Race 1 of Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff of WEE PLUS RACING SABAH claimed a thrilling victory in the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category. The race commenced with Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SHH PENANG TEAM taking an early lead, closely pursued by Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SBF BIKERS. However, the excitement escalated at Turn 2 when both Izam and Muhd Fairuz Zekri Sabri of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS fell, leaving Faiz to press on. This unexpected twist opened the door for Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq of BOON HUA MOTOR, who, starting from the 9th grid position, quickly seized the lead, with Qayyum and Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE tailing closely behind. The race unfolded like a rollercoaster, with the lead changing hands nearly every lap. By lap 6, Faiz surged from the back to take the lead, followed closely by Qayyum in P2 and Shafiq Ezzariq in P3. As the race neared its conclusion, Qayyum executed a daring overtake on Faiz in the final lap, but it was Syukran who showcased exceptional skill and determination, racing past both to claim the checkered flag. Crossing the finish line first, Syukran clocked an impressive time of 20’25:713s, narrowly edging out Qayyum, who finished just 0.004 seconds behind. Muhammad Fadlyshah Redzuan of NS ONE rounded out the top three with a time of 20’25:756s. This victory not only marks a significant achievement for Syukran but also places him at the top of the overall standings with a total of 47 points, leading Qayyum by 2 points in second place. Syukran celebrated his hard-fought victory, stating, “From the start of the race, I aimed to stay within the front group, making sure I didn’t fall behind while maintaining my consistency. In the last two laps, I pushed myself to move ahead, and thankfully, I succeeded. This victory is a testament to my hard work and the support of my team.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 YAMAHA R15M Race Elites 1. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – WEE PLUS RACING SABAH (20’25:713s) 2. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – SBF BIKERS (20’25:717s) 3. Muhammad Fadlyshah Redzuan – NS ONE (20’25:756s) 4. Muhd Syafiq Asyraf Mohd Zam Zam – HOCK LIONG (20’25:788s) 5. Muhd Alif Ashraf Tahiruddin – KOK CHENG RACING TEAM (20’25:847s)
Race 1 of Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race Masterclass category, Azrul Affendi Hadi from PJ WONG MOTOR emerged victorious amid challenging wet conditions at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The race commenced with rain, setting a cautious tone as Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam of TAKONG took the lead, closely followed by Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali of SCM Factory Racing Team. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of MH RACING quickly maneuvered into P2, showcasing the competitive spirit of the riders. By lap 2, the top three—Akid, Adib, and Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan of WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM—had established a solid lead, sitting at least three seconds ahead of the second group. As the race progressed into lap 5, the riders adapted to the wet track, gradually increasing their speed and closing the gap on the front-runners. By the final lap, the leaderboard saw a shift, with Azrul taking P1, Akid in P2, and Ahmad Shakir Abdullah of SUPER RACING in P3, while Iqram and Afiq followed closely behind. However, the drama unfolded in the final turn when both Akid and Shakir fell, allowing Azrul to maintain his lead and secure the victory at 18’57:495s. Iqram crossed the finish line in P2, and Adib rounding out the top three in P3. Azrul said, “I’m grateful because my target today was to secure a podium finish. The track was quite tricky, being half dry and half wet. I focused on staying with my group and was surprised to find myself battling among the top three. I noticed they were slowing down a bit, so I maintained my speed. In the final moments, I concentrated on racing my best toward the finish line, and I didn’t expect to come out in first place.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass 1. Azrul Affendi Hadi – PJ WONG MOTOR (18’57:495s) 2. Ahmad Iqram Danish Ahmad Ghazali – SCM Factory Racing Team (18’57:511s) 3. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – MH RACING (18’57:726s) 4. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (18’57:855s) 5. Muhd Zulhilmi Yazid – SGH CREDIT (19’00:929s)
Race 1 of Round 3 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP happened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. The Class A race of the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP was filled with excitement as Guo Jie took an early lead amidst pouring rain. However, Fu Yisheng faced difficulties and fell early in the race. As the race progressed into lap 2, Guo Jie reached a remarkable speed of 238.9 km/h, maintaining his position at the front. On lap 3, Chen Zhen, the wild card rider, recorded a fastest lap time of 2’42:439s, showcasing his skill on the wet track. Yu Xiaochen pushed hard on lap 4, and beat Chen Zhen’s time with 2’41:884s. Unfortunately, heavy rain forced the race to be halted with a red flag on lap 5, with only one lap remaining. Based on the standings at the time, Guo Jie claimed victory at total time of 8’10:905s, marking a thrilling performance despite the challenging conditions. Class B riders faced the elements in the DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP, with Zi Yangfan taking an early lead as the rain intensified. The race began with challenging conditions, testing the riders’ skills and resilience. As the race progressed into lap 2, competitors settled into their rhythm, battling for position. The competition was fierce, and by lap 4, riders were pushing their limits on the wet track. However, the race was ultimately called off early due to heavy rain, resulting in a red flag on lap 5. Based on the standings at the time of the stoppage, He Yuxi secured a notable victory at 8’25:807s. Zi Yangfan took second place at 8’25:830s, followed by Lee Kin Ho at 8’32:186s to claimed third place. While in Class C watched the competitors battled fiercely against the elements, with Huang Haoming taking an early lead as rain began to pour. The challenging conditions created an exciting atmosphere as riders fought for every position. As the race unfolded, Huang Haoming continued to lead through the wet laps, showcasing exceptional skill. However, with heavy rain affecting visibility and track conditions, the race was ultimately halted with a red flag on lap 5. At the time of the stoppage, Huang Haoming was declared the winner at 8’40:795s, celebrating a hard-fought victory despite the challenging weather. Taking second place was Zhang Jingyu at 8’56:094s, and Fang Lu placed third at 9’02:804s. