Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship culminated in a thrilling Race 2 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND clinching victory. Despite already securing the championship title after Race 1, Nakarin displayed unwavering determination to dominate once again, securing his sixth consecutive win of the season. The race began with Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM leading the charge, closely followed by Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA. Nakarin started in P3, calmly trailing the front-runners while fending off pressure from Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM and Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin of FGRT PROJECT. Nakarin made his move by Lap 3, overtaking Azroy and Kasma to seize the lead. From there, the Thai rider maintained a blistering pace, gradually pulling away from the group. Crossing the finish line at 21’15:661s, Nakarin secured a commanding victory with a gap of 5:322s. Nakarin shared, “Amazing race to end the season! I kept my pace from the beginning, which was really difficult with the tight competition. I stayed focused on my lap times and improving my riding style. Winning the championship this season has been incredible. I’ll continue working hard and look forward to coming back stronger next season.” Kasma clocked 21’21:899s to finish second, while Azroy completed the podium in third with a time of 21’51:959s. Despite a DNF in Race 2, Azlan Shah claimed first runner-up overall in the MSBK1000 A category for the 2024 season. Kasma was awarded second runner-up overall, marking a strong finish to an intense championship battle. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (21’15:661s) 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (21’21:899s) 3. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (21’51:959s) 4. Chen Hong Yan – China (22’18:958s) 5. Muhd Amir Izzat Rozali – HORIZON RACING TEAM (22’28:899s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (174 points) 2. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (117 points) 3. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (111 points) 4. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (89.5 points) 5. Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin – FGRT Project (73.5 points)
Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT delivered an outstanding performance in Race 2 of the MSBK1000 B category at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, securing both the race victory and the coveted Weekend Champion title. The race started with Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT PROJECT leading the pack, but Azlly faced relentless pressure from his teammate Fahmi and Singaporean rider Heng Si Kiat. Determined to claim the Weekend Champion title, Fahmi overtook Si Kiat to take P2 and began closing the gap to Azlly. By Lap 5, Fahmi made his decisive move, overtaking Azlly to claim the lead. From there, he increased his pace, crossing the finish line at 23’01:853s, leaving Azlly 1:621s behind. Fahmi expressed his joy, saying, “I’ve waited so long for this victory. A big thank you to my coach, team, and everyone who supported me throughout the season. This was a great race and an unforgettable season.” Azlly secured second place with a time of 23’03:615s, while Heng Si Kiat completed the podium at 23’30:462s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT PROJECT (23’01:853s) 2. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (23’03:615s) 3. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (23’30:462s) 4. Wesley Lim Shing Shong – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (21’19:709s) 5. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (21’24:403s)
Muhd Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM, known as the “Prince of Sepang,” lived up to his title with a commanding victory in Race 2 of the MSBK600 category. The race also saw Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND secure the overall first runner-up position for the season. The race began with Thanat leading the pack, closely followed by Helmi and his teammate Muhd Syarifuddin Azman. By Lap 2, Helmi surged to the front, demonstrating his mastery of the circuit. Syarifuddin followed closely, pushing Thanat to P3. Drama unfolded as Rocco Sessler of ONE FOR ALL and Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi fell on Laps 4 and 8, respectively, leaving the BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM duo to extend their lead. Helmi and Syarifuddin built a significant gap, finishing 19:767s ahead of Thanat. Helmi completed the race at 22’00:028s, narrowly edging out Syarifuddin, who clocked 22’00:080s. Thanat secured third with a time of 22’19:795s. Reflecting on his victory, Helmi said, “I aimed to break away from Thanat early on, and once I saw my teammate behind me, I felt confident. I’m thrilled with this season’s results. Thank you to everyone who supported me. See you next season!” Having already secured the championship title after Race 1, Helmi celebrated a perfect end to his season. Thanat took overall first runner-up, with Syarifuddin claiming third overall. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Muhd Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (22’00:028s) 2. Muhd Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (22’00:080s) 3. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (22’19:795s) 4. Takashi Suzuki – Japan (22’56:042s) 5. Chiang Chih Ying – Chinese Taipei (23’06:441s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Muhd Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (188 points) 2. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (129 points) 3. Muhd Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (118 points) 4. Chiang Chih Ying – Chinese Taipei (77 points) 5. Apiwath Wongthananon – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (40 points)
