the session, Qayyum said, “During FP1, I was a little more relaxed to get adapted to the machine. I was a little uncomfortable after the race at Cub Prix last week. So, I had to find my pace and get used to this machine. I tried to stay within the racing line and minimise my mistakes. With that, I managed to score a new lap record. The machines are all standard so we need skills and experience to ride better in this race category. There is not much of a difference in terms of setup on the machine for this round. I want to win and hopefully I am able to keep up the momentum this round.” Second fastest in the session was Ahmad Iqram Danish with his best at 2’51:695s. Syukran Aizat of Henn Motors made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’51:804s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
“I don’t think I am a professional rider but it’s more like a hobby for me.. So, ‘hobbiest rider’ who races in professional series. That’s how I will portray this,” says Teo Yew Joe of Savitar Racing Team currently competes in MSBK1000 class in The Malaysia Superbike Championship 2023 season. Teo who stepped into the two-wheel scene a decade ago picturised how limited the accessibility to the right path of motorbike racing was back then. Grew up in a Chinese community where exposure to two-wheel was lesser compared to four-wheel, Teo has reached almost 30 years old to express his love for motorbikes. “Motorsports started for me at quite an early age, I think I grew up loving motorcycles from the days of Doohan nd Wayne Rainey, but being raised in a Chinese family you definitely not gonna race in motorcycles. I think the love for racing is in my blood, just don’t ask me how.It has been always there. I started with karts and understanding motorsports. Back then, it’s not like how it’s in Sepang nowadays. Now we have open track days where motorbikes are allowed to ride, you can pay like 100 bucks and you can ride your motorbikes at the track as much as you want. “That’s how my early days engagement was and the accessibility to the sports itself was difficult. It is not like how it is now. The accessibility of the ability to move forward is always limited to the accessibility of the resources that worked for me. Anybody can buy a motorcycle.. anyone can.. You can watch Motogp, Asian GP or MSBK and want to go racing but we didn’t have the proper resources to know what we can do to achieve certain goals in motorsports. “When I first started racing I was 30. It was in 2012 and I started with 600cc. That’s the exact time when Azlan Shah, Zamri Baba, and some other riders were on top. Thereafter, we had Kasma and KIP. I was 10 years behind them. They were world-class professional riders. They are fortunate to have the proper knowledge to be on the scene. We were more like backburners. So this is why it ends up as a hobby to many of us. We can just few seconds behind them but they are professional rider and we are semi-professionalist,” shared Teo Teo who is in MSBK1000 A class at the moment once excelled as a top 3 rider in Malaysia of the same class in the year of 2016. After a huge break from the racing scene, now back in action, Teo strives to perform better. “I was in A class of the 600cc category back in 2016 and I was the top 3 rider in Malaysia. Being in A class back then and now is totally different because there’s a big gap. Lots of personal issues and commitments made me take a break. Being able to know that now being older and being able to race professionally, encourages me to work harder. Of course, I am far away from where I should be in fighting for the podium but you want to go there, do something, learn something, and figure out how to make a comeback. It’s more difficult now but that’s about the challenges, Let’s wake up and do it! “The goal now is to retain more knowledge so we can be more professional. But, at the end of the day, every sport starts as a recreation and most importantly you enjoy it. For the next round, personally, it is not about position but more on quality racing time against our Malaysian top professional riders and to also prove the capability of the semi-professionalist riders. “We have to go back to work on Monday and work till Friday, at the same time, figure out the team, how the machines have to behave and there is so much to do. So, my goal is to prove in this 2023, there are people like me able to in the same league as the professional riders.” The 41-year-old is currently at 4th place in MSBK1000 A class with 24 points on hand. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Racing drivers are qualitatively different from football, tennis, and rugby players who live and die by their athleticism. For the vast majority of athletes, losing a yard of pace in their mid-thirties spells the beginning of the end, and it is only those with exceptional natural ability – who can adapt their game to prolong the inevitable. However, motorsports simply isn’t like this. You may start in your forties or even fifties but how far you will be able to spread your wings? That’s the only question that arises here. Commenting on this, a 42- year-old once a driver now a rider, Khoo Chee Yen fondly known as CY Khoo of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team believes being a good racing driver is a balance of being at the peak of your physical abilities and experience, but at the same time he aware of the limitations due to his age. “My dream to become a racer started very early in my life, if not mistaken I remember I was around 5 or 6 years old. I liked both bikes and sports cars but it seems like bikes always drew my attention more. Unfortunately riding a bike was a big “ NO “ for my family, not to mention racing. So I shifted my interest more toward four