The Free Practice sessions for MSBK1000 A took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of the YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA topped the combined result. Kasma set the fastest lap of 2’07:842s, displaying remarkable control and consistency throughout both practice sessions. His strong performance places him as the favorite heading into the qualifying rounds, where competition is expected to heat up. Kasma Daniel commented, “Today, I feel that my lap time was quite good, but I still believe there’s room for improvement. I’m optimistic that we can refine our performance even more. I really hope the weather is warm and favorable tomorrow, as I’m eager to compete for a spot on the podium in Race 1.” Finishing second was Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND, who recorded a lap time of 2’08:251s, just 0:409s behind Kasma. Nakarin’s steady improvement positions him as a serious contender for the top spot in tomorrow’s qualifying session. In third place, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM posted a time of 2’08:303s on his BMW M1000RR, finishing 0:461s behind the leader, showing his potential to challenge the front-runners. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK1000 A 1. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’07:842s) 2. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’08:251s) 3. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’08:303s) 4. Zaqhwan Zaidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’08:517s) 5. Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin – FGRT PROJECT (2’09:572s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK1000 B saw Chan Qing Rong of SAVITAR ESG ASIA dominate at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Chan Qing Rong posted the fastest time in Class B with a lap of 2’16:116s, setting the pace ahead of the upcoming qualifying rounds. Close behind was Heng Si Kiat from Singapore, who recorded a time of 2’16:365s, trailing by 0:249s. In third place, Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT clocked in at 2’17:241s, finishing 1:125s behind Chan Qing Rong, showing a steady performance throughout the session. Qing Rong commented, “I’m feeling really good about today’s performance. The bike felt amazing, and I was able to push hard in practice session. Tomorrow’s qualifying will be crucial, and I’m confident that I can maintain this pace and secure the best position for the race.” Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK1000 B 1. Chan Qing Rong – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (2’16:116s) 2. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (2’16:365s) 3. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT PROJECT (2’17:241s) 4. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (2’18:012s) 5. Raja Nazeem Iskandar – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (2’19:411s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK600 took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, watched Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND led the field for combined result. Thanat Laoongplio set the pace with a fastest lap of 2’11:639s, demonstrating consistent form across both practice sessions. His performance placed him as the rider to beat heading into the qualifying rounds, where competition is expected to intensify. Thanat said, “Today, I did everything I could to improve my performance, and I’m feeling a strong sense of confidence. I’m incredibly excited about the upcoming challenges and ready to give it my all. My primary target is clear: I aim to win the race. I believe that with the right focus and determination, I can achieve this goal and make the most of the opportunities ahead!” Finishing in second place was Muhd Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM, who clocked in at 2’11:944s, just 0:305s behind Thanat. Helmi Azman’s steady improvement through the sessions positions him as a strong challenger for the top spot. Rounding out the top three was Okaya Yuta from Japan, who posted a time of 2’13:187s, finishing 1:548s behind the leader. Yuta’s performance was solid, showing potential to close the gap in the upcoming rounds. The qualifying rounds tomorrow will determine the final grid positions ahead of what promises to be an exciting race day. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK600 1. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’11:639s) 2. Muhd Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’11:944s) 3. Okaya Yuta – Japan (2’13:187s) 4. Muhd Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’13:661s) 5. Chiang Chih Ying – Taiwan (2’19:720s)
The Free Practice sessions for the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 were held at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SBF BIKERS leading the combined results. Qayyum set the benchmark with a fastest lap time of 2’50:141s, demonstrating both speed and consistency throughout the sessions. His performance positions him as a strong contender for pole position in tomorrow’s qualifying. Reflecting on the day, Qayyum commented, “Many riders today chose not to push too hard due to the wet track, and I adopted the same strategy, avoiding too much pressure. However, I know that tomorrow’s FP3 will be critical. We need to give everything we’ve got to secure pole for Race 1. Every effort matters, and I’m ready to make the most of it!” Mohd Syamil Amsyar Mohd Iffende of BOON HUA MOTOR finished second with a time of 2’51:051s, just 0:910s behind Qayyum, setting the stage for a tight battle in the coming sessions. In third place, Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SHH PENANG TEAM clocked in at 2’51:366s, 1:225s behind the leader, and will aim to close the gap during tomorrow’s qualifying. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) YAMAHA R15M Race Elites 1. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – SBF BIKERS (2’50:141s) 2. Mohd Syamil Amsyar Mohd Iffende – BOON HUA MOTOR (2’51:051s) 3. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – SHH PENANG TEAM (2’51:366s) 4. Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri – EL MOTOR (2’51:495s) 5. Muhd Fareez Afeez – BERJAYA MEGA (2’51:505s)