The final race of the MSBK250 A category in Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship delivered intense action at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Ahmad Afif Amran of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA emerged victorious in Race 2, while Irfan Ardiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM secured the 2024 championship title. Afif established an early lead, closely followed by Kitsada Tanachot from HONDA RACING THAILAND and Muhd Jazil Juraimi of Singapore. However, the race dynamics shifted on Lap 4 when Kitsada clocked an impressive lap time of 2’26:587s at a top speed of 188.5 km/h, successfully overtaking Afif. Emil Idzhar briefly claimed P3 but suffered a crash at Turn 9 on Lap 5. On Lap 6, Afif reclaimed the lead, with Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM and Kitsada chasing closely behind. Championship contender Irfan Ardiansyah held P5, just ahead of his teammate Gerry Salim. The final lap saw dramatic changes as riders pushed aggressively for top positions. Gerry Salim’s unfortunate crash dashed his hopes of challenging for the championship. Soon after, Kitsada also fell at the last turn, missing out on a podium finish. Afif redeemed himself by crossing the finish line first with a time of 19’39:913s, followed by Haziq at 19’40:821s and Jazil narrowly behind at 19’40:822s. Irfan’s fourth-place finish secured his championship victory for the 2024 season. Irfan expressed his excitement: “I’m really happy to finally secure the championship. The race was tough, and I fought until the end. I saw an opportunity to overtake at Turn 9 and took it. Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful to achieve this result.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Ahmad Afif Amran – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (19’39:913s) 2. Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (19’40:821s) 3. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (19’40:822s) 4. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’41:200s) 5. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (19’45:622s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (132 points) 2. Gerry Salim – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (118 points) 3. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (94 points) 4. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (87 points) 5. Md Haziq Md Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (86 points)
Race 2 of the MSBK250 B category saw Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE claimed victory and emerged as the Weekend Champion. Kabilesh dominated the race, determined not to repeat his second-place finish in Race 1 behind Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM. He surged ahead, creating an impressive gap of 4 seconds over Rakha to ensure his position at the front. Rakha tried to close the gap but couldn’t match Kabilesh’s pace. Meanwhile, Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi of Malaysia maintained P3, steadily improving his lap times. Kabilesh crossed the finish line in 20’31:988s, ahead of Rakha at 20’36:059s and Naqib at 20’39:275s. Kabilesh dedicated his win to his father, who was present, “I wanted to show my speed and secure P1 after yesterday’s result. I’m proud of this win, especially since my dad is here to witness it.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (20’31:988s) 2. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (20’36:059s) 3. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (20’39:275s) 4. Ke Huanni – China (20’45:357s) 5. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’50:551s)
The highly competitive Race 2 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass saw Rayyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of PS RACING TEAM secure victory, while Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR clinched the 2024 championship title. Throughout the race, Rayyan, Muhd Al Syakir Zufayri Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of CHJ RACING, and Adib fought fiercely for the top positions. The final lap turned into a nail-biting battle as riders vied for every inch of advantage. Rayyan executed a flawless strategy at Turn 14, overtaking his rivals to claim the win with a time of 17’50:834s. He shared his joy post-race, “The race was very intense. I tried many times to overtake but was unsuccessful. Before reaching Turn 14, I changed my strategy and finally managed to win the race. I’m very happy, and this is a great motivation for the upcoming season.” Second place went to Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of ALL BIKE RACING TEAM at 17’51:323s, with Adib securing P3 at 17’51:389s, which sealed his championship triumph for the season. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Rayyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – PS RACING TEAM (17’50:834s) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (17’51:323s) 3. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’51:389s) 4. Md Iman Fahmi Senin – UNITED MOTOR RACING SPIRIT (17’51:431s) 5. Haidar Nur Akmal Mohd Zaki – E ONE CHONG MOTOR (17’51:464s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (117 points) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (61 points) 3. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – K-SENG MOTOR RACING (58 points) 4. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – PS RACING TEAM (52 points) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (46 points)
Race 2 of the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites saw Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri of SINGDECA DYNAMIC took the win, while Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of NS ONE secured the 2024 championship title. Unlike Race 1, where Izam led throughout, Race 2 unfolded with tighter margins and strategic battles. Riders remained closely packed, with less than half a second separating them for most of the race. On the final lap, Alif surged forward to claim victory in 20’15:535s, followed by Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of TAYCON at 20’15:650s. Izam finished third at 20’15:728s, ensuring his championship win. Izam said, “The race earlier was quite intense. The riders were very aggressive from the start, so I just focused on maintaining my position. I knew who was fighting for the championship and managed my position well. On the last lap, when Rayyan led the group, I found an opening to accelerate and secure a podium finish.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri – SINGDECA DYNAMIC (20’15:535s) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin- TAYCON (20’15:650s) 3. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (20’15:728s) 4. Muhd Faiz Zekri Sabri – NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS (20’15:915s) 5. Raiyan Khardanee M Sanusi – SBF BIKERS (20’15:972s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (92 points) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin- TAYCON (90 points) 3. