Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND securing a commanding victory in Race 1. His stellar performance not only earned him the race win but also crowned him the 2024 MSBK1000 A champion. The day began with an intense qualifying session that saw Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM clock the fastest lap at 2’06:770s. Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR ESG ASIA followed closely with a time of 2’06:776s, while Nakarin posted the third-best lap at 2’06:854s. As Race 1 got underway, the lead changed hands multiple times in the opening laps before Nakarin established his dominance. The Thai rider took control ahead of a trio of Malaysian contenders, including Azroy, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM, and Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA. Nakarin set the fastest lap of the race on Lap 3 with a blistering time of 2’06:732s, reaching an impressive top speed of 288.8 km/h. Despite mounting pressure from the Malaysian riders behind him, Nakarin held his composure, maintaining a consistent pace to lead the race from start to finish. Crossing the line with a time of 17’02:770s, Nakarin secured the win and sealed the MSBK1000 A title with an unassailable points tally. Azroy finished just 1.177 seconds behind at 17’03:947s, followed by Azlan in third place at 17’04:145s. Nakarin said: “It was an amazing race and an incredible result! This has been a really good season in MSBK. I’m proud to have clinched the championship early, and I’ll give my best again in Race 2 tomorrow. A big thank you to my team for their support throughout the season.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (17’02:770s) 2. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (17’03:947s) 3. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (17’04:145s) 4. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (17’04:372s) 5. Lechlan Epis – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (17’22:125s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit delivered a thrilling opening race, with Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT clinching the win in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 B category. The qualifying session saw Singapore’s Heng Si Kiat set the fastest lap time at 2’16:637s. Second on the grid was Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT PROJECT, who clocked in at 2’16:806s, while his teammate, Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf secured third place with a best lap time of 2’17:447s. As the race commenced, Abdul Aziz Ikram of SAVITAR ESG ASIA took an early lead, followed closely by Si Kiat in second and Azlly in third. By Lap 4, Fahmi began to make his move, overtaking Si Kiat to claim P2 and setting his sights on Aziz. Fahmi’s determination paid off on Lap 7 when he surged ahead of Aziz to take the lead. With a consistent pace and sharp focus, Fahmi began to pull away from the pack. Aziz, in an effort to reclaim the top spot, suffered a heartbreaking crash on Lap 8, which forced him out of the race. The race concluded with Fahmi crossing the finish line first with a time of 18’28:896s. Fahmi shared, “Alhamdulillah, I’m thrilled with my performance in Race 1. It wasn’t an easy journey to get here, but I’m grateful for the results. I’ll be giving it my all in Race 2, and I ask for everyone’s support as I strive to secure my position and finish strong!” Si Kiat secured second place, finishing just 1.867 seconds behind Fahmi with a time of 18’30:763s. Meanwhile, Mohd Azlly Shaari completed the podium in third with 18’31:240s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT PROJECT (18’28:896s) 2. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (18’30:763s) 3. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (18’31:240s) 4. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (19’09:493s) 5. Alvinderjit Singh – HORIZON RACING TEAM (19’13:528s)
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 season finale of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will take place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Between Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of Honda Racing Thailand and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team, who will be the one to end the season with a crown in the MSBK1000 A race category? Looking at his achievements throughout the season, Nakarin seems to have it all especially with a streak of 25-points from Round 2 and Round 3. The Thai rider was quick to adapt to the circuit ground and accelerate further with his pace to take hold of the top position in the overall standings chart. With a total of 124 points, 23 points ahead of his closest contender, Nakarin is almost there in making it champion for the season. However, the stakes are still high especially with home-ground rider, Azlan who is trailing right behind him with an upper-hand on the circuit ground. Question is, will Azlan be able to regain control of the circuit and defeat Nakarin? Commenting on the race, Nakarin said, “I give it my all in every race. There are no two-ways about it. But it also depends on the situations and rivalry. I still have to do my best to avoid the foreseeable risks. Riding definitely has its own sets of pressure points but it is also quite pleasurable for me. Round 4 is going to be fun for me. I think I can finish on top in Race 1 itself. I am quite confident about that. MSBK has presented me with great opportunities. I am able to enhance my performance and work on my riding techniques. Of course, juggling between championships is not easy but the continuous riding gives me the motivation to do better. The week-by-week race definitely causes exhaustion but this is where I have to manage my body, mind and emotions. Having enough rest is crucial. Throughout the season, we have found better settings at Sepang which is one of our biggest achievements. Honda machine has an added advantage at cornering. Other parts which might be a little disadvantage can be adapted depending on situations. For next season, it is still not firmed up. But with the opportunities gives, I will want to come back and do better.” Azlan said, “For me, I will go all out in the season finale. Sepang is my home-circuit so there is no two-way about it. I have to give my best shot and I have to succeed. That is my only goal for the season. It is definitely not going to be easy considering the likes of other riders who are equally competitive this season. While the going gets tougher, the ride has also been equally exciting and fun. My machine is currently in a good condition so I am not very worried. In fact, I am quite confident with the settings that suit the circuit layout and my riding style. I will do my best in the coming round and keep my fingers crossed that everything will go as planned.”
