Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship began today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Hsuan Ming Chen of Dream Team marked the fastest today in the free practice session, combined in the MSBK1000 B race category. In FP1 that was held earlier in the noon today, Ming Chen clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’14:093s followed by Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team) with his best lap time at 2’15:493s. Wei Kuo of Dream Team made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’18:003s. In FP2, Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’42:934s followed by Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team) with his best lap time at 2’44:490s. Taking third fastest was Qing Rong with his best lap time at 2’44:781s. Ming Chen concluded today’s FP session combined fastest with his best lap time at 2’14:093s. The Taiwanese rider who rides aboard the BMW1000RR is no stranger to the MSBK scene and has been performing competitively since his entry in Round 2 He has definitely showcased his abilities in his riding techniques and in managing his machine throughout the day despite the wet condition. Ming Chen currently holds a total of 31 points. Taking the second fastest in the FP combined was Md Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team) with his best lap time at 2’15:493s. At third was Shih Wei Kuo of Dream Team with his best lap time combined at 2’18:003s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place once again at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean will be back for another challenging weekend in the MSBK1000 B race class while Md Amir Izzat of Horizon Racing Team will participate in the MSBK1000 B race class. It was a fantastic performance by Kasma throughout the season. In Race 1 of Round 1, he landed second on the podium but race 2 onwards up till the end of Round 2, he didn’t not budge away from the top spot on the podium and has banked a total of 120 points thus far. Kasma owns a certain flair in racing and it has definitely been one of his plus points and although this year has been a tough one for him, he seemed to have made it right in MSBK. Amir Izzat on the other hand seemed to have had his fair share of struggles but he has certainly stood out with his achievements throughout the season. Riding aboard the BMW S1000RR, he has not only displayed his abilities in manoeuvring a high-powered machine but also his level of competence in maintaining consistency throughout. Kasma commented, “It has been a wonderful season this time around too for me. So, I am truly grateful for the accomplishments that I have made over the course of two rounds. Of course, the MSBK platform has also served as a training ground for me as I am also actively involved in other championships. It has given me the extra mileage needed to enhance myself further and I think I have also improved pretty well throughout the year. As a professional rider, having this exposure really adds value to me and I have enjoyed riding alongside some of our best riders like Azlan and Zaqhwan in the scene. I am sure that they will be all out too in this coming round so competing with them would definitely be fun. For the coming round, as usual, my preparations are the same. My machine is in a great condition and I trust that my team has been working hard to ensure that the performance is optimised. I hope to win the races once again and hopefully, I can repeat the same achievements like last year.” Amir Izzat said, “This is my first year competing in the 1000cc race category or MSBK1000 B and I have been really happy with my achievements in the last two rounds. Two race victories in the last 5 races and I obtained P3 in Round 1 and P2 in Round 2, overall. I have also improved my lap time in Round 2 which is quite a positive progress. To me, MSBK offers a great opportunity for locals and internationals alike to compete competitively in the superbike racing and the format of having both A and B is a motivational factor for riders to keep learning, improving and becoming better. I have always dreamed of racing aboard a 1000cc machine and MSBK is a perfect platform that has given me the opportunity to try with a proper race format. I have come this far and I have no regrets whatsoever and I will continue to work hard and progress. In the MSBK1000 B race category, there are many fast riders and I think everyone is capable of taking the win. Eric Chen, #52 from Taiwan with his BMW, Radzi Omar #90 with Ducati and not forgetting CY #66 with Suzuki, are all fast riders in the B group. Therefore, I have to be focused and make sure that I don’t make any mistakes. The circuit has a great layout and it really brings the best and most of a rider. I have enjoyed riding there. As for next season, I don’t have any plans in the pipeline yet but my priority is to make sure that I finish first in Round 3.