Khairul Idham Pawi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM clocked in fastest in the practice session of the Malaysia Superbike Championship for the MSBK600 class. Khairul took a stride aboard the Honda CBR600RR among some of the best names in the country during the practice session and breezed in the fastest at 2’10:642s. In the last season, Khairul took the fourth spot overall in the category with a total of 72 points. Commenting on the session, Khairul said, “For the first practice session, we were not able to make it due to the rain. We were only able to get on with practice two when the weather was better. The setup for this race is different from the ones that we have ridden in Asia in terms of suspension and standards. However, I am happy with my lap time and I will do my best during the race.” Coming in second fastest for the session was his teammate Azroy Hakeem Anuar who logged in at 2’10:975s. At the third fastest spot, it was Md Ibrahim Norrodin of SIC RACING TEAM at 2’11:348s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Muhd Irfan Haykal Amidi of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM showed great enthusiasm today when he clocked in fastest during the free practice session of the MSBK250 A class at the Sepang International Circuit. The Malaysian rider seemed to have found his pace aboard the Honda CBR250RR. He clocked in at 2’31:042s with a gap of 0.712s from the rider next in line. Despite the rainy weather earlier during the day, the MSBK250 category riders continued on with the practices to get their best time. Commenting on the practice, Irfan said, “I tried to find the right setup with the machine. I have not ridden a 250cc machine. It is trial and error. I followed the line and picked up from the other riders on the manner and style of riding. The competition is definitely there but I will try my best to do well in the race.” Clocking in second fastest was Muhammad Farish Hafiy Farid Sezli of SIC RACING TEAM at 2’31:754s. His teammate Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill came in third fastest at 2’33:223s. For the MSBK250 B, Ahmad Fariz Zafri made the fastest when he clocked in at 2’44:784s. An impressive mark for a newbie in the category. Commenting on the practice, Fariz said, “I am glad to have clocked in fastest. That too with used tires. I hope tomorrow will be a better one. I expect that it will rain tomorrow and definitely it would be an advantage to riders who are using the right tires. Hopefully, it won’t be a heavy downpour.” Second fastest spot was taken by Muhammad Fauzi Hasan of SOTOS MOSA RACING TEAM at 2’47:655s. At the third fastest spot, it was Muhd Nur Haikal Muhammad Nur Fikri who logged in at 2:49:009s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Ahmad Fariz Zafri made the fastest in MSBK250 B of the Malaysia Superbike Championship when he clocked in at 2’44:784s. It was an impressive mark for a newbie in the category, taking a chance in the rainy weather. Commenting on the practice, Fariz said, “I am glad to have clocked in fastest. That too with used tires. I hope tomorrow will be a better one. I expect that it will rain tomorrow and definitely it would be an advantage to riders who are using the right tires. Hopefully, it won’t be a heavy downpour.” Second fastest spot was taken by Muhammad Fauzi Hasan of SOTOS MOSA RACING TEAM at 2’47:655s. At the third fastest spot, it was Muhd Nur Haikal Muhammad Nur Fikri who logged in at 2:49:009s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Muhd Fareez Afeez Abdul Rahman of SINGDECA RACING team clocked in fastest for the newly established class, Yamalube Yamaha Y16ZR Race MasterClass of the Malaysia Superbike Championship. The competent riders who were selected from the PETRONAS Malaysian Cub Prix Championship were given an opportunity for a brand-new experience that is sure to further enhance their skills and performances. Fareez clocked in at 2’53:155s. Commenting on the race, Fareez said, “I tried to suit myself with the machine during the session and also get a good feel so that I would be more prepared for the Qualifying session tomorrow. I hope to get P1.” In second fastest spot was Mohd Syafiq Rosli of TAYCON MOTOR team who logged in at 2’53:293s. Coming in third fastest was Muhd Afizi Supaat of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS team. He marked 2’54:057s. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Khoo Chee Yen of Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing Team will hit the circuit in the MSBK1000 B class in the season opener of Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit from 30th– 31st July 2022. The Suzuki GSX-1000R rider fondly known as CY Khoo bagged the winning trophy at the end of Round 2 when he scored 66 points overall with two wins on the top spot and one win at the second spot. In Round 1, Chee Yen took the second spot with a total of 65 points. CY Khoo clocked in his fastest at 2’17:017 last season. Additionally, Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing Team takes on a new name for its team – Mobilub Suzuki Racing Team (MRST) with Mobilub, a long-term title sponsor onboard. Commenting on the upcoming race, CY Khoo said, “With more than 6 months off-season, the team engaged the AS25 Academy to design training programmes that helped us refine our riding techniques as well maintain our fitness level. So far, we have come a long way with the programme, thanks to Mr Azlan Shah.” “As for the machine, we definitely have new racing parts and setup which we hope would help the team with an enhanced performance and an improved lap-time.” With many experienced riders onboard for the MSBK1000 class, CY Khoo is determined to get back into the racing rhythm and hopes to see more riders rise up to the challenge. “The challenge for this season, I presume will still be the same. I hope to clock more distance and find the right setup that would help me achieve my goals. My fastest lap time in the previous season was approximately 2’15s and it was my personal best before the break of the pandemic. While I hope to obtain my old timing, the aim is to have a more consistent winning and a better lap time throughout the new season.