The highly competitive Race 2 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass saw Rayyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi of PS RACING TEAM secure victory, while Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR clinched the 2024 championship title. Throughout the race, Rayyan, Muhd Al Syakir Zufayri Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of CHJ RACING, and Adib fought fiercely for the top positions. The final lap turned into a nail-biting battle as riders vied for every inch of advantage. Rayyan executed a flawless strategy at Turn 14, overtaking his rivals to claim the win with a time of 17’50:834s. He shared his joy post-race, “The race was very intense. I tried many times to overtake but was unsuccessful. Before reaching Turn 14, I changed my strategy and finally managed to win the race. I’m very happy, and this is a great motivation for the upcoming season.” Second place went to Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of ALL BIKE RACING TEAM at 17’51:323s, with Adib securing P3 at 17’51:389s, which sealed his championship triumph for the season. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Rayyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – PS RACING TEAM (17’50:834s) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (17’51:323s) 3. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’51:389s) 4. Md Iman Fahmi Senin – UNITED MOTOR RACING SPIRIT (17’51:431s) 5. Haidar Nur Akmal Mohd Zaki – E ONE CHONG MOTOR (17’51:464s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (117 points) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – ALL BIKE RACING TEAM (61 points) 3. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – K-SENG MOTOR RACING (58 points) 4. Raiyan Khardanee Mohd Sanusi – PS RACING TEAM (52 points) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (46 points)
Race 2 of the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites saw Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri of SINGDECA DYNAMIC took the win, while Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of NS ONE secured the 2024 championship title. Unlike Race 1, where Izam led throughout, Race 2 unfolded with tighter margins and strategic battles. Riders remained closely packed, with less than half a second separating them for most of the race. On the final lap, Alif surged forward to claim victory in 20’15:535s, followed by Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of TAYCON at 20’15:650s. Izam finished third at 20’15:728s, ensuring his championship win. Izam said, “The race earlier was quite intense. The riders were very aggressive from the start, so I just focused on maintaining my position. I knew who was fighting for the championship and managed my position well. On the last lap, when Rayyan led the group, I found an opening to accelerate and secure a podium finish.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri – SINGDECA DYNAMIC (20’15:535s) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin- TAYCON (20’15:650s) 3. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (20’15:728s) 4. Muhd Faiz Zekri Sabri – NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS (20’15:915s) 5. Raiyan Khardanee M Sanusi – SBF BIKERS (20’15:972s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (92 points) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin- TAYCON (90 points) 3. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – HOCK LIONG (71 points) 4. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – BLH GLASSTEEL 46 RACING (68 points) 5. Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq – ADVANCE VERTEX MOTOR (51 points)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Nakarin Atiratphuvapat of HONDA RACING THAILAND securing a commanding victory in Race 1. His stellar performance not only earned him the race win but also crowned him the 2024 MSBK1000 A champion. The day began with an intense qualifying session that saw Azroy Hakeem Anuar of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM clock the fastest lap at 2’06:770s. Lachlan Epis of SAVITAR ESG ASIA followed closely with a time of 2’06:776s, while Nakarin posted the third-best lap at 2’06:854s. As Race 1 got underway, the lead changed hands multiple times in the opening laps before Nakarin established his dominance. The Thai rider took control ahead of a trio of Malaysian contenders, including Azroy, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM, and Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA. Nakarin set the fastest lap of the race on Lap 3 with a blistering time of 2’06:732s, reaching an impressive top speed of 288.8 km/h. Despite mounting pressure from the Malaysian riders behind him, Nakarin held his composure, maintaining a consistent pace to lead the race from start to finish. Crossing the line with a time of 17’02:770s, Nakarin secured the win and sealed the MSBK1000 A title with an unassailable points tally. Azroy finished just 1.177 seconds behind at 17’03:947s, followed by Azlan in third place at 17’04:145s. Nakarin said: “It was an amazing race and an incredible result! This has been a really good season in MSBK. I’m proud to have clinched the championship early, and I’ll give my best again in Race 2 tomorrow. A big thank you to my team for their support throughout the season.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (17’02:770s) 2. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (17’03:947s) 3. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (17’04:145s) 4. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (17’04:372s) 5. Lechlan Epis – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (17’22:125s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit delivered a thrilling opening race, with Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT clinching the win in Race 1 of the MSBK1000 B category. The qualifying session saw Singapore’s Heng Si Kiat set the fastest lap time at 2’16:637s. Second on the grid was Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT PROJECT, who clocked in at 2’16:806s, while his teammate, Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf secured third place with a best lap time of 2’17:447s. As the race commenced, Abdul Aziz Ikram of SAVITAR ESG ASIA took an early lead, followed closely by Si Kiat in second and Azlly in third. By Lap 4, Fahmi began to make his move, overtaking Si Kiat to claim P2 and setting his sights on Aziz. Fahmi’s determination paid off on Lap 7 when he surged ahead of Aziz to take the lead. With a consistent pace and sharp focus, Fahmi began to pull away from the pack. Aziz, in an effort to reclaim the top spot, suffered a heartbreaking crash on Lap 8, which forced him out of the race. The race concluded with Fahmi crossing the finish line first with a time of 18’28:896s. Fahmi shared, “Alhamdulillah, I’m thrilled with my performance in Race 1. It wasn’t an easy journey to get here, but I’m grateful for the results. I’ll be giving it my all in Race 2, and I ask for everyone’s support as I strive to secure my position and finish strong!” Si Kiat secured second place, finishing just 1.867 seconds behind Fahmi with a time of 18’30:763s. Meanwhile, Mohd Azlly Shaari completed the podium in third with 18’31:240s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT PROJECT (18’28:896s) 2. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (18’30:763s) 3. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (18’31:240s) 4. Tee Wee Jin – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (19’09:493s) 5. Alvinderjit Singh – HORIZON RACING TEAM (19’13:528s)
Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM delivered a stellar performance in Race 1 of the MSBK600 category during Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, securing not only the race victory but also the 2024 championship title. In the morning’s qualifying session, Helmi set the tone for the day by clocking the fastest lap at 2’09:879s, with teammate Md Syarifuddin Azman securing second on the grid with a time of 2’10:504s. Thailand’s Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND completed the top three qualifiers with a lap time of 2’11:578s. The race started with Thanat taking an early lead, but Helmi, determined to claim both the race and the championship, showcased his superiority on home soil by overtaking the Thai rider and taking control of the race. Syarifuddin followed closely in second, underlining the dominance of the BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM. By Lap 5, Helmi had created an incredible gap of 7:196s over the chasing pack, while Syarifuddin extended his lead over Thanat to 8 seconds. The Malaysian duo’s command of the race highlighted their confidence and skill on the 5.543km home circuit. Helmi crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 21’54:189s, securing his fourth win of the season. Syarifuddin followed in second with a time of 22’09:372s, and Thanat completed the podium in third at 22’24:426s. With this victory, Helmi clinched the 2024 MSBK600 Championship title, crowning a dominant season for the Malaysian rider. Helmi said, ” The weather was quite hot today, but I was strong for this race. I aimed to maintain a 2 minute 10 seconds pace, and everything went smoothly with a very good bike setup. This season has been a great one for me, and it gives me strong motivation to shine again in 2025.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Md Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (21’54:189s) 2. Md Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (22’09:372s) 3. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (22’24:426s) 4. Rocco Sessler – ONE FOR ALL (22’28:024s) 5. Takashi Suzuki – Japan (23’00:566s)
Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, delivering yet another thrilling showdown. Gerry Salim of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM from Indonesia emerged victorious, keeping the championship battle for MSBK250 A alive. The race kicked off with Ahmad Afif Amran of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA taking an early lead, building a commanding gap over the chasing pack. However, Afif’s aspirations for a win were dashed on lap 2 when a crash forced him out of contention. Irfan Ardiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM, running in P2, pushed hard to bridge the gap but ultimately settled into the battle for podium contention. As the race approached its dramatic conclusion, Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND seized the lead on the final lap. However, Gerry Salim timed his attack perfectly, making a decisive move in the last turn to overtake Kitsada and cross the line first with a time of 19’50:475s, securing a stunning victory. This win propels Gerry to second place in the overall standings with 118 points, just 1 point behind his teammate and championship leader, Irfan Ardiansyah. With the title chase tightening, the stage is set for an electrifying Race 2. Gerry said, “Normally, I can push to the front early, but I had to manage the engine temperature today, which was running too high. Because of this, I controlled my pace during the race. In the final two laps, I made my move, passing Irfan and then overtaking Kitsada to take the win. I’m excited and ready to give it my all in Race 2 tomorrow!” Kitsada settled for second place with a time of 19’50:579s, while Irfan completed the podium in third at 19’50:882s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Gerry Salim – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’50:475s) 2. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’50:579s) 3. Irfan Ardiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (19’50:882s) 4. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (19’51:118s) 5. Noprutpong Bunprawes – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’51:273s)
Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded today at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Indonesia’s Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM claiming a hard-fought victory in the MSBK250 B category. The race began with Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE seizing the early lead. Rakha, maintaining a close pursuit, strategically bided his time to launch an overtaking maneuver. By Lap 4, Rakha made his move, decisively taking the lead. From there, the Indonesian rider showcased incredible focus, defending his position against relentless pressure from Kabilesh, who trailed just 0:200 seconds behind. Despite Kabilesh’s unyielding attempts to reclaim the lead, Rakha crossed the finish line first, securing victory with a time of 20’33:959s. Kabilesh settled for second place at 20’33:973s, while Malaysian rider Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi completed the podium with a time of 20’42:800s. Rakha said, “It was an intense race with Kabilesh applying constant pressure. I focused on staying consistent and defending my line. I’m proud to bring this win home for my team, and I’ll keep pushing for more success in tomorrow’s race.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah – HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM (20’33:959s) 2. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTROL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (20’33:973s) 3. Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi – Malaysia (20’42:800s) 4. Ke Huanni – China (20’51:247s) 5. Muhd Darwish Amsyar Muhd Ridzwan – Malaysia (20’52:908s)
