The Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) has officially concluded its 2024 season, marking the end of a year filled with excitement, competition, and growth. As one of Malaysia’s premier motorsport series, MSF has become a key platform for local racers and fans alike, offering thrilling action and an accessible gateway to national-level motorsport.
The 2024 season began in March with a bang, featuring six rounds of car racing in the MSF Superturismo series and five rounds of high-octane superbike action in MSF Superbikes. MSF also continued its reputation for bold moves, introducing new categories and innovative events that excited both competitors and fans.
Among the highlights were the debut of the Supersports category for superbikes (for 600cc to 800cc sports bikes) and the feature of the Myvi Cup Preview within the car racing division, a look ahead at the highly anticipated 2025 season, where the popular Myvi models, from its first generation to the latest iteration, will take centre stage.
“We’ve had an amazing year in 2024,” said Adian Yein, Principal of MSF and an avid motorsport enthusiast. “We’ve pushed the envelope with new categories, added more excitement with endurance races, and reconnected with our roots through the Saturday Night Fever revival. A special mention goes to our collaboration with PETRONAS Primax for the Merdeka round, which saw the introduction of 99-lap endurance races for cars and 12-lap endurance races for superbikes – a first in MSF’s history.”
“By having title sponsors such as PETRONAS Primax, we are able to expand our ideas and push boundaries in the Malaysian racing scene, having local race teams in our championship series to think outside of the box, and bring excitement to the spectators and supporters of MSF as well. Racing isn’t about just going fast, but it’s how you strategise all the factors that come into play in order to win the championship,” added Yein.
As a fitting conclusion to the 2024 season, MSF offered a special track day for both amateur and professional racers the day before the final round. With participation fees as low as RM250, the track day provided an opportunity for race teams and the public to test their machines, offering a taste of the exhilarating atmosphere that defines MSF events.
In the superbike division, new champions emerged, including Zhafir Zarkasha, who clinched back-to-back victories in the newly introduced Supersport category. The final round also witnessed the return of legendary riders such as Azlan Shah, former Moto2 and ARRC competitor, and superstar brothers, Adam and Ibrahim Norrodin, who added further prestige to the event in the All Stars category, clocking an average of 2 minutes and 12 seconds.
As MSF bids farewell to the 2024 season, it looks forward to an even more thrilling 2025 campaign. Next season, the championship will feature 16 categories for MSF Superturismo, bringing a whole new meaning to accessible, affordable, and thrilling motorsport for racers at all levels. Whether you’re a grassroots racer or a seasoned professional, MSF continues to provide a platform for motorsport enthusiasts to push their limits and showcase their talent.
“We’re incredibly proud of the growth MSF has achieved,” said Yein. “2025 is going to be focused on stability with even more opportunities for both amateur and professional racers. MSF remains committed to making motorsport in Malaysia more accessible, exciting, and affordable for everyone.” The 2024 season may have come to a close, but the momentum is already building for next year, as MSF continues to fuel the passion for motorsport in Malaysia and beyond.
