On course to win his first MSBK 250 title, Mohd Izam Ikmal is still feeling upbeat as Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship gets underway at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend. In spite of a looming ride-through penalty which he must serve out in Race 1, the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider has expressed confidence that he will end the weekend on a triumphant note. Izam was slapped with a ride-through penalty for dangerous riding in the previous leg of the championship series. “Last round I was racing solo. This time around, I will have my team mate Idlan Haqimi by my side. By working together, even with the ride-through penalty, I hope to at least finish third in Race 1,” said Izam. True to his words, the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team duo consistently topped the first day of free practices. Izam was the quickest of the day with 2’29.607s followed by his team mate Idlan with 2’29.966s. SIC Racing’s Mohd Danial Syahmi completed the top three with 2’31.534s. In the MSBK 250 B, Mohd Fauzi Hassan continues to make a strong impression when he ended the day fastest in class with 2’46.946s. MME Racing Team Malaysia’s Ahmad Farhan Iqwan was second quickest in class with 2’47.158s followed by Mathan Kumaran with 2’48.184s. MSBK 250 A COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’29.607s Mohd Idlan Hakimi Raduan (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’29.966s Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 2’31.534s MSBK 250 B COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki) 2’46.946s Ahmad Farhan Iqwan (Kawasaki, MME Racing Team Malaysia), 2’47.158s Mathan Kumaran (Yamaha), 2’48.184s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Great news! For the first time ever, the Malaysia Superbike Championship will be broadcasting live on Astro Arena. While the Facebook livestream will be streaming the entire day, the Astro Arena live telecast will be on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm MYT respectively. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysian superbike rider Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi has spent almost two years hankering to get astride the brand new Honda CBR1000RRR SP. Initially slated to be Zaqhwan’s battle machine in the 2020 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the bike had been languishing in storage when the pandemic forced the cancellation of seasons 2020 and 2021 of the Asian series. This weekend, Zaqhwan will finally get the chance to put the Honda CBR1000RRR SP through its paces at the season finale of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship. “Finally! I’ve been longing to race with the bike for almost two years,” said Zaqhwan. “I can’t wait for Friday’s free practice sessions to come around. I have a funny feeling I will be smiling the whole day beneath my helmet.” Honda CBR fans who want to catch a glimpse of this latest litre-bike in action can join in the fun at the Sepang International Circuit. Spectator access to the grandstand is free for all adults 18 years and above who have completed their vaccination. The season finale will also air live on Astro Arena. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Fans heading to Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) at the Sepang Circuit this weekend will be thrilled to know that the vaunted brotherly combination of Adam Norrodin and Ibrahim Norrodin will be making a comeback in the MSBK 600 class. Adam’s entry comes on top of an already competitive MSBK 600 class with big names such as Khairul Idham Pawi, Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Helmi Azman duking it out for positions on the final three podiums of the season. “I’m really happy to have a chance to get back on track. I’m particularly looking forward to partnering up with my brother Ibrahim again,” said Adam who will be racing under the SIC Racing umbrella this weekend. “This weekend’s race will form part of my training and preparations before I head to Europe for the final round of the CEV,” Adam explained. Spectator entry to the Sepang International Circuit this weekend is free for all adults 18 years and above who have completed their vaccination. Round 2 of the MSBK will also air live on Astro Arena. Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The MSBK 1000 category of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) served up three different winners under three vastly different racing conditions over a single weekend of its season opener at the Sepang International Circuit. Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin made an impressive debut when he won a blistering hot Race 1. Under rainy conditions for Race 2, Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi emerged with the advantage. Race conditions were finally perfect in Race 3 and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman finally got his bike settings just right for the race. Race 3 flagged off with two aggressive youngsters in the lead – Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin (Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN) and Ahmad Daniel Haiqal (MME Racing Team Malaysia). It was an impressive early showing between the two young riders, especially from Daniel Haiqal who carried the fight to Kasma and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman. As the three riders swapped leads around the Sepang International Circuit, an aggressive move by Kasma at Turn 6 on Lap 6 saw the Yamaha rider literally riding into Haiqal’s BMW. Both riders ended on the gravel. The incident ended Haiqal’s race, and caused the race stewards to disqualify Kasma due to his unruly conduct. Without the two younger riders in the leading group, Azlan had an easier time maintaining his pace at the front of the race. After struggling for traction all weekend long, Azlan ended the MSBK season opener on a positive note when he won with a time of 24’18.716s. “Our team really had a tough time setting up our bike for the race this weekend. It’s a brand new BMW S1000RR and I’ve only ridden it three times, including this weekend. Things finally clicked into place for Race 3 and I was able to get into rhythm,” said Azlan. A distant 13 seconds behind Azlan, his confused team mate, Mohd Ramdan Rosli bumbled his way to P2 with 24’32.591s. “This is my first exposure to the BMW S1000RR. I got myself a bit muddled with the many electronics functions available on the bike. Luckily, I was able to sort things out even while fighting with Zaqhwan,” said Ramdan. The change of weather did not do Zaqhwan Zaidi any favours. After an easy wet win in Race 2, the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider had a harder time making his stock standard CBR1000R SP2 go in Race 3. Zaqhwan had to content with P3, completing the race with 24’38.193s. Azlan Shah currently leads the MSBK 1000 class with 58 points under his belt. Despite his disqualification from Race 3, Kasma still stands second overall on the standings with 45 points. Further down the field, Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood was crowned as the MSBK 1000 Weekend Warrior. Nik Hadi aced both Race 2 and Race 3 of the MSBK 1000 B class despite starting from the pitlane in Race 3. “I had a problem with my launch control at the start of Race 3. It couldn’t be fixed immediately on the grid so I had no choice but to start from the pitlane. I basically rode like it was my last race just to catch up and overtake CY Khoo,” said Nik Hadi. MSBK 1000 A RACE 3 RESULTS Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 24’18.716s Mohd Ramdan Rosli (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 24’32.591s Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 24’38.193s MSBK 1000 B RACE 3 RESULTS Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 26’39.038s Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 26’43.270s Tee Wee Jin (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 24’37.516s MSBK 1000 A STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 1 Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 58 pts Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 45 pts Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 41 pts MSBK 1000 B STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 1 Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 70 pts Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 65 pts Tee Wee Jin (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 45 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
It has been a drama-filled weekend in the MSBK 600 class at the season opener of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Champikonship (MSBK). First the class was rocked by a spectacular comeback by former GP rider Khairul Idham Pawi, then came the surprise entry from Mohd Syarifuddin Azman. Finally, the entire race weekend had been characterized by the spectacular crashes of Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin and Azroy Hakeem Anuar in Race 1 and Race 2. The two rivals finally managed to finish a race in Race 3. The race started off gingerly, with most of the riders going easy in the mixed track conditions. The pace picked up from Lap 3 onwards with Ibrahim in the lead followed by Azroy and Sharifuddin. As the riders gained confidence, Mohd Helmi Azman joined the leading group on Lap 9, turning the final race of the weekend into a straight-out fight between the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team and SIC Racing. The relief among the team crew was palpable when Azroy finally crossed the finish line to grab his first 600cc victory of the season with 25’01.251s. “I am really grateful for this opportunity. It has been a while since I have been on board the 600cc bike. After two crashes, this win is a real morale booster for me,” said Azroy. Ibrahim Norrodin ended the race in second with 25’01.663s. Speaking from the podium, Ibrahim thanks and apologized to his team for the many crashes he suffered over the weekend. Mohd Syarifuddin Azman finished third with 25’01.773s. Syarifuddin was the most successful and consistent rider of the weekend. The SIC Racing