IZAM SEALS VICTORY IN RACE 1 OF ROUND 4
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)