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
Round 1 of The Malaysia Superbike Championship is coming soon with a brand-new season this weekend. Waiting to make the most of the season are riders of the MSBK1000 A and MSBK1000 B, all geared up to heat up the grounds of the Sepang International Circuit. It was a momentous celebration for Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean last season who went on a winning streak, bagging five wins and two podium-finishes. He emulated his successes in 2022 and defended his championship with excellent showmanship before once again rising above the challenge to defeat the troop of super bikers with a total of 172 points that rewarded him “champion” once again. His closest contender back then, two years in a row was Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team who pushed himself beyond the limits to tackle his opponent nevertheless, Kasma who is known to be territorial did not budge, leaving Azlan with no choice but to settle at second spot overall. At the third spot overall was Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who in his debut season not only flaunted his moves after graduating from the MSBK600 race category but also made quite an impression with his performances. He was seen battling neck-to-neck with his opponents however, his absence in three races could only place him third. Commenting on the race, Azroy said, “The biggest challenge for me would be handling the 1000cc machine which requires more strength and physical endurance. While I have had quite the experience last season, I still find it challenging and I know that I need to do more to improve further. The Honda machine has always been a good one and I have always been confident with its performances. Of course, with strong opponents, I am able to get more knowledge and experience to navigate better. This season, we will be riding alongside big names from ARRC but I want to be the best among the best for sure. Furthermore, Sepang circuit is like home to me therefore, I am determined to give my best and make it big!” The MSBK1000 B saw the rise of Md Amir Izzat Rozali of Horizon Racing Team taking a strong stance with five wins throughout the season including a triple victory in Round 3. At second and third was Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team and Khoo Chee Yen of Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team. This season will see the inclusion of riders from Chinese Taipei and Singapore alongside existing and new Malaysian riders. Commenting on the season, Tee Wee Jin who has been in the scene for a number of years now said, “My challenge with this championship has always been about achieving better results and keeping up with the troop ahead of me. The MSBK is not new for me of course, the entry list has always been a challenging factor for me as most of them are professional riders who have soared to greater heights locally and internationally. For us and those who are from the satellite team, to compete with the factory team in MSBK is never an easy feat but I take all possibilities into account and am encouraged further to learn closely from these professional riders. My aim of course is to perform at 100% and to make a comeback like winning in the good old days. My machine is a GSXR1000 RR 2021 model prepared by James Racing Japan and currently, it is well equipped with new technology which I believe would help me perform better. Fingers crossed! Sepang has been a great track. I have been racing for many years now and still never got bored.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship is coming back this weekend at Sepang International Circuit. Waiting in anticipation to circle the laps once again are the riders of MSBK600 race category who are highly motivated, ready to inject pressure and driven to succeed. Md Helmi Azman of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team went all out last season to grab the bigger chunk of the pie when he bagged the podium spot in all races with four wins including a hat-trick before marking his territory in the race category as the champion. For Helmi, he knows the tricks and trades too well and although it was not an easy feat riding alongside teammate, Khairul Idham Pawi for the first two rounds and Md Hakim Danish of SIC Racing in the final round, but he rose above the challenge and completed the season with a total of 180 points. KIP took second overall with 90 points in hand. At third spot overall was Japanese rider, Soichiro Minamimoto of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean who made quite an impression in his debut season with a total of 75 points. Commenting on the upcoming race, Helmi said, “For me, MSBK has always been about getting the mileage needed to do better as a professional rider. It opens up pathways of opportunities that are much-needed especially in enhancing our riding techniques and preparation for the next level. The MSBK platform is known for being the top superbike championship in Malaysia and as such holds quite a standard that potentially helps us in gauging our own benchmark and performances. For the upcoming race, I am aiming for the overall championship title but again, I have a feeling that defending my championship is not going to be an easy task especially with the season’s entry list. Definitely, I will go all out to do my best especially with my machine being in a good condition. My team has done a great job over time and they have also been finding ways to improve wherever possible so I am quite confident for the coming race. Sepang circuit is a fine circuit and of course, being a home-ground for me, I would not say it is going to be a smooth ride considering the many other Malaysian riders who will be coming in as well. But, let’s see how it goes this time around.” This season promises an even more exciting chapter especially with the inclusion of fresh faces alongside seasoned riders from the local and the wider Asian grounds. While the level of competitiveness has always been striking among the riders in the race category, it is presumed that this season’s battle will see an enhanced version of nip and tuck which will raise the benchmark of excellence even higher. Season 2024 will see the inclusion of countries such as Philippines and Thailand with the likes of McKinley Kyle Paz, Apiwath Wongthananon and Thanat Laoongplio, who are all participants in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship taking part in the stride. Commenting on the championship, Apiwath said, “This would be my first-time racing in the MSBK championship and I am quite excited to get some exposure from the riding experience. The main reason for participating is definitely while having the feel of riding in another championship, it is also to expand my mileage further for the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. This would be a suitable ground and championship to practice before ARRC comes to Malaysia. For sure, it would give me some valuable insights on the circuit as well as the techniques needed to be more accurate in my calculation of risk taking. To me, Sepang has been a rather difficult ground and I know for sure that the local riders have greater advantage but I will do my best though. I will utilise my experiences and strengths to maximise my performances. My goal in every championship is to be the champion so, I will go all out to do whatever in my capacity to be the best.”
