PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Returns in 2026

The PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship will return for its 33rd season in 2026, continuing its legacy as Malaysia’s premier national motorcycle racing series.

The championship will once again bring thrilling on-track action to cities across Peninsular Malaysia, while reinforcing its role as a key platform for national motorsport development. The long-standing partnership between PETRONAS and Safe Aim Mutual remains at the heart of the series, driving the development of local riding talent, strengthening industry involvement, and expanding the sport’s reach nationwide.

Promotions Director of Safe Aim Mutual, Ron Hogg, reaffirmed the championship’s commitment to raising national racing standards and identifying riders with professional potential. Community engagement will continue to be a core focus, with riders, teams and industry stakeholders connecting with fans across multiple locations throughout the season.

He also expressed appreciation to all partners and contributors, particularly PETRONAS, for their continued support, and looked forward to another exciting and competitive season in 2026.

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ARRC Confirms 2026 Championship Calendar

The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) has announced its 2026 Championship Calendar, with the season set to begin in April and feature six rounds across Asia.

Ron Hogg, Promotions Director of Two Wheels Motor Racing, said the 2025 season reinforced ARRC’s growth through strong partnerships, rider development and fan engagement, while expressing optimism for the year ahead. He added that Season 2026 will include regulatory refinements aimed at ensuring fair competition and raising performance standards in line with global best practices.

FIM Asia President Stephan Carapiet described 2025 as a defining season, acknowledging the challenges faced and praising the collective effort of partners, teams, riders and officials in driving the championship forward.

With six rounds scheduled at familiar circuits, ARRC enters the 2026 season with renewed motivation, a stronger competitive platform and a continued focus on talent development across Asian motorsport

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KBS Rally Sprint 2025: Thrills, Legacy, and Affordable Rallying

MAEPS, Serdang witnessed the thrilling season finale of KBS Rally Sprint 2025, organised by X-One Motorsports Club, with over 20 rally cars battling it out on tarmac, heating up the atmosphere and captivating motorsport fans.

Inclusive Format

This edition introduced a flat-surface driving format, opening participation to drivers from various disciplines — drift, gymkhana, and circuit racing. The result was a race that was more inclusive, spectator-friendly, and appealing to all rally enthusiasts.

Car Diversity: From Classic to Modern

From the classic Toyota KE70, factory-standard Axia, Kelisa, Suzuki Swift Sport, to the iconic Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the lineup showcased the wide-ranging appeal of the event. This variety reinforces KBS Rally Sprint as a safe, practical, and affordable platform for both novice and experienced drivers.

Highlights Full of Drama

Fans were drawn to the participation of seasoned drivers Saladin Mazlan and Arish Qutb, who competed with the Subaru Impreza GC8. Unfortunately, mechanical issues forced them to retire early — proving that rallying is as much about mechanical endurance as it is about speed.

Family legacies were also in the spotlight. Ibrahim Saladin, son of Saladin Mazlan, teamed up with Shazwan Akif, continuing their father’s legacy. Similarly, Shanice Dana Udhaya & Mark Levon Gregory represented the next generation of MRU Motorsport in the Junior & Ladies categories.

The return of Wan Mohammad Nasir with a Toyota KE70 Corolla demonstrated that age is no barrier to competition. His approach, “Driving a slow car fast,” highlighted the joy of handling classic cars competitively and showed that rallying can be accessible and fun for everyone.

“Alhamdulillah, I’m blessed to have friends who are willing to help and support me. My main goal is to promote rally so new people can join without spending huge amounts but still enjoy rallying like works teams with tens of thousands budgets.

If just one or two people follow my example, I’d be very happy. I spent less than RM6,000, including the car, to build a complete rally car. A single Turbo Saladin’s car already costs more! ”

Wan Mohammad Nasir shared his philosophy.

Final Results

  1. 1st Place: Mitch Chong & Muhammad Fazli Ishak – Proton Satria 2WD
  2. 2nd Place: Haji Sutan Mustafa Salihin & Haji Kamarul Anuar – Subaru Impreza WRX
  3. 3rd Place: Faidzal Alang & Zamri Muhamat – Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

The fierce competition between experienced drivers and high-performance machines made the 2025 edition a thrilling and unforgettable finale for spectators.

Beyond Just a Race

With official support from motorsport authorities, diverse participation, and a spectator-friendly format, KBS Rally Sprint 2025 closed the season on a positive note for Malaysian rallying, pushing it closer to mainstream recognition.

More than just a race, it’s a platform for talent development, family legacies, and competitive entertainment for motorsport fans across the nation.

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Amazing Thailand Souped Up Grand Prix 2025 officially concludes its 18th edition!

