Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today saw Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat from Honda Racing Thailand emerged victorious after a fierce battle Race 1 of the MSBK1000 A category. The race began with Nakarin in the lead, followed closely by Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM in P2. However, the excitement was abruptly halted when Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT fell, causing a fire on his bike. The red flag was raised moments later due to oil spilled on the track. This turn of events worked in favor of Zaqhwan Zaidi, whose team was able to fix his bike during the red flag period. He was permitted to restart the race, albeit from the back of the grid. Once the race restarted with 8 laps to go, Nakarin quickly claimed his lead, with Azlan in P2, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA in P3, and Zaqhwan rapidly advancing to P5. Azlan made his move, overtaking Nakarin to take the lead, but Nakarin responded, reclaiming P1 shortly after. As the race progressed, lap 5 saw Azlan set the fastest lap time of 2’07:216s, leading the pack with Kasma hot on his heels. By lap 6, Kasma overtook Nakarin and began to chase down Azlan. The tension peaked on lap 7 as the top three riders battled fiercely for the win. However, a small mistake by Kasma at Turn 4 hindered his chances. In a nail-biting finish, Nakarin overtook Azlan in the final turn, pushing hard toward the finish line to clinch the win by a mere 0.015 seconds at 17’07:780s. Nakarin said, “Azlan was incredibly strong today, and Kasma also showed impressive pace, staying right with the group. This race was truly challenging, especially with the track conditions being a bit wet due to the rain. In the last two laps, my brakes started to overheat, so I had to make some adjustments to manage that and allow them to cool down before giving my final push. Thankfully, I was able to make it work. Tomorrow, I’ll aim to build on this momentum and push even harder.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 MSBK1000 A 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (17’07:780s) 2. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (17’07:795s) 3. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (17’08:669s) 4. Zaqhwan Zaidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RA CING TEAM (17’12:942s) 5. Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin – FGRT PROJECT (17’16:696s)
In an eventful Race 1 of the MSBK1000 B category at Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, Raja Nazeem Iskandar from MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM showcased his dominance at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The race began dramatically, with a red flag raised mere seconds in. Following a short delay, the race restarted with 8 laps on the clock. Chan Qing Rong initially took the lead, but as the laps progressed, Raja Nazeem quickly asserted himself in P1. By lap 4, Raja Nazeem had established a significant lead, sitting 4:453s ahead of Qing Rong in P2, while Mohd Azlly Shaari trailed in P3, 3:911s behind Qing Rong. Raja Nazeem’s impressive performance solidified his position at the front, demonstrating both speed and skill throughout the race to claimed the victory at 18’21:039s. Raja Nazeem said, “I’m really happy with today’s result. Until now, I’ve only raced Yamaha for three years, and this is my third year in MSBK. Last week, I was supposed to ride my own bike, but there were issues with it. I reached out to Ahmad Faiz from Suzuki to see if he had a spare bike. He was initially going to compete in MSBK but had work commitments. I owe him a big thanks for allowing me to race with MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM. I first rode the Suzuki on Thursday during FP1 and had no expectations for fast lap times. However, during the race, I clocked a 2’14:970s lap, which I knew would place me in Class A. I’ll accept whatever decision the organizers make and see it as a challenge to improve myself. My dream is to be within 5 seconds of the Class A riders.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 MSBK1000 B 1. Raja Nazeem Iskandar – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (18’21:039s) 2. Chan Qing Rong – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (18’24:226s) 3. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (18’29:690s) 4. Theva Kumaran – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (18’54:942s) 5. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (19’00:909s)
In an impressive display of performance, Muhd Helmi Azman of the BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM claimed victory in the MSBK600 category at the Race of Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today. Helmi led the race from start to finish, showcasing his prowess and setting a commanding pace throughout. Helmi quickly established his lead, with Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND in P2 and Muhd Syarifuddin Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM in P3. By lap 2, Helmi had already created a small gap of 0.679 seconds ahead of Thanat. While Helmi maintained his lead, Thanat faced intense pressure from Syarifuddin, who was eagerly battling for P2. As the race progressed, Helmi continued to extend his advantage, leaving the competition behind with a substantial gap of 3.200 seconds by lap 7. Syarifuddin continued to pursue Thanat, seeking an opportunity to overtake, but Thanat managed to reclaim his position and fend off the challenge. In the end, Helmi crossed the finish line first at 21’54:773s to claimed the victory, followed by Thanat in P2 and Syarifuddin in P3, marking a triumphant day for the Honda riders. Helmi shared, “From the start, I aimed to create a significant gap from the group. I focused on achieving my lap times, and this setup felt excellent. I had a great feeling on the bike, and the temperature wasn’t too hot either. I tried to attack lap by lap, and when I saw the board showing nearly a 3-second lead over the group, I decided to maintain my consistency. As the rain began to fall, I just took care and focused on finishing the race safely.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 MSBK600 1. Muhd Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (21’54:773s) 2. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (21’58:780s) 3. Muhd Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (21’58:934s) 4. Okaya Yuta – Japan (22’10:995s) 5. Chiang Chih Ying – Taipei (23’19:145s)