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – HOCK LIONG (71 points) 4. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – BLH GLASSTEEL 46 RACING (68 points) 5. Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq – ADVANCE VERTEX MOTOR (51 points)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND securing a commanding victory in Race 1. His stellar performance not only earned him the race win but also crowned him the 2024 MSBK1000 A champion. The day began with an intense qualifying session that saw Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM clock the fastest lap at 2’06:770s. Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR ESG ASIA followed closely with a time of 2’06:776s, while Nakarin posted the third-best lap at 2’06:854s. As Race 1 got underway, the lead changed hands multiple times in the opening laps before Nakarin established his dominance. The Thai rider took control ahead of a trio of Malaysian contenders, including Azroy, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM, and Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA. Nakarin set the fastest lap of the race on Lap 3 with a blistering time of 2’06:732s, reaching an impressive top speed of 288.8 km/h. Despite mounting pressure from the Malaysian riders behind him, Nakarin held his composure, maintaining a consistent pace to lead the race from start to finish. Crossing the line with a time of 17’02:770s, Nakarin secured the win and sealed the MSBK1000 A title with an unassailable points tally. Azroy finished just 1.177 seconds behind at 17’03:947s, followed by Azlan in third place at 17’04:145s. Nakarin said: “It was an amazing race and an incredible result! This has been a really good season in MSBK. I’m proud to have clinched the championship early, and I’ll give my best again in Race 2 tomorrow. A big thank you to my team for their support throughout the season.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (17’02:770s) 2. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (17’03:947s) 3. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (17’04:145s) 4. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (17’04:372s) 5. Lechlan Epis – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (17’22:125s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit delivered a thrilling opening race, with Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT clinching the win in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 B category. The qualifying session saw Singapore’s Heng Si Kiat set the fastest lap time at 2’16:637s. Second on the grid was Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT PROJECT, who clocked in at 2’16:806s, while his teammate, Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf secured third place with a best lap time of 2’17:447s. As the race commenced, Abdul Aziz Ikram of SAVITAR ESG ASIA took an early lead, followed closely by Si Kiat in second and Azlly in third. By Lap 4, Fahmi began to make his move, overtaking Si Kiat to claim P2 and setting his sights on Aziz. Fahmi’s determination paid off on Lap 7 when he surged ahead of Aziz to take the lead. With a consistent pace and sharp focus, Fahmi began to pull away from the pack. Aziz, in an effort to reclaim the top spot, suffered a heartbreaking crash on Lap 8, which forced him out of the race. The race concluded with Fahmi crossing the finish line first with a time of 18’28:896s. Fahmi shared, “Alhamdulillah, I’m thrilled with my performance in Race 1. It wasn’t an easy journey to get here, but I’m grateful for the results. I’ll be giving it my all in Race 2, and I ask for everyone’s support as I strive to secure my position and finish strong!” Si Kiat secured second place, finishing just 1.867 seconds behind Fahmi with a time of 18’30:763s. Meanwhile, Mohd Azlly Shaari completed the podium in third with 18’31:240s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT PROJECT (18’28:896s) 2. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (18’30:763s) 3. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (18’31:240s) 4. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (19’09:493s) 5. Alvinderjit Singh – HORIZON RACING TEAM (19’13:528s)
Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM delivered a stellar performance in Race 1 of the MSBK600 category during Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, securing not only the race victory but also the 2024 championship title. In the morning’s qualifying session, Helmi set the tone for the day by clocking the fastest lap at 2’09:879s, with teammate Md Syarifuddin Azman securing second on the grid with a time of 2’10:504s. Thailand’s Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND completed the top three qualifiers with a lap time of 2’11:578s. The race started with Thanat taking an early lead, but Helmi, determined to claim both the race and the championship, showcased his superiority on home soil by overtaking the Thai rider and taking control of the race. Syarifuddin followed closely in second, underlining the dominance of the BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM. By Lap 5, Helmi had created an incredible gap of 7:196s over the chasing pack, while Syarifuddin extended his lead over Thanat to 8 seconds. The Malaysian duo’s command of the race highlighted their confidence and skill on the 5.543km home circuit. Helmi crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 21’54:189s, securing his fourth win of the season. Syarifuddin followed in second with a time of 22’09:372s, and Thanat completed the podium in third at 22’24:426s. With this victory, Helmi clinched the 2024 MSBK600 Championship title, crowning a dominant season for the Malaysian rider. Helmi said, ” The weather was quite hot today, but I was strong for this race. I aimed to maintain a 2 minute 10 seconds pace, and everything went smoothly with a very good bike setup. This season has been a great one for me, and it gives me strong motivation to shine again in 2025.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Md Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (21’54:189s) 2. Md Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (22’09:372s) 3. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (22’24:426s) 4. Rocco Sessler – ONE FOR ALL (22’28:024s) 5. Takashi Suzuki – Japan (23’00:566s)