Amazing Thailand Souped Up Grand Prix concluded its 18th edition of Thailand’s Drag Racing with groundbreaking legacy of 132 racing cars and over 16 thousand spectators

Grand Prix International Public Company Limited, together with XO Autosport Magazine have successfully hosted the “Amazing Thailand Souped Up Grand Prix 2025”. With international standards competition format, rigorous safety measures, and professional racing management, the event is well prepared to accommodate both local and international racers from Brunei, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Kuwait. The competition was fully packed with more than 16,300 spectators throughout the 3-day event from 5-7 December 2025, at Bangkok Drag Avenue, Klong 5.

“Souped Up” was originated from the magazine column that talk about top-class modified cars in XO AUTOSPORT before developing to be an official time record of Quarter-mile Racing (402 meters) event. Even since, it has been continuously elevated till become the national competition and has further expanded to be an international competition dubbed “Souped Up Grand Prix”, that attract many racers from overseas to participate the event. This year marks the 18th edition and is confirmed of its recognition as the “Greatest Ranking Competition of the Fastest Drag Car in Asia”, which is also a significant milestone for Thailand’s motorsport development in all aspect.

This year, the event has been well supported by many grateful sponsors and partners ranging from Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Toyota, Penpark, Wise, Sinthorn Steakhouse, Top Secret Thailand, Isuzu, Viu, and Leo, including the racing teams, custom car garages, car tuners, and Thai fans. With all the support from every party, the competition has literally become the biggest year-end event of Thailand’s Drag Racing that officially meet the international record ranking standard.

There were 132 cars attend the competition, by which 106 cars are from Thailand, and the remaining 26 cars are from other countries. This year is even more exciting as “Toyota Racing Mania” has joined the event as the Support Race with additional 31 cars, making this year as one of the hottest years ever. The success of this year’s event is guaranteed by more than 16,300 of onsite spectators and over 30,000,000 views of online spectators, who witnessed the race via Facebook and YouTube Live, as well as the live broadcast directly to Malaysia, creating a massive regional viewership experience.

Besides the heat at the racetrack, the competition also concretely promotes the local economy in various sectors, namely tourism, hospitality, transportation, restaurant, and automotive industry. The abovementioned economic benefits circulated more than 1 billion baht in the local economic system, that reaffirm the competition’s role as a truly “National Motorsport Event”. For more information and updates, please follow Facebook: XO Autosport and Souped Up Grand Prix, as well as other social media platforms.

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🏁 Official Livestream Announcement – Souped Up GrandPrix 2025 🇹🇭

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Hakim Danish Joins Moto3™ Grid for PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025

Malaysian rider Hakim Danish Ramli is set to make his Moto3™ world debut on home soil with the AEON Credit SIC Racing MSI Team at the upcoming PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia 2025, taking place from 24 to 26 October at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

The Moto3™ Wildcard Team Reveal Ceremony held at SIC was attended by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, alongside representatives from AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad, SIC, and ZK Racing Sdn. Bhd.

During the event, AEON Credit and ZK Racing signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration under the Malaysian Motorsports Development (MDEV) Blueprint, a national programme spearheaded by KBS and SIC to nurture local racing talent.

YB Hannah Yeoh praised the initiative, noting that it showcases how government and private sectors can work together to help Malaysian athletes reach the world stage.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has allocated RM3 million under the High-Performance MDEV Programme, with another RM1 million through KWASN to support Hakim Danish’s international campaign. In addition, AEON Credit has contributed RM1 million to support Hakim’s Moto3™ wildcard debut.

SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif said, “Hakim Danish is the first product of our development programme. His journey from the SIC MiniGP to the MotoGP™ grid proves that the MDEV ladder works.”

Fans can cheer for Hakim Danish live at Sepang. In support of the Malaysia MADANI initiative, Tiket Rahmah K2 Hillstand tickets are priced at RM49.90 via www.sepangcircuit.com.

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Hafizh Conquers Sepang in Scorching Style!

Malaysian hero Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah thrilled the home crowd with a dominant victory in Race 1 of the ASB1000 class at the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025, held at Sepang International Circuit.

Racing under blistering 41°C heat, the JDT Racing Team rider led from the start and never looked back. Rivals Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi tried to challenge, but crashes and tyre wear reshuffled the pack. Hafizh managed the tough conditions with skill, crossing the line in 25’26.781s, ahead of Zaqhwan and Thailand’s Nakarin Atiratphuvapat.

“The last four laps were really tough managing the front tyre,” Hafizh said. “When Keito crashed, I told myself to stay calm and enjoy the moment. This win is for the team, my family, and all the fans who came to support.”

