Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship happened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team marked the fastest today in Race 1 of the MSBK250 B race category. Earlier this morning in the qualifying session, Izrul Huzaimie of Horizon Racing Team made improvements in his riding techniques and clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’33:147s giving him the advantage needed to stay ahead of the others during the race. At the second fastest spot was Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India with his best lap time at 2’35:103s followed by Ke Huan Ni with his best lap time at 2’35:412s. It was a strong battle between trio Izrul, Haikal and Rakshith who went on to battle competitively during the race. Izrul was seen taking control of the troop while behind him, the riders battled to manage their positions. Throughout the race, Izrul remained calm and composed and he went on to disengage from the pressure behind him. Rakshith and Haikal who made good lap time in the free practice sessions this weekend struggled to move ahead of the Izrul. On the last lap, Izrul managed his machine with the right techniques and glided towards the finish line first at 20’47:024s. Commenting on the race, Izrul said, “It was a good fight today from the beginning until the end. I was able to stay consistent in the front troop. I did not have much competition or pressure from the back troop. The machine has also been in a good condition so I was able to give my best. For tomorrow’s race, I will definitely give my best shot and hope to repeat the same performance like today. I want to be at the podium therefore, there can be no mistakes.” Taking the second fastest spot was Md Nur Haikal of HJ Racing Team, clocking in at 20’53:139s. Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India made it third fastest at 20’53:558s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship began today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Aan Riswanto of Honda GFS MTS Racing Team marked the fastest today in the free practice session, combined in the MSBK250 A race category. Earlier today in FP1, Aan Riswanto of Honda GFS MTS Racing Team clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’28:188s. Second fastest was Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’28:083s followed by his teammate Farid Hakimi with his fastest lap time at 2’29:150s. In FP2, Muzakkir of Horizon Racing Team completed the session fastest with his best lap time at 2’27:886s followed by Aan Riswanto once again with his best lap time at 2’28:188s. At the third fastest was Irfan Haykal with his best lap time at 2’28:675s. The session was completed with Aan Riswanto being fastest for the day with his fastest lap time at 2’27:597s. Aan Riswanto is a newbie for the season nevertheless he has showcased his competitive side racing alongside Muzakkir and Irfan who have set quite the standard in the MSBK250 A race category. Adding on to the challenge was the wet condition of the circuit due to the rain earlier but Aan Riswanto was able to find his composure and make the best of his lap time in both the free practice sessions. Taking the second fastest spot combined was Md Muzakkir with his best lap time at 2’27:596s. Md Irfan Haykal made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’28:083s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship began today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Ke Huan Ni marked the fastest today in the free practice session, combined in the MSBK250 B race category. In FP1 that was held this morning, Ke Huan Ni made the fastest lap time at 2’34:772s followed by Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsport India with his best lap time at 2’35:296s. At the third fastest place was Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’37:531s. In FP2, Ke Huan Ni once again made it fastest with his best lap time at 2’35:864s. Rakshith Dave too once again clocked in second fastest with his best lap time at 2’36:209s followed by Izrul Huzaimi at third fastest with his best lap time at 2’37:213s. Ke Huan Ni, fastest for the day with his best lap time at 2’34:772s said, “It was unfortunate that I couldn’t complete Round 2 because of a racing incident, however the recovery has been pretty good and I am back to give my best. The machine is definitely different now compared to before. The sprocket has been changed and several other parts too and right now, it is really good to ride. MSBK has been a fun ride so far. It has taught me a lot compared to other races and I don’t have any regrets with my participation in it. As for the weather condition, I am not too worried about racing on the wet circuit ground. This week’s challenge would be more of the back seating but I think I will be able to fine tune that and work towards a good result.” Rakshith Dave and Izrul Huzaimi made it second and third fastest with their fastest lap time at 2’35:296s and 2’37:213s respectively. 