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolded at the iconic PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, where Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of PJ WONG MOTOR claimed his fourth win in the fiercely contested Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass category, watched him clinching championship title for season 2024. The day began with Adib dominating the qualifying session, setting the fastest lap time at 2’50:806s. He was followed closely by Muhd Al Syafiq Muhd Al Amirul Zaki of CHJ RACING, clocking 2’51:868s, and Muhd Adam Shahzhrel Mohd Azhrel of MH CHUA & SONS with 2’52:006s. The 6-lap race witnessed fierce competition among the 32 riders, with frequent changes in the lead as the race began. Adib adopted a calm and steady approach, biding his time amidst the tightly packed group, where gaps between riders were razor-thin. The intensity reached its peak in the final lap as the riders turned up the aggression. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain of K-SENG MOTOR RACING, eyeing his second victory of the season, was left heartbroken when Adib charged through the group, taking control and crossing the finish line to secure victory with a time of 17’46:019s. Adib said, “In the final lap, that’s when I really started to push. Throughout the race, I was enduring pain to the point where tears were flowing, but I held on because I wanted this victory. To be a champion, you have to go through challenges like this. Alhamdulillah, I succeeded today, and I will try again for Race 2 tomorrow.” Jebat secured second place, just 0.023 seconds behind, with a time of 17’46:042s, while Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM claimed third at 17’46:051s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – PJ WONG MOTOR (17’46:019s) 2. Ahmad Jebat Zulkarnain – K-SENG MOTOR RACING (17’46:042s) 3. Muhd Luthfi Shah Narizman – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (17’46:051s) 4. Muhd Fadlyshah Redzuan – KEAT SENG MOTOR (17’46:115s) 5. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (17’46:118s)
Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of NS ONE clinched an impressive victory in Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, showcasing exceptional skill in the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites race category. In the morning qualifying session, Izam set a blistering pace with a fastest lap time of 2’49:116s, claiming pole position. Close behind him was Muhd Faiz Zekri Sabri of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS, who posted a time of 2’50:022s. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of HOCK LIONG rounded out the top three with a time of 2’50:098s. As the race commenced, Izam surged to the front, leading the pack. Although he was overtaken on a few occasions, he quickly regained control, keeping the race thrillingly close. The intense battle for the top positions made it difficult to predict who would seize the win, with riders jockeying for position in a tightly packed group. However, it was in lap 5 that Izam began to establish a commanding lead, extending his gap from 1.387s to 2.327s over the group—a rare feat in this highly competitive race category. While Izam steadily pulled away, the fight for second place heated up, with riders charging aggressively to secure the runner-up spot. Izam crossed the finish line with an outstanding performance, completing the race in 20’22:663s, 2.447s ahead of Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of TAYCON, who secured second place at 20’25:110s. Danial Johan of LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE finished third, just 0.063s behind Arash with a time of 20’25:173s. Izam reflected on his victory, saying, “In the early laps, I was just observing the pace of the other riders. After that, I started to race more aggressively. I noticed that some riders were still fighting for the lead, so I pushed harder to increase the gap. I’m very satisfied with my performance today, and I hope to carry this momentum into Race 2 tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (20’22:663) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin – TAYCON (20’25:110s) 3. Danial Johan – LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE (20’25:173s) 4. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – BLH GLASSTEEL 46 RACING (20’25:228s) 5. Muhd Idil Fitri – TKC SOUTHERN (20’25:625s)
The MSBK1000 A category at Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND emerged as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions. Nakarin led the way in Practice 1, setting the fastest lap time of 2’19.757s. He was followed by Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM in second with a time of 2’23.394s, and Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA in third at 2’23.760s. In Practice 2, Nakarin further improved his performance, posting a best lap time of 2’07.197s, reaching a top speed of 156.88 km/h, to maintain his lead. Kasma also showed significant progress, setting a lap time of 2’07.372s, just 0.175s behind Nakarin. Azlan, meanwhile, posted the third-fastest lap time of 2’07.627s. With the combined results from both practice sessions, Nakarin was the fastest overall, while Kasma placed second and Azlan took third. Nakarin commented, “I’m feeling good after both FP1 and FP2, and I’m happy with the results. It’s the same setup as the last race, so now I just need to sleep well tonight and recharge for tomorrow. I’m looking forward to enjoying the race weekend.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session MSBK1000 A 1. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’07:197s) 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’07:372s) 3. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’07:627s) 4. Lechlan Epis – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (2’08:050s) 5. Azroy Hakeem Anuar – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’08:466s)