Set for a debut during this weekend’s Pirelli Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSC), the all-new Ducati 899 Cup is also promoted by Ducati Club Malaysia, to encourage owners to race legally on the track.
Chief organizer Nageb Abdul Majid said, “The Ducati 899 Cup will play the role of support race to the MCS. Rather than having professional racers, the series aims to offer owners and passionate riders an avenue to explore the limits of their skills in the safe confines of a world class race circuit.”
Part of the five-leg championship includes the Superbikes Championship, the Superstock Championship, the Supersport Championship and the Open 250 class, which will also feature the Open Production and the prototype M-GP3 category.
Nageb, who is Ducati Club Malaysia President said, “The Ducati 899 Cup is an important platform to teach our members on the sheer importance of riding safely, develop their skills and confidence, and also to find the limits of the bikes in a safe and confined environment. I would like to thank all our partners and sponsors who have worked with us to make this a reality. The Ducati 899 Cup was first introduced in the UK not that long ago, but this is the first time this series is being offered in Asia, and Ducati Club Malaysia is very proud to be the first to host the race this side of the world.”
Unique to the Ducati 899 Cup is the preparation of the bikes, as all the bikes are privately owned and are used on a daily basis. The bikes will then be prepped during a race weekend, which includes the removal of all the lights, tuning of the ECU, and the use of race fairings and semi-slick Pirelli race tyres.
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