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MotoGP mania – Why the Malaysian round is one of the best

As we head closer to the end of the 2017 MotoGP season, the penultimate round that is the Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix is sure to bring in a lot of excitement for all those who attend. Having gained status as one of the most challenging circuits in the calendar, the Sepang International Circuit is always ready to throw one heck of a curve ball with the unpredictable weather.

The race is made even more exciting with the fact that more often than not, a champion emerges in the final flyaway race. Take last year for example when the current Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Johann Zarco won his second Moto2 championship before graduating to MotoGP for 2017.

To read the story, CLICK HERE.

From the moment you arrive at the track’s parking area, the activities have already begun. Shell Advance has amazingly organised a special ride-through service for motorcycle owners. Those who came with their beloved bikes can roll in, buy some Shell Advance engine oils and get a free service (plus oil filter), refreshments, dedicated parking space and even Hillstand tickets! Not a bad way to start the day off, right?

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To make things more exciting, the Mall Area is filled up to the brim with so many booths and gigantic marquees that you’ll be spoilt for choice in terms of what activities you want to participate, freebies to take home and the ever popular meet and greet sessions with your beloved riders.

During the special weekends, all sorts of offers are up for grabs. One of the best examples would be the HJC Helmet Malaysia booth where you can get premium helmets at slashed prices right before your very eyes.

Weather too hot to handle? There’s another way on how you can enjoy the races without missing any of the action. Head over to the Red Bull marquee where it is without a doubt one of the coolest (literally and figuratively) ways to watch the race in comfort. Get your drinks ready and watch the giant screens set up for you to support your favourite riders!

No motorcycle extravaganza can be complete without some premium bikes being displayed. There are so many motorcycle manufacturers taking part that they themselves are already their own shows! It’s already an experience to visit all the booths before entering the grandstands.

The brands that are taking part in the races proudly displayed their prized and rare bikes which you only get to see on the Internet or TV. Not at the Malaysian MotoGP round 2017, folks. Take KTM for example where the main attraction is a lovely KTM RC16 replica race machine.

Check out the highlights of the KTM Malaysia booth by clicking HERE.

Fancy something a bit more Japanese? Try going to the Boon Siew Honda booth and check out the amazing Honda RC213V being displayed together with their MotoGP replica bike which is placed amongst other race and road machines. So, to take a closer look and of course, lots and lots of photos.

To know more about the Boon Siew Honda MotoGP 2017 booth, CLICK HERE.

If you’re one of the lucky one to get the opportunity to visit any of the paddocks, you’ll get to see up close and personal on how the teams work and get things prepared at the highest level of racing. No one does it better than these folks.

We were fortunate enough to be able to visit the IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia and also Team SUZUKI ECSTAR to witness the behind-the-scenes action and harmony between riders and other team members.

Want to spend some money on special merchandises? The Petronas booth for example took it up another notch with a few great performances from famous artists such as Altimet. Fans were entertained with the best of the best while purchasing top of the line merchandises, getting signatures from our Moto2 star rider Hafizh Syahrin and even a very unique ‘multiple angle’ photo booth.

At the end of the day, it’s all about the races. While Moto3 has already found their champion for 2017 that is Joan Mir of Leopard Racing (CLICK HERE to read the story), the Moto2 and MotoGP crowns are still up for grabs. The battles are now left between Franco Morbidelli EG (0,0 Marc VDS) and Tom Luthi (CarXpert Interwetten) in Moto2 and Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) and Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) in MotoGP.

Will there be a champion at the end of Sunday? Come early because things are about to blow up. Moto3 will start at 12pm followed by Moto2 at 1.20pm and MotoGP at 3pm (local times). Don’t feel too bad if your riders don’t make it to the podium because all the booths prepped at the Mall Area are always ready to cheer you right back up before heading back home.

To know more about what other exciting things that you can do at the Sepang International Circuit during MotoGP, check out our exclusive article on the “11 things to do at the Sepang Circuit during MotoGP”.

And have you heard that Petronas wants to give some lucky people a year’s worth of engine lubricants? You can be one of those lucky people too by taking part in a simple contest. For more information on the contest, you can visit www.mymesra.com.my/pengejarimpian

KTM Malaysia di MotoGP Malaysia 2017

KTM Malaysia menggegarkan MotoGP Malaysia 2017 dengan penuh bergaya sekali.
Penunggang Moto3 dan Moto2 telah turun ke padang bagi sesi ramah mesra dan tandatangan bersama dengan para peminat.
Penunggang MotoGP juga telah menghadiri sesi beramah mesra dan tandatangan bersama dengan peminat pada hari ini.

