Meanwhile in the MSBK250 A category, Md Haziq Md Fairues of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM came on top after clocking the fastest lap time in practice session that ended on Friday. In Practice 1, Haziq leading the pack with a blazing lap time of 2’29:631s. Gerry Salim of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team made it second at 2’30:184s followed by Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team at 2’30:200s. In Practice 2, Haziq improved his pace, topping the session with the fastest lap time of 2’27:888s. Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed of HORIZON RACING TEAM who clocked his best lap time of 2’28:260s and Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM at 2’28:425ss filled the second and third spots respectively. The combined results came out with Haziq as the fastest overall, followed by Muzakkir and Irfan on second and third place. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 A Md Haziq Md Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’27:888s) Muhd Muzakkir Mohamed – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’28:260s) Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’28:425s) Irfan Ardiansyah – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (2’28:787s) Gerry Salim – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (2’29:450s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
MSBK250 B category watched Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team emerged as the fastest overall on practice session at MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship season opener that ended on Friday. In Practice 1, Rakha placed first with the fastest lap time of 2’34:639s. Malaysian rider, Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi placed second at 2’38:008s followed by Malaysian rider, Md Sharf Muhriz at 2’38:804s. In Practice 2, Rakha again topped the session at 2’36:416s. Naqib filled second place at 2’37:557s and Mohd Farderin Iskandar of Darsalube MH Racing Team who clocked 2’38:413s filled third spot. The combined results came out with Rakha as the fastest overall, followed by Naqib and Farderin in second and third place. Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK250 B Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (2’34:639s) Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (2’37:557s) Mohd Farderin Iskandar – Darsalube MH Racing Team (2’38:413s) Md Amirul Hairol Saleh – Malaysia (2’38:595s) Md Sharf Muhriz – Malaysia (2’38:804s) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The Malaysia Superbike Championship will once again hit Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Riders of the MSBK250 A and MSBK250 B are counting the days in anticipation of yet another season of thrill and rush of adrenaline, prepared to either break it or make it. Last season, we saw the rise of 2022 defending champion, Md Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who went on to raise the benchmark in the MSBK250A race category, sweeping five winning titles out of six races in the 3-round season. He defended his title with excellent showmanship before bagging the rewarding championship title once again. His team mate Md Farid Hakimi who trailed closely behind throughout the season landed himself at the second spot overall. At the third spot overall was Geoffrey Reviven Emmanuel of Gusto Racing Team who after a strenuous stride alongside Malaysian duo, took one win in the final race. Commenting on the upcoming race, Irfan said, “This season seems like it is going to be a highly competitive one. Looking at the entry list, I am quite sure that it would be tough to defend my championship title but I will utilise my experiences from the previous years and from other championships to find the best position in the race category. I also learnt quite a lot from the experiences of other riders and I usually evaluate it further to see if I can emulate it in my own riding techniques.” “My goal is to continue enhancing my performances and work on my limitations so that I can continue with the momentum of winning. As for the machine, so far, I think it is in excellent condition. The team has been working hard to ensure optimised performance. I will of course do my best to understand the machine that I get. The Sepang circuit is a long and wide one and while it can be easy, it can also be challenging because it opens up opportunities for other riders to strike. I love Sepang circuit and frankly, I am looking forward to the ride once again.” In the MSBK250 B race category, Md Izrul Huzaimi returned to the scene for a full-season in 2023 after gaining an impressive achievement in the final round of season 2022 with a double-shot on the podium. Striking in his pursuit to be the best, he went on to deliver excellence in his performances with three wins for the season, landing himself as the overall champion for the race category. Taking the second spot overall was Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India who also took three wins for the season but short 4-points for a grand finish. Taking third was Ke Huan Ni who completed the season with 62 points in hand. In the coming season, there will be new entries from Indonesia, Singapore and India with riders of great calibre and sea of knowledge including one female entry from Malaysia. The MSBK250 A and MSBK250 B race category foresees a more competitive stride that is sure to keep the track heated for the weekend. 