SIC Racing’s Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin has set himself up as the man to beat in the MSBK 600 class. After clocking quickest in the free practice with 2’10.258, Ibrahim bettered his laptime during the MSBK 600 qualifier to clinch pole position with 2’09.900s. Ibrahim was the only MSBK 600 rider to lap within 2’09s. “We had a long qualifying session. So everyone had plenty of time to clock up mileage on the track. Most of our team’s qualifying strategy centred around ensuring that I could get a clear piece of track to myself. We knew that a lot of the other riders would be targeting to slipstream. I’m very pleased with how things turned out and I’m looking forward to some podium finishes this weekend,” said Ibrahim. Boon Siew Honda Racing Team duo Mohd Helmi Azman and Azroy Hakeem Anuar will join Ibrahim on front row with their brand new 2020 model Honda CBR600RR. Helmi clocked second fastest with 2’10.400s while Azroy was third fastest with 2’10.544s. Meanwhile, comeback kid Khairul Idham Pawi will start the races from the second row. Khairul clocked fourth fastest with 2’11.028s. Mohd Syarifuddin Azman rounded up the top five with 2’11.139s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
In the run up to the 2021 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK), the spotlight in the MSBK 600 class was taken up by a series of exciting news. First came the announcement that former GP rider Khairul Idham Pawi is coming out of retirement via the MSBK. Then a surprise entry from upcoming GP rider Mohd Syarifuddin Azman. Finally, the Honda camp revealed that the 2020 model Honda CBR600RR will be making its official race debut this weekend. Away from the spotlight, Ibrahim Norrodin proved on the first day of free practice that he is still the man to beat at the Sepang International Circuit. The SIC Racing rider topped both free practice sessions and ended the day with 2’10.258s. After a year off the bike, Ibrahim is only about half a second off his own 600cc lap record. “It’s been a year since we’ve had a chance to ride. After the MCO, we did have some training, but only at the go-kart track. This is the first time we have had the chance to ride the full track in Sepang. The track condition was rather bumpy today. My team and I had to push very hard to get ourselves back in gear,” said Ibrahim. The vaunted Honda CBR600RR piloted by Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Helmi Azman placed second and third respectively, one second adrift of Ibrahim. Mohd Syarifuddin Azman clocked fourth fastest with 2’11.397s. Khairul Idham Pawi, returning to racing after a year-long hiatus, was fifth quickest with a competitive 2’11.674s. MSBK 600 COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 2’10.258s Azroy Hakeem Anuar (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’11.266s Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’11.397s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
After a year-long hiatus, the Malaysian superbike riders finally have the chance to get back on the track. The announcement that the 2021 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will be held at the Sepang Circuit this weekend has brought out some of the biggest names in the Malaysian motorcycle racing fraternity. The MSBK1000 will most likely be the battleground between Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman and Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi. Both riders are acknowledged as among the best superbike riders in this region. Things are even more interesting in the MSBK600 class where Khairul Idham Pawi is making his racing comeback with the ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team. Mohd Syarifuddin Azman, who is slated to make his full season GP debut next year, will also arrive on the grid with the ZK Racing Team. From the Honda camp, Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Helmi Azman will finally get to put their brand new Honda CBR600RR through its paces. The bike that was launched in 2020 has yet to strut its stuff on the track. And for the first time in two years, spectators are finally welcome back to the grandstand. Entry to the grandstand is free, but limited only to adults above 18 years old, and must be fully vaccinated. Fans can expect to witness race battles in three classes – the MSBK1000, MSBK600 and MSBK250. In total, three races will be held over the weekend. “The last two years has been quite challenging for the motorcycle racing industry. We are grateful to be back and looking forward to the day when our foreign friends can also join in the race. Meanwhile, the entries for Round 1 is looking to be very promising with all our top riders competing,” said Ron Hogg, Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing, the race promoters of the MSBK. Round 1 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) is taking place at the Sepang International Circuit from October 15 to 17, 2021. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us.
A hint of rivalry is brewing up between Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Azroy Hakeem Anuar and SIC Racing Team’s Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin in the MSBK600 class. Both riders have set their sights on qualifying below the 2’10s mark. Azroy was the fastest in class with 2’10.889s followed by Ibrahim second with 2’11.336s. Here are some quotes from the riders after the first day of practice: Azroy Hakeem Anuar (Honda) (Boon Siew Honda Racing Team) “It’s been too long since I’ve been on a 600cc machine. I needed some time to get in sync with the bike and change my riding style to suit. Nevertheless, I’m satisfied with my laptimes today. My best laptime in the ARRC was 2’09. I need to get below that.” Mohd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin (Yamaha) (SIC Racing Team) “My target time was to lap below the 2’10s mark. Everything was going to plan until the rain started coming down in FP2. Looks like that will be my target for the qualifying session.”