Race 1, Round 1 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed of HORIZON RACING TEAM bagged the win for MSBK250 A today. During the qualifying session earlier today, Muzakkir clocked in the fastest lap time at 2’27:562s. Second fastest was Gerry Salim of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team with the best lap time at 2’27:601s. Md Haziq Md Fairues of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’27:800s. Muzakkir made a good start as he surged ahead of the troop after the flag-off. Muhd Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy of Honda Estremo Yuzy Racing and 6 Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team at P2 and P3 respectively trailed him closely. Syazras was following Muzakkir closely and tried to take over Muzakkir however his attempt was denied. At the third lap, Syazras and Haziq fell at turn 9 watched Irfan took his position in P2 followed by Allwin Xavier of GUSTO RACING INDIA. Muzakkir picked up his speed leaving the pack far behind, while the battle between Gerry, Allwin and Jagadeesh Nagaraj of HORIZON RACING TEAM continued with rapid change fighting for P2. The race continued uninterrupted before Muzakkir win race at 19’54:506s. Commenting on the race, Muzakkir said, “It’s like a dream start for me. From day 1 in practice session we took step by step to improve because we didn’t want to rush things like previous races, so I reminded my team to stay calm. A lot of input has done by my team in this year, which is why I must win the race this time. I aim to stay on top, to lead the pack until the end and it came true. I am truly happy to have made the victory today.” Taking second position on the podium was Gerry Salim of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team at 20’17:347s. Allwin Xavier of GUSTO RACING INDIA made it third at 20’18:552s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship happened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team marked the fastest today in Race 1 of the MSBK250 B race category. Earlier today in qualifying session, Rakha clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’34:553s giving him the advantage needed to stay ahead of the others during the race. At the second fastest spot was Malaysian rider, Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi with his best lap time at 2’35:532s followed by Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan of CHV RACING with her best lap time at 2’36:890s. Rakha took the lead as the race started. In P2 was Naqib followed by Mohd Farderin Iskandar of Darsalube MH Racing Team. Savion Sabu of SAVITAR ESG ASIA patiently making his way up to P2 followed by Naqib in P3. in the fifth lap, Naqib lost control of his machine and watched Farderin moved ahead to P2 before Naqib went back on track and trailed Farderin closely. The battle fighting for the front position continued. Rakha who left the pack at least 13 seconds behind calmly maintain his pace until passing the finishing line at 20’59:993s. Rakha commented on the race, “I was nervous since practice session because this is my first time racing in a big track. But I remember my mother’s advice, to stay calm while racing, what’s meant to happen, will happen.” Taking the second fastest spot was Mohd Farderin Iskandar of Darsalube MH Racing Team, clocking in at 21’13:365s. Muhd Nur Haikal Muhd Nur Fikri of NAKKAWANBULIHHH Racing Team made it third fastest at 21’18:814s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia – Round 1 The MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) kicked off its 2024 season with practice session at the Sepang International Circuit. Leading the charge was Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of Honda Racing Thailand who demonstrated his dominance when topped both practice sessions in MSBK1000 A category that concluded on Friday. Nakarin appeared the fastest in Practice 1 when he clocked the fastest lap time of 2’08:514s which watched Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM at 2’08:879s and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM at 2’09:237s in second and third place respectively. In Practice 2, Nakarin again led the pack at 2’11:310s. Azroy maintained in second place at 2’09:890s followed by Passawit Thitivararak of Honda Racing Thailand at 2’10:246s. Combined result for practice session, Nakarin came on top as fastest overall, while Azroy placed second and Azalan took the third spot. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 A Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – Honda Racing Thailand (2’08:514s) Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’08:879s) Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’09:237s) Passawit Thitivararak – Honda Racing Thailand (2’09:298s) Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’10:191s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
MSBK1000 B category watched Singapore rider, Heng Si Kiat emerged as the fastest overall on practice session at MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship season opener that ended on Friday. In Practice 1, Si Kiat placed first with the fastest lap time of 2’17:970s. SEVEN Motorsports rider, Raja Nazeem Iskandar placed second at 2’19:413s followed by Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM at 2’19:586s. In Practice 2, Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT Project appeared on top when he clocked the lap time of 2’21:678s which placed Si Kiat who recorded lap time of 2’19:413s in second spot. While Malaysian rider, Chan Qing Rong filled the third spot at 2’24:418s. The combined results came out with Si Kiat as the fastest overall, followed by Nazeem and Po Yu in second and third place. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 B Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (2’17:970s) Raja Nazeem Iskandar – SEVEN Motorsports (2’19:413s) Lee Po Yu – DREAM TEAM (2’19:586s) Chan Qing Rong – Malaysia (2’21:309s) Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT P roject (2’21:678s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The season opener at MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship witnessed Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM dominating MSBK600 category in practice session that ended on Friday. Helmi emerged fastest in Practice 1 when he set the fastest lap time of 2’11:550s placed Md Syarifuddin Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RA CING TEAM at 2’12:295s and Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA at 2’12:698 in second and third place respectively. Then, in Practice 2, Helmi once again led the pack with better lap time of 2’11:310s. Syarifuddin too, maintained in second place with the fastest lap time of 2’11:787s followed by Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND at 2’12:591s. Combined result for practice session revealed Helmi as fastest overall, while Syarifuddin placed second and Thanat took the third spot. