SI KIAT TOP IN RACE 1

Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Heng Si Kiat from Singapore took the win today in Race 1 in the MSBK1000 B race category.

Earlier today in qualifying session, Si Kiat clocked in fastest with his best lap time at 2’16:638s giving him the advantage needed to stay ahead of the others during the race. At the second fastest spot was Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SEVEN Motorsports with his best lap time at 2’18:509s followed by Lee Po Yu of DREAM TEAM with his best lap time at 2’18:599s.

Si Kiat took the lead as the race started. In P2 was Nazeem followed closely by Po Yu. Mohd Azlly Shaari of FGRT Project patiently finding his pace while being trailed by Malaysian Rider, Chan Qing Rong in P5. In fifth lap, Nazeem overtook Si Kiat and took P1 however Si Kiat managed to retake the position in sixth lap. While Azlly overtook Po Yu to take P3.

By lap 7, the rain started pouring and a crash occurred due to the wet track condition.

Red flag was raised and the race was declared finished with half point awarded to riders. Heng Si Kiat from Singapore took the top spot at 11’46:447s.

Si Kiat stated, “Today’s race was fun, I had a good start. But the Race 1 was interrupted by the heavy downpur. But lucky that every rider was safe, hope everybody will give their best again tomorrow.”

Taking the second spot was Raja Nazeem Iskandar of SEVEN Motorsports at 11’46:624s.