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
Season 2024 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will commence in May with a four-round calendar. The partnership between PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (PETRONAS SIC) and Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn. Bhd. (TWMR) will continue in a bid to progressively transform the standards of motorcycle racing championship for both professional and enthusiasts alike. Ron Hogg, Promotions Director of TWMR said, “From three rounds to four rounds, it is not exactly a big move however, it would definitely be a driving force and boost for teams and riders who seek to have a more comprehensive experience. With an additional round in place, it would definitely provide better metrics in gauging the performance and development of riders. This, we believe would be value adding to all parties involved in the championship regardless of their competence level. Last year, we definitely saw a rise in the number of participations, locally and internationally. Even more so, with the introduction of the new race class, the CBR250RR Challenge Cup. Ideally, the race class was developed to encourage riders who have proven track record to continue progressing towards greater milestones.” “Moving forward, the goal to widen the outreach remains. In the last two years, there has been an increase in awareness which has stimulated interest and growth within the industry as a whole. This is quite evident considering the support and recognition garnered from participants from our neighbouring countries. We are happy to note that we already have a number of confirmed participants for the coming season. At TWMR, we strive to progressively up-grade our standards in meeting the expectations of our riders and teams while maintaining its unique disposition. Having said that, we together with SIC will continue to explore avenues for advancement with the best interest in serving the demands of the industry and the motorsport community. It is going to be an exciting Season 2024! Azhan Shafriman Hanif, PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit added, “Firstly, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Two Wheels Motor Racing (TWMR) for their pivotal role in uplifting the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) since 2019. Their continued commitment for the next three years (2024-2026) showcases a strong partnership aimed at enhancing the MSBK experience for racers and fans alike. We anticipate increased participation and a larger crowd with the expanded four-round calendar, contributing to the championship’s growth and development. As we support local motorsports, the MSBK remains a driving force, fostering awareness and interest in the industry, setting the stage for an exhilarating Season 2024.” MSBK CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR 2024 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. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team celebrated double win today in Race 3 of the MSBK1000 A race category. Earlier this morning during Race 2, the scene witnessed Kasma, Azlan and Soichiro battling for the top 3 positions before Azroy joined them from the third last position at P4. Swiftly after that, Azroy made it into top 3 while Soichiro tried to break the gap. Mid-race, Kasma had an unfortunate fall and Azroy quickly replaced him at P1. All the way, while Azlan and Soichiro battled for P2, Azroy managed his pace towards victory. Soichiro succumbed to machine issues and Azlan took P2. During Race 3 that was held earlier in the evening, Azlan once again took lead. Although Kasma attempted to slide ahead from the inside at turn 1, Azlan was quick to recover. Azroy from the third last spot on the grid made his way to P3. Seconds into the race, Kasma pulled ahead of Azlan from the outside into P1. By the end of lap 1, the trio was far ahead of the troop behind. On lap 2, turn 1, Azlan in an attempt to overtake Kasma from the inside failed consequently giving way to both Kasma and Azroy to supersede him. By the end of lap 2, Azroy made it past Kasma and took P1. Onto lap 3, Azlan also made it past Kasma and went on to attack Azroy. By mid-race, Azroy drew a gap of 1.032s away from Azlan. Azroy, with his competitive side, confidently led the way. By the last lap, Azroy was 4.428s away from his closest contender and was on his was to celebrate a double win. He concluded the race at 21’26:988s. Azlan Shah Kamarulzaman of Horizon Racing Team once again made it second at 21’31:484s. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team made it third and bagged the Overall Champion title at 21’34:464s. “This race, just like Race 2 earlier, it was quite a struggle for me with the machine. I don’t know why but there were so many changes made throughout the season and it should have been good but somehow, it was not. I felt like it was different and I couldn’t adapt to it well. I found it difficult to compete to with them. But, congrats to Roy for his win. We will fight again next year.” 