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 DUCATI CHINA PANIGALE CUP Class A 1. Guo Jie (8’10:905s) 2. Yu Xiaochen (8’12:697s) 3. Chen Zhen (8’15:091s) 4. Zhang Xiaoxiang (8’39:326s) Class B 1. He Yuxi (8’25:807s) 2. Zi Yangfan (8’25:830s) 3. Lee Kin Ho (8’32:186s) 4. Xi Feida (8’38:058s) Class C 1. Huang Haoming (8’40:795s) 2. Zhang Jingyu (8’56:094s) 3. Fang Lu (9’02:804s) 4. Mu Hongde (9’45:541s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK1000 A took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of the YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA topped the combined result. Kasma set the fastest lap of 2’07:842s, displaying remarkable control and consistency throughout both practice sessions. His strong performance places him as the favorite heading into the qualifying rounds, where competition is expected to heat up. Kasma Daniel commented, “Today, I feel that my lap time was quite good, but I still believe there’s room for improvement. I’m optimistic that we can refine our performance even more. I really hope the weather is warm and favorable tomorrow, as I’m eager to compete for a spot on the podium in Race 1.” Finishing second was Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat of HONDA RACING THAILAND, who recorded a lap time of 2’08:251s, just 0:409s behind Kasma. Nakarin’s steady improvement positions him as a serious contender for the top spot in tomorrow’s qualifying session. In third place, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of HORIZON RACING TEAM posted a time of 2’08:303s on his BMW M1000RR, finishing 0:461s behind the leader, showing his potential to challenge the front-runners. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK1000 A 1. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin – YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA (2’07:842s) 2. Nakarin Atiratphuvaphat – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’08:251s) 3. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – HORIZON RACING TEAM (2’08:303s) 4. Zaqhwan Zaidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’08:517s) 5. Md Ibrahim Md Norrodin – FGRT PROJECT (2’09:572s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK1000 B saw Chan Qing Rong of SAVITAR ESG ASIA dominate at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Chan Qing Rong posted the fastest time in Class B with a lap of 2’16:116s, setting the pace ahead of the upcoming qualifying rounds. Close behind was Heng Si Kiat from Singapore, who recorded a time of 2’16:365s, trailing by 0:249s. In third place, Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf of FGRT PROJECT clocked in at 2’17:241s, finishing 1:125s behind Chan Qing Rong, showing a steady performance throughout the session. Qing Rong commented, “I’m feeling really good about today’s performance. The bike felt amazing, and I was able to push hard in practice session. Tomorrow’s qualifying will be crucial, and I’m confident that I can maintain this pace and secure the best position for the race.” Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK1000 B 1. Chan Qing Rong – SAVITAR ESG ASIA (2’16:116s) 2. Heng Si Kiat – Singapore (2’16:365s) 3. Mohd Fahmi Abdul Wahaf – FGRT PROJECT (2’17:241s) 4. Mohd Azlly Shaari – FGRT PROJECT (2’18:012s) 5. Raja Nazeem Iskandar – MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM (2’19:411s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK600 took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, watched Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND led the field for combined result. Thanat Laoongplio set the pace with a fastest lap of 2’11:639s, demonstrating consistent form across both practice sessions. His performance placed him as the rider to beat heading into the qualifying rounds, where competition is expected to intensify. Thanat said, “Today, I did everything I could to improve my performance, and I’m feeling a strong sense of confidence. I’m incredibly excited about the upcoming challenges and ready to give it my all. My primary target is clear: I aim to win the race. I believe that with the right focus and determination, I can achieve this goal and make the most of the opportunities ahead!” Finishing in second place was Muhd Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM, who clocked in at 2’11:944s, just 0:305s behind Thanat. Helmi Azman’s steady improvement through the sessions positions him as a strong challenger for the top spot. Rounding out the top three was Okaya Yuta from Japan, who posted a time of 2’13:187s, finishing 1:548s behind the leader. Yuta’s performance was solid, showing potential to close the gap in the upcoming rounds. The qualifying rounds tomorrow will determine the final grid positions ahead of what promises to be an exciting race day. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK600 1. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’11:639s) 2. Muhd Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’11:944s) 3. Okaya Yuta – Japan (2’13:187s) 4. Muhd Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’13:661s) 5. Chiang Chih Ying – Taiwan (2’19:720s)
