RAKHA EXCELLENT IN SEPANG

Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship happened today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Rakha Bima Saktiansyah of Honda NWN SCK Racing Team marked the fastest today in Race 1 of the MSBK250 B race category.

Earlier today in qualifying session, Rakha clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’34:553s giving him the advantage needed to stay ahead of the others during the race. At the second fastest spot was Malaysian rider, Md Naqib Rifqi Zulhelmi with his best lap time at 2’35:532s followed by Siti Norsyafiyah Alia Saarizan of CHV RACING with her best lap time at 2’36:890s.

Rakha took the lead as the race started. In P2 was Naqib followed by Mohd Farderin Iskandar of Darsalube MH Racing Team. Savion Sabu of SAVITAR ESG ASIA patiently making his way up to P2 followed by Naqib in P3. in the fifth lap, Naqib lost control of his machine and watched Farderin moved ahead to P2 before Naqib went back on track and trailed Farderin closely. The battle fighting for the front position continued. Rakha who left the pack at least 13 seconds behind calmly maintain his pace until passing the finishing line at 20’59:993s.

Rakha commented on the race, “I was nervous since practice session because this is my first time racing in a big track. But I remember my mother’s advice, to stay calm while racing, what’s meant to happen, will happen.”

Taking the second fastest spot was Mohd Farderin Iskandar of Darsalube MH Racing Team, clocking in at 21’13:365s.

Muhd Nur Haikal Muhd Nur Fikri of NAKKAWANBULIHHH Racing Team made it third fastest at 21’18:814s.