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KTM Malaysia at 2017 Malaysian MotoGP

KTM Malaysia got off to a great start at the 2017 Malaysian MotoGP.
Moto2 and Moto3 riders visited for a meet-and-greet, and autograph session for the fans.
MotoGP riders will visit today for meet-and-greet plus autograph session.

27th October 2017, Sepang Circuit – As promised, KTM Malaysia rocked the show at the 2017 Malaysian MotoGP.

Although Day One (Friday) got off to a slower start due to incessant rain throughout most parts of the day, KTM’s pavilion was packed with racing fans who had queued patiently to meet Moto2 riders Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder, and Moto3 riders Bo Bendsneyder and Niccolo Antonelli.

Their patience was rewarded by first KTM Malaysia who carried out fun quiz sessions throughout the day. Participants walked away with some great KTM memorabilia.

Visitor also had the opportunity to view, touch and even smell the latest KTM motorcycles, including the GP16 MotoGP racebike replica, RC Cup racer, the just-launched 250 Duke and 390 Duke, 1290 Super Duke R, 1290 Super Adventure S, the still-rare and new 1290 Super Adventure R; and of course, off-road bikes for which KTM are synonymous with such as the new ISDE Six Day Enduro models, SX-F motocross models, EX/C-F four-stroke enduro models and more.

The new ISDE Six Day models are noteworthy as the bikes have different graphics now, as the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) event has moved to France. These bikes are collector’s items.

Another motorcycle to look out for is the 1050 Adventure Travel Pack. The 1050 Adventure has always been a fun, comfortable and reliable bike for adventure- and sport-touring, but it’s now even better with the Travel Pack.

For a limited time only, customers who opt for the Travel Pack together with the purchase of a new 1050 Adventure will receive ten (yes, 10!) PowerPart accessories such as semi-floating panniers, crash-protection bars for the engine, and others for just an extra RM 3,000. Be sure to check back in with us for the updates soon.

Day Two of the 2017 Malaysian MotoGP (Saturday, 28th October) will see MotoGP riders, Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith visiting the KTM pavilion for another meet-and-greet plus autograph session. So remember to bring your KTM gear and be there by 5pm.

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Sepetang Bersama Red Bull Dan Superkip

Artikel oleh: Wahid Ooi Abdullah

Red Bull telah menganjurkan satu sesi ‘meet & greet‘ bersama dengan Khairul Idham Pawi, lebih dikenali sebagai Superkip.
Red Bull telah memainkan peranan penting dalam kerjaya Superkip sebagai seorang pelumba.
Superkip menganggap tahun 2017 sebagai tahun untuk belajar dan maju ke hadapan.

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An Evening with Red Bull and Superkip

Reb Bull organised a pleasant meet-and-greet session with Khairul Idham Pawi, better known as Superkip.
Red Bull has been instrumental in Superkip’s career as a racer.
Superkip regards 2017 as a year of learning and making progress.

The Gardens, Mid Valley, 25th October 2017 – Well, it is the Malaysian MotoGP week and this is the best time to meet our favourite riders and idols, whom we won’t get to see the whole year ’round, except for maybe during the pre-season Winter Test. Then again, we don’t get to meet riders in other classes other than MotoGP, either.

Thanks to Red Bull, they set up a meet-and-greet session with national hero, Khairul Idham Pawi, better known as Superkip. In fact, Red Bull has been instrumental in Superkip’s progress through his career.

His exploits isn’t only known in Malaysia, but also worldwide when he won two Moto3 races in his first full season last year, which gives him the distinction of being the first Malaysian to have ever won a GP race of any class. Many Malaysians fondly remember the first time when Negaraku was played at the track and beamed into millions of homes around the world.

He has since moved up into Moto2 for the 2017 season, in the Idemitsu Honda Asia Team, riding a Kalex. Although he seemed to be struggling, it is a normal part of a steep learning curve. Give this 19-year-old from Perak some time and you can be sure Negaraku will be played again.

Red Bull had also organized a brief Q&A session with Superkip.

Question: You seem to be a little quiet since joining Moto2. What’s your opinion on that?
Superkip: To me this year is about learning, as I don’t have much experience. I’ve only one season each in the CEV Junior Championship and Moto3. I need more time but am growing more in tune with my Moto2 bike now, so I hope to perform well this weekend.

Question: Will there still be space for improvements this year?
Superkip: Insy’Allah there will be. There are still two races left and I’ll be testing for 2018 after the last round in Valencia.

Question: Will you be targeting a podium position this weekend?
Superkip: Realistically speaking, a podium finish may be difficult to achieve at the moment. The most important aspect for me is to keep improving.

