HELMI CHAMPION OF MSBK600
Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM delivered a stellar performance in Race 1 of the MSBK600 category during Round 4 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, securing not only the race victory but also the 2024 championship title.
In the morning’s qualifying session, Helmi set the tone for the day by clocking the fastest lap at 2’09:879s, with teammate Md Syarifuddin Azman securing second on the grid with a time of 2’10:504s. Thailand’s Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND completed the top three qualifiers with a lap time of 2’11:578s.
The race started with Thanat taking an early lead, but Helmi, determined to claim both the race and the championship, showcased his superiority on home soil by overtaking the Thai rider and taking control of the race. Syarifuddin followed closely in second, underlining the dominance of the BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM.
By Lap 5, Helmi had created an incredible gap of 7:196s over the chasing pack, while Syarifuddin extended his lead over Thanat to 8 seconds. The Malaysian duo’s command of the race highlighted their confidence and skill on the 5.543km home circuit.
Helmi crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 21’54:189s, securing his fourth win of the season. Syarifuddin followed in second with a time of 22’09:372s, and Thanat completed the podium in third at 22’24:426s.
With this victory, Helmi clinched the 2024 MSBK600 Championship title, crowning a dominant season for the Malaysian rider.
Helmi said, ” The weather was quite hot today, but I was strong for this race. I aimed to maintain a 2 minute 10 seconds pace, and everything went smoothly with a very good bike setup. This season has been a great one for me, and it gives me strong motivation to shine again in 2025.”
TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1
1. Md Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (21’54:189s)
2. Md Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (22’09:372s)
3. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (22’24:426s)
4. Rocco Sessler – ONE FOR ALL (22’28:024s)
5. Takashi Suzuki – Japan (23’00:566s)