Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of Honda Racing Thailand has made a significant mark in the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, currently holding a commendable third position in the overall standings following a strong performance in Round 1. During Round 1, Nakarin demonstrated his prowess by securing P3 in both Race 1 and Race 2, setting a solid foundation for the rest of the season. Reflecting on his preparation for Round 2 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Nakarin emphasized the importance of recovery and mental clarity. After competing in the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) at Mandalika, he focused on rest and physical conditioning through jogging and cycling, coupled with meditation to maintain mental sharpness. “After ARRC Mandalika, I concentrated on rest, jogging, cycling, and meditation,” Nakarin explained. “Meditation is also crucial for maintaining both focus and mental clarity.” As he heads into Round 2, Nakarin is determined to build on his initial success. “I will give my best effort. While there are many variables in racing, I am committed to my riding and continuous improvement,” he said, underscoring his dedication despite the sport’s inherent uncertainties. His awareness of the competitive field is evident, especially given the strength of Malaysian riders. “It’s not easy here. Malaysian riders are exceptionally strong. I need to gather more insights to enhance my performance and break away from the pack,” he noted. The technical complexity of the Sepang circuit, combined with its unpredictable weather conditions, adds another layer of challenge. Nakarin highlighted the importance of adaptability and strategic decision-making in such an environment. “Sepang is a technical track that offers many opportunities for riders to learn and improve. With its ever-changing weather, it becomes a test of decision-making skills. Mastery over tire management is crucial. I anticipated rain but managed to adapt and ride effectively under the conditions,” he remarked. Looking ahead, Nakarin’s personal goals extend beyond merely winning races. “My goal is to enjoy the riding experience and continually develop myself into a winner,” he stated.
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship will be back once again this weekend after a long break at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team and Heng Si Kiat are more than ready to flex their muscles in the MSBK1000 A and MSBK1000 B race categories respectively. It was a disappointment for most riders in Race 1 of the season opener when the race was halted due to stormy weather. Nevertheless, the weekend continued and thankfully, the weather was more accommodating in Race 2. Among the MSBK1000 A riders, Azroy was quick to recover the lost momentum and went on with only one goal in mind – to dominate the race for the season. Despite the big guns in the racing scene, Azroy was seen poised on the circuit ground, confident with his moves as he fought competitively. In Race 1, Azroy took the lead before settling for 12.5 points, half of the winning points after the red-flag was raised. In Race 2, he went on in full form and maintained at P1 throughout the race before bagging a full 25 points at the end of the race. Currently, the rider takes the top position in the overall chart and is geared up for the coming challenges. Commenting on the race, Azroy said, “This season has been great for me but again, the challenges are always there no matter how good you get. This season is basically to fight with the top riders of ASB1000 race category and the only way to do it is to be open to new experiences and a learning curve. This season, all top three riders are my closest contenders so it is quite pressuring for me to try and stand out. I try my best to improve in every session. It is a lot of hard work. As usual, my preparations are focused on fitness training. It has become part of my daily life routine. The team on the other hand is working very hard to prepare the machine. The other challenge of racing at Sepang is the unpredictable weather. As we know, rain is almost always uncertain therefore adapting is important. I will try to adapt as much as I can either on the dry or wet ground. It would be great if I can learn to ride in wet conditions so that I am well equipped with the skills and experience. My goal is to finish on the podium in each round and I hope to build my confidence around that.” In the MSBK1000 B race category, it was a similar run for Heng Si Kiat who began Race 1 with a dominant force. He bagged 12.5 points due to unavoidable circumstances and came back for Race 2 with better exhilaration and performance. The MSBK1000 B came with its own set of challenges especially with the more experienced riders but despite the competition, Si Kiat was able to defend his position well. During the race, Si Kiat was seen exchanging positions with the riders a number of times but his technical expertise gave him the upper hand to jump right back in the dominating position. He completed the race first and bagged 25 points which totalled him up for the Weekend Champion of Race 1. Commenting on the race, Si Kiat said, “My physical fitness would be my biggest challenge for me as it is a three-day event with loads of riding. I need to know how to set my limits so that I don’t over-strain. Most importantly, my fitness level must be at 100% on both the race days. The machine is the same as Round 1 but of course with more workouts on my body, I hope to improve my riding abilities and performance. At Sepang, the other challenge would be the weather conditions. Like Round 1, halfway through, it started raining but my team was already prepared in advance. I personally haven’t tried riding in rain on a totally wet track but if that has to be done, we will still do it and be extra careful for sure. At the moment, I have two close contenders, Jim Iskandar and James Lee and from what I have heard, there will be two more riders coming up in Round 2 who are equally strong. I am looking forward to riding with them although I do not have a strategy in mind on how to tackle them. The strength on my machine lies in the launching bit and also on the anti-wheelie electronics. My aim for this round would be the same as last round and keeping my fingers crossed on that!”
