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
Ibrahim Norrodin was on song at Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship when he notched up a hattrick of wins in the MSBK 600. The SIC Racing team rider capped off a successful weekend with a strong finish in Race 3 that he won uncontested with a time of 21’56.275s. His brother Adam joined Ibrahim on the podium in second place while Mohd Helmi Azman took third. However, it was Ibrahim’s team mate Mohd Syarifuddin Azman who had the most to celebrate. Despite not winning a single race over the course of the two rounds in 2021, Syarifuddin’s play-it-safe strategy paid off when he took the title with 105 points. Syarifuddin finished on the podium in five out of six races. The only race where he was absent from the podium was the final race of the season. He crossed the finish line in fourth. Ibrahim’s hattrick pushed him up the championship table. Handicapped by his two crashes in Round 1, Ibrahim’s best position this season placed him second overall with 95 points. Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Helmi Azman ended the season in third with 89 points. MSBK 600 RACE 3 RESULTS Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 21’56.275s Mohd Adam Norrodin (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 21’57.478s Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 21’57.750s MSBK 600 STANDINGS AFTER RACE 3 Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 105 pts Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 95 pts Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 89 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The race for the MSBK 250 title came down to a final showdown between championship leaders Mohd Izam Ikmal and Mohd Danial Syahmi. At the end of Race 2, only two points separated the two rivals at the top of the championship table. With the title at stake, the final race of the season for the MSBK 250 class opened with Izam off to a flying start. Predictably, Izam led a procession of four top riders with Danial Syahmi, Mohd Hakim Danish and Mohd Idlan Hakimi Raduan in tow. The first half of the 8-lap race was a rather civilized affair, with everyone content to follow Izam’s lead. But as the pressure piled up, the unforced errors began showing up. The race rhythm hotted up on Lap 7 when mechanical issues forced Idlan Hakimi out of the race. Sandwiched between the two SIC Racing riders Danial Syahmi and Hakim Danish, Izam came under concerted attack from the team mates. However, Izam was only concerned about one competitor, which was Danial Syahmi. Allowing Hakim Danish to go through into the win, Izam did his level best to block Danial from overtaking him at the last corner. Hakim won the final race with 20’05.564s. Having effectively blocked Danial Syahmi’s line, Izam raced home in second with 20’05.565s to confirm his position as the 2021 MSBK 250 champion. Danial Syahmi took third place with 20’05.730s. In the MSBK 250 B class, MME Racing Team Malaysia’s Ahmad Farhan Iqwan finished strong with 21’42.322s followed by Daing Jamilus Herianto with 21’46.409s. Farhan’s hattrick this weekend saw him crowned as the MSBK 250 Weekend Warrior. MSBK 250 A RACE 3 RESULTS Mohd Hakim Danish Ramli (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 20’05.564s Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 20’05.565s Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 20’05.730s MSBK 250 B RACE 3 RESULTS Ahmad Farhan Iqwan (Kawasaki, MME Racing Team Malaysia), 21’42.322s Daing Jamilus Herianto (Yamaha), 21’46.409s Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki), 21’46.691s MSBK 250 A STANDINGS AFTER RACE 3 Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 128 pts Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 122 pts Mohd Hakim Danish (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 89 pts MSBK 250 B WEEKEND WARRIOR STANDINGS Ahmad Farhan Iqwan (Kawasaki, MME Racing Team Malaysia), 75 pts Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki), 56 pts Daing Jamilus Herianto (Yamaha), 52 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi has officially taken charge of the MSBK 1000 title chase. Zaqhwan has been on a winning streak while taking his brand new Honda CBR1000 RRR SP for its race debut at Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship this weekend. Zaqhwan followed up on his Race 1 win with a second consecutive victory in Race 2. Starting from the front row, Zaqhwan took command almost immediately, with Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman, Ramdan Rosli and Kasma Daniel in hot pursuit. The four way battle lasted up to Lap 5 when the two BMWs of the ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team began to show signs of struggling with tyre wear. As Azlan dropped out of the leading group, Kasma astride his Yamaha YZF-R1M was