Team SIC Racing’s last-minute decision to add Adam Norrodin onto their MSBK 600 roster has obviously paid off. The inclusion of the highly experienced rider changed the dynamics of the race. In Race 1 of the MSBK 600 for Round 2, the team helmed by former GP rider Zulfahmi Khairuddin made a clean sweep of the MSBK 600 podium with Mohd Ibrahim Norrodin in first place, Mohd Adam Norrodin in second and Mohd Syarifuddin Azman in third. The MSBK 600 Race 1 was a 5-way battle that lasted the full 10 laps. The SIC Racing trio went head to head against Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Helmi Azman. It was one of the most intense MSBK 600 races in recent years. “I didn’t have the best of starts. In fact, I had to make up for a lot of ground as I almost lost touch with the leading group. But I kept my cool and I knew that I would be able to out-break most of these others riders and therein lies my advantage. I just wanted to win this race. As I overtook first Syarifuddin and then Adam, I no longer cared that they were my team-mates or my brother,” Ibrahim described the race. Behind the leading five, mechanical gremlins forced Khairul Idham Pawi out of the race after only a single lap. Nazirul Izzat and Moh dAkid Aziz continued to make improvements in P6 and P7. MSBK 600 RACE 1 RESULTS Ibrahim Norrodin (Yamaha, SIC Racing), 21’56.784s Adam Norrodin (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 21’57.148s Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 21’57.482s MSBK 600 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS AFTER RACE 1, ROUND 2 Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 72 pts Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 65 pts Khairul Idham Pawi (Yamaha, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 51 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
The title gap between Mohd Izam Ikmal and Mohd Danial Syahmi has narrowed when Danial scored his first MSBK 250 win of the season at Race 1, Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship. Danial, who is racing under the SIC Racing livery this season, started the race from pole position. Within line of sight, his closest competitor would be Mohd Idlan Hakimi Raduan the from Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who qualified for third on the grid. Championship leader Izam Ikmal slotted between the two riders, but with a ride-through penalty looming, Izam would not be a podium contender, at least for Race 1. While Izam served out his ride-through penalty, the battle for the top three podium slots fell in favour of Mohd Danial Syahmi who grabbed the chequered flag with a time of 20’06.188s. Honda rider Idlan finished in second followed by SIC Racing’s Mohd Hakim Danish Ramli in third with 20’15.497s. After serving out his ride-through penalty, Izam finished fourth in the race, picking up enough points to keep his title hopes alive. After Race 1, Izam leads by a 7-point margin ahead of Danial Syahmi. Meanwhile, Ahmad Farhan Iqwan representing MME Racing Team Malaysia aced the MSBK 250 B class with a time of 21’51.860s. Ahmad Farhan triumphed in an intense battle against Mohd Fauzi Hassan to gain an early advantage for the Round 2 Weekend Warrior title. MSBK 250 A RACE 1 RESULTS Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 20’06.188s Mohd Idlan Hakimi Raduan (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 20’06.439s Mohd Hakim Danish Ramli (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 20’15.497s MSBK 250 B RACE 1 RESULTS Ahmad Farhan Iqwan (Kawasaki, MME Racing Team), 21’51.860s Mohd Fauzi Hassan (Yamaha), 21’52.177s Daing Jamilus Herianto (Yamaha), 22’32.673s MSBK 250 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS AFTER RACE 1, ROUND 2 Mohd Izam Ikmal (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 88 pts Mohd Danial Syahmi (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 81 pts Mohd Hakim Danish (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 51 pts Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN’s Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin is intent on making up for his Race 3 disqualification at the previous leg of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK). Eager to clinch the MSBK 1000 title in his superbike debut, Kasma set a new benchmark for the class when he topped the first day of practice with 2’07.237s. Kasma erased the previous lap record set by Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi from the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team, which was clocked at 2’07.3417s. The weekend opens with Kasma standing second overall in the MSBK 1000 standings, holding 45 points to Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman’s 58. If not for his disqualification from Race 3 in the previous round for dangerous riding, Kasma would have been leading the title chase, a significant feat for the rookie rider. A strong finish in Round 2 will give Kasma a fighting chance to add the title of MSBK 1000 Champion to his resume. “Our work is far from done. We’re still tweaking our setting. The target time for this weekend is to hit 2’06,” said Kasma briefly. Meanwhile, Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi from the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team who is breaking in his new Honda CBR1000 RRR SP this weekend posted the second fastest time of the day with 2’08.503s. Championship leader Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman clocked third fastest with 2’08.550s. In the MSBK 1000 B class, Suzuki riders Khoo Chee Yen and Joey Teo are intent on giving Round 1 Weekend Warrior Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood a run for his money. The three riders are posting the most competitive times with Khoo Chee Yen in the lead with 2’16.765s followed by Nik Hadi with 2’17.520s, and Teo Yew Joe third fastest of the trio with 2’18.526s. The spectator grandstands are once again open to motorsports fans. Entry to the grandstand is free – but limited to adults aged 18 years and above who have completed their vaccination. MSBK 1000 A COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 2’07.237s Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’08.503s Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 2’08.550s MSBK 1000 B COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 2’16.765s Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 2’17.520s Teo Yew Joe (Suzuki, SAVITAR), 2’18.526s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
Mohd Helmi Azman of the Boon Siew Honda Racing Team came up tops after the first day of MSBK 600 Free Practice at Round 2 of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championships at the Sepang International Circuit. The Honda rider clocked 2’10.669s to take provisional pole ahead of the qualifying session on Saturday morning. However, Helmi expressed that he is far from satisfied with his race pace. “There is a lot more that I must improve on. We only have this one final round to make an impact. In particular, I feel that I take too long to get into rhythm. The result of that issue was apparent in Round 1 two weeks ago when I kept losing touch with the leading group at the start of the race,” said Helmi. “I was very unhappy with my results from Round 1. I can do better and I intend to do better in this finale,” Helmi concluded. The Boon Siew Honda Racing Team rider is currently in line for the 2021 MSBK 600 crown, trailing championship leader Mohd Syarifuddin Azman by only two points. The second quickest time of the day was posted by Azroy Hakeem Anuar, who checked in with 2’10.794s. Championship leader Syarifuddin was third fastest with 2’10.894s. MSBK 600 COMBINED FREE PRACTICE RESULTS Mohd Helmi Azman (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’10.669s Azroy Hakeem Anuar (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 2’10.794s Mohd Syarifuddin Azman (Kawasaki, SIC Racing), 2’10.894s Catch up latest news at malaysiasbk.com. Chat with us
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