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. Md Amir Izzat Rozali of Horizon Racing Team celebrated the win and Weekend Champion today in Race 3 of the MSBK1000 B race category. This morning in Race 2, Amir fled ahead of his troop while Ming Chen and Radzi engaged in a fight for the second position. As Amir continued to pick up speed and removed himself from the pressure behind, Ming Chen and Radzi worked on their moves to stay ahead of each other. A few laps before the race ended, Ming Chen found his footing at P2. Radzi tried to match his pace but failed. Amir went on to complete the race first. Ming Chen followed suit and Radzi made it third fastest. In Race 2, Amir once again took lead with Syukri at P2 and Ming Chen at P3. While Amir once again found his pace, Syukri and Ming Chen battled before the latter overtook the former. Amir on the other hand was seen fleeing ahead as Ming Chen tried to catch up. The gap was wide enough though for Amir to play it safe, away from all threats. Meanwhile, Radzi who was trailing Kuo found his way ahead. By mid-race, the riders strode comfortably in their positions with less pressure from behind. Two more laps to go though, Kuo caught up with Radzi and attempted to strike. Radzi did not give in. He went on to guard his position after a few exchanges in position. On the last lap, Amir glided victoriously towards the finish line at 22’34:484s. Commenting on the race, Amir said, “Thanks to the team for this win. Thanks also to everyone else who have supported me throughout this season. The machine has been really good throughout and I was really comfortable riding it. Overall, the race was really awesome. I think I have improved tremendously from Round 1 to Round 2 and Round 3. So, I am really very happy about it.” Taking second spot was Hsuan Ming Chen of Dream Team at 22’38:019s. Md Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team) made it third at 22’51:853s. 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. Md Hakim Danish of SIC Racing celebrated the win today in Race 3 of the MSBK600 race category. It was an interesting race this morning with the MSBK600 race category. Helmi took lead with Hakim Danish trailing closely behind. Although Helmi tried to break away from the pressure behind, he failed as Hakim Danish continued his attempt to supersede. On the last lap, Hakim Danish managed to overtake Helmi but Helmi refused to give up and went on to chase his contender. It was futile for Helmi when Hakim Danish took the last turn and fled towards victory first. In Race 3, Helmi once again went on to take lead with Hakim Danish at P2 and Idlan at P3. Throughout the weekend, the pattern has been the same with Helmi and Hakim Danish engaging in a fiery battle to be the best. Helmi may have lost to Hakim Danish in Race 2 but he went all out to keep his contender at bay. But Hakim Danish was a fighter too and he showcased his resilience and strength as he went on with his attempt to strike. On the third lap, Hakim Danish made it but Helmi was not about to give up and worked his moves. By mid-lap, Hakim Danish continued to dominate the circuit. Helmi kept trailing but on the 6th lap, he worked his way and bypassed Hakim Danish. With three more laps to go, the duo went on a stiff feat and once again, Hakim Danish made it past Helmi on the long-straight. On the final lap, Hakim Danish picked up speed, took the final turn and made it towards victory at 21’57:401s. Commenting the on race, Hakim Danish said, “For the final race, it was really good. I was really confident with the machine this time around. When I am on the circuit ground, I observed and learnt a lot from Abang Helmi who was really competitive. During the race earlier, I tried my best to trail and pick up on his moves and when the moment was right, I pushed towards taking the win. I thank everyone who has been supportive of me for this win.” Helmi Azman made it second and claimed the overall champion title at 21’58:406s. “This season was a real struggle from the first round but I tried my best to make it first in all the rounds. It was not easy. Just now’s race was similar to Race 2 but my main aim was to make it champion. Our goal, riding in the MSBK is more about getting the riding mileage. We need this experience for ARRC and throughout the season, it has been a great platform for me.” Ao Leong Fu made it third at 23’26:894s. 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. Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team was victorious in Race 2 of the MSBK1000 A race category. Yesterday, Kasma Daniel was flawless as he made swift moves around the circuit to complete the race first. Behind him though, Soichiro battled with Azlan before Azroy joined in to tackle the top three positions. On the last lap, the fight heated up between the trio before Azlan and Azroy launched their moves to take the second and third spot respectively. In Race 2, Azlan once again took lead with Soichiro and Kasma at P2 and P3. However, before lap 1 ended, Kasma found a way from the inside to take over P2. Azroy trailed the trio at P4 before making striking on lap 2. Meanwhile, Kasma who was already close to Azlan closed the gap and took lead. Before the lap ended, Kasma took a slide and fell. Azroy immediately took the opportunity to move into P1 with Soichiro close by at P2 and Azlan at P3. By mid-lap, Azroy drew a comfortable gap away from Soichiro at 1.966s. By the end of lap 6, Azroy was off the hook and no longer bounded by threats. Azlan however went on to make his moves on Soichiro but the Japanese did not budge from his position. At the last turn of lap 9, Soichiro slowed down immediately opening the path for Azlan. On the last lap, Azroy raced towards victory at 21’27:658s. Commenting on the race, Azroy said, “Thank God that I was able to win the race. Although I started at the third last position, I knew that my pace was the same as the riders ahead of me. So, I worked my way into the front troop and tried to maintain my momentum. Then, I saw Kasma had a fall so I went all out to take that spot. Towards the last few laps, I noticed that I had drawn a comfortable gap with the riders behind me so I played it safe and it all worked out. Let’s see what happens in Race 3.” Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team made it second at 21’30:873s. Kasma who fell, made his way into third place at 22’40:218s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us