HELMI TOPPED PRACTICE SESSIONS

The MSBK600 category at Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, hosted at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit happened today.

Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM appeared fastest in the Practice Sessions.

Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM emerged fastest in Practice 1 when he set the fastest lap time of 2’11:320s placed Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND at 2’11:596s and Md Syarifuddin Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM at 2’12:145s in second and third place respectively.

Then, in Practice 2, Helmi once again led the pack with better lap time of 2’10:729s. Thanat too, maintained in second place with the fastest lap time of 2’11:183s followed by Syarifuddin at 2’11:485s.

Combined result for practice session revealed Helmi as fastest overall, while Thanat placed second and Syarifuddin took the third spot.

Helmi stated, “Overall, today has been very good for me. However, I am still working on finding the right setup for the rear tire, as the size is now the same as the ARRC specifications, whereas we previously used a larger tire. My feeling with the bike is still not quite right; I’m still searching for the perfect balance. For tomorrow, my goal is to improve my lap times and focus on preparing for Race 1 and Race 2.”

Combined Result – Top 5 Fastest
Practice Session
MSBK600
1. Md Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RA CING TEAM (2’10:729s)
2. Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (2’11:183s)
3. Md Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RA CING TEAM (2’11:485s)
4. Mohd Danial Syahmi – FGRT PROJECT (2’12:800s)
5. Chiang Chih Ying – Chinese Taipei (2’18:253s)