FIRST FILIPINO IN MSBK

The 2024 edition of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship received a more lively reception with the presence of more professional riders from abroad, making their bold moves with their participation in Round 1. While some may call it testing the water, some dived right into the momentum and worked their strokes all the way during the weekend. Among them, attracting the attention was Mckinley Kyle Paz who appeared as the first Filipino rider to participate in the Malaysia Superbike Championship since the championship was launched in 2015.

Kyle is known for his resilience in motor racing, where he consistently pushed beyond the boundaries, earning the respect and admiration from his peers and fans alike. In his debut season, Kyle, who aimed to shine, faced technical difficulties with his bike but remained optimistic and focused on the learning experience.

Kyle shared, “I enjoyed my first time racing in MSBK even though my bike had some problems but we have learned many things from there. I must say that the intensity level of the race is like ARRC too.”

Besides being a debutante and being the first in his country to compete in the MSBK, Kyle carries a unique sense of pride and responsibility too. “It’s always been a pleasure to be the first Filipino in any event. And I feel proud of it, competing in MSBK was a great opportunity for me.” His participation not only paves the way for future Philippines riders but also showcases the potential of athletes from his home country on an international platform.

In Round 1, Kyle was one step away from a podium finish when he took fourth place in both Race 1 and Race 2. Kyle said “I was not satisfied with my race because we were struggling throughout the weekend just trying to fix my bike and we figured out the problem only after the race. That’s why we didn’t have a good race in race 2.”

“However, it was a valuable weekend for me and my team. Now we know what we can do in the next race and I also know where I need to improve when it comes to my riding, so let’s see what we can bring to the next round of MSBK,” Kyle remarked.

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