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK600 Md Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RA CING TEAM (2’11:310s) Md Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RA CING TEAM (2’11:787s) Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’12:591s) Apiwath Wongthananon – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’12:697s) Muhd Farish Hafiy Farid Sezli – FGRT PROJECT (2’13:152s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Meanwhile in the MSBK250 A category, Md Haziq Md Fairues of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM came on top after clocking the fastest lap time in practice session that ended on Friday. In Practice 1, Haziq leading the pack with a blazing lap time of 2’29:631s. Gerry Salim of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team made it second at 2’30:184s followed by Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team at 2’30:200s. In Practice 2, Haziq improved his pace, topping the session with the fastest lap time of 2’27:888s. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed of HORIZON RACING TEAM who clocked his best lap time of 2’28:260s and Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM at 2’28:425ss filled the second and third spots respectively. The combined results came out with Haziq as the fastest overall, followed by Muzakkir and Irfan on second and third place. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 A Md Haziq Md Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’27:888s) Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’28:260s) Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’28:425s) Irfan Ardiansyah – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (2’28:787s) Gerry Salim – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (2’29:450s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
MSBK250 B category watched Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team emerged as the fastest overall on practice session at MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship season opener that ended on Friday. In Practice 1, Rakha placed first with the fastest lap time of 2’34:639s. Malaysian rider, Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi placed second at 2’38:008s followed by Malaysian rider, Md Sharf Muhriz at 2’38:804s. In Practice 2, Rakha again topped the session at 2’36:416s. Naqib filled second place at 2’37:557s and Mohd Farderin Iskandar of Darsalube MH Racing Team who clocked 2’38:413s filled third spot. The combined results came out with Rakha as the fastest overall, followed by Naqib and Farderin in second and third place. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 B Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (2’34:639s) Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (2’37:557s) Mohd Farderin Iskandar – Darsalube MH Racing Team (2’38:413s) Md Amirul Hairol Saleh – Malaysia (2’38:595s) Md Sharf Muhriz – Malaysia (2’38:804s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 1 of The Malaysia Superbike Championship is coming soon with a brand-new season this weekend. Waiting to make the most of the season are riders of the MSBK1000 A and MSBK1000 B, all geared up to heat up the grounds of the Sepang International Circuit. It was a momentous celebration for Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean last season who went on a winning streak, bagging five wins and two podium-finishes. He emulated his successes in 2022 and defended his championship with excellent showmanship before once again rising above the challenge to defeat the troop of super bikers with a total of 172 points that rewarded him “champion” once again. His closest contender back then, two years in a row was Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team who pushed himself beyond the limits to tackle his opponent nevertheless, Kasma who is known to be territorial did not budge, leaving Azlan with no choice but to settle at second spot overall. At the third spot overall was Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who in his debut season not only flaunted his moves after graduating from the MSBK600 race category but also made quite an impression with his performances. He was seen battling neck-to-neck with his opponents however, his absence in three races could only place him third. Commenting on the race, Azroy said, “The biggest challenge for me would be handling the 1000cc machine which requires more strength and physical endurance. While I have had quite the experience last season, I still find it challenging and I know that I need to do more to improve further. The Honda machine has always been a good one and I have always been confident with its performances. Of course, with strong opponents, I am able to get more knowledge and experience to navigate better. This season, we will be riding alongside big names from ARRC but I want to be the best among the best for sure. Furthermore, Sepang circuit is like home to me therefore, I am determined to give my best and make it big!” The MSBK1000 B saw the rise of Md Amir Izzat Rozali of Horizon Racing Team taking a strong stance with five wins throughout the season including a triple victory in Round 3. At second and third was Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team and Khoo Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team. This season will see the inclusion of riders from Chinese Taipei and Singapore alongside existing and new Malaysian riders. Commenting on the season, Tee Wee Jin who has been in the scene for a number of years now said, “My challenge with this championship has always been about achieving better results and keeping up with the troop ahead of me. The MSBK is not new for me of course, the entry list has always been a challenging factor for me as most of them are professional riders who have soared to greater heights locally and internationally. For us and those who are from the satellite team, to compete with the factory team in MSBK is never an easy feat but I take all possibilities into account and am encouraged further to learn closely from these professional riders. My aim of course is to perform at 100% and to make a comeback like winning in the good old days. My machine is a GSXR1000 RR 2021 model prepared by James Racing Japan and currently, it is well equipped with new technology which I believe would help me perform better. Fingers crossed! Sepang has been a great track. I have been racing for many years now and still never got bored.