MIN JAE’S JOURNEY OF GROWTH

Kim Min Jae of HONDA ESTREMO YUZY RACING is set to take on the final round of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) this weekend at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia. The Korean rider made his MSBK debut in Round 3, using the platform to hone his skills and prepare for an exciting 2025 season, where he will compete in the highly competitive Asia Talent Cup (ATC).

With just one MSBK round under his belt, Min Jae has been working tirelessly to improve. Reflecting on his preparation, he shared, “During Round 6 of the TVS Asia One-Make Championship at the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, my coach worked closely with me to identify my weaknesses and find solutions. I also watched MSBK races on YouTube to analyze and understand how I can be faster. This effort has been about finding every opportunity to grow before this critical round.”

As the MSBK season concludes, Min Jae is determined to make a statement. “My target before the end of 2024 is to learn as much as I can and deliver a strong result in the MSBK final round. I want to follow the fast group, and if the opportunity arises, I’ll push for the podium.”

The young rider has focused on overcoming specific challenges he faced in Round 3. “From the last MSBK round, I realized my skills and bike setup weren’t up to the mark. This time, HONDA ESTREMO YUZY RACING has fine-tuned the bike to make it competitive. Now, the pressure is on me to perform. Also, from ARRC, I learned that I enter corners too fast, so I’ll work on improving my cornering technique and push at 100%.”

Min Jae sees MSBK as a stepping stone to greater achievements. “Racing in MSBK and ARRC has provided invaluable experience. Competing against some incredibly fast riders taught me lessons I wouldn’t learn elsewhere. It’s a great way to prepare for ATC next year.”

When asked about his plans for MSBK next season, Min Jae remains uncertain. “I’m not sure if I’ll return to MSBK next year. My team and I are still working on our plans. However, I’m grateful for the opportunity this season and hope to finish strong.”