SMOOTH WIN FOR HELMI
Round 2 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Helmi Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM claimed victory in Race 1 of MSBK600 race category.
In the qualifying session that was held this morning, Helmi marked the fastest with his best lap time at 2’10:148s. Thanat Laoongplio of HONDA RACING THAILAND made it second fastest with his best lap time at 2’10:380s. At third fastest was Md Syarifuddin Azman of BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM with his best lap time at 2’11:170s.
As soon as the race began, Thanat was quick to find his position at the first turn with Helmi right behind him at P2. But Helmi was quick to took over P1.
On lap 3, Thanat overtook Helmi again at P1 and picked up his speed in attempt to keep a distance with Helmi.
Riders position remained the same before Helmi managed to overtook Thanat and reclaim P1 on lap 7.
Helmi stay focused and increased his pace and won the race at 24’27:568s.
Helmi commented, “Today’s track presented some challenging conditions. During the warm-up laps, I completed two laps to assess the track. I knew that by lap 4 or 5, it would be fully dry. To manage my tires effectively, I focused on conserving them, especially since we struggled with tire grip initially. I decided to follow Thanat until the final 5 laps, at which point I overtook him and secured the race finish.”
Thanat clocked in second at 24’31:553s.
Syarifuddin made it third at 24’31:712s.
MSBK600
- Md Helmi Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (24’27:568s)
- Thanat Laoongplio – HONDA RACING THAILAND (24’31:553s)
- Md Syarifuddin Azman – BOON SIEW HONDA RACING TEAM (24’31:712s)
- Mohd Danial Syahmi – FGRT PROJECT (24’31:795s)
- Rafid Topan – RSEVEN CAUN RACING TECH (26’04:455s)