KASMA’S BACK TO DOMINATE

Round 2 of the AEON CREDIT MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Kasma Daniel of Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia is pumped up to take the challenge a notch up in the MSBK1000 A race category.

Currently gracing the top spot in the overall chart, Kasma has always been recognised for his robust moves and swerves which has earned him the championship title in Year 2023. While 2024 was not his year to defend his title, he is back to make up for the loss and to possibly recover his fame in the race category. However, it may not be as easy as it may seem considering the rivalry of his closest contender Azroy Hakeem Anuar of Honda Racing Malaysia who has also been making waves on the circuit ground since the season opener.

With a total of 38 points, Azroy is only 7 points away from being an equal with Kasma. What would it take for the Yamaha rider to keep the threat of the Honda rider away? Adding on to the strain between the duo is the entry of Suzuki rider, Adam Norrodin of AMI Suzuki Motorsport who has also been flaunting a side that could potentially shake the current standings. He currently holds a total of 32 points which is not far off from the chart-topper who has bagged a total of 45 points to date. For Kasma, it’s definitely going to be hard work especially if he intends to maintain his position as it is.

Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “This season is definitely going to be a tough one especially with the likes of Azroy and Adam in it. With Azroy, we all know what he is capable of at Sepang circuit and with Adam, his results speak itself. The track is something that we are all familiar with. We have all had our fair share of mileage and achievements on the ground. The only thing that would be of concern is the machine condition during the race and of course, luck. So, while it is additional effort on my side, I am quite confident with my current performance, that is if everything goes smoothly on that day.”

“The goal for me, of course, it’s about winning. Because, I have been there, done that and achieved it. So, selling myself short of that would not make sense as I know what I am capable of. It is not going to be easy for sure but I am going to do my best to make sure that I have a fighting chance of making it at the top. For now, I am very comfortable with the machine and I know that I can optimise on that. But let’s see how it goes. Keeping my fingers crossed!”