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 3 of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN created a hat-trick with his triple win in one weekend in the MSBK1000 A race category. During Race 2, Zaqhwan was fiery when he took the lead with Azlan trailing. Kasma who was at P3 was not satisfied with his position and went on to pressure the duo. Before mid-race, Kasma found his way into P2, striking Azlan down to P3 before he went on to attack Zaqhwan. As soon as he got into the lead position, Kasma fled away towards victory. In Race 2, once again Zaqhwan took the lead with Azlan at P2 and Kasma at P3. Before the first lap ended, Kasma overtook Azlan. Two laps down and Zaqhwan was still leading with Kasma intensely pressuring him. For a moment, Kasma succeeded but Zaqhwan quickly pulled himself back up. By mid-lap, Zaqhwan led with a 0.127s gap before Kasma took a slide from the inside ahead of Zaqhwan. From then on, Kasma picked up speed and Zaqhwan went on to compete but to no avail. Meanwhile, Azlan at P3 was approximately 8s away from Zaqhwan. Kasma went on to bag yet another victory at 21’23:766s. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “I am truly happy to have taken the triple-win. I had the opportunity to strike Zaqhwan because he made a mistake. Otherwise, I would not have been able to create a hat-trick. So, thanks to all who have been a part of my riding success!” Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team made it second at 21’24:941s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team took third at 21’40:998s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 3 of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team made it as the Weekend Champion in the MSBK1000 B race category. During Race 2 earlier, Amir was steady with his pace as he took control of the circuit ground. But he faced threats from his nearest contenders, Chen and Radzi. The trio exchanged positions between laps before Radzi emerged to take the lead, consequently completing the race ahead of the others. In Race 3, once again, Amir displayed his dominance on the circuit. Radzi went on to challenge him from the back while Chee Yen tried to close the gap and move ahead. By the third lap however, Radzi overtook Chee Yen. Amir maintained his position well. By mid-lap, the three top riders maintained their positions. With four more laps to go, Chen took over Chee Yen’s position. Radzi was 3s away from Amir. With 3 more laps to go, Chen was inching closer to Radzi and overtook from the inside. He then took speed and went on to draw a comfortable gap. But Radzi did not give up. He went on to chase Chen and exchanged positions. While Amir was on his way to completing the race first at 22’37:728s, Radzi and Chen entangled in a heated battle before Chen completed second fastest while Radzi clocked in third fastest. With the races combined, Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team made it as the Weekend Champion. Commenting on his win, Chen said, “I am very happy and lucky to have won this weekend. I love Malaysia and thank you MSBK!” Second on the podium was Md Amir Rozali of Horizon Racing Team. Third was Md Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team). Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of Malaysian Superbike Championship which was held at Sepang International Circuit went on to a great start with Race 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN bagged another victory in the MSBK1000 A race category. Yesterday, Kasma was unbeatable as he went on to draw a wide gap in between his contenders, Zaqhwan and Azlan. The duo trailing on the other hand engaged in a heated battle towards the end of the race before Azlan beat Zaqhwan to the punch. In today’s race, Zaqhwan was quick to move ahead into P1 followed by Azlan at P2 and Kasma at P3. Although Kasma tried to slide ahead from the inside at the last turn, the duo ahead did not budge away from their positions. Into lap 3, Kasma who was diligently pressuring Azlan made a slide from the inside and ahead of Azlan and was a matter of time when he made his move on Zaqhwan. Into lap 4, Kasma succeeded into P1 from the inside once again. By mid-race, Kasma was leading with a 1.756s gap from Zaqhwan. It was all about maintaining his pace for the trio. With two more laps to go, Kasma was on his way to victory with a gap of 3.326s. Zaqhwan maintained his pace and avoided pressure from Azlan. The race concluded with Kasma taking victory at 21’26:958s. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “The challenge today was the weather. It was quite hot and the race was also early today. It was quite pressuring to ride as I also had to concentrate on the tires and manage it well. Today, I had some competition with Zaqhwan and Azlan so it was a little interesting. Overall, I try not to pressure myself too much. I just take this as preparation for the ARRC. So, it is more of a fun ride for me. I will try to take the lead nevertheless but it also depends on the weather. So, let’s see how it goes for Race 3.” Second place went to Zahqwan Zaidi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team at 21’30:100s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team made it third at 21’47:951 Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) saw