Race 1 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship showcased intense competition in the MSBK250 A category today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The race kicked off with Ahmad Afif Amran of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA taking an early lead, closely followed by his teammate, Farres and Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND. However, the excitement escalated on lap 2 when Afif collided slightly with Irfan Ardiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM, resulting in a crash that opened the door for Kitsada to take over the lead. Irfan quickly moved into P2, with his teammate, Gerry Salim in P3. As the race progressed, Farres faced increasing pressure in his debut, with Kitsada closing the gap to just 0:717s by lap 5. The two riders engaged in a thrilling battle for the top spot, exchanging positions in an exciting display of skill. On the final lap, Kitsada held the lead, but Farres executed a brilliant move in the last turn, overtaking Kitsada and crossing the finish line to secure victory at 19’41:375s. Farres said, “Thank you to my team for providing such a fantastic motorcycle. I’ve never felt this happy before—being with Yamaha and achieving first place means so much to me. This race was definitely tough, but I had a great teammate in Afif Amran, who offered invaluable support and helped with the best bike setup, which contributed to my victory. The race was quite competitive, but I managed to handle the challenges one by one.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 MSBK250 A 1. Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (19’41:375s) 2. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’42:030s) 3. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’42:030s) 4. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’42:032s) 5. Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (19’54:631s)
Race 1 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan from Malaysia claimed victory in MSBK250 B category. The race commenced with Darwish quickly establishing a commanding lead, leaving Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE trailing by at least four seconds in P2. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin from Malaysia and Muhd Nur Haikal Muhd Nur Fikri of NAKKAWANBULIHHH Racing Team closely pursued in P3 and P4, respectively, while Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal of DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM held P5. As the race progressed, Irfan Safwan steadily gained ground, seeking opportunities to overtake the riders ahead. In a dramatic turn of events on the final lap, Irfan successfully overtook Kabilesh to claim P2. Darwish crossed the finish line first, securing a well-deserved victory at 20’46:324s, while Irfan Safwan finished in P2 at 21’02:530s and Kabilesh took P3 at 21’03:310s. Darwish said, “Alhamdulillah. I’m thankful to God for today’s success. I also want to thank my family for their unwavering support throughout this journey. A big thank you to my team for their hard work, dedication, and for providing such a solid setup. There’s still a long way to go in the championship, and I will remain focused and continue to work hard.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 MSBK250 B 1. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’46:324s) 2. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin – Malaysia (21’02:530) 3. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (21’03:310s) 4. Muhd Nur Haikal Muhd Nur Fikri – NAKKAWANBULIHHH Racing Team (21’15:436s) 5. Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (21’17:905s)
Race 1 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff of WEE PLUS RACING SABAH claimed a thrilling victory in the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category. The race commenced with Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SHH PENANG TEAM taking an early lead, closely pursued by Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SBF BIKERS. However, the excitement escalated at Turn 2 when both Izam and Muhd Fairuz Zekri Sabri of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS fell, leaving Faiz to press on. This unexpected twist opened the door for Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq of BOON HUA MOTOR, who, starting from the 9th grid position, quickly seized the lead, with Qayyum and Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE tailing closely behind. The race unfolded like a rollercoaster, with the lead changing hands nearly every lap. By lap 6, Faiz surged from the back to take the lead, followed closely by Qayyum in P2 and Shafiq Ezzariq in P3. As the race neared its conclusion, Qayyum executed a daring overtake on Faiz in the final lap, but it was Syukran who showcased exceptional skill and determination, racing past both to claim the checkered flag. Crossing the finish line first, Syukran clocked an impressive time of 20’25:713s, narrowly edging out Qayyum, who finished just 0.004 seconds behind. Muhammad Fadlyshah Redzuan of NS ONE rounded out the top three with a time of 20’25:756s. This victory not only marks a significant achievement for Syukran but also places him at the top of the overall standings with a total of 47 points, leading Qayyum by 2 points in second place. Syukran celebrated his hard-fought victory, stating, “From the start of the race, I aimed to stay within the front group, making sure I didn’t fall behind while maintaining my consistency. In the last two laps, I pushed myself to move ahead, and thankfully, I succeeded. This victory is a testament to my hard work and the support of my team.