left to battle against the top speed of Zaqhwan’s Honda CBR1000 RRR SP. In his attempts to wrest the lead from Zaqhwan, Kasma set the fastest lap of the race on Lap 8 – a time of 2’07.880s. But nothing doing. With a flick of his wrist, Zaqhwan was able to easily overtake Kasma on the back straight. The Honda rider crossed the finish line in first place with 21’30.721s, and effectively takes over the title hunt in the MSBK 1000 class. Kasma Daniel settled for second with 21’31.313s while Azlan picked up 16 points in third with 21’37.225s. Khoo Chee Yen once again held the advantage in the MSBK 1000 B when he completed the race with 22’58.108s. Teo Yew Joe was second in the MSBK 1000 B with 22’58.885s while Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood brought his Ducati Panigale V4R home in third. MSBK 1000 A RACE 2 RESULTS Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 21’30.721s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 21’31.313s Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 21’37.225s MSBK 1000 B RACE 2 RESULTS Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 22’58.108s Teo Yew Joe (Suzuki), 22’58.885s Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 23’20.072s MSBK 1000 STANDINGS AFTER RACE 2 Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 91 pts Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 90 pts Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 85 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
A string of five consecutive podiums has placed Mohd Syarifuddin Azman in an unassailable position to lift the 2021 MSBK 600 title. At Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship, Syarifuddin came within 6 points of winning the title in Race 2. The battle in the MSBK 600 class began almost as soon as the race got flagged off. Adam Norrodin got off to the best start as he dove into the holeshot to take an early advantage. With a 6-bike leading group in hot pursuit, Adam ran wide at Turn 4 on Lap 4. This error cost Adam dearly as he loses all his position at the front. A lap later, disaster for championship contender Mohd Helmi Azman. Helmi lost control of the bike at Turn 15 and was flipped off his machine as he hit the gravel. This unfortunate incident almost ended his pursuit for the title. Back in front, Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Ibrahim Norrodin set the race pace. At the tail end of the 6-rider leading group, Khairul Idham Pawi showed up with a surprise as he swapped his Yamaha for a Honda CBR600RR. The battle dragged on right up to the final lap when Ibrahim snared the lead with his superior drive at the front straight. Azroy reacted almost immediately and narrowed the gap as the riders thundered down the back straight. Unfortunately for Azroy, the Honda rider ran wide again at the apex of Turn 15. This opened the opportunity for a SIC Racing 1-2 finish with Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin in first place with 21’57.215s and Mohd Syarifuddin Azman in second with 21’57.385s. 0.043 seconds behind, Azroy came home in third. Syarifuddin had been the most consistent rider in the MSBK 600 class to date. “My strategy during the race is to follow. I didn’t want to get involved at the front because they were really going for it. Instead, I preferred to control my pace and wait to take advantage of any unforced errors from the leading riders,” said Syarifuddin who is now leading by 92 points. Helmi Azman still has a mathematical chance when he managed to still finish 8th in Race 2. However, with a 19-point gap, Helmi will need nothing short of a miracle to recoup his position. MSBK 600 RACE 2 RESULTS Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 21’57.215s Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 21’57.385s Azroy Hakeem Anuar (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 21’57.428s MSBK 600 STANDINGS AFTER RACE 2 Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 92 pts Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 73 pts Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 70 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
As the 2021 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship unfolds over two rounds and six races, the one thing that has struck the MSBK paddock is the increasing maturity displayed by SIC Racing rider Mohd Danial Syahmi. The young rider who has bounced back strong after a potentially career-ending injury in 2018, has proven that he has lost none of his drive and determination. At the season finale of the 2021 season, Danial started Race 2 from pole position. The 8-lap race was a master class in team play as SIC Racing duo Danial and Mohd Hakim Danish went head to head against Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Izam Ikmal and Mohd Idlan Hakimi. There was more than just the trophy on the line for the four