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Muhammad Ibrahim Bin Mohd Norrodin of SIC Racing will be making waves once again in the MSB600 class at the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) Season 6, the season opener which will be held between 30th -31st July 2022 at the Sepang International Circuit. Last season, Ibrahim was on a roll in Round 2 when he swept the top spot on the podium for all three races, making a quick recovery from the shortcomings in Round 1. Ibrahim who rode aboard the Yamaha YZF-R6 recorded his fastest lap on the timesheet at 2’10:089s during Race 3 placing him at the second spot overall from the seventh spot in Round 1. Commenting on his performance last year, Ibrahim said, “It was a great moment for me and I was overjoyed with my hat-trick in the last round. It was a tough fight and I made too many mistakes in Round 1 which resulted in losing a bulk of the points. I had to make a comeback in Round 2 and although I scored maximum points in all races, I was only able to achieve P2 overall for the championship.” For the upcoming season, Ibrahim is more confident with the experiences he has gained last year and aspires to bag as many points as he could. “I will give my best shot to guard my points. The hope is to obtain the highest points and to take home the overall champion title. With that in mind, I have been training relentlessly. Bike training is crucial and I have been doing that a lot. I also work on my mental and physical endurance. This I hope would go a long way in helping me find my footing and achieve my goals.” For this season, Ibrahim will be taking his stride aboard the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK), Season 6 will kickstart with its season opener at the Sepang International Circuit from 30th-31st July 2022. The MSBK250 class of the championship anticipates the arrival of new faces at the scene. Among them, Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill, Champion of Ohvale Malaysia Championship, 2021 who will be taking a stride for a new challenge. Farres has been actively involved in the motorsport arena since the age of five. He started off with the KBS Mini Cub Prix Championship and gained momentum throughout the years. Currently, he is competing in the Asia Talent Cup Championship. Commenting on his entry, Farres said, “This is my first time in the MSBK Championship and I am determined to learn, progress over time and salvage my winning moments. MSBK is very much new to me and there are tricks and trades that I will have to learn. It is not an overnight achievement but a challenge that would require picking up in a short period of time. I believe that my experience in the Asia Talent Cup Championship will serve as a pedestal for me to gain the confidence that I need for this race.” Farres will be racing for SIC Racing Team aboard the Kawasaki Ninja 250R. “I am thankful for my team who is working tirelessly to ensure that I am fully equipped with not just the technical capacities but most importantly, the right support that is extended to me. My aim in this championship would be to be one of the best.” Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) is scheduled for its first race on 30th July 2022 at the Sepang International Circuit. The 6th season of the championship will see a three round race comprising the MSBK Superbike, MSBK600 and MSBK250 categories with home-grown talents as well as international riders making their debut. The first two rounds will run three races whereas the last round will run two. Commenting on the championship, Ron Hogg, Promotions Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn. Bhd said, “We are thrilled to organise the MSBK once again with an ease in restrictions. The last season was held with three races cramped into two rounds. This year, as we normalise the new norm and ease into the transition, we are looking into minimising the impact of a heavy schedule with an additional round.” “We have our all-time favourite riders who have set a benchmark in the championship coming back to realise greater goals and capacities. We are also eager to introduce newbies who are ready to mark their territories and unveil their innate abilities and talents. MSBK fundamentally sets a platform for aspiring riders to present themselves on the right path, at the forefront of motorsports. As such, we hope that our efforts would be able to encourage more riders to come forth and realise their true potentials.” Chief Executive Officer of Sepang International Circuit, Azhan Shafriman Hanif said, “We hope to see the increase of local and international entries for this year’s edition. MSBK’s appeal are growing stronger with more races and activities coming along this year. This is the perfect time for everyone to witness MSBK from the Main Grandstand. Wishing all the best to the riders and teams for the upcoming Round 1 event.” Additionally, a new class has been established within the championship to provide a different set of exposure to selected talents from the PETRONAS Malaysian Cub Prix teams. Yamaha Y16ZR Race MasterClass will kickstart with 30 riders who will compete in all three rounds for this season. MSBK Championship will be broadcasted live on Astro Arena. The MSBK Championship calendar as follows: Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