rider currently leads the MSBK 600 with 56 points after picking up a hattrick of podium finishes. MSBK 600 RACE 3 RESULTS Azroy Hakeem Anuar (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 25’01.251s Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 25’01.663s Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 25’01.773s MSBK 600 STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 1 Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 56 pts Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 54 pts Khairul Idham Pawi (Yamaha, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 51 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Izam Ikmal was the most consistent rider in the season opener of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK). The young rider served up a hattrick of wins in the MSBK 250 class, culminating with a dramatic finish in Race 3. Again, starting from the back of the grid, Izam’s rocket start put him within the leading group by the first corner. Izam resumed his rivalry with Mohd Danial Syahmi from SIC Racing for the lead. This time, however, Mohd Syafieq Aiman Mohd Fauzi from ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team joined the fray, making Race 3 of the MSBK 250, a three-corner fight. Racing under overcast skies and on a semi-dry track, the three riders battled throughout the 8-lap race. As the riders headed to Turn 15 for the final sprint to the chequered flag, Izam got himself into the inside racing line while Danial Syahmi tried to make do with the outside line. The two riders touched. Izam survived, but Danial was bumped off the track. Izam raced to his third win of the weekend with 22’30.722s ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team’s Mohd Syafieq Aiman clocked his best result of the weekend in second place with 22’31.285s. Danial Syahmi got up in time to make it to the podium in third place. “I almost crashed on Turn 5 in the last three laps. When we got to the final lap, I was just thinking to out-brake Danial at the last corner. I was on the inside line, Danial was outside. I tried to stay in my line but I didn’t think that we would touch. I would like to apologize to Danial for the incident,” said Izam. Meanwhile, Mohd Fauzi Hassan emerged as the winner of the MSBK 250 Weekend Warrior with 66 points to his name. MSBK 250 A RACE 3 RESULTS Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 22’30.722 Mohd Syafieq Aiman Mohd Fauzi (Yamaha, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 22’31.285s Mohd Danial Syahmi A. Shahril (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 22’42.050s MSBK 250 B RACE 3 RESULTS Mathan Kumaran (Yamaha), 23’36.768s Daing Jamilus Herianto (Yamaha), 23’50.930s Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki), 23’53.653s MSBK 250 A STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 1 Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 75 pts Mohd Danial Syahmi A. Shahril (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 56 pts Mohd Syafieq Aiman Mohd Fauzi (Yamaha, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 46 pts MSBK 250 B ROUND 1 WEEKEND WARRIOR STANDINGS Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki), 66 pts Daing Jamilus Herianto (Yamaha), 60 pts Mathan Kumaran (Yamaha), 41 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Uncertain track conditions was as child’s play for Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi. Despite skipping out on the qualifying session and Race 1 earlier in the weekend, Race 2 of the MSBK 1000 in the season opener of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship turned out to be a walk in the park for the hugely experienced superbike rider. Starting from the back of the grid, Zaqhwan quickly dominated the 10-lap race, extending his lead to Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin by almost three seconds a lap. By lap 6, Zaqhwan was almost six seconds ahead of the rest. A scary moment on Lap 7 almost caught Zaqhwan out. However, the Honda rider was able to salvage the situation by going off-track at Turn 9. Luckily, Zaqhwan had enough buffer between himself and Kasma to stay in the lead and eventually ended the race in P1 with 25’21.870s. Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN’s Kasma Daniel, winner of Race 1, also enjoyed a smooth and easy race in P2. As the chequered flag came down, Kasma crossed the finish line 4.441s behind Zaqhwan. ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team’s Mohd Ramdan Rosli outpaced his senior team mate Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman when he finished third with 25’58.785s. Elsewhere, MME Racing Team Malaysia’s Ahmad Daniel Haiqal crashed out of the race in pursuit of his second podium of the weekend. In the MSBK 1000 B category, Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood was unbeatable astride his Ducati Panigale V4. Nik Hadi won Race 2 ahead of Khoo Chee Yen from Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing. After Race 2, both riders are now tied on points for the ‘Weekend Warrior’ crown. MSBK 1000 A RACE 2 RESULTS Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 25’21.870s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 25’26.311s Mohd Ramdan Rosli (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 25’58.785s MSBK 1000 B RACE 2 RESULTS Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 26’23.194s Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 27’25.161s Tee Wee Jin (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 25’31.383s – 9 laps) Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
