Osama Mareai made the fastest for the practice session of MSBK1000 B Class of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship held at Sepang International Circuit. Osama seems to own both dexterity and luck this season. His participation in Round 1 saw him bag victory in the class when he maximised his points in Race 2 and Race 3. In practice session 1, Osama made his fastest at 2’16:201s and in practice session 2, he made it with a slight improvement in his lap time at 2’15:959s. Commenting on the practice session, Osama said, “Today’s weather was good but I checked the forecast for tomorrow and it seems that it would be a rainy day. I hope not but in case if it rains, I am better prepared this round and it would be good for my brakes as it would help cool it down. That would give a better stopping power.” “For today’s practice, it was really good. I managed to get back on the machine now. I have not been able to ride since the last round because I had an accident that ended with a broken rib. So, I am still trying to immerse myself into the feel of riding. I have some clutch issues currently and it is being fixed. Keeping my fingers crossed that everything will go smoothly tomorrow.” Logging in second fastest for the practice session combined was Khoo Chee Yen of MOBILUB SUZUKI RACING TEAM at 2’17:967s. At the third fastest, Teo Yew Joe clocked in at 2’18:823s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Andi Farid Izdihar of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM clocked in fastest at the practice session of MSBK600 Class for Round 2, Superbike Malaysian Championship held at the Sepang International Circuit. It is their first time, ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM and Andi, participating in the Malaysia Superbike Championship. Nevertheless, Andi seemed confident, taking a stride on the circuit among some of the best names in the class. In practice session 1, Andi clocked in his best at 2’10:878s. In practice session 2, he made it at 2’11:880s after Muhd Ibrahim Mohd Norrodin who made fastest for that session with 2’11:177s. The combined result however puts Andi on the fastest spot for the practice session. Commenting on the practice session, Andi said, “I managed to get my best lap time in practice session 1 as the weather condition was better. During the practice session 2, it was a little hot and I also did not have a very good feeling with my machine. The mechanics are currently working to identify any issues with the machine. Overall, today was good. I will focus better for tomorrow’s qualifying session.” “This is my first time in MSBK but most of the riders are those who are also participating in the ARRC. To me, the standards of MSBK is almost similar to that of the ARRC. I will do my best and hopefully, it would be a good one.” Ibrahim of SIC RACING team takes the second fastest time combined. At the third fastest time, Muhd Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM made his fastest at 2’11:376s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Muhd Idlan Hakimi Raduan of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM logged in fastest in the MSBK250 A Class of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship which was held at Sepang International Circuit. With Round 2 being the first round for Idlan this season, he showcased quite the speed in practice session 1 when he clocked in at 2’30:123s and although he took a few seconds short to making a better lap time in practice session 2, he still made it the fastest. In year 2021, Idlan put on a good show in Round 2 of the championship when he scored second spot in Race 1 and third spot in Race 2. He did not participate in Round 1. In year 2020, Idlan emerged at the top spot when he won Round 1. This year, Idlan will continue to ride aboard the Honda CBR250RR. Commenting on the practice session, “I am glad to have made the fastest in both practices today – thanks to the setup of the machine. I hope to do better in the qualifying tomorrow.” “I was not able to participate in Round 1 due to an injury. But this round, I will be taking the strides alongside my teammate, Irfan Haykal and we hope to do the best for our team.” Coming in at the second fastest spot was M. Farish Hafiy Farid Sezli of SIC RACING team clocking in his fastest at 2’30:923s. At the third fastest spot, Emil Idzhar Ezuan also of SIC RACING team making his best at 2’31:007s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Ahmad Fariz Zafri of BUDAK KIMIA-JOND CHAIN LUBE RACING BY BRAAAP team took the fastest hit in the practice session of Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship which was held at the Sepang International Circuit. Fariz who rode aboard the Yamaha YZF-R25 made an impressive lap time when he clocked in at 2’42:799s. He took the fourth spot in Round 1 this season with a total of 20 points in Race 1 and 16 points in Race 3. In year 2020, Fariz took the third place in the overall standing with one podium in Race 2, completing the season with a collection of 42 points. While Fariz is no stranger to the scene of MSBK, year 2020 marked his move up the performance ladder. Commenting on the practice session, Fariz said, “First of all, thanks to my team for the preparations made for this round. The setup today is a little different from the previous round. The last round, the setup was a standard one but this time around we are utilising a more advanced engine which provides better speed.” “To be honest, I am not very satisfied as there is a lot of improvement to be made. The weather today has been good; bright and sunny. Hopefully, it will remain like this until the end of Race 