riders. Danial needed a strong finish to stay within title contention while Izam desperately needed to get back onto the podium to make up for his ride-through penalty in Race 1. As the pressure mounted, it was Mohd Hakim Danish who pulled a rocket start to lead into the holeshot. But there was no getting away from the top four riders of the class. The quartet were wheel-to-wheel from start to finish. Despite individual attempts at breaking away, everyone were still jumbled together on Lap 7. Danial managed to pull a lead at the start of the final lap, but the straight line speed of the Honda CBR250RR brought Izam Ikmal right back on his tail at the back straight. A final sprint to the finish line saw Danial pipping Izam to the chequered flag by a mere 0.023 seconds. Danial scored his second consecutive win of the weekend with 20’06.673s. Izam Ikmal had to settle for second with 20’06.696s. Mohd Idlan Hakimi snared the final podium slot in third with 20’07.091s. This hard-won victory has narrowed the gap between the top two riders in the MSBK 250 title chase. Izam still leads with 108 points, while Danial is now only two points behind with 106. Meanwhile Ahmad Farhan Iqwan topped the MSBK 250 B class with 21’40.267s. The MME Racing Team Malaysia rider enjoyed a relatively unchallenged lead, with second placed Mohd Fauzi Hassan 1.5 seconds behind. Daing Jamilus Herianto was third in the MSBK 250 B race. MSBK 250 A RACE 2 RESULTS Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 20’06.673s Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 20’06.696s Mohd Idlan Hakimi Raduan (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 20’07.091s MSBK 250 B RACE 2 RESULTS Ahmad Farhan Iqwan (Kawasaki, MME Racing Team Malaysia), 21’40.767s Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Kawasaki), 21’42.301s Daing Jamilus Herianto (Yamaha), 22’06.348s MSBK 250 STANDINGS AFTER RACE 2 Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 108 pts Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 106 pts Mohd Hakim Danish (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 64 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Making its race debut for the first time at Round 2 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship, the brand new Honda CBR1000 RRR SP in the hands of 2 times Asian champion Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi has proven itself to be a formidable race machine. The 10-lap Race 1 of the MSBK 1000 class was more than just a battle between Zaqhwan Zaidi and Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin. It was a straight-out sprint battle between the Honda’s brute strength versus the Yamaha’s finesse, top speed versus handling, and last but not least, Zaqhwan’s experience against Kasma’s never-say-die attitude. Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN’s Kasma had stolen the limelight all weekend. The young Yamaha rider topped the first day of free practice and set a new track record for the MSBK 1000 class (2’06.957s) during the qualifier. On the other hand, Zaqhwan’s progress was more measured. “It’s a brand new bike. We’ve never had the chance to break it in. So we had to pace ourselves throughout the first three practice sessions. To be honest, the bike is not fully set up yet. Thankfully we managed to whip everything in shape for Race 1. At least now I know the potential of the bike,” said Zaqhwan at the podium after chalking up his second win of the season with 21’26.761s. Kasma, who plaintively said that he needed more power after the race, finished second with 21’27.210s. Finally, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman took up the third spot on the podium with 21’37.778s. The seasoned campaigner from the ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team is still the man to beat for the 2021 MSBK title. With 74 points under his belt, Azlan leads Zaqhwan by eight points. Meanwhile, Khoo Chee Yen from Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing took top honours in the MSBK 1000 B with 23’22.289s. Khoo was trailed by Teo Yew Joe and Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood. MSBK 1000 A RACE 1 RESULTS Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 21’26.761s Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 21’27.210s Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 21’37.778s MSBK 1000 B RACE 1 RESULTS Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 23’22.289s Teo Yew Joe (Suzuki) 23’23’236s Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati) 23’30.167s MSBK 1000 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS AFTER RACE 1, ROUND 2 Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing team), 74 pts Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 66 pts Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 65 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us