Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place once again at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team Asean will be back for another challenging weekend in the MSBK1000 B race class while Md Amir Izzat of Horizon Racing Team will participate in the MSBK1000 B race class. It was a fantastic performance by Kasma throughout the season. In Race 1 of Round 1, he landed second on the podium but race 2 onwards up till the end of Round 2, he didn’t not budge away from the top spot on the podium and has banked a total of 120 points thus far. Kasma owns a certain flair in racing and it has definitely been one of his plus points and although this year has been a tough one for him, he seemed to have made it right in MSBK. Amir Izzat on the other hand seemed to have had his fair share of struggles but he has certainly stood out with his achievements throughout the season. Riding aboard the BMW S1000RR, he has not only displayed his abilities in manoeuvring a high-powered machine but also his level of competence in maintaining consistency throughout. Kasma commented, “It has been a wonderful season this time around too for me. So, I am truly grateful for the accomplishments that I have made over the course of two rounds. Of course, the MSBK platform has also served as a training ground for me as I am also actively involved in other championships. It has given me the extra mileage needed to enhance myself further and I think I have also improved pretty well throughout the year. As a professional rider, having this exposure really adds value to me and I have enjoyed riding alongside some of our best riders like Azlan and Zaqhwan in the scene. I am sure that they will be all out too in this coming round so competing with them would definitely be fun. For the coming round, as usual, my preparations are the same. My machine is in a great condition and I trust that my team has been working hard to ensure that the performance is optimised. I hope to win the races once again and hopefully, I can repeat the same achievements like last year.” Amir Izzat said, “This is my first year competing in the 1000cc race category or MSBK1000 B and I have been really happy with my achievements in the last two rounds. Two race victories in the last 5 races and I obtained P3 in Round 1 and P2 in Round 2, overall. I have also improved my lap time in Round 2 which is quite a positive progress. To me, MSBK offers a great opportunity for locals and internationals alike to compete competitively in the superbike racing and the format of having both A and B is a motivational factor for riders to keep learning, improving and becoming better. I have always dreamed of racing aboard a 1000cc machine and MSBK is a perfect platform that has given me the opportunity to try with a proper race format. I have come this far and I have no regrets whatsoever and I will continue to work hard and progress. In the MSBK1000 B race category, there are many fast riders and I think everyone is capable of taking the win. Eric Chen, #52 from Taiwan with his BMW, Radzi Omar #90 with Ducati and not forgetting CY #66 with Suzuki, are all fast riders in the B group. Therefore, I have to be focused and make sure that I don’t make any mistakes. The circuit has a great layout and it really brings the best and most of a rider. I have enjoyed riding there. As for next season, I don’t have any plans in the pipeline yet but my priority is to make sure that I finish first in Round 3.” 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. Md Helmi Azman of Boon Siew Honda is a household name in the 600cc race category and in MSBK, he has definitely made a significant mark and will be back to take on yet another round of challenge. It was a striking moment when Helmi made a hat-trick, scoring maximum points in both races of Round 1 combined with one race in Round 2. Although he was later challenged by his teammate, Khairul, Helmi went on to showcase his capabilities as he danced to the rhythm of competence alongside his teammate. He landed on the second spot in Race 2 and Race 3 of Round 2 nevertheless, he is determined to make the cut in the coming round. Helmi currently holds on to 115 points in total and is 25 points more than his closest contender. Commenting on the upcoming race, Helmi said, “The final round is coming soon. So far, my preparations for this round have been good because we just completed the ARRC and the 2-day tyre test in Buriram. I think I have additional mileage on the machine and it definitely would be a good start for me at Sepang this weekend. As for the challenge, I think my teammate would be the ultimate rival. He has vast knowledge and experience on the world platform hence he would definitely be all out to make the best of the season. It will be a fun game for sure because personally, with no competition from the rivals, it would not be as exciting.” Helmi has been riding in MSBK for some time now. He said, “The championship is an excellent platform for all Malaysian riders who have the passion and capacity to race. It is one of the top superbike racing championships and it gives the ardent fans and motorcycle racing enthusiasts a chance to give it a go at racing. For professional riders who like the ARRC riders, it serves as a training ground. We get extra mileage on