Race 2 of Round 1, MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM celebrated a double win in one weekend in the MSBK1000 A race category. During Race 2, Azroy was fiery when he took the lead with Nakarin trailed closely behind. Azlan at P3 patiently maintained his position and went on to pressure Azroy and Nakarin. In lap 9, Nakarin overshot and the experienced rider, Azlan grabbed the chance to strike forward and took P2, left Nakarin in P3. In last lap, Azlan drew closer to Azroy in hope to overtake but Azroy picked up his pace and won the race at 21’27:597s. Azroy commented, “From the beginning, I tried to break away from the pack. It felt like midway through the race, my pace dropped. I was merely controlling the race, encountering many slower riders behind me who disrupted my racing line. However, I didn’t expect Azlan to be right behind me on the last lap. But overall, it was a good race. I aim to perform even better in the next race.” Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM made it second at 21’27:840s. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND took third at 21’31:121s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 2 of Round 1 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Singapore rider, Heng Si Kiat made it as the Weekend Champion in the MSBK1000 B race category. During Race 2, Si Kiat was fast to lead pace as race started. He steadily raced in his pace while maintaining a safe gap from the pack behind. At P2, was Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT Project but dropped to P3 after overtook by Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM. Po Yu continued to strike forward searching for Si Kiat tried to narrow the gap. In lap 6, Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SEVEN Motorsports overtook Azlly at P3 and attempted to overtake Po Yu, but Po Yu was fast to recover his position in last lap. Si Kiat maintained his dominance on circuit and won the race at 23’14:646s. Si Kiat said, “It was incredibly exhausting, but I poured my heart and soul into this race. I’m deeply grateful for my friends from Singapore who made the journey to support me here. Their presence meant the world to me. Not only did they show up in person, but they also shared my performance on social media, which touched me deeply. Their supports are the reason I gave my all on the stage.” Second on the podium was Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM at 23’21:807s. Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SEVEN Motorsports took third spot at 23’22:433s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 1 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM took the win today in Race 1 in the MSBK1000 A race category. During the qualifying session this morning, Azroy made the fastest lap time at 2’07:633s. At second fastest place was Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND with his best at 2’07:675s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’08:131s. Azroy took the lead position at the start followed closely by Nakarin at P2 and Azlan at P3. Entering turn 4, Nakarin’s bike touched Azroy’s when attempted to overtake P1 caused a slight instability and immediately watched Azlan moved forward and lead the pack. But Azroy picked up his speed and overtook Azlan in lap 3. The race position remained the same before Nakarin overtook Azlan in lap 7 to take P2. Unfortunately, a sudden change of weather occurred, the rain started pouring watched Nakarin fell at turn 8 due to wet track condition. Red flag was raised and the race was declared finished with half point awarded to riders. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM won the race at 10’46:654s. Azroy said, “I’m grateful that my pace was great today. My bike was good too. That’s how I managed to make my way back to top position after dropped to P5. Tomorrow might be a totally different race, so I’m staying hopeful and will do my best in Race 2.” Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM took second spot on the podium at 10’52:181s. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND made it third at 10’52:319s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Heng Si Kiat from Singapore took the win today in Race 1 in the MSBK1000 B race category. Earlier today in qualifying session, Si Kiat clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’16:638s giving him the advantage needed to stay ahead of the others during the race. At the second fastest spot was Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SEVEN Motorsports with his best lap time at 2’18:509s followed by Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM with his best lap time at 2’18:599s. Si Kiat took the lead as the race started. In P2 was Nazeem followed closely by Po Yu. Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT Project patiently finding his pace while being trailed by Malaysian Rider, Chan Qing Rong in P5. In fifth lap, Nazeem overtook Si Kiat and took P1 however Si Kiat managed to retake the position in sixth lap. While Azlly overtook Po Yu to take P3. By lap 7, the rain started pouring and a crash occurred due to the wet track condition. Red flag was raised and the race was declared finished with half point awarded to riders. Heng Si Kiat from Singapore took the top spot at 11’46:447s. Si Kiat stated, “Today’s race was fun, I had a good start. But the Race 1 was interrupted by the heavy downpur. But lucky that every rider was safe, hope everybody will give their best again tomorrow.” Taking the second spot was Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SEVEN Motorsports at 11’46:624s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia – Round 1 The MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) kicked off its 2024 season with practice session at the Sepang International Circuit. Leading the charge was Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of Honda Racing Thailand who demonstrated his dominance when topped both practice sessions in MSBK1000 A category that concluded on Friday. Nakarin appeared the fastest in Practice 1 when he clocked the fastest lap time of 2’08:514s which watched Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM at 2’08:879s and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM at 2’09:237s in second and third place respectively. In Practice 2, Nakarin again led the pack at 2’11:310s. Azroy maintained in second place at 2’09:890s followed by Passawit Thitivararak of Honda Racing Thailand at 2’10:246s. Combined result for practice session, Nakarin came on top as fastest overall, while Azroy placed second and Azalan took the third spot. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 A Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – Honda Racing Thailand (2’08:514s) Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’08:879s) Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’09:237s) Passawit Thitivararak – Honda Racing Thailand (2’09:298s) Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’10:191s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