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. Geoffrey Reviven Emmanuel of Gusto Racing bagged the win for Race 2 of the MSBK250 A today. Yesterday was a heated battle between Irfan, Farid and Aan Riswanto. Close behind them was Muzakkir and Geoffrey who tried to make their way into top three. Unfortunately, Muzakkir and Geoffrey slipped and were out of the equation leaving the trio, Irfan, Farid and Aan Riswanto with a better chance at the top three positions. Before the race ended, the trio engaged in one final battle before Irfan barged ahead towards victory. In Race 2, Aan Riswanto did not waste any time as he barged into P1 at turn one followed by Farid Hakimi at P2 and Irfan at P3. The trio together formed the lead troop. Before lap 1 ended, Irfan made it past Farid Hakimi and the duo went on to supersede Aan Riswanto. Onto lap 2, Farid Hakimi challenged Irfan before Aan Riswanto found his way into P2. The battle between the trio was endless as all three of them fought for the best spot. On lap 4 however, Farid seemed to have lost his pace giving ample of room for Irfan and Aan Riswanto to fight for the winning title. Shortly after that, Irfan had a fall which immediately placed Aan Riswanto at P1. Behind him, Geoffrey and Farid went on a battle for P2. With three more laps to go, Aan Riswanto fell and that was an open ticket for Geoffrey and Farid in their attempt for a win. Muzakkir took P3. Farid went on to chase Geoffrey but the latter guarded his position well. On the final lap, Geoffrey fled towards victory at 19’56:938s. Commenting on the race, Geoffrey said, “We started the season way back with nothing on the pit. I am grateful to God and thanks to my father and all the team members who have been so helpful and supportive of my racing endeavours. We had a lot of struggles over the year but I am happy to note that we managed to overcome it. This is my first win for the season and I have no words to describe the joy.” Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team made it second at 19’57:943s. Md Muzakkir Mohamed of Horizon Racing Team scored third at 20’06:012s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship happened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Izrul Huzaimi of Horizon Racing Team was the fastest today in Race 2 of the MSBK250 B race category and also the Weekend Champion for the second time. Yesterday’s race showcased Izrul putting a good fight with his closest contenders, Rakshith and Haikal. However, Izrul was able to pull himself out of the pressure while Rakshith and Haikal battled for the next spot. Izrul maintained his composure and momentum before heading towards the finish line first. Haikal and Rakshith on the other hand made it second and third respectively. In Race 2, Izrul was quick to take lead with Rakshith behind him. Throughout the race, the position of the two riders did not change at all. While Izrul maintained his position well, Rakshith on the other hand seemed to have struggled with his pace but picked it up over the laps. With two more laps to go, Izrul showcased his dexterity in manoeuvring his machine. He was calm and composed as he went on with the right momentum. On the last lap, Izrul who has removed himself from the pressure behind him way before made it to the finish line first at 20’41:546s. Izrul consequently claimed the Weekend Champion title. Commenting on the win, Izrul said, “The race earlier was very competitive from the beginning up till the end. But I am really happy to have been able to stay consistent throughout. It has been aa great season overall for me and I have seen myself improving compared to the last season. I would like to say thank you to all my team members and family for their unending support.” Rakshith Dave of CRA Motorsports India made it second fastest at 20’41:903s. Md Nur Haikal of HJ Racing made it third fastest at 20’54:738s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 1, Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Irfan Haykal of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team bagged the win for MSBK250 A today. During the qualifying session earlier this morning, Irfan Haykal was back in action after a much-relaxed day in the FP session, clocking in fastest with his best at 2’26:829s. Second fastest was his teammate, Farid Hakimi, also seemed to have performed better than yesterday with his best lap time at 2’27:399s. Aan Riswanto of SCK Honda Racing Team made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’27:728s. It was a great start for Irfan as he fled ahead of the troop with the flag-off. Farid Hakimi and Aan Riswanto at P2 and P3 respectively trailed him closely. At the last turn of lap 1, Farid Hakimi overtook Irfan followed by Aan Riswanto. As Farid Hakimi picked up speed, Aan Riswanto fought with Irfan to keep his position. By the end of lap 2, Aan Riswanto took P1. The battle between the trio continued with rapid change in positions. Meanwhile, Muzakkir battled with Geoffrey at P4 and P5. The five riders formed the front troop and went on to stride competitively. On the final lap, Muzakkir slipped and fell. The race continued uninterrupted. Towards the final turn, Geoffrey too, slipped and fell. Trio Aan Riswanto, Irfan and Farid went on one final push before Irfan made it with yet another win at 19’46:414s. Commenting on the race, Irfan said, “First of all, thanks to the team for the wonderful setup of the machine. During the race earlier, I was ahead of the others before my machine gave some problems. I tried to manage it though and went on to compete competitively. I tried to manage my pace and I am happy to have made the win today.” Taking second position on the podium was Aan Riswanto of SCK Honda Racing Team at 19’46:575s. Md Farid Hakimi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team made it third at 19’46:741s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
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