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. Raking it high on the charts are Mr Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda in the MSBK250 A, Md Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team in MSBK250 B and Shahrol Syazras in the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup race category. It has never been an easy feat riding in the MSBK250 with three different race classes running alongside each other. However, the riders understand the nuances and what matters most is their personal and professional achievements in their own class. Throughout the season, Irfan has been unbeatable, finishing first on the podium in all four races of the MSBK250 A race class. Izrul on the other hand was in top form in Round 2 when he went all out to claim the Weekend Champion title. Syazras may be new to the race class but his consistency and determination has definitely rewarded him handsomely in Round 2. Commenting on the upcoming round, Irfan said, “It has been a superb season throughout, to be honest. I think that there are really good, competitive riders in the race category. Muzakkir was one who really challenged me in the last round and I think there will be a stiff competition with him. My teammate Farid Hakimi was not bad himself too and has been quite strong in all the races. Having said that, I am still proud of my achievements so far as I was able to defend my position pretty well in all the races. For the coming round, it may be a little tough as I am still recovering from my injury nevertheless, there is no room for errors. I am determined to take the championship title and I am really close to it. The preparations are similar to the previous rounds. The machine is in its best condition. I am quite familiar with the Sepang circuit and the circuit being my favourite one, I think I can tackle the obstacles. So, keeping my fingers crossed that there won’t be other out of the ordinary challenges.” Izrul on the other hand said, “Overall, I think I have improved over the last two rounds but I think I can do more and I will try and enhance my performances further. During each race, I take note of my mistakes and try to do better to improve my weaknesses. During the test week, I will have some time to work on my skills and see what needs to be developed further. In terms of the machine, there are still some shortcomings but it is not a big problem so far and we will continue to find the right setup that will work for the weekend. More importantly, it is about having the right riding techniques to complement the power of the machine. In my opinion, the race category as a whole has been a platform that has helped riders go further in their racing ambition. MSBK has provided that possibility for those who are enthusiastic about riding. Having said that, it is also important for each individual to be self-motivated if they want to excel. My ultimate rival would be Rakshith Dave whom I think is highly competitive. He also has a strategy in place which makes racing even more exciting. It is also a push to keep me going and to be better. This season is almost over but next year, it will be a start for a better season.” Syazras said, “This year has been quite a challenge for me to be honest. There have been many ups and downs and this is my first year in the CBR250RR Challenge. So, it is pretty new for me – a lot to learn. But I am pleased with the overall results so far. As we all know, one of the main challenges with this race category is the use of a standard machine therefore there are no specially modified features. The most important thing to succeed would be the riding techniques and the ability to manoeuvre the machine. There is also great importance on the need to be physically and mentally fit. It is a highly competitive feat with many riders of great calibres, fast. Each one of them has their own strengths and weaknesses. To me, all of them are rivals. But it is a good platform because I have learnt a lot and have improved tremendously in my riding skills as well as in training my mind to stay focused on the endgame. It also helped me strategize better. My goal for the coming season would be to try out a higher capacity machine. Keeping my finger crossed! Insha Allah!” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 2, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) went well today with no hiccups at the Sepang International Circuit. Md Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team was unbeatable as he went on to claim victory once again in the MSBK250 B race category. In Race 1, Irfan was quick to take the lead position however, mid-race, Muzakkir who made an entry this season began injecting pressure. As the intensity mounted, Irfan and Muzakkir wrestled for the lead position. Nevertheless, Irfan was steady in his game as he went on to conquer the circuit. Muzakkir gave in while Farid Hakimi who maintained his position at P3 finished third. Race 2 was brought down to 6-laps due to a crash that took place as soon as the race flagged off. When the race began once again, Farid Hakimi went on to take P1 with Irfan at P2 and Muzakkir at P3. However, before the race ended, Irfan overtook Farid for a moment before Farid took over once again at turn 1. The duo of the same team seemed to have a strategy in mind as they exchanged positions to keep their rivals at