Top 5 – Race 1 (ASB1000)
1️⃣ Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah – JDT Racing Team
2️⃣ Muhammad Zaqhwan Zaidi – Idemitsu Honda Racing Malaysia
3️⃣ Nakarin Atiratphuvapat – Honda Racing Thailand
4️⃣ Lachlan Epis – Savitar Racing Asia
5️⃣ Maiku Watanuki – Team TATARA Aprilia

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🇲🇾 HAKIM DANISH TO MAKE MOTO3™ WILDCARD DEBUT AT PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2025

PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (SIC) proudly announces that Malaysian rising star Hakim Danish will make his Moto3™ wildcard debut at the PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2025, happening 24–26 October 2025.

This marks a historic milestone for both Danish and Malaysian motorsport as he takes on the world’s best riders on home soil.

SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif said,

“Danish truly earned this wildcard. Three years after Syarifuddin Azman (Damok), Malaysians will once again witness one of our own in Moto3™. He represents the very best of our motorsport development pathway — from grassroots to global.”

From his beginnings in the SIC MiniGP Championship to triumphs in the Asia Talent Cup, European Talent Cup, and Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, Danish’s journey reflects Malaysia’s growing presence in world motorsport.

🏁 Career Highlights

  • 🏆 2020: Champion, SIC MiniGP Championship
  • 🥇 2022: Asia Talent Cup Champion — first Malaysian since 2014
  • 🏍️ 2022: First Malaysian podiums in European Talent Cup
  • 🏁 2023–2024: Multiple wins and podiums in Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
  • 🌟 2025: First Malaysian to finish Top 3 overall in Rookies Cup

Join the home crowd and cheer on Hakim Danish this October at Sepang Circuit.
🎟️ Tickets from only RM49.90 (K2 Hillstand – Tiket Rahmah) at www.sepangcircuit.com.

Follow @sepangcircuit for updates and behind-the-scenes action.

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ALWAYS WITH A POSITIVE OUTLOOK!

Fadillah Arbi Aditama Targets Another Win at Sepang Round 5

Indonesian rider Fadillah Arbi Aditama from Astra Honda Racing Team continues his outstanding run in the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) 2025 season. After a stunning double-win at the Mandalika Circuit, Fadillah remains at the top of the Asia Production 250cc standings, holding a 37-point lead over Krittapat Keankum of Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.

From a spectacular season-opening hat-trick to a solid recovery on home soil, Fadillah has shown consistency, speed, and maturity beyond his years. As the championship moves to Sepang International Circuit, the 19-year-old Indonesian rider aims to strengthen his championship lead in front of passionate Malaysian fans.

“Despite the point gap, I’ll go all out at Sepang,” said Fadillah. “There’s nothing better than a double-win. We’ve learned a lot this season — every challenge and setup teaches us to be stronger. The goal is clear: the championship title.”

With strong rivals including Krittapat Keankum, Izam Ikmal (Victor Racing Team), Irfan Ardiansyah (Maeztro NWN SCK Honda Racing Team) and Galang Hendra Pratama (Yamaha BAF Yamalube Akai Jaya MBKW2 Racing Team), Round 5 at Sepang Circuit promises high-speed action and fierce competition.

Can Fadillah extend his winning streak and edge closer to the 2025 Asia Road Racing Championship title? All eyes will be on Sepang this weekend.

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Official Gymkhana Returns to Penang After 10 Years

The thrill of motorsport is set to roar back into Juru Auto-City, Penang, as the Gymkhana KBS Race makes its long-awaited return to the Northern region after nearly a decade.

Happening on 20–21 September 2025, this exciting event is organized by Kelab Sukan Bermotor Estrada, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth & Sports Malaysia (KBS), the Penang State Department of Youth & Sports (JBSN), and sanctioned by the Malaysia Motorsport Association (MAM). The race is proudly supported by Pulzar Malaysia and Auto-City.

Seven Racing Categories

Drivers will battle across seven adrenaline-fueled categories:

  • One Make Race
  • Ladies One Make Race
  • Open
  • FWD Pro
  • RWD Pro
  • FWD Advance
  • RWD Advance

With only 60 driver slots available and RM3,000 in cash prizes, the competition promises high intensity, attracting both seasoned racers and fresh challengers.

“We are proud to bring Gymkhana racing back to Juru Auto-City after almost a decade. Our goal is not only to host a race, but to create opportunities for young talent, empower women in motorsport, and strengthen grassroots motorsport in the Northern region.” – Kelab Sukan Bermotor Estrada

More Than Just a Race

Beyond the competition, this event also marks an important step by KBS to introduce Gymkhana to the Northern community. It’s a chance for local youth to get involved, and for fans to witness the unique, skill-based driving action that makes Gymkhana racing so exciting.

Event Details

📅 Date: 20–21 September 2025
🏁 Main Race Day: Sunday, 21 September 2025
📍 Venue: Juru Auto-City, Penang
🎟️ Admission: Free for spectators

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