The Round 2 of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit featured the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category practice sessions, where Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of SENG HOE MOTOR RACING topped the combined practice session. In Practice 1, Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of SOON CHYE MOTOR set the fastest lap with a time of 2’49.881s. He was followed by Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan of TKC RACING in second with a time of 2’51.659s, and Muhd Danish Aiman Zamrul of EE SING in third at 2’51.765. In Practice 2, Izam made a comeback with the fastest lap time of 2’48:329s, reaching a top speed of 118.55 km/h, to lead the group. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri of KAVIN MOTOR, who posted a time of 2’49:226s, finished 0.897s behind Izam in second, while Qayyum took third with a time of 2’49.582s. Overall, Izam was the fastest across both sessions, with Alif and Qayyum rounding out the top three. Izam commented, “Practice 1 was slightly rainy, and when I went out, the track was in mixed conditions, some areas were wet while others were dry. We just focused on finding setup for Practice 2. In Practice 2, I started to push because the track had warmed up again. I tried to run at race pace and worked on chasing from the back to the front. I managed to clock a time of 2 minutes 48 seconds, although my target before Qualifying is 2 minutes 47 seconds. Still, it’s a good start for the first day, and I hope the weather will be better tomorrow for Qualifying. For Race 1, my target is to finish in the top 3. If possible, I want to go for first place. The rest depends on how the race plays out tomorrow.” SIC AND TWMR WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO AEON CREDIT (M) BERHAD FOR THE SUPPORT RENDERED THIS WEEKEND DURING AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP. Top 5 Fastest – Free Practice (Combined) 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – SENG HOE MOTOR RACING (2’48.329s) 2. Muhd Alif Danial Md Asri – KAVIN MOTOR (2’49.226s) 3. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – SOON CHYE MOTOR (2’49.582s) 4. Emil Izdihar Ezuan – BERJAYA MEGA MOTORS (2’50.257s) 5. Muhd Akid Mohd Shah Khearul Nisiam – FA SROI M (2’50.448s)
NO TIME TO WASTE FOR ADIE Round 2 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will take place at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Md Adie Putra Sukarno of Welly Assorted Rawang Racing Team will buck up further to retain his position in the Berjaya Sompo R15M Race Elites race category. With 40 points in hand, Adie currently rakes it at the highest spot in the overall charts but what are the chances in maintaining his spot with a bunch of aggressive and bold riders waiting to strike? Md Izam Ikmal of GTMax and Md Izzat Zaidi of TME Racing, both who took a win each in the season opener are only 2-points and 8-points shy respectively from stealing the show. It’s not going to be an easy feat for Adie but at the same time, he is also one who could and would fight competitively with his closest contenders. With 30 participants in the racing series, it is not one that is easy to dominate. The rivalry is quite extensive especially with most riders coming from a strong racing background. Adie himself holds quite a reputation in the national racing championship especially during his time in the one-make series before graduating and taking a leap into the CP125 race category. Having said that, he is definitely equipped with the right skills and riding techniques. The only thing that matters is strategizing and hitting it right on time. Commenting on the race, Adie said, “For me, the ride is not as easy but what matters most is the ability to stay focused and being consistent throughout the race. I will have to achieve a lap time that showcases improvements and with that, it would help me understand my competence level on a progressive basis. I will try my best to enhance my performance, work on eliminating limitations and build my fitness level, physically and mentally so that I can maintain my position in each race.” “The competition is quite strong from other contenders and of course, my riding techniques has to be good to compete competitively with them. Every one of them has their own strengths and weakness, undoubtedly. They all come with strong backgrounds and experience. In terms of the machine, there is not much difference from the underbone machine that I am used to riding however, body positioning is key in optimising the performance. This season, my target is to make it to the podium in all the races and hopefully, I will be able to achieve it.”
The opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP was held at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Izzat Zaidi Md Salehan of TME RACING appeared as the winner of Race 2 for the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites race category. Asyraff Zaquan Zainal Raif of TKC RACING led the pack as soon as the race started but was quickly overtaken by Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of KOK HWA RACING. During the race, the riders’ positions changed on each lap. The Race 1 winner, Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of GTMAX, tried to maintain the top spot but it was difficult. With every rider battling for the top spot, it became tough to predict the potential winner for Race 2. In the final lap, Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of XL MOTOR, Md Adie Putra Sukarno of WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING, and Izam were battling for the top position. But Izzat made his way through to the top spot to win the race at 20’25:685s. Adie Putra placed second at 20’25:751s, and Qayyum took third spot at 20’25:772s. Izzat stated, “I haven’t raced in a long time. Alhamdulillah, after my injury, I was able to prove that I can still race. In this race, I honestly didn’t expect to win because it was very intense; all the bikes were equally fast, only the riders’ skills were different. I took this opportunity and used my experience to win today’s race.” PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit and Two Wheels Motor Racing would like to express our heartfelt thank you to AEON Credit (M) Berhad for the support rendered this weekend during AEON CREDIT MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship. TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Md Izzat Zaidi Md Salehan – TME RACING (20’25:685s) 2. Md Adie Putra Sukarno – WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING (20’25:751s) 3. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – XL MOTOR (20’25:772s) 4. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – GTMAX (20’25:815s) 5. Muhd Faiz Zekri Sabri – FA SROI M (20’25:836s)
The opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of GTMAX took the win today in Race 1 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category. During the qualifying session this morning, Asyraff Zaquan Zainal Raif of TKC Racing posted the fastest lap time at 2’52:433s. The second-fastest was Muhd Khairi Asyraf Mahmood of SINGDECA DYNAMIC at 2’52:490s, followed by Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of XL MOTOR with a time of 2’53:175s. Izam led the group at the race start. Although he was overtaken a few times, he managed to reclaim the lead with determination. It was a tightly contested battle throughout, and with such a narrow gap between riders, it was difficult to predict the winner. By Lap 6, Md Adie Putra Sukarno of WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM surged to the front, picking up speed to distance himself from the pack. On the final straight, just as Adie looked set to clinch the victory, Izam executed a perfectly timed move to overtake and cross the finish line first with a time of 20’22:541s. Adie finished second at 20’22:579s, followed by Muhd Iqbal Amri Abdul Malek of HENN BIKERS RACING at 20’22:668s. Izam said, “I just focused on my pace and, as always, tried to maintain the gap with the other riders. But it wasn’t easy, especially in this one-make category. At one point, I was stuck in the middle of the group—it was aggressive racing with riders on all sides. I was lucky on the last lap to get a really good slipstream and gave it that extra push. I’m also thankful to Adie for the slipstream that helped me cross the finish line first.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – GTMAX (20’22:541s) 2. Md Adie Putra Sukarno – WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM (20‘22:579s) 3. Muhd Iqbal Amri Abdul Malek – HENN BIKERS RACING (20‘22:668s) 4. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin – KOK HWA RACING (20’22:677s) 5. Md Shafiq Ezzariq – ADVANCE VERTEX RACING (20’22:758s)
The opening round of the 2025 AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit featured the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category practice sessions, where Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of GTMAX topped the combined practice session. In Practice 1, Muhd Khairi Asyraf Mahmood of SINGDECA DYNAMIC set the fastest lap with a time of 2’50:947s. He was followed by Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of XL MOTOR in second with a time of 2’51:051s, and Izam in third at 2’51:653s. In Practice 2, Izam set the fastest lap time of 2’48:542s, reaching a top speed of 118.40 km/h, to lead the group. Muhd Idil Fitri Mahadi of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS, who posted a time of 2’49:898s, finished 1:356s behind Izam in second, while Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan of SOON CHONG RACING TEAM took third with a time of 2’50:086s. Overall, Izam was the fastest across both sessions, with Idil and Haziq rounding out the top three. Izam commented, “I felt happy that I was able to set a good lap time. However, we need to refine our performance even more. I really hope that this momentum continues, as I’m eager to compete for a spot on the podium in Race 1.” Top 5 Fastest – Free Practice (Combined) 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – GTMAX (2’48:542s) 2. Muhd Idil Fitri Mahadi – NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS (2’49:898s) 3. Muhd Haziq Mohd Hamdan – SOON CHONG RACING TEAM (2’50:086s) 4. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – XL MOTOR (2’50:117s) 5. Muhd Adie Putra Sukarno – WELLY ASSORTED RAWANG RACING TEAM (2’50:246s)
