The MSBK1000 B Class of Round 3, Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) saw one final show at the Sepang International Circuit before the season ended with the fastest time made by Osama Mareai of SAVITAR RACING. With an additional 25 points in hand today, Osama concluded the season as the “Weekend Warrior” and at the third spot in the overall standings with a total of 139 points. Despite the hurdles throughout the season and issues with his machine, Osama has definitely made the best for himself with a competitive performance. Over the course of three rounds, Osama has definitely showcased his dexterity in manoeuvring the machine and managing his lap time. He made his best lap time for today at 2’15:781s and clocked in at 25’17:040s. The second fastest and Overall Champion falls into the hands of Muhd Syukri Mat Zoki of ESRA RACING TEAM. This season, Syukri bagged a total of 149 points. Overall, he has showcased an improved performance throughout the race. He has been consistent with his pace and managed his machine well. Syukri made his best lap time today at 2’17:087s and took the fourth fastest spot today at 25’31:882s. Coming in at the third fastest spot today was Khoo Chee Yen of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM at 25’32:361s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
It was quite a show with the MSBK1000 A Class riders in Race 1 of Round 3, Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) as they gathered all their might to conclude the evening with an outstanding performance. Among them, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN made an impressive finish and took the win for the day. The unpredictable weather was a challenge for the MSBK1000 A Class riders. The 11-lap race was cut down to 9 laps as riders hopped on their machines equipped with wet tires with the determination to perform their best. Kasma who took the pole position managed to retain his speed and momentum steadily throughout the race. At P2, Zaqhwan retained his position well for the first four laps before he was superseded by Takuya. From then on, the latter remained in P2 for the rest of the race while Zaqhwan managed his momentum at P3. Kasma took the win when he clocked in fastest at 20’42:381s. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “It was quite a challenge today with the weather and that has definitely put a strain on the performances. While I know that I could have done better, I am happy to have made it at the top spot on the podium.” Takuya Tsuda of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM clocked in second at 20’51:281s. At third place, Mudh Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA made his fastest at 20’57:282s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
It was a challenging day for riders of the MSBK1000 B Class nevertheless the pursuit to achieve their dreams never diminished. Muhd Syukri Mat Zoki of ESRA RACING TEAM made quite a finish in the race category when he emerged fastest for Race 1 in Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) held at the Sepang International Circuit. It was a good competition for the riders of MSBK1000 B Class in the race earlier. This season, Syukri has showcased great moves on the circuit, taking the third place in Round 1 and second place in Round 2. While the weather has been quite a disappointment with its unpredictability, that did not affect Syukri’s performance in giving his best. The 11-lap race was cut down to 9 laps and Syukri who rode aboard the Honda CBR1000RR made his fastest time at 19’44’116s. Commenting on the race, Syukri said, “First of all, I would like to thank my team for the setup of my machine. It was a challenging race especially with the weather conditions that puts our performance to test. However, I must say that I am grateful that I was able to complete the race without any issues. I look forward to tomorrow’s race and keeping my fingers crossed that I would be able to take the win this round.” At the second fastest spot, Osama Mareai of SAVITAR RACING clocked in his best at 19’47:867s. Osama’s teammate, Raja Nazeem Iskandar logged third fastest at 19’52:779s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The MSBK1000 A Class had their first real challenge today in the Qualifying Session of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) at the Sepang International Circuit and Kasma Danial Kasmayudin of YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN marked the fastest in the session. In the third practice session of Round 3 held earlier in the morning, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA Racing Team ASEAN clocked in the fastest in the combined practice result sheet at 2’06:801s. At the second fastest, it was Takuya Tsuda of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM who made his fastest lap time at 2’08:024s. Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda-Asia Dream Racing with SHOWA took the third fastest with his best lap time at 2’08:320s. As for the Qualifying Session, Kasma once again took dominance of the circuit when he made the fastest for the session at 2’19:690s. It was a highly competitive feat however Kasma seems to have equipped himself well for the challenge. Commenting on the session, Kasma said, “It was a good session today and I owe it to the team for the perfect setup of the machine. I was very confident with the machine from FP1 yesterday. For the wet conditions today too, there were no doubts and I rode according to my own style and comfort. I am glad to have gotten the pole position here like the last round at this very same circuit.” “For the upcoming race, I definitely hope to do my best.” At the second fastest spot, it was Takuya Tsuda of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM at 2’22:222s. Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Honda Asia-Dream with SHOWA made the third fastest at 2’24:441s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The MSBK1000 B Class battled their first challenge today in the Qualifying Session of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) which was held at the Sepang International Circuit today. Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SAVITAR Racing marked the fastest in the session. In the third practice session of Round 3 which happened earlier this morning, Osama Mareai of SAVITAR Racing emerged the fastest in the combined practice result sheet, clocking in at 2’15:886s. At the second fastest place, it was Khoo Chee Yen of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM, making his best lap time at 2’15:978s. Coming in at the third fastest place was Teo Yew Joe of SAVITAR Racing with his best lap time at 2’17:711s. In the Qualifying Session, Nazeem seemed to have worked on his pace and performance as he strode among the fierce riders to make the best of his lap time. His efforts paid off when he clocked in fastest at 2’33:774s. Coming in at the second fastest was Nazeem’s teammate, Osama who made his best at 2’35:693s. Tee Wee Jin of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM clocked in third fastest at 2’36:299s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
This season’s MSBK1000 A Class has been a fairly electrifying affair between riders of great calibre and professional experience. Rajini Krishnan of RACR Castrol Power 1 Ultimate is all pumped up for the last round of the Malaysia Superbike Championship for this season which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. The Indian citizen is no stranger to the domain of MSBK. His participation can be traced back all the way to 2006. Rajini has not only been competitive in his strides but has also had an incredible track record of achievements. In the Pirelli Malaysia Superbike Championship in 2017, Rajini took the podium in all five rounds including two wins. In 2018, he bagged another three podiums in the four- round season. Commenting on his past participations, Rajini said, “MSBK is one of the first international championships that I participated in. In the past years, it has always been my go-to race to widen my experiences and add on to my riding knowledge and skills.” This season, Rajini who rode aboard the Yamaha YZF-R1 may be on the path to rediscovering his momentum and with the entry of highly robust riders in the race category, this season has not been an easy feat for him. He has taken the fourth spot in Race 1 and Race 2 of Round 1 and fifth spot in all three races of Round 2. According to Rajini, “I ride aboard the Yamaha R1 2016 model. The biggest challenge on my part would be taking the strides among riders who race with the 2022 model machines. To add on to that, this is my first time back after a three-year gap in between.” “Apart from that, I also have no experience riding with the Dunlop tyres and also in the setup of the suspension. I am still trying to find my pace and get the best lap time. However, it boils back to the fact that my machine is not as powerful as the other machines.” With Round 3 being the final race for this season, Rajini said, “My target for the coming round is to catch up with the lap time and yes, we are definitely working towards changing the setup of the machine to have a more competitive ride. The hope is to make a spot on the podium.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Here is a different kind of excitement in the Malaysia Superbike Championship with the inclusion of MSBK1000 B Class that speaks a volume about the many talents aspiring to become successful riders. Muhd Syukri Mat Zoki of ESRA RACING TEAM is looking forward to the final round of the championship which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Every individual rider has their own sets of pros and cons in their riding journey be it in terms of their machines or their riding abilities. Similarly, Syukri has had his fair share of advantages and disadvantages this season. Most importantly, he was able to identify issues that limit him and work towards achieving a better outcome. According to Syukri, “My motivation is to challenge my own capabilities. As a privateer rider, I want to try and achieve a name in the world of motorsport and MSBK has offered a platform for riders like me to do just that.” As seen this season, Syukri’s performance in Round 1 was good especially in Race 1 and he managed to pull in a total of 46 points at the end of the weekend. He made it to the third spot on the podium. In Round 2, he upped his performances and did much better in all three races, banking in a total of 58 points and a spot on the podium in second place. Commenting on the race, Syukri said, “For Round 1 and Round 2, we did not make many changes to the engine of the machine. However, we managed to find the right setup of the suspension that would suit my riding style. With that, I was able to stay put among the front group. I was also able to achieve a more consistent pace and lap time and catch up with the front riders.” “After we identified the setup of suspension for Round 2, there was no specific strategy except that I followed the right rhythm to catch up and find the opportunity to strike in the last two or three laps. For Round 3, I hope to get P1 and the “Weekend Warrior” title as we have not achieved that so far for this season. As for the preparation, it is more skewed towards my own physical and mental preparedness.