MSBK250 REMAINS ITS CHALLENGING TWIST
Round 1 of the Aeon Credit MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship is happening at PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit this weekend. The MSBK250 A and MSBK250 B will be back on track to stimulate the racing scene with its interesting entry list.
Last season saw Irfan Ardiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team breaking through to take the big sweep in the MSBK250A race category with five podiums including two wins. This season, the Indonesian lad will be back once again alongside 24 riders from 7 different countries to mark his excellence in what will be one of the most challenging race categories in the championship. The question remains: Will Irfan be able to ward off the pressure in the face of highly competitive riders?
Commenting on the race, Irfan said, “My goal is the same. I want to be the challenge among the front troops and be at the top. Definitely I want to try for the championship title once again. I think this season will be more competitive compared to last season so there needs to be precision. There is certainly no room for errors. Each year, the race category seems to be getting tougher. The entry list for this season looks challenging but most importantly, I need to stay positive and always believe in myself that I can do it like last season. Sepang circuit is a complete circuit and I enjoy riding there. It has some hilly parts and a long corner which I really like.”
MSBK250 B race category on the other hand will watch two ladies, Siti Norsyafiyah of FKR CHV Racing and Saidatul Zakirah of Lady Boss Racing Team competing alongside the male counterparts from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China and Chinese Taipei. Last season, Rakha Bima of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team marked victory with a total of 115 points however with the Indonesian rider out of the entry list for Round 1, the riders may have found a different motivation to accelerate further in their games.
A total of 9 riders will make up for the MSBK250 B race category. Among the riders who have showcased excellent skills and will graduate into the MSBK250 A race category from last season are 1st runner up, Md Naqib Rifqi who will team up with Honda Racing Malaysia and 3rd runner up Kabilesh Rajni of Team RACR Castrol Power1.