great action on the circuit in Race 2 at the Sepang International Circuit. Md Amir Izzat Rozali of Horizon Racing Team clocked in fastest in the MSBK1000 B race category. In Race 1, Amir went on a great start at the lead position. However, by mid-race, Chen closed the gaps and took over Amir’s position. Meanwhile, Chee Yen who played it cool in the beginning began flexing his muscles as he went on to strike. The race got heated when Kuo began attacking and by the end of the race, Chee Yen succumbed. In the morning, during Race 2, Chee Yen found his pace at P1 in the very beginning of the race followed by Amir and Radzi. By the end of lap 2, Amir overtook Chee Yen while Radzi went on to challenge him. Chen was making his way into the top troop. Before the lap ended, Radzi and Teo moved ahead of Chee Yen. With six more laps to go, Chen was finally among the top three riders. By mid-race, Radzi worked on his moves to overtake Amir and succeeded. Chen, who was trailing, looked for ways to close the gaps with Radzi and made a swing from the outside ahead of Amir. With three more laps to go, Chen aimed for Radzi. The duo remained competitive as Radzi went on to guard his position but into the 8th lap, Chen moved from the inside and overtook Radzi. As the battle heated up, Radzi and Amir took on a bold stance and superseded Chen. But Chen was adamant. As Radzi went on to claim fastest in the race for the morning at 22’39:774s, Chen clocked in second fastest. Commenting on the race, Radzi said, “For the coming race, I will try to work on my moves like I did this morning. Today’s setup of the machine is definitely better than yesterday. I tried to stay among the front troop. I watch the other riders’ moves as well and I try to act upon it. For later, depending on the weather, we might make some last-minute changes to ensure the machine is optimised. Our mechanic has tuned the Ducati machine very well for now but there might be some slight improvements for Race 3.” Chen Hsuan Ming clocked in at 22’39:950s. Md Amir Izzat of Horizon Racing Team clocked in third fastest at 22’41:706s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of Malaysian Superbike Championship which was held at Sepang International Circuit went on to a great start with Race 1. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN bagged the winning spot in MSBK1000 A race category. During the qualifying session earlier this morning, Kasma Daniel scored the fastest lap time with his best at 2’06:440s. Zaqhwan Zaidi who replaced Azroy marked second fastest with his best lap time at 2’07:793s followed by Azlan Shah with his best lap time at 2’08:235s. The race started with Kasma taking the lead followed by Zaqhwan and Azlan Shah at P3. Osama quickly got in line at P4. As Kasma went on to draw a wide gap with Zaqhwan, Azlan picked up speed to inch closer. By the end of lap 3, Kasma drew a gap of 2.883s with Zaqhwan and went on swiftly to make his rounds. By mid-race, it was almost impossible for Zaqhwan to supersede Kasma who was steadily leading. The trio went on to maintain their positions and momentum with Kasma leading at a 5.099s gap. Osama made his rounds at P4 while Teo worked on his pace at P5. With another 3 laps to go, Azlan went for Zaqhwan. Between close encounters, Azlan almost made it but Zaqhwan went on to defend his position. At the final lap however, Azlan attacked Zaqhwan and took over P2. As Kasma went on to complete the race victoriously at 21’32:650s, while Azlan and Zaqhwan entangled in one last battle before completing second. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “From round 1, we were a little left out because we couldn’t manage the engine brake. So, this time around, we found the right settings. In the race earlier, I tried to maintain my lap time. I know that in the beginning, Zaqhwan was trailing me but I didn’t know that after a while, he was already way behind so I went on with the race to ensure that my lap time was consistent. I am grateful for the blessings today.” Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team clocked in second at 21’36:128s. Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team made it third at 21’36:438s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) saw great action on the circuit in Race 1 at the Sepang International Circuit. Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team marked fastest in the MSBK1000 B race category. Earlier today in the qualifying session, Amir Izzat of Horizon Racing Team marked fastest with his best at 2’14:940s followed by Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team 2’15:044s. Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team) made his best lap time at 2’15:334s. Amir was steady in lap one as he went on to take lead with Radzi and Kuo Shih behind him. By the end of lap 2, Kuo overtook Radzi and trailed behind Amir. Into lap 3, Taiwanese rider Chen made a quick switch with his countryman, Kuo. Chee Yen tried to catch up. Amir on the other hand remained strong in his position. Into the 4th lap, Chen worked on his moves and went on to pressure Amir before taking his position. With another 3 laps to go, the riders maintained their positions but Chee Yen began working on his moves and before the 7th lap was over, he superseded Amir. But the duo behind him were relentless as they went on to attack Chee Yen for his position. Between the heated battle, Kuo took Chee Yen down. The race ended with Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team finishing fastest at 22’46:618s. Commenting on the race, Chen said, “I think the Malaysian riders have an added advantage on their home ground. They were really professional in their riding techniques. My machine’s condition was very smooth, especially the first half. But by the seventh lap, I could already feel my tires heating up. By then, I increased my traction control to reduce the spinning on the rear and to reduce the temperature so that I was in better control of the machine. Overall, the race was really good. For tomorrow, I will try to correct today’s mistakes and get more track time to improve. We definitely made a lot of mistakes because we are not used to the circuit but we will try again tomorrow.” Teammate Kuo Shih Wei clocked in second fastest at 22’52:085s. Khoo Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing made it third fastest at 22’52:860s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) revved off once again at the Sepang International Circuit with the practice sessions. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN logged in fastest in the practice sessions, combined. During the practice session 1, Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team scored the fastest lap time at 2’08:422s. Second fastest lap time was scored by Azlan Shah of Horizon Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’10:339s. Osama Mareai of Savitar Racing Team clocked in third fastest with his best lap time at 2’12:580s. In practice session 2, Kasma Daniel made the fastest lap time at 2’06:842s followed by Azroy with his best lap time at 2’08:005s. At third fastest was Azlan Shah with his best lap time at 2’09:582s. With this, it can be concluded that Kasma Daniel was the fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’06:842s. Kasma who competed competitively with Azroy in Round 1 emerged victorious in Race 2. In Race 1, he succumbed to Azroy’s robust riding techniques. The duo, while they challenge each other, also motivate each other to do better. Commenting on the session, Kasma said, “I can’t comment on FP1 because I only managed to cover half a lap. For FP2, we tried something new with the machine. It was different from Round 1. So, it was more of training and trying the new item. As for the machine, there is not much of a difference. The handling is pretty much the same although the engine is a little different. Most importantly, we are able to do the necessary and required test for ARRC during the races here. The machine this round is easier to handle compared to the last round. We have made some adjustments so it is much nicer to ride. My target is the same as the last race so I will do my best tomorrow and on Sunday. The contenders for sure are Azroy and Azlan but again, we shall see how it goes.” At the second fastest spot was Azroy Hakeem with his best lap time at 2’08:005s. Azlan Shah made it third fastest for the evening with his best lap time at 2’09:582s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) revved off once again at the Sepang International Circuit with the practice sessions. Khoo Chee Yen of Suzuki Mobilub Racing Team clocked in fastest today in the practice sessions, combined. In the practice session 1 that went on in the afternoon, Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team scored the fastest lap time at 2’16:799s. Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team marked the second fastest lap time at 2’17:824s followed by Kuo Shih Wei with his best at 2’18:955s. During practice session 2, Chee Yen marked fastest with his best lap time at 2’16:012s followed by Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team) with his best at 2’16:152s. Chen Hsuan Ming made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’16:463s. With the combined results, Chee Yen emerged fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’16:012s. The rider is no stranger to the MSBK scene and has been quite competitive with his strikes. In Round 1, Chee Yen took home the Weekend Champion trophy after obtaining a total of 41 points with the fastest in Race 1 and a podium finish in Race 2. Commenting on the session, Chee Yen said, “I have my new machine for this round therefore it is more of finding the right setup in both FP1 and FP2. So far, the condition of the machine is quite good. Definitely I am very happy with the new machine but it still requires time to get the best out of it. My goal is to make it to the top like in Round 1. But we have two very strong Taiwanese riders this time around. Radzi Omar is also here for the race. It will be a competitive feat but I will try my best. For now, I will focus on qualifying tomorrow.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us