A heavy downpour brought out the red flag a lap into the start of the MSBK 600 Race 2. The race was shortened to a 6-lap stint, which set the stage for a battle of the rain masters. The grid re-assembled with only six riders. Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN duo were clearly absent. According to the team management, neither Nazirul Izzat Bahauddin nor Aiman Tahiruddin have had any experience racing the Yamaha YZF-R6 in the wet. As such, the team did not want to take the risk of injury. At the re-start, it was Azroy Hakeem Anuar who first threw down the gauntlet. The Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider held the lead into the two opening laps with pole sitter Ibrahim Norrodin from SIC Racing trying hard to get past. The two riders, who had crashed out of Race 1 on Saturday, were determined to finish on the podium. Both Azroy and Ibrahim set a punishing pace despite the uncertain track conditions. Ibrahim had a big scare at the end of Lap 2 at Turn 15, but managed to salvage the situation. The SIC Racing rider immediately went on the attack. The pace was clearly too much on the rain-slicked tarmac. Half a lap later, both Ibrahim and Azroy simultaneously high-sided out of Turn 3. This would be the second crash of the weekend for the two rivals. Behind the dueling duo, it was the riders who opted for a more conservative ride who benefitted from the situation. Mohd Helmi Azman from Boon Siew Honda Racing Team picked up an easy first win of the season with 15’39.594s. SIC Racing’s Mohd Syarifuddin Azman was second across the line, followed by Race 1 winner, Khairul Idham Pawi in third. “Unlike Azroy and Ibrahim, I wasn’t able to get into groove when the race re-started. Somehow, the feeling wasn’t right. I was just happy to get past Khairul and Syarifuddin and would have been content to finish third,” said Helmi. “I didn’t see Azroy and Ibrahim crashing out. By the time I got to Turn 3, all I saw were the two bikes lying at the side of the track. From then on, it was just a matter of maintaining my pace and focus until the end of the 6-lap race,” said Helmi. MSBK 600 RACE 2 RESULTS Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 15’39.594s Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 15’48.792s Khairul Idham Pawi (Yamaha, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 15’59.924s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Izam Ikmal chalked up a second win of the weekend with yet another sterling performance in Race 2 of the MSBK 250 class. Relegated to start from the back of the grid for the entire race weekend (due to a technical infringement during the qualifier), Izam was able to cut through the grid like a hot knife through butter. By the time the riders dived into Turn 1, Izam was already on the tail of pole sitter Mohd Danial Syahmi from SIC Racing. Daniel immediately turned on his defensive racing mode, fending off a super-aggressive Izam. The two riders were lapping below their respective qualifying times, but were still a cut above the rest. By the mid-point of the race, the leading duo were already five seconds ahead of the rest. While Daniel and Izam traded leads at the front, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team team mates Mohd Shafiq Rosli and Mohd Syafieq Aiman Mohd Fauzi kept the fight for P3 within the family. Up ahead, pressure from Izam forced Daniel into an error at the last turn. It was the opening Izam had been waiting for. He picked up his second victory with a time of 20’12.530s. Syahmi conceded in second place with 20’13.126s and Mohd Shafiq Rasol finished in third. “It was touch and go throughout the 8 laps. I simply couldn’t get away from Danial. The victory could have gone either way if Danial had not ran wide at the last corner,” said Izam after the race. Further down afield, the battle to win the ‘Weekend Warrior’ crown in the MSBK B class hotted up. Mohd Fauzi Hassan, Daing Jamilus Herianto, Abdul Hafiz Che Hussin and Mohd Fauzi Mohd Mustakim put up a significant 8-lap fight which eventually ended in favour of Fauzi Hassan. MSBK 250 A RACE 2 RESULTS Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 20’12.530s Mohd Danial Syahmi A Shahril (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 20’13.126 Mohd Shafiq Rasol (Yamaha, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 20’23.829s MSBK 250 B RACE 2 RESULTS Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki), 22’14.082s Daing Jamilus Harianto (Yamaha), 22’14.234s Abdul Hafiz Che Husin (Yamaha), 22’15.989s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us