ROTAX Max Challenge Malaysia 2008 10th August 2008

USJ PLUS Speedway Circuit 10th August 2008.

We managed to do coverage for the senior and junior category when we arrived at the scene. Overall the event was good, with the participations of great racers as well as good organization by the organizer. We have participants from various category, from seniors to juniors. We even have the one and only girl participant (Siti Shahkirah) in the junior category which was amazing! Amazing in the sense that this shows that this sport is not only favored by boys but also girls. Perhaps she can be our pioneer for Malaysia’s women motorsport. Who knows right!

On the other hand, not many audiences came to watch the race. Most audiences who came as supporters were parents and family’s of the racers. The weather was good, but it was quite hot that it made the track sticky and affecting the racer’s driving. Most racers were satisfied with their race, but they dissatisfied about the sticky track. Still, everyone gave their best performance on that day. Well, that’s all for our “ROTAX Max Challenge Malaysia 2008”. Hope to watch the event again!

REVIEWS! OPINIONS! EXPERIENCE!

A. RACER’S PERSPECTIVE

We have interviewed several participants for the “ROTAX Max Challenge Malaysia 2008” and this are their views on the event.

ROTAX Max Challenge Malaysia 2008 – ROTAX MAX JUNIOR

MUHAMMAD NABIL:

Our junior, Muhamad Nabil has been joining this sport for 5 years. According to him, the event that day was quite challenging and there was a tough fight between the racers. He said more that the weather was good but the track was a bit sticky due to the weather. Yet, it was still a good race for him. And as expected, he won the first place for the junior category.

MITCHELL GILBERT:

Mitchell was our participant from Kosmic Racing Karts. He said that the race was good and it was easier than the Europe race challenge. According to him, he started quite slow in the beginning but in the end of the race, he managed to catch up. However there was a crash in the later part of the race that affected his driving. However, he managed to grab the 3^rd place, congratulations to him.

ROTAX Max Challenge Malaysia 2008 – ROTAX MAX MASTERS

HARRY ANTHONY:

Our Masters participant, Harry Anthony, was the representative from SGR racing team. First of all, he commented that there were only few participants nowadays compared to the past 5 years. Just like other racers, he also mentioned that the track was a bit sticky. He hoped to achieve what he expected and we wish him good luck for his race.

ROTAX Max Challenge Malaysia 2008 – ROTAX DD2

OOI FEI HOONG:

Ooi Fei Hoong was our participant from the IRU1 racing team. He has been joining go-kart for 4 years, and this was his first year in senior DD2 category. When asked about his comment on the race, he said that the race was not really satisfying as there were only 3 rivalries in the challenge. Yet overall the race was good and it was up to his expectation after all. He won the first place in senior DD2 category, congratulations to him.

PARENT’S REVIEW:

MOTHER OF GILBERT ANG AND ANG KOK WEE:

While the participants were racing, we managed to interview one of their parents on the scene. Mrs Ang, as we later found out was a great mom, supporting both her sons in the competition. According to her, her eldest, Ang Kok Wee participated in the Senior category while her younger son participated in the Junior category. According to her, as parents they should support their child in what they are doing. “Anything can happen”, she said and further added that she does not put high expectation on her sons. As for preparation, she mentioned that her sons do practice a lot before joining any competition. We wish your sons “all the best “ in the future Mrs Ang!