The Free Practice sessions for the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM topped the combined result. Adie Putra set the pace with a fastest lap time of 2’52:392s, showcasing his speed and consistency throughout both practice sessions. His strong performance has positioned him as a key contender for pole position in tomorrow’s qualifying session. Adie Putra commented, “It was a solid day on the track. The bike setup felt great, and I’m pleased with the pace we’ve set. I know the competition is close, so I’ll be focusing on fine-tuning a few things for tomorrow’s qualifying. I’m confident we can keep this momentum going and secure a strong starting position for the race.” Finishing in second place was Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of MH RACING, who recorded a time of 2’52:520s, just 0:128s behind Adie Putra. Adib’s close pursuit indicates a tight battle for the top spot in the upcoming sessions. Completing the top three was Muhd Danish Aiman Zamrul of CHJ RACING, who posted a time of 2’52:821s, trailing the leader by 0:429s. Danish Aiman will be looking to close the gap during tomorrow’s qualifying round. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass 1. Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (2’52:392s) 2. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – MH RACING (2’52:520s) 3. Muhd Danish Aiman Zamrul – CHJ RACING (2’52:821s) 4. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (2’53:232s) 5. Md Iman Fahmi Senin – LKT RACING (2’53:490s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK250 A took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND led the pack for combined result. Kitsada set the pace with an impressive lap time of 2’39:226s. His smooth riding style and consistency made him the rider to beat in both practice sessions. The gap between him and his closest rival was minimal, adding to the tension for the upcoming qualifying rounds. Kitsada said, “I’m feeling really great today! The bike setup is excellent, and I’m confident that tomorrow, I’ll give it my all. I believe that, just like today, I have what it takes to achieve the fastest lap time in the final round. I’m looking forward to pushing my limits and making the most of the opportunity!” Finishing second was Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM, who clocked in at 2’40:048s, just 0:822s behind Kitsada. Irfan’s solid performance throughout the session shows he will be a strong contender in the races. Completing the top three was Muhd Jazil Juraimi from Singapore, who posted a time of 2’40:420s. He finished 1:194s behind the leader, showing his potential to push for a higher position during the qualifying rounds. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK250 A 1. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’39:226s) 2. Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’40:048s) 3. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (2’40:420s) 4. Noprutpong Bunprawes – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’40:638s) 5. Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’40:900s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK250 B, combined, saw Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal of DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM dominate at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Ilham posted the fastest time in Class B with a lap of 2’56:878s on his Honda CBR250RR. Close behind was Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan of CHV RACING, who recorded a time of 2’57:585s, trailing by 0:707s. The third-fastest rider was Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE, who clocked in at 3’00:391s, finishing 3:513s behind the leader. Ilham said, “The weather condition today was quite tricky; one side of the track is dry while the other side is wet, which adds an extra layer of complexity to the race. It’s been some time since I last competed, so I have quite a few setups to work on, particularly regarding my riding technique and the suspension of my bike. Tomorrow, during the qualifying session, I’m fully committed to giving my absolute best, not only for the team’s success but also to challenge myself and improve my skills. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to push my limits and achieve a great result!” Tomorrow’s qualifying rounds will be critical for these riders as they aim to improve their positions ahead of the race. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK250 B 1. Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (2’56:878s) 2. Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan – CHV RACING (2’57:585s) 3. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (3’00:391s) 4. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin – Malaysia (3’10:714s) 5. Mohd Farderin Iskandar – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (3’11:390s)
The opening Practice 1 of the Ducati China Panigale Cup took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In Class A, it was Chen Zhen who asserted his dominance early on, setting the fastest lap time of 2’42:967s. Chen Zhen, a wild card entry, quickly established himself as a frontrunner, navigating the technical corners of Sepang with precision. Following Chen Zhen in Class A was Zhang Xiaoxiang, who recorded a lap time of 2’52:211s, trailing by 9:244s. While Xiaoxiang maintained steady progress, the gap between him and Chen Zhen showed room for improvement in future sessions. Fu Yisheng and Yu Xiaochen were unable to record competitive lap times during the session. Chen Zhen said, “I gave it my all today, trying to optimize every aspect of my riding. I’m feeling great and truly excited about tomorrow’s race. My goal is to cross that finish line first, and I’m determined to make it happen!” The spotlight in Class B was firmly on He Yuxi, who posted the overall fastest lap time of the day with an outstanding 2’36:559s. He Yuxi’s performance put him 8:016s ahead of second-place rider Lee Kin Ho, who recorded a time of 2’44:575s. Xi Feida came in close behind with a lap time of 2’47:112s, finishing 10:553s behind He Yuxi. Zi Yangfan followed in fourth place with a time of 2’49:527s, trailing by 12:968s. Yuxi said, I focused on every detail today to boost my performance, and it paid off. My confidence is through the roof, and I’m eager to take on the challenges ahead. Winning the race is definitely within my sights!” In Class C, Huang Haoming led the session with a fastest lap time of 2’40:798s, securing a lead of 12:379s over second-place rider Fang Lu, who recorded a time of 2’52:177s. Zhang Jingyu rounded out the top three in Class C with a time of 3’07:050s, trailing 26:252s behind Huang Haoming. Mu Hongde did not record a competitive lap time. Haoming shared, “Today, I concentrated on improving my skills and refining my approach. I’m feeling energized and confident, which makes me even more excited for the race. My target is clear: I want to take home the win!” The competition resumes tomorrow with the qualifying rounds, where riders across all classes will battle for pole position ahead of the races. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP Class A 1. Chen Zhen – 2’42:967s 2. Zhang Xiaoxiang – 2’52:211s Class B 1. He Yuxi – 2’36:559s 2. Lee Kin Ho – 2’44:575s 3. Xi Feida – 2’47:112s 4. Zi Yangfan – 2’49:527s Class C 1. Huang Haoming – 2’40:798s 2. Fang Lu – 2’52:177s 3. Zhang Jingyu – 3’07:050s