3.” His teammate, Mohd Ezrix Shayriz took the second fastest spot at 2’44:090s aboard the Honda CBR250RR. At the third fastest spot, Muhammad Fauzi Hasan who rode the Kawasaki Ninja 250 clocked in at 2’44:743s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Rahimi Nabil Razu of TME MOTORSPORTS clocked in fastest for the practice session of YAMALUBE Y16ZR Race MasterClass in Round 2, Malaysia Superbike Championship. In Round 1, Rahimi was placed at the 27 th spot when he failed to collect any points. However, Rahimi made fastest today when he clocked in at 2’52:172s. Commenting on the race, Rahimi said, “In practice session 1 today, I was still not very comfortable with the machine. In practice 2, I tried my best to get accustomed to the machine.” “I followed the moves of other riders and learnt from there. I hope to do better tomorrow.” At the second fastest spot, Muhd Zaki Ahmad Zamri of HOCK LIONG MOTOR RACING clocked in at 2’52:704s. Coming in at the third fastest spot was Ahmad Syukran Aizat Yusoff of TAYCON MOTOR logging in at 2’52:719s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of YAMAHA GEN BLU RACING TEAM ASEAN has certainly made waves with his great showmanship in the arena of motorcycle racing and he will be back this weekend for Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) at the Sepang International Circuit. In the previous round of the championship, Kasma awed fans and supporters with his performances when he bagged the podium thrice in one weekend, twice at the first place and once at the second. Kasma was unbeatable as he stormed ahead in Race 1 making it almost impossible for his rival to make the cut. In Race 2 however, Kasma’s performances were challenged when his machine took an unexpected turn with some mechanical issues. Slowing down towards the end of the final lap, his contender made his big move and glided to victory. Kasma landed in second place. Kasma was not utterly disappointed though as he knew that he had what it takes to take the winning spot once again. With his dexterity and swift move, he hit the circuit confidently and took bold strides throughout the laps. Towards the chequered flag, Kasma did not waste a second as he stormed ahead and clocked in fastest. The 22-year-old lad has been on many celebratory journeys in the last few years. He has displayed outstanding expertise in the riding scene which showcased his ability to take calculated risks during the race. Commenting on the upcoming race, Kasma said, “I do not have any particular target for Round 2 but I can foresee that it would be a challenging feat with the likes of Zaqhwan and Azlan as well as the entry of Azroy in the MSBK1000 A class. Nevertheless, I will try to be on the podium once again.” Kasma has also been actively involved in other championships this year and has definitely showcased his flexibility in adapting to different sets of machines. He said, “So far, there has been no overlap in the championships. As such, it has not been tough to manage between championships despite the differences in the handling of machines. I have enough time to recover and make preparations for the different championships that I am involved in. More importantly is it about being able to have the right mindset in getting adapted.” Kamsa is not on a special training roster but lives by the motto of “Work in silence, prove by result.” He hopes that his participation would add on to the challenge especially among the more experienced riders. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Osama Mareai is no longer a stranger to the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK). He is all geared up for the challenge that Round 2 is bound to bring at the Sepang International Circuit. The Yemeni born and raised rider found his passion in motorcycle racing since he was a kid and is the first Yemeni in history to have embraced professional riding. His venture into motorcycle racing stemmed when he came to Malaysia to pursue his tertiary education and found the opportunity to race professionally on a recognised platform – MSBK. While his family does not support his endeavours considering motorcycle racing comes with its own hazards, he nevertheless took it as a challenge that would eventually prove a different perspective among those who share the same sentiments as his family. Commenting on the hazards of motorcycle racing, Osama said, “I love speed. So, it is a lot safer to practice such a dangerous hobby like this in a safer, secured environment – race circuits to be precise, moreover in a professional racing platform. In my opinion, MSBK is one of the best platforms there is to take my passion to another level.” This season, Osama has shown improvements which led to his win over the weekend in Round 1. He marked the fastest for Race 2 and Race 3 despite the brake issues that he encountered throughout the weekend. While he took the “Weekend Warrior” trophy at the end of the race weekend, Osama was confident that he could have performed better if it was not for the mechanical issues. He said, “At the moment, we are still working on the brake issues. We have upgraded some parts as well and are hoping for the best outcome. Apart from the machine, I have also been training on my MiniGP bike at the go kart Sepang and I also do a little bit of Supermoto and Motocross for seat time. I also keep up to a good fitness workout routine, flexibility mobility, endurance and strength training to buck up on my overall performances.” On challenges, Osama said, “I am trying to hit anywhere below 2.11 and I am positive that I am able to achieve it. My machine may be the oldest bike on the grid but I probably just need a little bit of track time at Sepang since I do not ride there as often. It is challenging to race against the factory teams since they have unlimited budget and spare parts which we don’t get to match but I will give it my best shot with whatever that we have.” Osama has been riding on the circuit since 2019. He joined MSF 2019 and won. He joined MSBK in 2019 for its last round and finished 3rd overall for the MSBK SuperStock B. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Khairul Idham Pawi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM who made impressive moves in Race 1 and Race 2, Round 1 of the MSBK600 class in the Malaysia Superbike Championship will return to Round 2 this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. The nail-biting battle between Khairul fondly known as KIP and his teammate became even more exciting when KIP barged in first in Race 2 once again after his victory in Race 1. While the show went on with its usual flow in Race 3, it ended with a twist at the final lap when KIP’s machine gave way, instantly opening the pathway for his teammate to grab the top spot on the podium. With his tyre almost done for the day, KIP struggled to get to the chequered flag just in time to take the 7th place with a total of 9 points to add on to his overall points. Race 3 was a perfect example of luck outsmarting the dexterity of a full-fledged rider however the defeat was not something that would take KIP’s shine away. KIP is already working on his next moves for the coming round. Commenting on the coming race, KIP said, “For Round 2, I have been spending more time on the machine as this would further enhance my riding abilities and provide me a better lap time.” “My biggest challenge in MSBK would definitely be my very own teammate, Azroy. Of course, no doubt that other riders are equally challenging too. Apart from that, challenges also come from the machine itself. Looking at the example from my previous race, it is not always about the riding techniques or rider’s ability. At times, there are unforeseen incidents due to the machine. At the end of the day, I will still do my best to ensure that I surpass my own personal benchmark of excellence.” Commenting on goals, KIP said, “My goal is to win the championship in MSBK this year. I will do my best.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Farish Hafiy Farid Sezli of SIC Racing set a benchmark in the MSBK250 A class when he created a hat-trick in Round 1 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship. He is taking his efforts one notch up for the coming round at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. The rider aboard the Kawasaki Ninja 250 bagged a staggering 75 points when he took the top spot on the podium thrice in one weekend. His performances outwitted that of his opponents when he had luck on his side to compliment his manoeuvring skills that brought triple victory to him. Commenting on his machine, Farish said, “I truly appreciate the capacities of the machine especially its braking system which allows for easy manoeuvring in terms of entry and exit as well as high-speed braking. The machine is suitable for bigger circuits and it gives me more confidence riding it.” Farish has certainly showcased some interesting riding styles. With his 3-time win in the last round, he is confident that he has grasped some crucial data and the much-needed practice to prepare him further for Round 2. Commenting on Round 2, he said, “I will do my best in the next round. For sure, I am targeting podium for all races. I am doing the necessary training to ensure that I am prepared physically and mentally. The team has worked around the clock to give their best and ensure that I see through the training sessions as well as hours at the gym.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Muhammad Fauzi Hassan has always been highly competitive in the MSBK250 B class of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK). In Round 2 which was held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), Fauzi put on a good show when he bagged the “Weekend Warrior” title with two fastest spots in Race 1 and Race 3 and one second fastest spot. Fauzi did not make his name only in recent times. In the year 2021, Fauzi took the win in Round 1 when he made fastest in Race 1 and Race 2. He obtained 66 points in total which placed him at the number one spot. In Round 2 however, Fauzi took one step down on the podium at the second spot with a total of 56 points. This year, Fauzi who rode aboard the Kawasaki Ninja 250 made his comeback. For a rider who may not have the professional manoeuvring skills, he has displayed the ability to handle his machine and steer his wheels consistently throughout the race. Commenting on the upcoming race, Fauzi said, “For Round 2, we are quite prepared especially with the data that we have obtained in Round 1. We hope to do better definitely, especially in ensuring that we hold on to the title. It would be tough with the participation of other riders in Round 2 and we won’t take it lightly. If there is an opportunity, we will strike it in the best way possible.” Fauzi has been self-funding to take his passion and calibre to greater heights. He said, “The bulk of the funds are of our own. However, we do receive some help from sponsors like Mosa Racing, WRX Jetron, HLM and other supporters and we are grateful for their trust in us.” Speaking about inspiration, Fauzi said, “His family members, friends and sponsors inspire me to do better in the races. They believe in my capabilities and as such, I strive to give my best.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us