Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Two Wheels Motor Racing (TWMR) has jointly announced the start of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK).
Working on the assumption that the number of Covid-19 cases will stabilize within the next couple of months, the 4-round season are scheduled as follows:
Round 1 – August 6 to 8, 2021
Round 2 – August 20 to 22, 2021
Round 3 & 4 – October 14 to 17, 2021
The final two rounds in October are slated to be double-headers. As always, the entire series will be hosted at the Sepang International Circuit. However, please note that this calendar is subject to further government approvals particularly with regards to the pandemic SoPs.
Quote from Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIC:
The calendar announcement brings great news to our two-wheel local Motorsports scene. I believe the riders are looking forward to start racing in the upcoming MSBK Round 1 in August. At the moment, we are still under Movement Control Order (MCO) until 7 June 2021 due to the recent spikes of Covid-19. As much as we want to be back in action, the safety and well being of others remain our top priority. SIC and TMWR are committed in getting the necessary approvals and shall ensure that those involved with the race to strictly adhere to the SOPs.
Quote from Ron Hogg, Director, Two Wheels Motor Racing:
We are really looking forward to getting the 2021 season off to a great start by August. The MSBK only managed to race a single round in 2020 due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be great to have everyone back on their bikes and back on track within the next few months.
Even though the championship may or may not be able to welcome foreign participants at this juncture, we feel that it is very important for the Malaysia Superbikes Championship to resume so that our rider development system continues to play its role in creating the next generation of world-class riders. It’s time to get the championship back on track.
In the meantime, we urge the motorsports community to actively follow the existing MCO SoPs. Let’s work together to bring this pandemic under control for our mutual benefit.
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