Round 1 of the Aeon Credit MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship will take place at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Md Izam Ikmal is thrilled to keep his championship momentum from last season and fight off the highly competitive troop in the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA R15M Race Elites race category. It is a tough feat racing in a race category with a large troop swamping in at the same time but Izam was fearless in taking risks and careful to not make any errors. That resulted in victory at the top spot for Izam last season with a total of 92 points to his name however, the race category being an unpredictable one adds on to the challenge more so with highly competitive riders in the entry list like Arash Tsunami and Abdullah Qayyum who both took the second and third place respectively with a total of 90 and 71 points. Leaving dexterity aside, the other challenge would be the type of machine which is comparatively different from the underbone machine that the riders are familiar with. The riders who are mostly an extension of the PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship may be extremely skilled with the underbone machines however, it takes additional effort and capacity to adapt to a different riding technique required in this race category. Who will be the next promising rider in the race category? Izam said, “For this season, I will just be extra careful since I have other targets as well in the PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix and IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. For MSBK, I will utilise it as a training ground to enhance my riding techniques and but at the same time train up to ensure that I am on par with the other contenders. I want to make the cut once again for sure. For me, in terms of the machine, I don’t find any difference between the underbone and tank machine. I can adapt pretty quickly. Also, since I am riding the AP250 in ARRC, this would not be much of a problem for me. I believe I have the experience that is needed for this race category but whatever said and done, it also boils down to the situation during the race. So, let’s see how it goes.” As for Arash, he said, “For me, the challenges this season may be far greater than the last but I am all out to give the fiercest competition I can to the other riders. Of course, there is also the challenge of the machine especially that I am more suited to the underbone machine. As such, racing on a tank machine means handling my riding techniques which is different especially when entering the corners because the machine gets heavier. My weakness is probably the qualifying session but again, I will do my best to get the best lap time. My strength I think are the strategies on the last lap – I am pretty good at following the front group.” Qayyum on the other hand said, “Last year was super intense and everyone brought on their A-game. This year too, I am expecting an even tighter battle especially with the new talents coming in and everyone levelling up. For me, consistency and bike setup are key and of course, handling the pressure too counts. There is a big difference between riding the underbone machine and a tank bike – it is all about agility and quick handling, also, it is faster, heavier and more demanding especially on braking. I believe that I am good at adapting. I learn the tracks and setups quickly and I am also very focused during race. There are weaknesses as well. I am still working on launching more aggressively and not losing out in the first few corners. I have to work hard on closing the gap.”
Race 2 of the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites saw Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri of SINGDECA DYNAMIC took the win, while Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of NS ONE secured the 2024 championship title. Unlike Race 1, where Izam led throughout, Race 2 unfolded with tighter margins and strategic battles. Riders remained closely packed, with less than half a second separating them for most of the race. On the final lap, Alif surged forward to claim victory in 20’15:535s, followed by Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of TAYCON at 20’15:650s. Izam finished third at 20’15:728s, ensuring his championship win. Izam said, “The race earlier was quite intense. The riders were very aggressive from the start, so I just focused on maintaining my position. I knew who was fighting for the championship and managed my position well. On the last lap, when Rayyan led the group, I found an opening to accelerate and secure a podium finish.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. Muhd Alif Danial Mohd Asri – SINGDECA DYNAMIC (20’15:535s) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin- TAYCON (20’15:650s) 3. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (20’15:728s) 4. Muhd Faiz Zekri Sabri – NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS (20’15:915s) 5. Raiyan Khardanee M Sanusi – SBF BIKERS (20’15:972s) OVERALL STANDINGS 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (92 points) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin- TAYCON (90 points) 3. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – HOCK LIONG (71 points) 4. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – BLH GLASSTEEL 46 RACING (68 points) 5. Muhd Shafiq Ezzariq – ADVANCE VERTEX MOTOR (51 points)
Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of NS ONE clinched an impressive victory in Race 1 of Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit today, showcasing exceptional skill in the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites race category. In the morning qualifying session, Izam set a blistering pace with a fastest lap time of 2’49:116s, claiming pole position. Close behind him was Muhd Faiz Zekri Sabri of NEW CHEN MOTORSPORTS, who posted a time of 2’50:022s. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of HOCK LIONG rounded out the top three with a time of 2’50:098s. As the race commenced, Izam surged to the front, leading the pack. Although he was overtaken on a few occasions, he quickly regained control, keeping the race thrillingly close. The intense battle for the top positions made it difficult to predict who would seize the win, with riders jockeying for position in a tightly packed group. However, it was in lap 5 that Izam began to establish a commanding lead, extending his gap from 1.387s to 2.327s over the group—a rare feat in this highly competitive race category. While Izam steadily pulled away, the fight for second place heated up, with riders charging aggressively to secure the runner-up spot. Izam crossed the finish line with an outstanding performance, completing the race in 20’22:663s, 2.447s ahead of Arash Tsunami Kamarudin of TAYCON, who secured second place at 20’25:110s. Danial Johan of LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE finished third, just 0.063s behind Arash with a time of 20’25:173s. Izam reflected on his victory, saying, “In the early laps, I was just observing the pace of the other riders. After that, I started to race more aggressively. I noticed that some riders were still fighting for the lead, so I pushed harder to increase the gap. I’m very satisfied with my performance today, and I hope to carry this momentum into Race 2 tomorrow.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (20’22:663) 2. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin – TAYCON (20’25:110s) 3. Danial Johan – LIANG SOON MOTOR SERVICE (20’25:173s) 4. Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff – BLH GLASSTEEL 46 RACING (20’25:228s) 5. Muhd Idil Fitri – TKC SOUTHERN (20’25:625s)
Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit featured the YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category practice sessions, where Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli of NS ONE topped the sessions. In Practice 1, Muhd Idil Fitri of TKC SOUTHERN set the fastest lap with a time of 2’50.991s. He was followed by Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak of HOCK LIONG in second with a time of 2’51.945s, and Ahmad Syukran Aizat Mohd Yusoff of BLH GLASSTEEL 46 RACING in third at 2’52.104s. In Practice 2, Izam set the fastest lap time of 2’34.100s, reaching a top speed of 118.13 km/h, to lead the group. Idil, who posted a time of 2’49.134s, finished 0.206s behind Izam in second, while Fareez took third with a time of 2’49.350s. Overall, Izam was the fastest across both sessions, with Idil and Fareez rounding out the top three. Izam commented, “In FP1, we saw that the track condition was quite wet, so there wasn’t much we could try out. In this category, there isn’t much we can adjust with the setup, so it’s mostly about our skills and techniques. So I made good use of the advantage I have to stay ahead of the other riders. In FP2, the weather improved, and I was able to set a good lap time. So far, I’m ready for Race 1 tomorrow.” Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest Practice Session YAMAHA R15M Race Elite 1. Muhd Izam Ikmal Izamli – NS ONE (2’48:928s) 2. Muhd Idil Fitri – TKC SOUTHERN (2’49:134s) 3. Muhd Fareez Afeez – BERJAYA MEGA (2’49:350s) 4. Abdullah Qayyum Abd Razak – HOCK LIONG (2’49:938s) 5. Arash Tsunami Kamarudin – TAYCON (2’50:575s)
The season finale of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will take place at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Who among the top five riders in the Yamaha R15M Race Elites will take home the victorious title? It’s a highly unpredictable race category especially with a close point difference among the top five riders who have all taken a step on the podium in the last four races. Abdullah Qayyum of Welly Racing Team currently takes the lead position with a total of 56 points, 1-point difference with Ahmad Syukran of Hiap Aik Racing Team who has a total of 55 points to his name. Md Izam Ikmal on the other hand takes the third spot overall with a total of 51 points, 1-point difference with his closest contender Arash Tsunami of BLH Glassteel 46 Racing at the fourth spot with a total of 50-points. Md Shafiq Ezzariq of Boon Hua Racing Team takes the fifth spot overall with a total of 44 points after making his first win for the season in Race 2 of Round 3. The challenge in the race category is the close call on all laps which requires riders to be on their toes at all times and with all of them having the opportunity to win, it is a matter of strategizing and striking it right. Who among them has what it takes this time around to make it to the top? Qayyum said, “I believe that every rider has their own strategy in place and I too have my own strategies. In fact, I have 3 different plans in place to ensure that I am fully prepared for unforeseen circumstances. I do hope that everything goes as planned. I also hope that it will rain as I am fully in control and confident. The race category is quite tough because all the machines are the same with the same level of performances. But as a rider, what’s more important is preparation of body and mind. I have a work routine which I follow up with diligently. My closest contender is Izam because he has a lot of mileage at SIC. It is no excuse though for me. I will still do my best and try for the champion title.” Syukran said, “In my opinion, the most important strategy in the race category is to avoid having gaps between the front and back troop and to always find the right opportunity for slip-streaming. I always learn the concepts and techniques of riding consistently as my preparation. Apart from that, I also do a lot of workouts to build my physical and mental strength. My closest contender at the moment would be Qayyum who is currently taking the lead with 1-point advantage.” Izam Ikmal said, “For me, the most crucial part would be the last two laps to ensure that I can get into the top five positions. I can’t say much on the machine because the power is the same for everyone and everybody has a chance to win. The most important thing would be to train myself so that I am prepared mentally and fight for the podium. The top three riders are strong and I am pretty sure that they will fight for the championship title. I also need some luck for the weekend and I am keeping my fingers crossed.” Arash said, “My plan is to maintain a stable mind so that I can enhance my discipline level. Discipline is important in motorsports and with that, comes the right attitude to succeed. I will continue to work on that before and after my race. I also have a lot to learn and I will continue doing that by watching previous videos of myself. I will investigate further where I went wrong and work towards improving. That will be my move for the coming round. My closest contender is Syukran but I will do my best to enhance my performance.” Shafiq said, “It is really important to strategize and plan accordingly. Most important for me would be the last three laps especially in managing my position and finding the right moment to strike. On the last lap, it’s the three last turns that is the most crucial moment. All riders will do the same for sure and I am also very certain they will come fully prepared. On my part, I will study the previous sessions and learn from my mistakes. I will try to fix my limitations where possible. My closest contenders are many. In fact, all of them are equally competitive. So, let’s see how it goes on the weekend!”