The Free Practice sessions for the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 were held at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, with Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SBF BIKERS leading the combined results. Qayyum set the benchmark with a fastest lap time of 2’50:141s, demonstrating both speed and consistency throughout the sessions. His performance positions him as a strong contender for pole position in tomorrow’s qualifying. Reflecting on the day, Qayyum commented, “Many riders today chose not to push too hard due to the wet track, and I adopted the same strategy, avoiding too much pressure. However, I know that tomorrow’s FP3 will be critical. We need to give everything we’ve got to secure pole for Race 1. Every effort matters, and I’m ready to make the most of it!” Mohd Syamil Amsyar Mohd Iffende of BOON HUA MOTOR finished second with a time of 2’51:051s, just 0:910s behind Qayyum, setting the stage for a tight battle in the coming sessions. In third place, Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SHH PENANG TEAM clocked in at 2’51:366s, 1:225s behind the leader, and will aim to close the gap during tomorrow’s qualifying. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) YAMAHA R15M Race Elites 1. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – SBF BIKERS (2’50:141s) 2. Mohd Syamil Amsyar Mohd Iffende – BOON HUA MOTOR (2’51:051s) 3. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – SHH PENANG TEAM (2’51:366s) 4. Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri – EL MOTOR (2’51:495s) 5. Muhd Fareez Afeez – BERJAYA MEGA (2’51:505s)
The Free Practice sessions for the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno of SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM topped the combined result. Adie Putra set the pace with a fastest lap time of 2’52:392s, showcasing his speed and consistency throughout both practice sessions. His strong performance has positioned him as a key contender for pole position in tomorrow’s qualifying session. Adie Putra commented, “It was a solid day on the track. The bike setup felt great, and I’m pleased with the pace we’ve set. I know the competition is close, so I’ll be focusing on fine-tuning a few things for tomorrow’s qualifying. I’m confident we can keep this momentum going and secure a strong starting position for the race.” Finishing in second place was Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam of MH RACING, who recorded a time of 2’52:520s, just 0:128s behind Adie Putra. Adib’s close pursuit indicates a tight battle for the top spot in the upcoming sessions. Completing the top three was Muhd Danish Aiman Zamrul of CHJ RACING, who posted a time of 2’52:821s, trailing the leader by 0:429s. Danish Aiman will be looking to close the gap during tomorrow’s qualifying round. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass 1. Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno – SCM FACTORY RACING TEAM (2’52:392s) 2. Muhd Adib Arsyad Mohd Hisam – MH RACING (2’52:520s) 3. Muhd Danish Aiman Zamrul – CHJ RACING (2’52:821s) 4. Muhd Afiq Mohd Hamdan – WELLY WORLD RACING TEAM (2’53:232s) 5. Md Iman Fahmi Senin – LKT RACING (2’53:490s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK250 A took place at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND led the pack for combined result. Kitsada set the pace with an impressive lap time of 2’39:226s. His smooth riding style and consistency made him the rider to beat in both practice sessions. The gap between him and his closest rival was minimal, adding to the tension for the upcoming qualifying rounds. Kitsada said, “I’m feeling really great today! The bike setup is excellent, and I’m confident that tomorrow, I’ll give it my all. I believe that, just like today, I have what it takes to achieve the fastest lap time in the final round. I’m looking forward to pushing my limits and making the most of the opportunity!” Finishing second was Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM, who clocked in at 2’40:048s, just 0:822s behind Kitsada. Irfan’s solid performance throughout the session shows he will be a strong contender in the races. Completing the top three was Muhd Jazil Juraimi from Singapore, who posted a time of 2’40:420s. He finished 1:194s behind the leader, showing his potential to push for a higher position during the qualifying rounds. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK250 A 1. Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’39:226s) 2. Muhd Irfan Haykhal Amidi – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’40:048s) 3. Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (2’40:420s) 4. Noprutpong Bunprawes – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’40:638s) 5. Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (2’40:900s)
The Free Practice sessions for MSBK250 B, combined, saw Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal of DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM dominate at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Ilham posted the fastest time in Class B with a lap of 2’56:878s on his Honda CBR250RR. Close behind was Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan of CHV RACING, who recorded a time of 2’57:585s, trailing by 0:707s. The third-fastest rider was Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan of RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE, who clocked in at 3’00:391s, finishing 3:513s behind the leader. Ilham said, “The weather condition today was quite tricky; one side of the track is dry while the other side is wet, which adds an extra layer of complexity to the race. It’s been some time since I last competed, so I have quite a few setups to work on, particularly regarding my riding technique and the suspension of my bike. Tomorrow, during the qualifying session, I’m fully committed to giving my absolute best, not only for the team’s success but also to challenge myself and improve my skills. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to push my limits and achieve a great result!” Tomorrow’s qualifying rounds will be critical for these riders as they aim to improve their positions ahead of the race. Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session (Combined) MSBK250 B 1. Mohd Ilham Mohd Kamal – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (2’56:878s) 2. Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan – CHV RACING (2’57:585s) 3. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan – RACR CASTRAL POWER 1 ULTIMATE (3’00:391s) 4. Muhd Irfan Safwan Mohd Hamirrudin – Malaysia (3’10:714s) 5. Mohd Farderin Iskandar – DARSALUBE MH RACING TEAM (3’11:390s)