Malaysia
Rotax Asia Challenge 2009 Details
The Rotax Asia Challenge organisers have announced the start of the season by releasing details on the opening round to be held in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia on the of April. The championship offers 4 rounds of intense competition with the champions earning seats to the 2009 Rotax Grand Finals. Hotel accommodation is provided free of charge for all drivers.
Check the announcement and downloads on the Rotax Asia Challenge Website.
KKS Malaysian Championship Rd1 – Results and Pictures
Muhammad Hasif took the win in the Formula 125 Open category after early race leader Terrence Chap experienced an engine failure just 2 laps into the race.
KRS Motorsports Appoint Indonesia Dealer
At the Press Conference held on 5 January, 2009 in Jakarta, the Malaysian karting company Kartmore Racing Services announced the appointment of a new dealer for the whole of Indonesia effective 1 January, 2009. The new company KARS MOTORSPORTS will be handling all sales and service of Rotax engines, parts as well as other agencies lines held by KRS.
Yamaha SL Cup Round 5 Pictures
Kelvin Wong has sent us pictures from the 5th round of the Yamaha SL Cup Malaysia Series. Have a look here.
KKS AAM Malaysian Champs Rd2
The 2nd Round of the KKS-AAM Malaysian Karting Championship was held last weekend at the Sepang International Karting Circuit. The Senior category saw heartbreak for Imran Zaharias as he led from Mitchell Gilbert but had his engine fail with 4 laps to go leaving Gilbert to take the win. Ray Kong finished in 2nd with Afiq in 3rd.
In the Juniors Ryan Ritchie was in a league of his own pulling away from the start after a small coming together with his main rival Muhammad Hasif. Hasif dropped down the field but made his way back up to challenge Silvano Christian for 2nd place, with Silvano eventually able to fend off Hasif after a few lead changes.
Check out pictures of the event taken by Mikko Nassi here.
Photos added from Yamaha SL Cup
Some photos have been added to the picture gallery here. Pictures contributed by Kelvin Wong.
Also an update on the next Yamaha event - it will be held on the 16th November rather than the 23rd as originally planned.