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 YAMAHA R15M Race Elites 1. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – WEE PLUS RACING SABAH (20’25:713s) 2. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – SBF BIKERS (20’25:717s) 3. Muhammad Fadlyshah Redzuan – NS ONE (20’25:756s) 4. Muhd Syafiq Asyraf Mohd Zam Zam – HOCK LIONG (20’25:788s) 5. Muhd Alif Ashraf Tahiruddin – KOK CHENG RACING TEAM (20’25:847s)
Race 1 of Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race Masterclass category, Azrul Affendi Hadi from PJ WONG MOTOR emerged victorious amid challenging wet conditions at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The race commenced with rain, setting a cautious tone as Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of TAKONG took the lead, closely followed by Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SCM Factory Racing Team. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of MH RACING quickly maneuvered into P2, showcasing the competitive spirit of the riders. By lap 2, the top three—Akid, Adib, and Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM—had established a solid lead, sitting at least three seconds ahead of the second group. As the race progressed into lap 5, the riders adapted to the wet track, gradually increasing their speed and closing the gap on the front-runners. By the final lap, the leaderboard saw a shift, with Azrul taking P1, Akid in P2, and Ahmad Shakir Abdullah of SUPER RACING in P3, while Iqram and Afiq followed closely behind. However, the drama unfolded in the final turn when both Akid and Shakir fell, allowing Azrul to maintain his lead and secure the victory at 18’57:495s. Iqram crossed the finish line in P2, and Adib rounding out the top three in P3. Azrul said, “I’m grateful because my target today was to secure a podium finish. The track was quite tricky, being half dry and half wet. I focused on staying with my group and was surprised to find myself battling among the top three. I noticed they were slowing down a bit, so I maintained my speed. In the final moments, I concentrated on racing my best toward the finish line, and I didn’t expect to come out in first place.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass 1. Azrul Affendi Hadi – PJ WONG MOTOR (18’57:495s) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – SCM Factory Racing Team (18’57:511s) 3. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – MH RACING (18’57:726s) 4. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (18’57:855s) 5. Muhd Zulhilmi Yazid – SGH CREDIT (19’00:929s)
Race 1 of Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP happened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The Class A race of the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP was filled with excitement as Guo Jie took an early lead amidst pouring rain. However, Fu Yisheng faced difficulties and fell early in the race. As the race progressed into lap 2, Guo Jie reached a remarkable speed of 238.9 km/h, maintaining his position at the front. On lap 3, Chen Zhen, the wild card rider, recorded a fastest lap time of 2’42:439s, showcasing his skill on the wet track. Yu Xiaochen pushed hard on lap 4, and beat Chen Zhen’s time with 2’41:884s. Unfortunately, heavy rain forced the race to be halted with a red flag on lap 5, with only one lap remaining. Based on the standings at the time, Guo Jie claimed victory at total time of 8’10:905s, marking a thrilling performance despite the challenging conditions. Class B riders faced the elements in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP, with Zi Yangfan taking an early lead as the rain intensified. The race began with challenging conditions, testing the riders’ skills and resilience. As the race progressed into lap 2, competitors settled into their rhythm, battling for position. The competition was fierce, and by lap 4, riders were pushing their limits on the wet track. However, the race was ultimately called off early due to heavy rain, resulting in a red flag on lap 5. Based on the standings at the time of the stoppage, He Yuxi secured a notable victory at 8’25:807s. Zi Yangfan took second place at 8’25:830s, followed by Lee Kin Ho at 8’32:186s to claimed third place. While in Class C watched the competitors battled fiercely against the elements, with Huang Haoming taking an early lead as rain began to pour. The challenging conditions created an exciting atmosphere as riders fought for every position. As the race unfolded, Huang Haoming continued to lead through the wet laps, showcasing exceptional skill. However, with heavy rain affecting visibility and track conditions, the race was ultimately halted with a red flag on lap 5. At the time of the stoppage, Huang Haoming was declared the winner at 8’40:795s, celebrating a hard-fought victory despite the challenging weather. Taking second place was Zhang Jingyu at 8’56:094s, and Fang Lu placed third at 9’02:804s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP Class A 1. Guo Jie (8’10:905s) 2. Yu Xiaochen (8’12:697s) 3. Chen Zhen (8’15:091s) 4. Zhang Xiaoxiang (8’39:326s) Class B 1. He Yuxi (8’25:807s) 2. Zi Yangfan (8’25:830s) 3. Lee Kin Ho (8’32:186s) 4. Xi Feida (8’38:058s) Class C 1. Huang Haoming (8’40:795s) 2. Zhang Jingyu (8’56:094s) 3. Fang Lu (9’02:804s) 4. Mu Hongde (9’45:541s)
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)