wheels. “My first sanctioned race was in 2003 in Merdeka 12 hours Endurance (MME) racing with Mitsubishi Mirage 1.6cc and completed the 12 hours race in 3rd position in the category. It was the beginning of my four-wheels journey, at the same time I also started racing in multiple go-kart series. “At the age of 31, the urge and love for #bikegasm triggered me to give it a try. It has always been there in me, the love for two wheels, and I decided I shall give no more excuses. I slowly started learning how to ride a bike and owned my first sport bike. The following year, I took part in my first-ever Superbike race in MSBK as a wildcard entry before starting a full season the next year. And here I am at my 9th full season in MSBK. “I know it’s pretty late for me to venture into this two-wheel scene, and there come the limitations taking my age into consideration but why not? As long as you are capable and enthusiastic enough to try it out, you should definitely go for it. If I am aiming for a world championship slot, then that is unrealistic, but if it’s more on self-satisfaction and urge to learn something new and exciting, no age is a barrier in motorsports. “This year was my 9th full season in MSBK. Moving from 4-wheel racing to 2-wheel racing has never been an easy transition for me, jumping out from the cage (car) into hugging the fuel tank (bike) was the biggest challenge in my life. I had to start all over again, getting to know the culture, people, and the sport. It was very different compared to the 4-wheel world,” explained CY Khoo. Somehow, the guy in his forties who relishes his full potential, who is also aware of his limitations but handles it with full grace, to make his dream come true, that’s something that needs to be respected. “ Funding is always the biggest factor in Motorsport. Before every season starts, we have to convince sponsors to invest in us in order to continue racing. In my scenario, due to my age, I have a very limited opportunity to proceed further to a higher level of racing but in return, I always work closely with all my sponsors to help them develop, test, or even market their products. Not to forget “ Loyal to the Brand “ is also very. important to sponsors. “So far, only 3 racing teams I have joined in my 9 years of bike racing: Sportsrider Racing Team (2014-2015), Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing (2016-2020), and Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team (2020 till date). I wouldn’t deny they have shown tremendous support throughout my journey at MSBK. “I also would like to mention it wasn’t an easy ride. I had the fewest riding hours among the racers on the grid when I first started racing in MSBK. One of the most important key persons was my coach Mr.Lee Ching Hooi also known as Panjang Lee, who prepared and guided me every single step in the sport even till today. I’m truly grateful.” Leave aside the season opener of MSBK, the second round comes with a new challenge for Khoo whereby he will be riding a new Suzuki GSXR1000R. “Round 2 will be another challenge as I will be racing with my new machine. I will need some sessions to understand and get the best setup out of it. So far, I’m pretty pumped to race in category B. A few years back, I used to race in A. My performance dropped after the pandemic break which is why I’m in B now. Hopefully, someday I will be competitive enough to be back in A again. “Those top riders in A are some of the best riders at the current Asia level. Riding together for sure we can learn and see the difference in terms of riding skills. But still, there is no a category that can define The Best National Level riders as currently, A is a mixture of Asia and National level. Hopefully, someday we will see another category in-between A & B which purely participants from top national riders.” said Khoo. Khoo is all geared up with his new machine for the second round in Sepang International Circuit, this weekend. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
A most valuable experience which is a dream of every rider who steps into the scenes of two-wheel motorsports, is a slot to participate in the World Championship. Once you get to taste the delectability, you will want to keep feeding yourself with every other opportunity, or else the hunger for one haunts you. It’s the same script for Soichiro Minamimoto of the Yamaha GEN BLU Racing Team, who replaced Kohta Nozane at the Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp team in the Argentina Grand Prix, recently. It was the first experience for the 23-year-old in the Moto2 class at the Grand Prix of Argentina. As I mentioned, for Minamimoto the hunger continues… Minamimoto is a former Yamaha VR46 Master Camp student who took part in the first and second editions of the training week for young talent, in Tavullia. Before accepting the Moto2 wildcard, the Japanese rider was racing in the 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship in the SS600 class. “Joining Moto2 was a dream of mine when I was a kid. This chance to go to Argentina is only possible with Yamaha‘s support. Thanks to em. Even though it wasn’t the result the team expected, it is the most valuable experience for me to date. The most confusing part for me was that the Moto2 bikes were so much different. It took me some time to get used t the machine, circuit, and also the way of handling myself on track. “But more than that, I was overwhelmed by the high level of Moto2 riders, their feelings, and their mental strength. I was amazed by their ability on and off track. So much to learn from them. So, if ever hope for another chance I strongly believe that I will desperately need to work on my performance in ARRC for me to capture the right eyes. “Hence my participation