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.”
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND took the win today in Race 1 in the MSBK1000 A race category. During the qualifying session this morning, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM made the fastest lap time at 2’08:137s. At second fastest place was Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA with his best at 2’08:249s. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’08:381s. Nakarin took the lead position at the start followed closely by Kasma at P2 and Azroy at P3. The riders position changed rapidly every lap between Nakarin, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM and Azroy. On lap 6, Nakarin overtook top spot leaving Azlan at P2 trailing closely behind. At P3 was Azroy looking for room to overtake the top two riders. Each turn watched the intense battle to win the race where the top three riders are close to each other. Nakarin picked up his speed and led the way to win at 21’53:106s. Nakarin said, “This race presented significant challenges due to the wet track conditions. At the start, I struggled with the increased slipperiness, which made handling the bike quite tricky. However, as the race progressed, I adapted to the conditions and gained better control. On the final lap, despite my efforts to push ahead, I couldn’t break away from the other riders. Instead, I focused on maximizing my performance in every turn. This strategy paid off, and I managed to secure the win today.” Azlan took second spot on the podium at 21’53:133s. Azroy made it third at 21’53:178s. MSBK1000 A Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (21’53:106s) Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (21’53:133s) Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (21’53:178s) Soichiro Minamimoto – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (21’54:088s) Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (21’55:047s)
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM took the win today in Race 1 in the MSBK1000 B race category. Earlier today in qualifying session, Abhijith Satya Prasad from India clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’15:164s. At the second fastest spot was Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM with his best lap time at 2’16:614s followed by Heng Si Kiat from Singapore at 2’16:627s. Fahmi took the lead as the race started. In P2 was Abhijith followed closely by Si Kiat. Po Yu patiently finding his pace while trailing Sasan Akbari Khabazi of OSAMA RACING TEAM at P4. Fahmi was consistent at P1 but overtook by Po Yu on lap 7. Behind them were Raja Nazeem Iskandar from Malaysia and Si Kiat at P3 and P4 respectively. Po Yu took the top spot to win the race at 23’19:434s. Po Yu stated, “Today’s race was extremely challenging. I had a poor start but gradually worked my way up, lap by lap, to reach the top positions. However, my job isn’t finished yet. I will stay focused and prepared for Race 2 tomorrow, with the hope of securing another win.” Taking the second spot was Fahmi at 23’21:559s. Si Kiat made it third at 23’22:305s. MSBK1000 B Lee Po Yu – DREAM TEAM (23’19:434s) Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT Project (23’21:559s) Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (23’22:305s) Raja Nazeem Iskandar – Malaysia (23’24:622s) Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT Project (23’38:441s)
MSBK1000 A in Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit happened today. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM emerged as the fastest in Practice Session, combined. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM appeared the fastest in Practice 1 when he clocked the fastest lap time of 2’08:517s which placed Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA at 2’08:887s and Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND at 2’09:292s in second and third place respectively. In Practice 2, Azroy again led the pack at 2’09:168s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM took second place at 2’09:501s followed by Soichiro Minamimoto of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA at 2’09:631s. Combined result for practice session, Nakarin came on top as fastest overall, while Azroy placed second and Azalan took the third spot. Azroy said, “Overall, today wasn’t very good for my lap times due to several issues with my bike. I also had a fall in FP1, which made me more cautious while riding. We have some solutions for tomorrow, and I hope to improve my bike’s condition. Of course, I’m aiming to secure a spot on the podium for Race 1 tomorrow.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 A 1. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’08:517s) 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’08:887s) 3. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’09:292s) 4. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’09:388s) 5. Soichiro Minamimoto – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’09:604s)
Practice session in MSBK1000 B category at Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) happened at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today. Abhijith Satya Prasad from India appeared fastest for practice sessions, combined. In Practice 1, Abhijith placed first with the fastest lap time of 2’16:699s. DREAM TEAM’s rider, Lee Po Yu placed second at 2’17:423s followed by Heng Si Kiat from Singapore at 2’17:554s. In Practice 2, Abhijith placed top again when he clocked the lap time of 2’16:761s which placed Si Kiat who recorded lap time of 2’18:524s in second spot. While Malaysian rider, Raja Nazeem Iskandar filled the third spot at 2’18:686s. The combined results came out with Abhijith as the fastest overall, followed by Po Yu and Si Kiat in second and third place. Abhijith shared, “It was a good day overall. My goal was to consistently achieve 2 minutes 16 seconds, and I managed to do that, so I’m pleased. The bike feels great, and I’m here to enjoy myself. Tomorrow, I aim to break into the 2 minutes 15 seconds and hopefully move up from class B to class A.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 B 1. Abhijith Satya Prasad – India (2’16:699s) 2. Lee Po Yu – DREAM TEAM (2’17:423s) 3. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (2’17:554s) 4. Raja Nazeem Iskandar – SEVEN Motorsports (2’17:753s) 5. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT Project (2’18:879s)