the machine and it helps us identify our flaws and enhances our riding techniques. Basically, it helps us prepare for the next level. In riding, apart from experience, the ability to understand the machine and the circuit layout is equally important. How we adapt to the different layouts and find the right techniques quickly is definitely a must. For me, racing is my career and I have no choice but to be excellent at it. That’s why I push myself to do my best in all the championships.” “As a professional rider, this year has been quite a ride for me. I have won 1 race in ARRC with 5 podium-finish for this season. I am very pleased with my achievements in ARRC. Apart from that, I have had a good opportunity as a wildcard rider in Moto2 at Sepang. That I think is the cream of the crop. For MSBK, it has been quite a fulfilling one with 3 wins so far. I hope to have more this weekend and come back for more next season in the same category.” 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
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place once again at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Taking lead in the overall standings, Abdullah Qayyum will be back to challenge his contenders Md Shafiq Ezzariq and Arash Tsunami in the Berjaya Sompo Yamaha Y16ZR Race MasterClass. The trio has been excellent in their performances throughout the season. While Qayyum holds a total of 79 points, his closest rivals, Shafiq and Arash are not far behind with only a 21-point difference at 58 points in total. All three riders have showcased not only profound skills in handling their machines but have also been smart in working out strategies that suit their riding techniques and in tackling their moves. Riding aboard the Yamaha Y16ZR machine, the race class has not only been a platform for further evaluation of their abilities but has also given them a different set of exposure and experience to accelerate their riding goals. Commenting on the coming round, Qayyum said, “This season has been quite a blast for me. Of course, it was a tight competition with the riders who are equally competitive. With this race category, I was able to identify some interesting techniques and strategies. It is not easy especially with so many riders in one race but I think that is also the beauty of the race class. Sepang circuit has also been a great playground and I think I have become familiar enough to understand what is required when I race. For the coming round, I have been keeping up with my physical and mental strength. It is a lot of maintaining a good physique to ensure that we have the right weight for an optimised speed. My goal for sure is to take the win but with the competition being tough, let’s see how it ends.” Shafiq who recently tied the knot and just returned from his honey-moon said, “It has been quite a ride for me in this championship. No doubt, the stiff competition, while it’s in a way pressuring, it is also the best way to improve and get ahead of others. Most importantly is to think on our feet especially during the race because riding in this race class can be quite unpredictable. Of course, there is no room for error because it slows your momentum and literally drags you to the back troop. My preparations basically are the same – improving my physical and mental strength. With the likes of Qayyum and the other riders, it is going to be tough for sure but I will go all out to finish on the podium.” Arash said, “The riders are fierce. They are really competitive because different riders have different sets of skills and some of them are from different race categories in the Cub Prix championship. So, we don’t know what to expect of the riders. So, on our part, we just have to be 100% prepared and make sure that we are able to supersede them. I have been working out a lot as preparation for the finale. I do a lot of jogging and workouts at the gym. It is not going to be easy to maintain the current position for sure but I will do my best to tackle the challenges during the race. I hope that luck will be on my side too.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 3 of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN created a hat-trick with his triple win in one weekend in the MSBK1000 A race category. During Race 2, Zaqhwan was fiery when he took the lead with Azlan trailing. Kasma who was at P3 was not satisfied with his position and went on to pressure the duo. Before mid-race, Kasma found his way into P2, striking Azlan down to P3 before he went on to attack Zaqhwan. As soon as he got into the lead position, Kasma fled away towards victory. In Race 2, once again Zaqhwan took the lead with Azlan at P2 and Kasma at P3. Before the first lap ended, Kasma overtook Azlan. Two laps down and Zaqhwan was still leading with Kasma intensely pressuring him. For a moment, Kasma succeeded but Zaqhwan quickly pulled himself back up. By mid-lap, Zaqhwan led with a 0.127s gap before Kasma took a slide from the inside ahead of Zaqhwan. From then on, Kasma picked up speed and Zaqhwan went on to compete but to no avail. Meanwhile, Azlan at P3 was approximately 8s away from Zaqhwan. Kasma went on to bag yet another victory at 21’23:766s. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “I am truly happy to have taken the triple-win. I had the opportunity to strike Zaqhwan because he made a mistake. Otherwise, I would not have been able to create a hat-trick. So, thanks to all who have been a part of my riding success!” Md Zaqhwan Zaidi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team made it second at 21’24:941s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team took third at 21’40:998s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 3 of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team made it as the Weekend Champion in the MSBK1000 B race category. During Race 2 earlier, Amir was steady with his pace as he took control of the circuit ground. But he faced threats from his nearest contenders, Chen and Radzi. The trio exchanged positions between laps before Radzi emerged to take the lead, consequently completing the race ahead of the others. In Race 3, once again, Amir displayed his dominance on the circuit. Radzi went on to challenge him from the back while Chee Yen tried to close the gap and move ahead. By the third lap however, Radzi overtook Chee Yen. Amir maintained his position well. By mid-lap, the three top riders maintained their positions. With four more laps to go, Chen took over Chee Yen’s position. Radzi was 3s away from Amir. With 3 more laps to go, Chen was inching closer to Radzi and overtook from the inside. He then took speed and went on to draw a comfortable gap. But Radzi did not give up. He went on to chase Chen and exchanged positions. While Amir was on his way to completing the race first at 22’37:728s, Radzi and Chen entangled in a heated battle before Chen completed second fastest while Radzi clocked in third fastest. With the races combined, Chen Hsuan Ming of Dream Team made it as the Weekend Champion. Commenting on his win, Chen said, “I am very happy and lucky to have won this weekend. I love Malaysia and thank you MSBK!” Second on the podium was Md Amir Rozali of Horizon Racing Team. Third was Md Radzi Omar of FGRT (Fauzi Gan Racing Team). Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Race 3 of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at Sepang International Circuit. Khairul Idham Pawi was victorious once again in Race 3 of the MSBK600 race category. During Race 2, Khairul put on a good fight with Ibrahim throughout the race. While Helmi trailed behind, he tried to strike towards the end of the race but failed. Khairul was quick to take advantage of Helmi’s mistake to move ahead at the last turn before speeding towards victory. Ibrahim made it second. In Race 3, Soichiro took a bold leap ahead of Khairul at the first turn with Helmi at P3. Moments after that, Khairul overtook Soichiro. Ibrahim was seen managing his pace at P4. At the last turn of lap 2, Helmi fired his moves to overtake Soichiro. At P4, Ibrahim was keeping a look out for opportunities to move ahead of his teammate. Into lap 4, Helmi’s strategy to overtake Khairul worked while Ibrahim quickly made it past Soichiro. By mid-race, Ibrahim drew closer to Khairul as the latter went on a search for the right moment to strike. At the last turn of lap 5, Khairul did it but Helmi would not give up as he went on to pressure Khairul. The Boon Siew duo was a display of great sportsmanship throughout the weekend as they went on to keep the Yamaha riders at bay. At the final lap, Helmi overtook Khairul but mid-lap, Khairul was quick to recover his spot. At the last turn, Helmi tried his luck one last time but Khairul moved swiftly from the inside before fleeing to victory at 21’55:141s. Commenting on the race, Khairul said, “It was quite a tough race today due to the weather. I had some issues in managing the tires. The competition was stiff, especially with Helmi. At the last corner, somehow, I managed to find my way ahead and complete the race first.” Md Helmi Azman scored second at 21’55:223s. Md Ibrahim Norroddin made it third once again at 21’55:337s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of Malaysian Superbike Championship which was held at Sepang International Circuit went on to a great start with Race 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN bagged another victory in the MSBK1000 A race category. Yesterday, Kasma was unbeatable as he went on to draw a wide gap in between his contenders, Zaqhwan and Azlan. The duo trailing on the other hand engaged in a heated battle towards the end of the race before Azlan beat Zaqhwan to the punch. In today’s race, Zaqhwan was quick to move ahead into P1 followed by Azlan at P2 and Kasma at P3. Although Kasma tried to slide ahead from the inside at the last turn, the duo ahead did not budge away from their positions. Into lap 3, Kasma who was diligently pressuring Azlan made a slide from the inside and ahead of Azlan and was a matter of time when he made his move on Zaqhwan. Into lap 4, Kasma succeeded into P1 from the inside once again. By mid-race, Kasma was leading with a 1.756s gap from Zaqhwan. It was all about maintaining his pace for the trio. With two more laps to go, Kasma was on his way to victory with a gap of 3.326s. Zaqhwan maintained his pace and avoided pressure from Azlan. The race concluded with Kasma taking victory at 21’26:958s. Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “The challenge today was the weather. It was quite hot and the race was also early today. It was quite pressuring to ride as I also had to concentrate on the tires and manage it well. Today, I had some competition with Zaqhwan and Azlan so it was a little interesting. Overall, I try not to pressure myself too much. I just take this as preparation for the ARRC. So, it is more of a fun ride for me. I will try to take the lead nevertheless but it also depends on the weather. So, let’s see how it goes for Race 3.” Second place went to Zahqwan Zaidi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team at 21’30:100s. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of Horizon Racing Team made it third at 21’47:951 Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) saw great action on the circuit in Race 2 at the Sepang International Circuit. Md Amir Izzat Rozali of Horizon Racing Team clocked in fastest in the MSBK1000 B race category. In Race 1, Amir went on a great start at the lead position. However, by mid-race, Chen closed the gaps and took over Amir’s position. Meanwhile, Chee Yen who played it cool in the beginning began flexing his muscles as he went on to strike. The race got heated when Kuo began attacking and by the end of the race, Chee Yen succumbed. In the morning, during Race 2, Chee Yen found his pace at P1 in the very beginning of the race followed by Amir and Radzi. By the end of lap 2, Amir overtook Chee Yen while Radzi went on to challenge him. Chen was making his way into the top troop. Before the lap ended, Radzi and Teo moved ahead of Chee Yen. With six more laps to go, Chen was finally among the top three riders. By mid-race, Radzi worked on his moves to overtake Amir and succeeded. Chen, who was trailing, looked for ways to close the gaps with Radzi and made a swing from the outside ahead of Amir. With three more laps to go, Chen aimed for Radzi. The duo remained competitive as Radzi went on to guard his position but into the 8th lap, Chen moved from the inside and overtook Radzi. As the battle heated up, Radzi and Amir took on a bold stance and superseded Chen. But Chen was adamant. As Radzi went on to claim fastest in the race for the morning at 22’39:774s, Chen clocked in second fastest. Commenting on the race, Radzi said, “For the coming race, I will try to work on my moves like I did this morning. Today’s setup of the machine is definitely better than yesterday. I tried to stay among the front troop. I watch the other riders’ moves as well and I try to act upon it. For later, depending on the weather, we might make some last-minute changes to ensure the machine is optimised. Our mechanic has tuned the Ducati machine very well for now but there might be some slight improvements for Race 3.” Chen Hsuan Ming clocked in at 22’39:950s. Md Amir Izzat of Horizon Racing Team clocked in third fastest at 22’41:706s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) saw riders of the MSBK600 race category putting on a good fight in Race 2. Khairul Idham Pawi of Boon Siew Honda Racing Team struck while the iron was hot before claiming victory in the MSBK600 race category. Helmi was impressive yesterday in Race 1 when he took the lead and charged towards victory in the 10-lap race. While Khairul attempted his moves on Helmi, the latter’s position was not compromised. Ibrahim who came into the scene of MSBK this round, clearly was still trying to find his pace. The Boon Siew duo seemed to have found their rhythm in the race category. In Race 2 earlier this morning, Helmi once again went on a good start, immediately taking lead at the first turn followed by Sharul Ezwan in P2 and Khairul at P3. Seconds into the race, Khairul made a quick exchange with Sharul and took P2 before going on to chase his teammate. Meanwhile, Ibrahim at P4 tried to overtake Sharul. By the end of lap 2, Khairul finally overtook Helmi. Soichiro moved into P3 with Ibrahim trailing closely. At the last turn, Ibrahim overtook Soichiro before aiming to strike Helmi. Into lap 4, Ibrahim did it and Soichiro’s attempt to attack Helmi worked. By mid-race, Ibrahim who was inching closer to Khairul made a quick pass and took the lead. Helmi on the other hand was not about to give up and found his way to close the gap with Soichiro. Among the four, Helmi battled with Soichiro while Khairul went on to pressure Ibrahim. 3 laps to go, Khiarul overtook Ibrahim from the inside at the first turn but before the lap ended, Ibrahim managed to swing himself back into P1. Helmi, on the other hand, broke free from Soichiro. At the final lap, Khairul sped ahead from the inside and once again took the lead. The pole-man was back in charge. His teammate, Helmi found his way into P2 and for a moment into P1 but overshot and Khairul was swift in his moves to seize the moment before speeding towards victory at 21’52:038s. Commenting on the race, Khairul said, “This race was quite positive as the setup of the machine was good. I had some problems with the suspension yesterday so today, we did not have those issues. The race was definitely very competitive. Mid-race, my tires were losing grip. But I tried to keep up with the racing line and am grateful for the win today.” Teammate, Helmi Azman made it second for the morning at 21’52:333s. Md Ibrahim Noroddin of Yamaha Gen Blu Racing Team ASEAN took third at 21’52:341s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us