Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, delivering yet another thrilling showdown. Gerry Salim of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM from Indonesia emerged victorious, keeping the championship battle for MSBK250 A alive. The race kicked off with Ahmad Afif Amran of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA taking an early lead, building a commanding gap over the chasing pack. However, Afif’s aspirations for a win were dashed on lap 2 when a crash forced him out of contention. Irfan Ardiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM, running in P2, pushed hard to bridge the gap but ultimately settled into the battle for podium contention. As the race approached its dramatic conclusion, Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND seized the lead on the final lap. However, Gerry Salim timed his attack perfectly, making a decisive move in the last turn to overtake Kitsada and cross the line first with a time of 19’50:475s, securing a stunning victory. This win propels Gerry to second place in the overall standings with 118 points, just 1 point behind his teammate and championship leader, Irfan Ardiansyah. With the title chase tightening, the stage is set for an electrifying Race 2. Gerry said, “Normally, I can push to the front early, but I had to manage the engine temperature today, which was running too high. Because of this, I controlled my pace during the race. In the final two laps, I made my move, passing Irfan and then overtaking Kitsada to take the win. I’m excited and ready to give it my all in Race 2 tomorrow!” Kitsada settled for second place with a time of 19’50:579s, while Irfan completed the podium in third at 19’50:882s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’50:475s) 2. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’50:579s) 3. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’50:882s) 4. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (19’51:118s) 5. Noprutpong Bunprawes – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’51:273s)
Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded today at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Indonesia’s Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM claiming a hard-fought victory in the MSBK250 B category. The race began with Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE seizing the early lead. Rakha, maintaining a close pursuit, strategically bided his time to launch an overtaking maneuver. By Lap 4, Rakha made his move, decisively taking the lead. From there, the Indonesian rider showcased incredible focus, defending his position against relentless pressure from Kabilesh, who trailed just 0:200 seconds behind. Despite Kabilesh’s unyielding attempts to reclaim the lead, Rakha crossed the finish line first, securing victory with a time of 20’33:959s. Kabilesh settled for second place at 20’33:973s, while Malaysian rider Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi completed the podium with a time of 20’42:800s. Rakha said, “It was an intense race with Kabilesh applying constant pressure. I focused on staying consistent and defending my line. I’m proud to bring this win home for my team, and I’ll keep pushing for more success in tomorrow’s race.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (20’33:959s) 2. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (20’33:973s) 3. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (20’42:800s) 4. Ke Huanni – China (20’51:247s) 5. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’52:908s)
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, where Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR claimed his fourth win in the fiercely contested Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category, watched him clinching championship title for season 2024. The day began with Adib dominating the qualifying session, setting the fastest lap time at 2’50:806s. He was followed closely by Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of CHJ RACING, clocking 2’51:868s, and Muhd Adam Shahzhrel Mohd Azhrel of MH CHUA & SONS with 2’52:006s. The 6-lap race witnessed fierce competition among the 32 riders, with frequent changes in the lead as the race began. Adib adopted a calm and steady approach, biding his time amidst the tightly packed group, where gaps between riders were razor-thin. The intensity reached its peak in the final lap as the riders turned up the aggression. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of K-SENG MOTOR RACING, eyeing his second victory of the season, was left heartbroken when Adib charged through the group, taking control and crossing the finish line to secure victory with a time of 17’46:019s. Adib said, “In the final lap, that’s when I really started to push. Throughout the race, I was enduring pain to the point where tears were flowing, but I held on because I wanted this victory. To be a champion, you have to go through challenges like this. Alhamdulillah, I succeeded today, and I will try again for Race 2 tomorrow.” Jebat secured second place, just 0.023 seconds behind, with a time of 17’46:042s, while Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM claimed third at 17’46:051s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’46:019s) 2. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – K-SENG MOTOR RACING (17’46:042s) 3. Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (17’46:051s) 4. Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan – KEAT SENG MOTOR (17’46:115s) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (17’46:118s)
Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of NS ONE clinched an impressive victory in Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, showcasing exceptional skill in the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites race category. In the morning qualifying session, Izam set a blistering pace with a fastest lap time of 2’49:116s, claiming pole position. Close behind him was Muhd Faiz Zekri Sabri of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS, who posted a time of 2’50:022s. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of HOCK LIONG rounded out the top three with a time of 2’50:098s. As the race commenced, Izam surged to the front, leading the pack. Although he was overtaken on a few occasions, he quickly regained control, keeping the race thrillingly close. The intense battle for the top positions made it difficult to predict who would seize the win, with riders jockeying for position in a tightly packed group. However, it was in lap 5 that Izam began to establish a commanding lead, extending his gap from 1.387s to 2.327s over the group—a rare feat in this highly competitive race category. While Izam steadily pulled away, the fight for second place heated up, with riders charging aggressively to secure the runner-up spot. Izam crossed the finish line with an outstanding performance, completing the race in 20’22:663s, 2.447s ahead of Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of TAYCON, who secured second place at 20’25:110s. Danial Johan of LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE finished third, just 0.063s behind Arash with a time of 20’25:173s. Izam reflected on his victory, saying, “In the early laps, I was just observing the pace of the other riders. After that, I started to race more aggressively. I noticed that some riders were still fighting for the lead, so I pushed harder to increase the gap. I’m very satisfied with my performance today, and I hope to carry this momentum into Race 2 tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (20’22:663) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin – TAYCON (20’25:110s) 3. Danial Johan – LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE (20’25:173s) 4. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – BLH GLASSTEEL 46 RACING (20’25:228s) 5. Muhd Idil Fitri – TKC SOUTHERN (20’25:625s)
The MSBK1000 A category at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND emerged as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. Nakarin led the way in Practice 1, setting the fastest lap time of 2’19.757s. He was followed by Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM in second with a time of 2’23.394s, and Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA in third at 2’23.760s. In Practice 2, Nakarin further improved his performance, posting a best lap time of 2’07.197s, reaching a top speed of 156.88 km/h, to maintain his lead. Kasma also showed significant progress, setting a lap time of 2’07.372s, just 0.175s behind Nakarin. Azlan, meanwhile, posted the third-fastest lap time of 2’07.627s. With the combined results from both practice sessions, Nakarin was the fastest overall, while Kasma placed second and Azlan took third. Nakarin commented, “I’m feeling good after both FP1 and FP2, and I’m happy with the results. It’s the same setup as the last race, so now I just need to sleep well tonight and recharge for tomorrow. I’m looking forward to enjoying the race weekend.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 A 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’07:197s) 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’07:372s) 3. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’07:627s) 4. Lechlan Epis – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (2’08:050s) 5. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’08:466s)
The practice sessions in the MSBK1000 B category at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Heng Si Kiat from Singapore topped the combined practice sessions. In Practice 1, Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT set the fastest lap time of 2’28.888s, placing him in first position. Si Kiat followed closely in second with a time of 2’28.892s, while Alvinderjit Singh of HORIZON RACING TEAM took third place with a time of 2’34.415s, 5.527s behind Si Kiat. In Practice 2, Si Kiat improved his performance, posting the fastest lap time of 2’17.456s on lap 10. Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT PROJECT came in second with a time of 2’17.474s, just 0.018s behind Si Kiat, while Fahmi finished in third place with a time of 2’17.931s. After the combined results, Si Kiat emerged as the fastest overall, with Azlly in second and Fahmi in third. Si Kiat commented, “Today, I feel that my lap time was quite good, but I still believe there’s room for improvement. I’m positive that we can refine our performance even more. I really hope the weather will be good tomorrow, as I’m eager to compete for a spot on the podium in Race 1.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 B 1. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (2’17:456s) 2. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT Project (2’17:474s) 3. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT Project (2’17:931s) 4. Abdul Aziz Ikram – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (2’21:029s) 5. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (2’23:329s)