Question: That difficulty is due to? Is it the machine? Or the team?
Superkip: It’s definitely not a problem with the machine or team. The struggle is with learning a new bike, which needs time.

Question: Are there or is there anyone who supports you through this time of need?
Superkip: Of course, my team, family friends, fans. Thank you for your support.

Question: There are those of the opinion that you were thrust into Moto2 too quickly?
Superkip: That may be true, although joining Moto2 at an early stage is also good thing as I’m already prepared from an early age.

Sesi Meet & Greet Hafizh Syahrin Dan Petronas

Artikel oleh: Wahid Ooi Abdullah

Petronas telah menganjurkan satu sesi meet & greet bersama bintang Moto2 Malaysia, Hafizh Syahrin.
Peminat juga berpeluang untuk mendapatkan tandatangan Hafizh.
Hafizh berharap untuk melakukan yang terbaik pada hujung minggu ini dan mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Petronas serta peminatnya.

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Hafizh Syahrin and Petronas Meet and Greet Fans

Petronas organized a meet-and-greet session with Malaysian Moto2 star Hafizh Syahrin.
Fans were also given the opportunity to obtain Hafizh’s autograph.
Hafizh hopes to do his best this weekend and thanked both Petronas and fans.

Petronas Technology Park 2, 25th October 2017 – Fans of Malaysian Moto2 and Petronas Raceline Malaysia rider, Hafizh Syahrin received a welcomed surprise today when the Petronas organized a meet-and-greet session.

Being Hafizh Syahrin and Petronas’ home event, the fans waited eagerly for Pescao 55 to show up for the autograph session.

We also spoke to Hafizh privately about his involvement with Petronas.

Bikes Republic (BR): How has Petronas’ involvement benefitted you from when you were in pocket bikes to now?
Hafizh Syahrin (HS): First and foremost, I would like to thank Petronas as they have given me big opportunities since 2009. They’ve supported me from then until now, and have continued to upgrade that support each year.

BR: Is Petronas the way for budding racers in Malaysia?
HS: There are many young and talented riders in local Malaysian races, and they need to show Petronas their potential. In my opinion, there are two to three riders with lots of potential who will soon make their mark. And Petronas should continue into the future.

BR: Besides yourself, does Petronas’ involvement also pave the way for talent development for Malaysians in other areas such as the mechanics and technicians?
HS: Yes, especially my mechanic, Habib, who has been following me from 2009 until today. Having him along with me in Europe is especially good as it’s quite awkward without having a friend to talk to in the same language, besides cook Malaysian and halal food together.

BR: What are you aspirations for this weekend’s Malaysian GP?
HS: As always, I’ll do my best. I would like again to thank Petronas and my fans for their undying support.

Bikes Republic had reported about Hafizh Syahrin’s participation in Moto2 recently. Please click here for the article.

PETRONAS Bekerjasama Dengan SIC Untuk Membentuk Pasukan PETRONAS Sprinta Racing

PETRONAS dan Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (Sepang International Circuit – SIC) telah berganding bahu untuk menunbuhkan pasukan PETRONAS Sprinta Racing bagi membangunkan lagi masa depan sukan permotoran dua roda di rantau ini.
PETRONAS Talent Development Programme (TDP) dan SIC Talent Development Programme (SICTD) telah bekerjasama bagi membantu dalam usaha berterusan untuk memupuk bakat muda.
SIC akan bertanggungjawab dalam menguruskan pasukan serta para penunggangnya manakala PETRONAS akan berusaha untuk mengembangkan imej jenama berkenaan di arena perlumbaan motosikal antarabangsa.

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PETRONAS partners up with SIC to form PETRONAS Sprinta Racing team

PETRONAS and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) have joined forces to form the PETRONAS Sprinta Racing team to further develop the future of two-wheel motorsports in the region.

The PETRONAS Talent Development Programme (TDP) and SIC Talent Development Programme (SICTD) have been brought together to assist with the ongoing efforts to nurture young talents.

SIC will take charge of managing the team and riders while PETRONAS will strive on expanding the brand’s image in the international motorcycle racing arena.

It was recently announced that PETRONAS and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has entered a very monumental strategic partnership with the formation of a brand new racing team called the PETRONAS Sprinta Racing outfit. (more…)

Miguel Oliveira Memenangi Perlumbaan Moto2 Pertama Bagi Pasukan KTM

Miguel Oliveira telah memenangi perlumbaan Moto2 pertama bagi pasukan KTM di GP Australia.
Teman sepasukannya, Brad Binder, memperoleh penamat di atas podiumnya yang pertama di tempat ke-dua.
Tahun ini merupakan tahun pertama pasukan KTM dalam kelas Moto2.