in MSBK is a practice ground for me to prepare myself to perform better in ARRC and at the same time I would like to make use of this opportunity to grab a slot in elite categories. However, the opening round was a tough race, so I will do my best to be able to fight for the top positions this time. The journey of Minamimoto began as early as 6 years old when his father got him a pocket bike and at the age of 14 he made a debut in the ALL – Japan race. From t national level to Asia, Minamimoto at the age of 16 spread his wings into ARRC, 7 years down the lane, and now he making waves in MSBK. “The racing scene here is almost the same as ARRC as most of the Malaysian riders are there in the ARRC. Hence, my first season isn’t so bad. The competitiveness level here in MSBK is same level as Asia so I believe this will be the right platform for me to improve myself. “My main contenders, I would say from Boonsiew Honda Racing Team just as how in ARRC. Especially KIP and Helmi, they are super fast and their machines too. So, a tough challenge awaits me in this weekend’s race. “At the moment I don’t want to put much pressure on myself by focusing on the championship title or what am I going achieve this season but I prefer focusing on each round at a time. I want to collect as many points as possible and finish every race with a podium.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
“We are teammates, we are also healthy rivals.” This is how Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda in MSBK250 A class described his main contender, Muhd Irdan Haykhal who is 10 points ahead of Farid. Farid is no stranger to the motorsports scene. He emerged into two-wheel racing professionally at the age of 12 and made his debut in the Mini-Cub Prix at the PETRONAS Malaysian Cub Prix in 2018. Since then, the young lad showcased a gradual improvement throughout the years. “Since I was young, I really liked motorbike racing and always watched MotoGP on TV every weekend. I started to learn about two-wheel vehicles as early as 6 years old when my father bought me a pocket bike and brought me to every state to participate in various competitions so that I get enough exposure. My journey professionally began in 2018 when I first joined Mini-Cub Prix in 2018 and I managed to finish 5th overall. “The following year, I made it into the Honda One Make Challenge, where I successfully captured the eyes of Boon Siew Honda with my overall championship title and the rest is history! “It may look like it was an easy journey but I had a fair amount of struggles, frustrations, and pain throughout my journey in the motorsports. Neither I know where to begin nor how to explain the struggles that I have had in these 5 years. Starting from the joys and sorrows of winning and losing, I continued my battle and never once I have thought about giving up. And of course, the presence of family and friends made so much impact in my growth. “When I got the chance to participate in MSBK, that’s the moment I felt all my hard work and effort has been paid off. I am spreading my wings higher and this isn’t the end. It’s the beginning. Making his debut in MSBK250 A class, alongside his teammate, Irfan for the 2023 season, Farid seems pretty excited to try out the new machine. “This category is something I was looking forward to for a very long period. Thanks to Boon Siew Honda for giving me this opportunity. This category is totally different from Cub Prix, a different machine with different specs and the riding style especially. So, it’s a whole new experience for me. There is so much to learn and absorb. “Riding alongside Irfan is really challenging but in a very healthy way because he has been fired up since round 1. He is a very experienced rider, he rides AP250 in ARRC. So, I learn so much from him on and off track. Usually after the race, we watch the videos to figure out what the mistakes we have made, and it’s common. “I take Irfan’s riding skills as an example to figure out my mistakes and where I have to improve. I know there is so much room for improvement. As Irfan is leading the MSBK250 class at the moment with 10 points ahead of me, I hope I will be able to give a tough fight but a safe one so that it doesn’t impact both of us because we are from the same team. “So far two podiums in two races of Round 1, it’s a positive beginning. I believe I can keep up the momentum. I always make sure to have proper communication with the team. They have been working so hard to provide us with the best set-up. I will try my best to collect as many points as I can and to get a podium at every round.” said Farid Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
“My father wanted to be a racer but didn’t make it. Hence, the seed of racing was sown in my mind during my childhood itself,” says Ke Huan Ni of the Lady Boss Racing Team, who is currently making strides in category 250B in The Malaysia Superbike Championship Seasons 2023. This 13-year-old lad from China fulfilled his father’s dream of becoming a racer. The father had to quit racing due to lack of funds but the son made it happen! A father who struggled to live his dream due to a financial crisis and got a son who had a similar spark to his passion at a young age, the father supports his son with whatever it takes to make it happen – everything you all read sounds so dramatic right? But no it’s a real story. Huan Ni is not one of those baby phenomena who started riding a motorcycle before knowing how to walk, only at the age of 9 did he start to think of himself as a rider. “Who said that dreams cannot come true? Before falling asleep each and every night since I was 9, I closed my eyes and tried to imagine the moment when I would cross the finish line and celebrate the victory on the