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship is coming back this weekend at Sepang International Circuit. Waiting in anticipation to circle the laps once again are the riders of MSBK600 race category who are highly motivated, ready to inject pressure and driven to succeed. Md Helmi Azman of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team went all out last season to grab the bigger chunk of the pie when he bagged the podium spot in all races with four wins including a hat-trick before marking his territory in the race category as the champion. For Helmi, he knows the tricks and trades too well and although it was not an easy feat riding alongside teammate, Khairul Idham Pawi for the first two rounds and Md Hakim Danish of SIC Racing in the final round, but he rose above the challenge and completed the season with a total of 180 points. KIP took second overall with 90 points in hand. At third spot overall was Japanese rider, Soichiro Minamimoto of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean who made quite an impression in his debut season with a total of 75 points. Commenting on the upcoming race, Helmi said, “For me, MSBK has always been about getting the mileage needed to do better as a professional rider. It opens up pathways of opportunities that are much-needed especially in enhancing our riding techniques and preparation for the next level. The MSBK platform is known for being the top superbike championship in Malaysia and as such holds quite a standard that potentially helps us in gauging our own benchmark and performances. For the upcoming race, I am aiming for the overall championship title but again, I have a feeling that defending my championship is not going to be an easy task especially with the season’s entry list. Definitely, I will go all out to do my best especially with my machine being in a good condition. My team has done a great job over time and they have also been finding ways to improve wherever possible so I am quite confident for the coming race. Sepang circuit is a fine circuit and of course, being a home-ground for me, I would not say it is going to be a smooth ride considering the many other Malaysian riders who will be coming in as well. But, let’s see how it goes this time around.” This season promises an even more exciting chapter especially with the inclusion of fresh faces alongside seasoned riders from the local and the wider Asian grounds. While the level of competitiveness has always been striking among the riders in the race category, it is presumed that this season’s battle will see an enhanced version of nip and tuck which will raise the benchmark of excellence even higher. Season 2024 will see the inclusion of countries such as Philippines and Thailand with the likes of McKinley Kyle Paz, Apiwath Wongthananon and Thanat Laoongplio, who are all participants in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship taking part in the stride. Commenting on the championship, Apiwath said, “This would be my first-time racing in the MSBK championship and I am quite excited to get some exposure from the riding experience. The main reason for participating is definitely while having the feel of riding in another championship, it is also to expand my mileage further for the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. This would be a suitable ground and championship to practice before ARRC comes to Malaysia. For sure, it would give me some valuable insights on the circuit as well as the techniques needed to be more accurate in my calculation of risk taking. To me, Sepang has been a rather difficult ground and I know for sure that the local riders have greater advantage but I will do my best though. I will utilise my experiences and strengths to maximise my performances. My goal in every championship is to be the champion so, I will go all out to do whatever in my capacity to be the best.”
The Malaysia Superbike Championship will once again hit Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Riders of the MSBK250 A and MSBK250 B are counting the days in anticipation of yet another season of thrill and rush of adrenaline, prepared to either break it or make it. Last season, we saw the rise of 2022 defending champion, Md Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who went on to raise the benchmark in the MSBK250A race category, sweeping five winning titles out of six races in the 3-round season. He defended his title with excellent showmanship before bagging the rewarding championship title once again. His team mate Md Farid Hakimi who trailed closely behind throughout the season landed himself at the second spot overall. At the third spot overall was Geoffrey Reviven Emmanuel of Gusto Racing Team who after a strenuous stride alongside Malaysian duo, took one win in the final race. Commenting on the upcoming race, Irfan said, “This season seems like it is going to be a highly competitive one. Looking at the entry list, I am quite sure that it would be tough to defend my championship title but I will utilise my experiences from the previous years and from other championships to find the best position in the race category. I also learnt quite a lot from the experiences of other riders and I usually evaluate it further to see if I can emulate it in my own riding techniques.” “My goal is to continue enhancing my performances and work on my limitations so that I can continue with the momentum of winning. As for the machine, so far, I think it is in excellent condition. The team has been working hard to ensure optimised performance. I will of course do my best to understand the machine that I get. The Sepang circuit is a long and wide one and while it can be easy, it can also be challenging because it opens up opportunities for other riders to strike. I love Sepang circuit and frankly, I am looking forward to the ride once again.” In the MSBK250 B race category, Md Izrul Huzaimi returned to the scene for a full-season in 2023 after gaining an impressive achievement in the final round of season 2022 with a double-shot on the podium. Striking in his pursuit to be the best, he went on to deliver excellence in his performances with three wins for the season, landing himself as the overall champion for the race category. Taking the second spot overall was Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India who also took three wins for the season but short 4-points for a grand finish. Taking third was Ke Huan Ni who completed the season with 62 points in hand. In the coming season, there will be new entries from Indonesia, Singapore and India with riders of great calibre and sea of knowledge including one female entry from Malaysia. The MSBK250 A and MSBK250 B race category foresees a more competitive stride that is sure to keep the track heated for the weekend. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us