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Moto3: Joan Mir Ditabalkan Juara Dunia Moto3 2017!

Setelah selesai pusingan MotoGP Australia semalam, Joan Mir dari pasukan Leopard Racing telah ditabalkan sebagai Juara Dunia Moto3 2017 selepas memenangi perlumbaan ke-sembilannya untuk musim ini.
Penunggang berusia 20 tahun dari Sepanyol itu telah membuat kemunculan sulungnya hanya dua tahun yang lalu di litar yang sama di mana dia memenangi Kejohanan Dunia Moto3 2017.
Pertarungan yang sengit di Phillip Island terpaksa dihentikan oleh kerana hujan yang lebat di mana Joan Mir diumumkan sebagai pemenang perlumbaan dan juara keseluruhan.

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Miguel Oliviera Wins KTM’s First Moto2 Victory

Miguel Oliveira wins KTM’s first Moto2 victory at the Australian GP.
Teammate Brad Binder claimed his first podium in second place.
It is KTM’s first year in Moto2.
Pictures courtesy of KTM.

Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder scored the top two podium finishes in the Moto2 race at the Australian GP yesterday, and a place in KTM’s record books.

Oliveira took the lead as soon as the lights went green and never looked back, even opening up a margin of six seconds at one point. Binder trailed in second place but was soon caught by championship leader Franco Morbidelli. The pair traded places with some aggressive moves until the rain flag waved just before the end. Binder held off Morbidelli for his first Moto2 podium in his first year in the intermediate class.

Brad Binder ahead of Franco Morbidelli, Australian Moto2 Race 2017

The Austrian manufacturer had decided to contest both Moto2 and MotoGP beginning this year (2017). But while Pol Espargaro and Bradly Smith have been posting encouraging mid-pack results on the RC16 in MotoGP, it’s Miguel Oliveira who has been knocking on the door for his first Moto2 win.

Oliveira, Binder and KTM Moto2 Team in Australia

Prior to the Australian GP, Oliveira had guided his KTM Moto2 bike to 6 podium finishes in its very first year in the class. In fact, KTM’s Moto2 effort got off to a flying start when the Portugese rider finished in fourth at the first race in Qatar, then following up with a second place in Argentina. He was on the podium again two races later in Jerez, Spain. More podium finishes came in Catalunya, Germany, Czech Republic, and Aragon.

In the sixteen races leading up to yesterday’s, Oliveira had finished out of the top ten only once in France, apart from two retirements in Austria and San Marino. He had also claimed two pole positions along the way.

Brad Binder, on the other hand, was the 2016 Moto3 champion, before moving up to the Red Bull Ajo Moto2 team to partner Oliveira this year. Fans would most probably remember Binder’s two victories after he started from dead last on grid!

Despite a difficult start to the season and injuries, the South African have been making steady progress since Round 11 in Austria.

Finishing 7^th in Austria, Binder has since logged 9^th in Great Britain, 4^th in San Marino, 5^th in Aragon, a DNF in Japan, and the second place in Australia yesterday.

With two rounds left in the 2017 Moto2 Championship, Miguel Oliveira now places third with 191 points, while Brad Binder is in tenths with 89 points.

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KTM Malaysia got off to a great start at the 2017 Malaysian MotoGP.

Moto2 and Moto3 riders visited for a meet-and-greet, and autograph session for the fans.

MotoGP riders will visit today for meet-and-greet plus autograph session.

Reb Bull organised a pleasant meet-and-greet session with Khairul Idham Pawi, better known as Superkip.

Red Bull has been instrumental in Superkip’s career as a racer.

Superkip regards 2017 as a year of learning and making progress.

Petronas organized a meet-and-greet session with Malaysian Moto2 star Hafizh Syahrin.

Fans were also given the opportunity to obtain Hafizh’s autograph.

Hafizh hopes to do his best this weekend and thanked both Petronas and fans.

PETRONAS and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) have joined forces to form the PETRONAS Sprinta Racing team to further develop the future of two-wheel motorsports in the region.

The PETRONAS Talent Development Programme (TDP) and SIC Talent Development Programme (SICTD) have been brought together to assist with the ongoing efforts to nurture young talents.

SIC will take charge of managing the team and riders while PETRONAS will strive on expanding the brand’s image in the international motorcycle racing arena.

Miguel Oliveira wins KTM’s first Moto2 victory at the Australian GP.

Teammate Brad Binder claimed his first podium in second place.

It is KTM’s first year in Moto2.

Pictures courtesy of KTM.

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