At PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, Race 2 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship showcased thrilling competition in the MSBK1000 A category. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND emerged as the Weekend Champion. As the race commenced, Nakarin quickly took the lead, followed by Zaqhwan Zaidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA, and Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin of FGRT PROJECT. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM, the only rider opting for slick tires, struggled on the wet track, dropping to P13 as conditions began to improve. By lap 2, Nakarin set a blistering pace, achieving a best lap time of 2’21:967s, with Ibrahim hitting a top speed of 284.2 km/h in pursuit. Throughout the race, Nakarin maintained his lead, consistently setting competitive lap times, including a best of 2’21:006s. As the track dried, Azlan picked up his pace, closing the gap with the riders ahead. Nakarin held firm, crossing the finish line first at 23’38:195s, with Kasma and Ibrahim finishing at 23’49:376s and 24’01:405s, respectively, rounding out the podium. Azlan pushed hard, setting a remarkable lap time of 2’13:497s to secure a P5 finish. Nakarin commented, “It was an incredible race! Initially, I wasn’t sure about choosing wet tires, but my team made that call. I noticed Azlan on slicks and wasn’t sure how it would play out in the end. In the early laps, I aimed to build a significant gap. As my tires began to wear in the last five laps, I focused on maintaining my rhythm, just as I practiced. Ultimately, we did a great job, and I want to thank everyone who supported me!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 MSBK1000 A 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (23’38:195s) 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (23’49:376s) 3. Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin – FGRT PROJECT (24’01:405s) 4. Zaqhwan Zaidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (24’05:938s) 5. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (24’07:051s)
MSBK1000 B category at Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, Chan Qing Rong of SAVITAR ESG ASIA triumphed in a nail-biting Race 2 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. As the race began, Qing Rong quickly established himself at the front, but Raja Nazeem Iskandar of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM closely followed. The two riders adapted to the wet track as it dried, maintaining a 20-second lead over the rest of the group by lap 4. The competition intensified as Raja looked for opportunities to overtake Qing Rong, narrowing the gap to just 0.381 seconds by lap 5. In an exciting move on lap 6, Raja took the lead, but Qing Rong was not to be outdone. He reclaimed the top position shortly after. Both riders battled fiercely, exchanging positions multiple times. In the end, Qing Rong’s strategic racing and superior start led him to victory at , with Raja finishing just behind. Qing Rong shared, “Raja is like a brother to me; I know his riding style, and he knows mine. I was just waiting for him to catch up. When he overtook me in Turn 7, I knew he might overshoot, so I took the position back. It was all about whose tires would last longer. Ultimately, I had a better start, which helped me finish strong. I owe a lot to Raja; he’s been an inspiration throughout this season.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 MSBK1000 B 1. Chan Qing Rong – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (24’49:244s) 2. Raja Nazeem Iskandar – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (25’07:009s) 3. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (25’37:223s) 4. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (25’46:265s) 5. Theva Kumaran – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (26’00:387s)
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)
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)
The Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) is about to kick off Round 3, with Abhijith Satya Prasad from India, who has made a leap from B class to the fiercely competitive A class. Abhijith’s journey to A class is not just about speed; it is about stepping up to compete with the best. Thanks to his impressive lap times, he is now moving up the ranks and joining the elite riders for the next two rounds of the championship. Abhijith shared his thoughts on the upgrade: “I’m really excited about being classified with the fast guys. It’s a significant milestone for me and definitely feels like a step in the right direction. Being part of A class means I’ll be racing against some incredibly talented competitors, and that motivates me to push myself even further.” When asked about his success, Abhijith pointed to his focus and consistency: “Achieving this goal was all about focus and consistency during Round 2. My main objective was to complete several laps consistently in the 2.15s range. Fortunately, I managed to perform even better than expected, hitting consistent laps in the 2.14s during the last race. It was all about maintaining a clear mindset and sticking to my strategy, which really paid off.” With Round 3 set for 11-13 October at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Abhijith is ready to face new challenges: “In A class, my expectations are to learn as much as possible from those who are quicker than me. I’m looking forward to having some exciting battles on the track and aiming to finish ahead of those who are running similar lap times. My primary goal is to improve my speed in a safe manner, without taking unnecessary risks. I believe that as I grow, I’ll also witness my competitors getting quicker alongside me, which will enhance the overall experience.” His objectives for the upcoming round are clear: “My main aim, as always, is to have fun. I want to stay focused, learn from every lap I complete, and push my personal boundaries. My target is to be competitive within the mid-pack of the A category and to finish within one minute of the winner. Achieving this would be a great accomplishment for me, and I’m excited to see how I can further develop my skills on the track.”
Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will be held this weekend at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Standing tall after a double-win is Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of Honda Racing Thailand in the MSBK1000 A race category and Lee Po Yu of Dream Team scoring a 1-2 in the MSBK1000 B in the previous round who will be back to continue their aspirations towards victory. Nakarin is no stranger at SIC, having had the experience racing on the circuit ground for a very long time however what is worthy of applause is his ability to apply his experiences and expand his capacities and dexterities aboard a 1000cc machine which is fairly new to the Thai rider. Not only has he been able to display the right riding techniques but he has also carved noteworthy achievements on the circuit ground. He may be a newbie in the MSBK scene but Nakarin has definitely been able to tackle the setbacks from the very beginning and transform it into flying colours especially with his most recent achievements. Commenting on the championship, Nakarin said, “The previous round was very challenging for me because the Malaysian rivals were strong on their home-ground. I had to work on adjusting my braking points and cornering to improve my lap time. Right now, I feel more comfortable with the machine when cornering. However, we need to improve further on stability at the corners for better performance. At Sepang, high-speed is important. I need to adjust my braking points especially in the last sector to keep myself inside the track. There are many things that I have learnt throughout the two rounds here especially from the other riders, namely braking and tire-management which is crucial during racing. For the coming round, my aim is to be a winner and to stretch the gap further in the championship standing. Also, the championship title is my goal for the season.” Po Yu on the other hand faced his own sets of challenges in the last two rounds at SIC however, he has been quick in picking up his errors and rectifying his moves for better outcome. In round 1, Po Yu finished second on the chart, both races combined but in round 2, the Taipei-born rider claimed the Weekend Warrior title with a total of 45 points in both races combined. The rider who rode aboard the BMW M1000RR showcased his robust side, consistent with his moves in what could be claimed a highly competitive feat, competing against eighteen entries. Po Yu definitely has room for improvement and with two more rounds to go, it is all about perfecting his moves to resist the pressure that’s awaiting. Commenting on the championship, Po Yu said, “My biggest challenge in the first and second round was familiarity with the SIC layout as I had only ridden thrice there prior to that. Additionally, I had no initial racing experience and starting and overtaking during the race posed challenges. But overtime, I adapted well with the race pace. My machine is basically in a complete stock condition. The biggest advantage, in my opinion, is the suspension. The team has definitely done an excellent job tuning the suspension and right now, it is in a stable condition when entering and exiting corners. That gives me a lot of confidence. I still need to improve on top speed. Since the ECU on my bike is still in an untuned state, my top speed is about 10km/hr lower compared to the other riders. Top speed is crucial at SIC so this is an area that needs to be worked on. SIC is a challenging track with high top speeds, high cornering speeds and heavy braking, all of which elements that race tracks in Taiwan do not have. I believe the section I need to improve most is from T14 to T1. I haven’t fully mastered the line through T14, and controlling the bike during heavy braking at T15 and T1 is also an area where I need to make improvements. I enjoyed riding and one of the benefits of participating in MSBK is that I get to race against many top ARRC riders. From them, I’ve seen riding styles and techniques I could never have imagined. My goal for this season is to win the 1000B class championship.”
Race 2 of Round 2, MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND celebrated a double win in one weekend in the MSBK1000 A race category. During Race 2, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM was fiery when he took the lead with Nakarin trailed closely behind. Lechlan Epis of SAVITAR ESG ASIA at P3 patiently maintained his position while being pressured by Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM and Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA. On lap 2, Azlan managed to took over Lechlan at P3 and sped up to chase the top two riders, Azroy and Nakarin. The position of top three riders remained the same until the final lap, Azroy crashed and watched Nakarin won the race at 21’23:707s. Nakarin commented, “This race was particularly challenging due to the extreme heat, which made every lap a test of endurance. Aroy’s pace was impressive. He was pushing hard, and I did my best to keep up with him starting from the 5th lap. I felt that this was the limit of my control under the current conditions. Pushing any harder might have risked a crash similar to what happened with Azroy. However, this race has been a valuable learning experience, providing important insights that will help me prepare for the upcoming ARRC race here. I’m eager to apply these lessons and improve for the future.” Azlan made it second at 21’28:185s. Kasma took third at 21’30:780s.
Race 2 of Round 2 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. DREAM TEAM’s rider, Lee Po Yu made it as the Weekend Champion in the MSBK1000 B race category. During Race 2, Abhijith Satya Prasad from India was fast to lead pace as race started. Behind him, was Heng Si Kiat from Singapore and Po Yu at P3. Riders’ position remained the same, except Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SEVEN Motorsports managed to took over Si Kiat at P3, but Si Kiat managed to reclaim the position. Abijith consistently raced in his pace while maintaining a safe gap from the pack behind and raced past the finishing line and won the race at 22’39:447s. Po Yu took second place at 22’55:776s and Si Kiat made it third at 23’01:677s. Based on the combined results, Po Yu appeared as the Weekend Champion. Po Yu said, “Today was an exceptional race day. This morning, we discovered the perfect setup, which made a significant difference. The race itself went very well, and I’m thrilled with securing second place. More importantly, I’m elated to be the weekend champion for this round. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported me tirelessly throughout this journey. Your unwavering encouragement has been invaluable, and I’m deeply grateful for it.”