HELMI OWN ROUND 1

Race 2 of Round 1 MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship was held at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM was victorious once again in Race 2 of the MSBK600 race category.

During Race 2, Helmi put on a good fight with Apiwath and Thanat throughout the race. Rider’s position changed in each lap between Helmi, Apiwath and Thanat before Helmi finally maintained his position in the top spot from lap 7. Behind him, Apiwath and Thanat was still overtaking each other for second position.

In lap 9, Apiwath overtook Thanat and tried to overtake Helmi, but Helmi increased his speed and won the race at 21’58:135s.

Commenting on the race, Helmi said, “Today was another tough battle, I tried to get away from the pack but I was stuck within intense race for 6 laps. I did not stop trying to attack until I created a small gap and finally win the race.”

Apiwath Wongthananon of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA took second place at 21’59:270s. Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND made it third at 22’01:261s.