The season finale of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will take place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. In MSBK1000 B race category, Chan Qing Rong seemed to have familiarised with the circuit ground very quickly over the course of one season and two rounds before rising up to fame as the Weekend Warrior in the previous round next to his contender, Raja Nazeem Iskandar with the same score of 45 points. What would be the next move for the duo? The MSBK1000 B race category comes with its own sets of challenges however, the season saw a different take when Qing Rong found balance between riding techniques and the right machine setup before manoeuvring his wheels to a double-podium including one win in Race 2. Similarly, Raja Nazeem too took back two-podium finish with one win in Race 1. Both the riders definitely seemed to have found some valuable insights and strengths in overcoming the hurdles but yet to unfold is the coming round which is sure to induce a mix of pressure and pleasure. Qing Rong said, “A big part of my improvement was due to my participation in the Institute of Leadership training from Round 2 onwards. With that, I had a structured and systematic plan that kept me accountable on the track. My team too, played a huge role. They kept me grounded and I stayed true to being a responsible rider. I trained with mindfulness and passion which resulted in a more joyful outcome. I learnt to enjoy riding and give my all. 100% effort, 100% time. Of course, the biggest challenge would simply be keeping up with the big boys up front. My immediate goal is to maintain what I have done and aim to be 1 second above the threshold for group A participation. Having been in the racing scene for a while now, I see my closest contender Raja Nazeem as my good friend. He is an amazing rider and he’s the one that I know will be the best hurdle and challenge for me. Most importantly, he’s an inspiration to push for self-improvements. Racing is a long arduous process and I believe I will get there. I plan to hit 2.13s by the end of next season. Tall goal but also absolutely doable. If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” Raja Nazeem said, “For me, the obvious difference in machinery, shifting from Yamaha R1 to Suzuki GSXR1000. It was a last-minute surprise. But having ridden the Yamaha for the last 3 years which was literally the only thing I knew, it was a start from zero as I had to change my riding styles completely to complement the machine. All in all, I believe that the Suzuki machine suits my style and it’s completely straightforward. Apart from that, having two experienced technical members like Faez Yahya and Ching Hooi whom I’ve known for years have given me different riding perspectives. The coming round will definitely not be the same anymore for me as I’ve been bumped up to Group A. Personally, I feel that it’s an achievement as I will be in the same category as the pros. It will only drive me further to improve myself and be faster. In terms of expectations, it is definitely to enhance my performance and challenge the riders at the back of the group. Of course, I would also want to be competitive enough to fight among the mid-pack. I guess the challenge from that is to hold a faster pace throughout the race and build on my stamina. Personally, I think the biggest contender is myself. My objective is to constantly improve and reach my target of trying to close the gap between the professional and myself. I’m always driven and never doubted my riding capabilities, so with the right machinery setup and having the right people in my corner, I believe that there is much room to grow and improve in achieving my goals in racing.”
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)