bay. Meanwhile, Geoffrey battled with Muzakkir for P3. By mid-lap, Irfan took the lead and picked up speed. Farid Hakimi went on to watch his back. Muzakkir broke away from Geoffrey and went on to maintain that position all the way. Two more laps to go, Irfan was 1.642s away from Farid. Muzakkir was catching up with a 0.376s gap and at the final lap, Muzakkir took a slide from the inside into P2. As Irfan went towards victory at 14’54:334s, Muzakkir worked his way to complete the race second. Commenting on the race, Irfan said, “It was a superb race today. I definitely had a great time, even more so with the hat-trick that I have made for myself. I would say there was great competition with my teammate as well as riders like Muzakkir. But, I am really happy to have been able to maintain my position so far. Thank you to my team members, family and friends for the great support given to me.” Md Muzakkir Mohamed of Horizon Racing Team clocked in at 14’55:832s. Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team marked third at 14’56:066s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 2, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) was held at Sepang International Circuit. Md Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team emerged as the Weekend Champion for the MSBK250 B race category. It was unfortunate for Rakshith and Huan Ni who were out of the equation in the beginning of the race when they crashed in yesterday’s race. It was nevertheless an added advantage for Izrul Huzaimi who went on to take the lead. Meanwhile, Saidatul and Farderin cleared their rivalry when the former bagged the second fastest in Race 1. During Race 2, Rakshith emerged fastest today at 15’36:053s. Although he put on a great show today, he failed to take the overall win of the Weekend Champion trophy due the crash yesterday. Izrul on the other hand has put on a great performance this weekend. With the points accumulated as the fastest in Race 1 and second fastest in Race 2, Izrul claimed the Weekend Champion title for Round 2. Striking in the race today was Norsyafiyah of CHV Racing and Saidatul Zakirah of Lady Boss Racing Team who fought competitively among the male contenders. The ladies made it third and fourth fastest respectively. Commenting on the race this week, Izrul said, “The race was very competitive but I managed to stay at the second position from start to completion of the race. Yesterday, the weather was rainy and the track was wet so it was tough to keep up with the pace. Today, the weather was good so I was able to ride better. The machine condition was also good. I had no major issues. I thank my team for the win today.” Taking the second spot on the podium today was Saidatul Zakirah Zairin of Lady Boss Racing Team. Third spot on the podium went to Siti Norsyafiya Alia of CHV Racing. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 2, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) went on at Sepang International Circuit today. Shahrol Syazras of Malaysia took home the winning trophy for the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup. Shahrol Syazras was striking in his moves in Race 1. Although the Vietnamese rider challenged him throughout, Syazras was clear with his goals. Syazras went on to complete the race with a 0.309s gap ahead of Duch Thanh. Meanwhile, Huu Tri managed his pace well and concluded third fastest for the day. In Race 2 that happened this afternoon, once again, Syazras was seen leading the pack in the race category before Darwisy started working his moves on the leader. The duo became entangled in a heated battle but Syazras was quick to recover his position. Duch Thanh managed his pace behind them. With two more laps to go, Syazras and Darwisy continued their heated battle but Syazras showcased greater ability as he went on to complete the race first at 15’16:809s. While Syazras is not new to the motorsport scene, he is fairly new in the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup. Despite that, the Malaysian rider has shown great consistency throughout the weekend in managing his lap time. From Friday till today, Syazras has topped the chart as fastest in free practice, combined, Race 1 and finally in Race 2. Commenting on the race, Syazras said, “The race went very well although the weather was very hot today. I had a good fight with my teammate today. I followed him while he was at lead, picked up on his mistakes and took advantage of it. Yesterday, the race was a little tough due to the wet circuit so there were areas which were difficult to manage. Today was a much better race. I was much calmer today and my target was to complete the race with fewer mistakes. Hopefully, in the final round, I will be able to do better. The machine’s condition was good today. The setup was perfect for the race and I faced no major issues. I am truly thankful and grateful for my parents who have worked really hard to ensure this success.” Taking the second spot on the podium was Nguyen Duch Thanh of Vietnam. Third place went to Ahmad Darwisy of Malaysia. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) went well today with no hiccups at the Sepang International Circuit. Md Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team was successful today when he took the win for the day. During the qualifying session earlier this morning, Irfan Haykal clocked in fastest in the qualifying session with his best lap time at 2’26:539s. Second fastest in the session was Muzakkir of Horizon Racing Team with his best lap time at 2’26:862s. Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team scored third fastest in the qualifying session with his best lap time at 2’27:609s. When the race began, Irfan immediately took the lead followed by Muzakkir in P2. By the end of lap 2, the duo had drawn a wide gap with Farid Hakimi who was at P3. Geoffrey was at P4 was Shafiq managed his pace at P5. By the end of lap 2, Shafiq superseded Farid and Geoffrey. The trio ahead maintained their position before Muzakkir overtook Irfan mid race but the latter was able to retrieve his position before the end lap 4. With three more laps to go, Irfan and Muzakkir engaged in a heated battle. Muzakkir went on to inject pressure on Irfan but Irfan was persistent in defending his position. Meanwhile, Shafiq who was at P3 took a fall and was out of the race. That gave Farid the upper-hand to jump into P3. With 1 lap to go, Muzakkir slipped -streamed ahead of Irfan before the first turn. He began picking up speed while Irfan tried to close the gap. Before the second last turn, Irfan overtook Muzakkir and went on to complete the race first at 21’14:899s. Commenting on the race, Irfan said, “The circuit was wet earlier during the race. We used the wet tires but I tried my best to do well and maintain my momentum. Muzakkir was quite fast and he really challenged me throughout the race today. Nevertheless, I gave my best shot and stayed focused with my goals. My machine was in perfect condition so that helped me a lot during the race earlier. For tomorrow, I hope to do it once again.” Mohammad Muzakkir of Horizon Racing Team made it second at 21’15:132s. Md Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team took third place at 21’32:562s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) was held at Sepang International Circuit. Md Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team marked fastest in the MSBK250 B race category. During the qualifying session this morning, Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India clocked in fastest at 2’32:050s. Second fastest was Ke Huan Ni of Lady Boss Racing Team 2’31:471s. Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team clocked in third fastest with his best lap time at 2’35:304s. Lead riders Rakshith and Huan Ni were out of the equation when they slipped and fell. That left the opportunity to rise for Izul. Throughout the race, Izul was challenged by Farderin but the former stayed focused and went on to maintain his pace. Meanwhile, lady rider Saidatul was making bold moves. Towards the last lap, she found the right moment to strike and took over P2. The race concluded with Izul being the fastest for the day at 22’46:852s. Commenting on the race, Izul said, “It was a tough battle today especially with many great riders. I tried to keep up with that momentum. The machine’s condition today was good. I faced no major issues. Tomorrow is another day and I hope to do better. I have to keep up with the achievements so that I can get as many points as possible.” Second fastest was Saidatul Zakirah of Lady Boss Racing Team, logging in at 22’47:365s. Mohd Farderin Iskandar made it third fastest at 22’48:900s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) went on at Sepang International Circuit today. Shahrol Syazras of Malaysia clocked in fastest in the Honda CBR250RR Challenge Cup. During the qualifying session this morning, Shahrol Syazras scored the fastest with his best lap time at 2’31:232s. Nguyen Duch Thanh marked second fastest with his best at 2’32:566s followed by Firdaus Hamdan with his best lap time at 2’33:109s. Duch Thanh took the lead when the race began with Shahrol trailing him at P2 and Huu Tri at P3. By mid-race, Shahrol overtook Duch Thanh. While the riders were equally competitive, the battle was evident between Duch Thanh and Shahrol. Meanwhile, Vietnamese riders Huu Tri, Anh Phu and Malaysian, Darwisy managed their pace throughout the race. For a first-timer, Shahrol seemed confident and in-control of the race. He went on to defend his position although Duch Thanh pressured him from the back. The race concluded with Shahrol clocking in fastest at 22’05:695s. Commenting on the race, Shahrol said, “Everything went well although the ride today was a little tricky due to the circuit condition. There were some parts that were still wet and some were dry. The riders, to me, were equally competitive with some of them having their own strengths. I tried to stay on par with them so that I am not left out. The machine condition has been great. For tomorrow, I am not aiming for too high but my target would be to complete the race and be among the top positions.” Second fastest went to Nguyen Duch Thant of Vietnam, clocking in at 22’06:004s. Vietnamese Nguyen Huu Tri took third fastest at 22’36:777. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us