podium. Then I said to myself, we’ll see if it happens”. It happened and was probably even better than how he imagined it to be. “ First it was my father’s dream, without realizing it became mine too. My father’s dream was to be a racer. Due to financial status back then he was unable to compete in various competitions and it is the biggest regret of his life to date. Moreover, his family and society were not supportive of risky-affairs with bike racing. But as it’s always said when there is a will there is a way. That’s what happened” “My dad got me a 50cc mini motorbike when I was 6 years old. But it never began there, though. Before I even realized I was into two wheels and speed, my dad enrolled me in various classes such as art, music, and roller skating and honestly, none of this really aroused my interest until the entrance of this lil bike in my life. “There begins my journey into the motorsport scene. My father formulated a training plan according to our situation and sent me to various competitions in which we afford to participate. He was my coach cum sponsor and most of all my backbone! When I first started my racing journey, I fell several times and it gets extremely scary sometimes. It’s only my father who always comes to my rescue and motivates me when I feel super low, to date, he never fails to push me further.” said Huan Ni. His success journey included the passion and dream of his father! The rider who is new to the MSBK scene has definitely showcased great potential in the season opener when grabbed a podium slot in both Race 1 and 2. Nevertheless, it wasn’t an easy task for the young lad. “The biggest challenge for me at the moment is my machine configuration, which there’s a huge difference when compared to machines from the professional teams. Riding alongside riders from MSBK250 A, I could really observe the difference between my machine and theirs. They are super fast, definitely, because of the specs… and I think that’s one of the reasons they can be at the front easily. “Regardless, my baby (machine) isn’t any lesser, I just have to improve by rounds. I have to read fast and figure out what can be done for upcoming races. So far, I am satisfied with my performance in Round 1, there is much room for improvement, but yeah, it wasn’t a bad one! “I’m rooting for the championship title for this season. It can be my debut year and I shouldn’t be expecting much, but I would love to make it a memorable one! A title in the debut season, I would cherish this memory forever! “At the moment, Rakshit Dave from CRA Motorsports India is my main contender. However, I am not putting much pressure on myself by thinking about the strength of my competitor, but I’m focusing on improving my pace and setting up my vehicle. Round 1 went well, and Round 2, fingers crossed. I’m confident I can do better, let’s see what happens this weekend,” Huan Ni all geared up for the 2nd Round of MSBK in International Sepang Circuit this weekend. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass has been an incredible spectacle, showcasing the impressive skills of riders from across the nation, involving handpicked riders from the One-Make to CP125 race categories of the PETRONAS Malaysian Cub Prix Championship. Now into its 2nd season, and moving into the second round this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit, there are more dramas coming your way!!! Before we can feast our eyes on all the dramas about to occur on track this weekend, let’s have a closer look at this category. Do the riders really mean it when they call the Y16ZR race – A Race of Fairness? Does that mean there is no fairness in other categories? Whoopsss!! Let’s hear it from the riders, themselves. Abdullah Qayyum Abdul Razak “Yes, absolutely a race of fairness because there’s no difference in specs of the machine. Each and every machine has equal capabilities. So, it all depends on the talent and smartness you are going to perform differently from others. Yet, the thrill is lesser here, in my opinion. “This is my second year in this category and before this, I was racing in MSBK250 from 2019 until 2021. In MSBK250, you have to apply the right strategy and you can plan beforehand by comparing the capability of machines. There are certain advantages in the aspect of specs, hence, I find it quite thrilling. Meanwhile, Y16zr, it’s hard! Hahaha.. if you are good you will be at the front, but at the same time, you can identify the real potential of yourself on track. “There are pros and cons. But, I’m much more comfortable in MSBK250.That’s it. However, I wouldn’t deny the challenges and fun in this category. At the moment, I’m leading with 34 points on my hand. I hope I can lead all the way until the end of the season to grab the title. Let’s have some fun this year! Contrary to Qayyum’s statement, his main contender, Arash Tsunami who is just a point a way, finds this category appealing while agreeing to the matter of fairness Arash Tsunami “Definitely, I have equal fun in both categories I participate in Cub Prix and also MSBK. When it comes to one make race, it reveals the truest potential and capabilities of each rider. None of them are easy to win when you have no advantages in the sense of specs. How else we can describe it? Fairness, would be the right judgment no? “At the same time, we have to agree there are an equal amount of challenges in this round and it’s not easy. I would also call it a shortcut to get a slot in ARRC. Honestly, every rider dreams of spreading their wings higher and higher until they reach their goal – which is to be in the eyes of the world! “So this would be the right shot for us younger riders to grab a spot in Asia level. This season has many experienced riders. Some of them have competed