With only two rounds conducted in a shortened 2021 season, the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) participants can look forward to the revival of the original calendar in 2022. As always, run exclusively on the Sepang International Circuit, the MSBK is expected to bring together the top names in Malaysian motorsports racing in the four main categories – the MSBK 1000, MSBK 600, MSBK 250 and MSBK 150. The regulations and sub-classes will be announced at a later date. For now, here are the dates: Round 1 July 29 to 31, 2022 Round 2 September 2 to 4, 2022 Round 3 November 3 to 6, 2022 Quote from Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIC: Despite the challenges with the pandemic, the participating riders & teams have pushed to their top notch performance in the 2021 season. It is a good platform to showcase our Malaysian finest talents in the two-wheel motor racing and we are hoping for more entries in 2022. The atmosphere and the fans cheering away at the grandstand will definitely boost the riders’ spirit to rev up their game all the way to the finishing line. As a responsible venue provider, the safety and well-being of everyone will remain our utmost priority. Quote from Ron Hogg, Director, Two Wheels Motor Racing: The 2021 season had drawn tremendous fan interest, even though we had to cut the season short. The MSBK had a grid full of the top names in Malaysian motorcycle racing which resulted in very high quality racing in every one of the race classes. We are looking to assemble the same power grid in 2022. At the same time, we are also looking at creating a welcoming environment for upcoming riders and enthusiasts to benefit from the experience of racing alongside our current top riders. Look out for more announcements to come. For more information, kindly contact Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn Bhd at Tel: +603-8733 8787. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi successfully claimed the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Champion MSBK 1000 title and earned the right to don the MSBK premiere class challenge trophy – the RK Shogun Helmet. Equipped with a brand new Honda CBR1000 RR-R at Round 2 of the MSBK last weekend, a hattrick of wins placed the title hunt directly in Zaqhwan’s control. After a tough battle against Kasma Daniel in Race 2, Zaqhwan capped off a successful win with a lights-to-flag win in Race 3. “I am so thrilled and so pleased with the outcome of this weekend. Finally, I have a chance to get a taste of the new bike,” said Zaqhwan. The new bike was slated to be Zaqhwan’s ride in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship but with the event cancelled due to the pandemic, this was the first time the Honda rider had had the chance to be competitive on the bike. “We got some really good mileage with the bike this weekend. Kudos to my team for their superb engineering getting the bike in race shape within record time. I can’t wait to race this bike in the ARRC next year because I believe that this will make me super competitive,” said Zaqhwan who won Race 3 with a time of 21’27.869s, 4.2 seconds ahead of the rest of the grid. Behind Zaqhwan, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman posted his best result of the weekend when he finished second in Race 3. The ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team rider had been struggling with bike setup throughout the duration of Round 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin finished third in Race 3 and ended his MSBK 1000 debut in third overall. In the MSBK 1000 B class, Khoo Chee Yen from Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing became Round 2’s Weekend Warrior astride his Suzuki GSX. Khoo scored first in Race 1 and Race 2, but finished third in Race 3.Teo Yew Joe made a strong comeback to finish second in the weekend with three second place finishes. MSBK 1000 A RACE 3 RESULTS Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 21’27.869s Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 21’32.126s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 21’32.315s MSBK 1000 B RACE 3 RESULTS Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 23’03.962s Teo Yew Joe (Suzuki), 23’03.962s Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki), 23’22.873s MSBK 1000 A STANDINGS AFTER RACE 3 Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 116 pts Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 110 pts Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 101 pts MSBK 1000 B WEEKEND WARRIOR STANDINGS Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 66 pts Teo Yew Joe (Suzuki), 60 pts Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 57 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us