The MSBK600 category at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Md Helmi Azman from the BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM topped the practice sessions. Helmi Azman emerged fastest in Practice 1, setting a best lap time of 2’24.187s. His teammate, Md Syarifuddin Azman, followed closely in second with a time of 2’25.802s, while Thanat Laoongplio of Honda Racing Thailand secured third place with a time of 2’27.494s. In Practice 2, Helmi once again led the pack, improving his lap time to 2’11.280s, achieving an impressive speed of 152 km/h on lap 5. Syarifuddin remained in second with a time of 2’12.989s, just 1.709s behind Helmi, while Thanat finished in third with a time of 2’12.992s. The combined results from both practice sessions confirmed Helmi as the fastest overall, with Syarifuddin in second and Thanat in third. Helmi commented, “It’s been a good start to the practice sessions today. I feel comfortable with the bike. The team has worked really hard, and I’ve tried some new settings to make the bike easier to ride and help build my confidence. Now, I will stay focused for tomorrow’s qualifying and Race 1.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK600 1. Md Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’11:280s) 2. Md Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’12:989s) 3. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’12:992s) 4. Rocco Sessler – ONE FOR ALL (2’15:228s) 5. Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’15:653s)
The MSBK250 A category at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, saw Ahmad Afif Amran from YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA top the practice sessions. In Practice 1, Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND led the pack with a blistering lap time of 2’26.648s. Afif secured second place with a time of 2’28.156s, followed closely by Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed of HORIZON RACING TEAM in third at 2’28.266s. In Practice 2, Afif rose to the top with an impressive lap time of 2’26.294s, reaching a speed of 179.7 km/h on his third lap. This put him ahead of Gerry Salim, who set a time of 2’27.066s, 0.772s behind Afif, in second place. Emil Idzhar Ezuan of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA steadily improved his times, setting a lap of 2’27.539s on lap 8 to take third. The combined results saw Afif as the fastest overall, followed by Kitsada in second and Gerry in third. Afif commented, “It’s been a good start to the first day. We are still searching for the best setup for the bike. This isn’t a comfortable lap time for me. We’re always looking for better settings for Race 1 tomorrow. I’ll fight to stay ahead during the race and, if possible, aim for a podium finish. I’ll do my best tomorrow.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 A 1. Ahmad Afif Amran – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’26:294s) 2. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’26:648s) 3. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (2’27:066s) 4. Emil Idzhar Ezuan – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’27:539s) 5. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’27:584s)
The MSBK250 B category saw Ke Huanni from China emerge as the fastest overall in the practice sessions at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, held today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. In Practice 1, Ke Huanni led the field with a fastest lap of 2’33.691s. He was followed by Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE, who clocked 2’35.089s, and Mohd Farderin Iskandar of DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM, who took third place with a time of 2’37.637s. In Practice 2, Kabilesh improved his lap time to 2’34.100s, reaching a speed of 129.49 km/h on lap 4 to lead the session. Malaysian rider Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi followed closely in second place with a time of 2’34.669s, achieving a speed of 129.02 km/h on lap 8. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM finished in third place with a time of 2’34.720s. The combined results from both sessions saw Ke Huanni finish as the fastest overall, followed by Kabilesh in second and Naqib in third. Huanni commented, “I am happy with my results today. However, I will make sure to improve further to maintain my position at the top. I am excited for tomorrow’s race and I am aiming for a podium finish.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 B 1. Ke Huanni – China (2’33:691s) 2. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (2’34:100s) 3. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (2’34:669s) 4. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (2’34:720s) 5. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (2’34:827s)
In today’s practice sessions at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR set the fastest time in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category during Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship. In Practice 1, Adib led with a fastest lap of 2’51.080s. He was followed by Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan of KEAT SENG MOTOR, who clocked 2’53.330s, and Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of ALL BIKE RACING TEAM in third with a time of 2’53.368s. Adib continued his dominance in Practice 2 with a best lap time of 2’52.953s, reaching a top speed of 115.38 km/h. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of AKJB secured second place with a time of 2’53.250s, just 0.297s behind Adib. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali took third place with a time of 2’53.400s. Overall, Adib topped the combined practice results, with Akid and Fadlyshah rounding out the top three. Adib commented, “Today, thank God, I just focused on getting the feel and rhythm back with the bike. I hope to do my best as I am currently leading the championship. This is my first time leading overall, and I’ll try to gather as many points as possible. Hopefully, I can achieve a good result in tomorrow’s race.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race Masterclass 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (2’51:080s) 2. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – AKJB (2’53:250s) 3. Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan – KEAT SENG MOTOR (2’53:330s) 4. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (2’53:368s) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (2’53:577s)