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The long weekend came to a close for the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) with its final race, Race 3 at the Sepang International Circuit. Muhd Zaqhwan Zaidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM celebrated victory with his win in the MSBK1000 A Class in Race 3. Following his win in Race 2, Zaqhwan seemed confident as he took strides with Kasma once again in a chase. While Kasma flexed his muscles to supersede Zaqhwan who was at the lead position in the beginning of the race, Zaqhwan’s extensive experience gave him the advantage to dominate the battlespace once again from lap three onwards. By mid-race, Kasma was left behind by a few seconds as Zaqhwan kept his composure ahead. Kasma clearly had his strength on the sharp turns while Zaqhwan had his power on the straight front. It was a fierce battle between the dynamic duo which became more apparent towards the last few laps. Kasma began working on his strengths and bypassed Zaqhwan a number of times but the latter was smart to make a quick recovery. The duo became entangled as they switched between slingshots and by the last turn, Zaqhwan’s prowess was unveiled when he slid ahead of Kasma before taking off at a blistering speed. Zaqhwan claimed victory when he clocked in at 21’29:588s. Commenting on the race, Zaqhwan said, “It was an extremely exciting race today. In the very first lap itself, I had a good fight with Kasma but he was good from the start. I tried to overtake him, controlled my pace and managed to stay ahead. But mid-race, I found that the track was a little slippery. I slowed down a little to cool it but I didn’t expect Kasma to be so close behind me.” “Till the end, he put on a good show and so I pushed myself further. If possible, I wanted to take the win and I did it when I had a good last turn. I am thankful to my team members who have worked hard for this weekend. MSBK is the platform of motivation for me to do better in Asia.” Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA GEN BLU RACING TEAM ASEAN takes the second spot with 21’29:738s. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM took third when he logged in at 21’30:157s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Osama Mareai of SAVITAR RACING made the fastest for Race 3 while Khoo Chee Yen of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM bagged the Weekend Warrior title for the MSBK1000 B Class. In the first few laps, Osama was seen finding his pace and while it seemed challenging for him to supersede the riders ahead of him, he managed to pull through at lap five. He took the lead from then on and showcased consistency throughout as he clocked in fastest on each lap. Osama did not finish Race 1 and in Race 2, he ended at the 7 th spot. Nevertheless, that did not stop Osama from giving it another shot. In Race 3, he managed to find his footing and completed the race fastest, clocking in at 23’01:013s. Khoo Chee Yen who came in behind Osama at the second spot for Race 3 however claimed the Weekend Warrior title. Chee Yen was seen putting on a good fight throughout Race 3 however he fell one spot down when Osama took lead in the MSBK1000 B Class. However, Chee Yen managed to retain his speed and concluded Race 3 at 23’04:690s. Commenting on this win, Chee Yen said, “It was a tough weekend for me. The team and I did a lot in preparation and I finally got a good feel of my machine. I had an old friend who is an engineer who helped me sort my machine and I am truly grateful for his presence.” “This weekend I realised that racing is not all about achieving the fastest lap time but more importantly, it is about staying consistent with the result.” At the third fastest spot was Teo Yew Joe of SAVITAR RACING who logged in at 23’04:029s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The showmanship between the leaders of MSBK1000 A Class concluded with Muhd Zaqhwan Zaidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM boasting victory in Race 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK). It was a nip and tuck between Zaqhwan and Kasma throughout the race. Zaqhwan fled to a blistering speed as the race flagged off and while Kasma took the fourth spot on the grid, he gradually pulled himself up to P2 by the third lap. Lap after lap, Zaqhwan took strides, with the lead position in hand while Kasma breathed down his neck, waiting for the opportunity to strike. Unfortunately, Zaqhwan was smooth and consistent throughout the 10-lap race and by the last lap, the gap became wider. Zaqhwan was off to a victorious speed when he marked 21’31:071s. Commenting on the race, Zaqhwan said, “I enjoyed my race earlier. For the first two laps, I took a more relaxing approach and thought that the riders behind me would make their moves. However, I realised later on that they were probably struggling with their speed. I did not know the gaps between the rider tailing me.” “I just stayed focused and kept on to a consistent pace throughout. I paid more attention to the machine and tried to understand it better. There is another race coming up after this so I will work on to see the best approach for it.” Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA GEN BLU RACING TEAM ASEAN followed suit at 21’31:737s. At third place, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM logged in at 21’43:055s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us