JAZIL WINNER FOR RACE 1
Race 1, Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Muhd Jazil Juraimi from Singapore bagged the win for MSBK250 A today.
During the qualifying session earlier today, Gerry Salim of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team clocked in the fastest lap time at 2’27:137s. Second fastest was his teammate, Irfan Ardiansyah with the best lap time at 2’27:645s. Muhd Shahrol Syazras of Honda Estremo Yuzy Racing made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’28:351s.
Gerry made a good start as he surged ahead of the troop after the flag-off. Muhd Shahrol Syazras Shahrol Yuzy of Honda Estremo Yuzy Racing and Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team at P2 and P3 respectively trailed him closely.
On lap 2, Jazil made his way through and overtook the top three riders to be at P1 and picked up his speed. At P2 and P3 was Syazras and Irfan trying to keep up with Jazil.
The top riders position remained the same, however the gap between Jazil at P1 with the Syazras at P2 was at least 3 seconds.
Jazil won the race at 19’23:734s.
Jazil said, “I didn’t expect to win today. My main focus was on fine-tuning the setup for the upcoming ARRC as a wildcard rider. My goal was simply to manage the bike and maintain consistency throughout the race. I concentrated on staying smooth and steady, which ultimately contributed to my success.”
Taking second position on the podium was Irfan at 19’26:764s.
Kitsada Tanachot of HONDA RACING THAILAND made it third at 19’26:773s.
MSBK250 A
- Muhd Jazil Juraimi – Singapore (19’23:734s)
- Irfan Ardiansyah – Honda NWN SCK Racing Team (19’26:764s)
- Kitsada Tanachot – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’26:773s)
- Muhd Shahrol Syazras – Honda Estremo Yuzy Racing (19’26:851s)
- Noprutpong Bunprawes – HONDA RACING THAILAND (19’46:508s)