in higher-level categories. So, I believe it ain’t gonna be any easy. All of them have their own strength and talent. So. let’s see what I could achieve here, if I am lucky enough I would definitely make my way into ARRC.” Interestingly enough, Shafiq Ezzariq, another tough competitor, seems pleased just like Arash. Shafiq Ezzariq “I would say the competitiveness in Y16ZR is more fair compared to the other categories. I currently compete in the CP125 category, there is not much difference in riding skills but the challenges are pretty massive. In CP125 class there are different manufacturers with machines of different capabilities. Some machines can be slower than the usual level of speed or heavier and some can be super fast. So, strategically, there are some hurdles and you have to be fast and precise on the track. “In Y16ZR it seems to be more comfortable. Yet, I believe the level of competitiveness is not any lesser because all the riders that have been chosen are the best from every category. The plus is machines with the same capabilities and only the skills differ. Hence, the best takes up the victory. This is surprisingly appealing to me. “There are still a fair amount of challenges here, I assume. We have experienced riders in there like, Syamil Amsyar, Aliff Danial, and a few others. To a certain extent, we know each other’s abilities. It can be pros and cons. “Hence, to get my first title in my debut season can be tough but not impossible. Regardless, I’m pretty excited” In conclusion, their judgment sounds perfectly fine and here we have to also highlight, it doesn’t mean there’s no fairness in other categories. There are some advantages according to the capabilities of each manufacturer. That’s how we can measure the specialty of the specs and engines. Nevertheless, One make race is always known for scouting talents and building more capable riders with the objective of being able to compete in elite categories not only in Asia but also maybe at the world level, one day! Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 2, Round 1 of Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at the Sepang International Circuit today. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean bagged the win today for MSBK1000 A race category. It was a fantastic show between Azroy and Kasma yesterday. Kasma was seen injecting pressure on Azroy in the first few laps before finally taking over his position. Azroy who was determined to take the win went on to defend his position and at the last turn, sped up towards victory. Kasma took the second spot while Osama made it third. As soon as the race began, Kasma took off with a great speed with Azroy at P2 and Azlan at P3. This time around, Azroy trailed Kasma closely but the rider ahead was at a good speed as he went on to showcase his dexterity. By the third lap, the duo was ahead of the troop trailing behind by 9s. By mid-race, Azroy inched closer to Kasma but Kasma was confident and steady as he went on to pick up speed. Azroy refused to give up as he went on to find ways to slide ahead. The Yamaha rider was careful not to open any path for Azroy. Meanwhile, Azlan was on his own at P3 with no competitive pressure from the riders behind him. With three more laps to go, the competition between Kasma and Azroy became heated. For a moment, Azory took a slide ahead of Kasma but Kasma was quick to recover. At the final lap, the duo was 27s away from Azlan. Kasma never gave in to the pressure as he went on to conclude the race at 21’21:258s. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “I dedicate this win to Haruki, who was my friend and a great competitor in the ARRC scene. During the race, I tried to manage my lap time. I know that Azroy was very close behind but I stayed focused to maintain consistency with my lap time. I know that Azroy will find his way in the last few laps so I waited for that and prepared to be in control.” At second spot was Azroy of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team at 21’23:084s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team took third at 21’56:129s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 2, Round 1 of Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at the Sepang International Circuit today. Khoo Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team took home the Weekend Champion for MSBK1000 B race category. Radzi was on his way towards scoring the fastest on the chart and while he did, he was declared disqualified. Khoo Chee Yen who was next in line emerged fastest. Throughout the race, Chee Yen was consistent and managed his pace well. Behind him was Raja Nazeem followed by Syukri. During the race, Radzi once again was dominant as he took a look with Chee Yen trailing. Half way into lap 2, Radzi had a fall and was out of the race. With that Chee Yen moved ahead with Raja Nazeem and Amir at the top three positions but into lap 3, Amir superseded Raja Nazeem. By mid-race, Chee Yen was comfortable with his pace as he went on with the laps at a gap of 4s from Amir. Raja Nazeem tried to close the gaps with Amir however to no avail. On the final lap, Chee Yen took a fall at turn 15 which brought Amir up as the fastest at 23’04:405s. Commenting on the race, Khoo Chee Yen said, “I was already leading but I made a silly mistake that made me crash on the last turn but I am glad to have secured the Weekend Champion. Thank you to the team and the organiser for such a great race.” The second fastest was Raja Nazeem at 23’11:077s. Third place went to Khoo Chee Yen at 24’07:956s. With the races combined, Khoo Chee Yen claimed the win for Weekend Champion followed by Raja Nazeem and Md Amir Izzat of Horizon Racing Team in third. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us