MSBK1000 B category watched Singapore rider, Heng Si Kiat emerged as the fastest overall on practice session at MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship season opener that ended on Friday. In Practice 1, Si Kiat placed first with the fastest lap time of 2’17:970s. SEVEN Motorsports rider, Raja Nazeem Iskandar placed second at 2’19:413s followed by Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM at 2’19:586s. In Practice 2, Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT Project appeared on top when he clocked the lap time of 2’21:678s which placed Si Kiat who recorded lap time of 2’19:413s in second spot. While Malaysian rider, Chan Qing Rong filled the third spot at 2’24:418s. The combined results came out with Si Kiat as the fastest overall, followed by Nazeem and Po Yu in second and third place. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 B Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (2’17:970s) Raja Nazeem Iskandar – SEVEN Motorsports (2’19:413s) Lee Po Yu – DREAM TEAM (2’19:586s) Chan Qing Rong – Malaysia (2’21:309s) Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT P roject (2’21:678s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 1 of The Malaysia Superbike Championship is coming soon with a brand-new season this weekend. Waiting to make the most of the season are riders of the MSBK1000 A and MSBK1000 B, all geared up to heat up the grounds of the Sepang International Circuit. It was a momentous celebration for Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean last season who went on a winning streak, bagging five wins and two podium-finishes. He emulated his successes in 2022 and defended his championship with excellent showmanship before once again rising above the challenge to defeat the troop of super bikers with a total of 172 points that rewarded him “champion” once again. His closest contender back then, two years in a row was Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team who pushed himself beyond the limits to tackle his opponent nevertheless, Kasma who is known to be territorial did not budge, leaving Azlan with no choice but to settle at second spot overall. At the third spot overall was Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who in his debut season not only flaunted his moves after graduating from the MSBK600 race category but also made quite an impression with his performances. He was seen battling neck-to-neck with his opponents however, his absence in three races could only place him third. Commenting on the race, Azroy said, “The biggest challenge for me would be handling the 1000cc machine which requires more strength and physical endurance. While I have had quite the experience last season, I still find it challenging and I know that I need to do more to improve further. The Honda machine has always been a good one and I have always been confident with its performances. Of course, with strong opponents, I am able to get more knowledge and experience to navigate better. This season, we will be riding alongside big names from ARRC but I want to be the best among the best for sure. Furthermore, Sepang circuit is like home to me therefore, I am determined to give my best and make it big!” The MSBK1000 B saw the rise of Md Amir Izzat Rozali of Horizon Racing Team taking a strong stance with five wins throughout the season including a triple victory in Round 3. At second and third was Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team and Khoo Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team. This season will see the inclusion of riders from Chinese Taipei and Singapore alongside existing and new Malaysian riders. Commenting on the season, Tee Wee Jin who has been in the scene for a number of years now said, “My challenge with this championship has always been about achieving better results and keeping up with the troop ahead of me. The MSBK is not new for me of course, the entry list has always been a challenging factor for me as most of them are professional riders who have soared to greater heights locally and internationally. For us and those who are from the satellite team, to compete with the factory team in MSBK is never an easy feat but I take all possibilities into account and am encouraged further to learn closely from these professional riders. My aim of course is to perform at 100% and to make a comeback like winning in the good old days. My machine is a GSXR1000 RR 2021 model prepared by James Racing Japan and currently, it is well equipped with new technology which I believe would help me perform better. Fingers crossed! Sepang has been a great track. I have been racing for many years now and still never got bored.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team celebrated double win today in Race 3 of the MSBK1000 A race category. Earlier this morning during Race 2, the scene witnessed Kasma, Azlan and Soichiro battling for the top 3 positions before Azroy joined them from the third last position at P4. Swiftly after that, Azroy made it into top 3 while Soichiro tried to break the gap. Mid-race, Kasma had an unfortunate fall and Azroy quickly replaced him at P1. All the way, while Azlan and Soichiro battled for P2, Azroy managed his pace towards victory. Soichiro succumbed to machine issues and Azlan took P2. During Race 3 that was held earlier in the evening, Azlan once again took lead. Although Kasma attempted to slide ahead from the inside at turn 1, Azlan was quick to recover. Azroy from the third last spot on the grid made his way to P3. Seconds into the race, Kasma pulled ahead of Azlan from the outside into P1. By the end of lap 1, the trio was far ahead of the troop behind. On lap 2, turn 1, Azlan in an attempt to overtake Kasma from the inside failed consequently giving way to both Kasma and Azroy to supersede him. By the end of lap 2, Azroy made it past Kasma and took P1. Onto lap 3, Azlan also made it past Kasma and went on to attack Azroy. By mid-race, Azroy drew a gap of 1.032s away from Azlan. Azroy, with his competitive side, confidently led the way. By the last lap, Azroy was 4.428s away from his closest contender and was on his was to celebrate a double win. He concluded the race at 21’26:988s. Azlan Shah Kamarulzaman of Horizon Racing Team once again made it second at 21’31:484s. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team made it third and bagged the Overall Champion title at 21’34:464s. “This race, just like Race 2 earlier, it was quite a struggle for me with the machine. I don’t know why but there were so many changes made throughout the season and it should have been good but somehow, it was not. I felt like it was different and I couldn’t adapt to it well. I found it difficult to compete to with them. But, congrats to Roy for his win. We will fight again next year.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us