Malaysian Cub Prix

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Malaysian Cub Prix
Cub prix logo lr-01.png
Category Motorcycle sport
CountryFlag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
RegionNational
Classes
  • CP150
  • CP125
  • Wira
  • PETRONAS Sprinta Pro Am Cup
  • Yamaha PETRONAS Super Series
  • Honda Dash 125 Challenge
  • Aeon Credit Service Yamaha NVX Challenge
Ridersrider
Constructors
Official website malaysiancubprix.com
CP150
Riders' championAzroy Hakeem Anuar
Constructors' champion Honda
Teams' championHonda Yuzy Idemitsu Team
CP125
Riders' championMohd Adib Rosley
Constructors' champion Yamaha
Teams' championIpone Yamaha YY Pang Racing Team
Wira
Riders' championMohd Aqil Danial Rasul
Constructors' champion Yamaha
Teams' championPETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha-31 Racing

The Malaysian Cub Prix Championship is a national-level underbone or moped racing series for motorcycles with displacements from 100 to 150cc. The tournament is a grassroots developer with the main objective of discovering and developing Malaysian motorcycle racing talents.

Contents

The title sponsor of the championship is Petronas and it is supported by motorcycle manufacturers Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki.

History

The name Cub Prix itself is derived from the moniker Cub 仔. Pronounced ‘cub chai’ or ‘kapcai’, the phrase literally means Little Cub in Cantonese and refers to the original Honda Cub (Honda 50 that was introduced by Soichiro Honda in 1958). Today, the name has become synonymous with underbone motorcycles in Malaysia.

Begun in 1994, the concept was to create a motorsports championship that was accessible to people from all walks of life. [1] That is why, to this day, Cub Prix races predominantly on the streets with a maximum of two rounds per year held at permanent circuits. To date, Cub Prix is still the only mobile motorsports event that brings the excitement of motorcycle racing to its fans throughout the country. Through Cub Prix's mobility, the championship has visited every major town and city in Malaysia. A typical season for Cub Prix consists of 10 rounds beginning in late March and ending in December with a two-month break in between for the Ramadan and Shawwal celebrations.

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Cub Prix 2011 Penang Stage

Underbone

The underbone motorcycle was born in Asia in 1958 when Soichiro Honda rolled out the first Honda 50.

An underbone motorcycle is a small motorcycle built around a single tube frame called the underbone. This ‘underbone’ supports the whole vehicle and runs low all across the length of the motorcycle. There is a similarity in appearance to the scooter, largely due to the fuel tank position, the open-frame design which the fuel tank position allows and the splash guards. However, the entire power train, namely the engine position, power transmission and wheels are based on the design of conventional motorcycles.

The position of the fuel tank, in fact, located below the seat, is the main aspect that truly differentiates the underbone with other conventional motorcycles. This allows for a design that improves ease of mounting and dismounting, making the underbone popular with consumers of both genders.

The engine size of a typical underbone motorcycle can range between 80cc to 150cc. In the early years, two-stroke engines were the norm, but come the turn of the millennium, the four-stroke evolution picked up speed.

The technical sophistication of larger motorcycles such as fuel injection systems, capacitor discharge ignition and electric starters, were gradually fused into the underbone. With each addition, the underbone became zippier, sportier and trendier.

Objectives

Since its inception, Cub Prix's main objective is, and always has been, to build a strong base of grassroots talents from which promising and talented Malaysian riders can be filtered through to the higher levels of racing. Grassroots development forms a very important part in the growth of any sport. Without a strong foundation, even the most glittering pinnacle at the top of the pyramid would crumble and fall

Race Categories

The actual format of the race classes and their technical regulations differ from season to season, evolving either in response to, or to trigger changes in the industries.

In 2017, [2] the race categories are as follows:

Open-Make Categories

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Cub Prix during Season 2012

Semi-Amateur Category

One-Make Categories

The one-make categories of the Malaysian Cub Prix play a vital role in the effort to bring in more fresh talent every season. Fully supported by motorcycle manufacturers Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha, the manufacturers prepare the bikes for the riders who are also supplied with the proper racing gear and safety attire. The one-make races, therefore, become ideal platforms for first-time newbies to break into the sport. To qualify for the one-make races, the riders must range from ages 13 to 20 and must be first-time riders in Cub Prix. In 2017, the one-make categories are:

The Malaysian Cub Prix is only open to Malaysian riders only and all entries must hold the appropriate racing license issued by the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM).

Key Milestones

Creating Malaysian Champions

In 2009, the key teams and sponsors of the Malaysian Cub Prix came together as an industry to launch its first mega-project. A wildcard development programme aimed at training Malaysian riders to race in the World Motorcycle Grand Prix. After an exhaustive training and selection process, Elly Idzlianizar Ilias and Zulfahmi Khairuddin made their GP125 debut. From there, Zulfahmi was given the opportunity to race full-season in the GP125 class of the MotoGP and became the 2nd Malaysian to do so after Shahrol Yuzy.

In 2010, the wildcard project moved from the GP125 class to the newly introduced Moto2 class. Only one rider was selected – Md Zamri Baba.

In 2011, the wildcard project was expanded to two riders – Md Zamri Baba and Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah.

Future

The organiser considering to add a new 'Rookie' category into the championship because of overwhelming response received during the new season rider's registration. [2] Organiser received near 1000 rider's applications for the Season 2017 championship. [2]

In December 2017, Benelli, one of the oldest Italian motorcycle manufacturers, testing their prototype for CP150 class category. [4] Currently, there are only two constructors competes in CP150 class which is Honda and Yamaha.

With Modenas expected to launch their new supermoped in 2018, it is very likely Modenas will compete in the CP150 class in the future. [5]

List of Motorcycle Manufacturers being used by constructors in Cub Prix

Trivia

Full Champions List

1994 to 1998
YearExpertNovice
1994M. Meganathan (Suzuki)Alizan Tambi (Yamaha)
1995M. Meganathan (Suzuki)Choo Chee Hoong (Yamaha)
1996Wazi Abdul Hamid (Suzuki)Abdul Halim Zahid (Yamaha)
1997Chia Tuck Cheong (Yamaha)Rosnizam Mohd Noor (Yamaha)
1998Mohd Faisal Yahya (Yamaha)Abd Jabar Che Mat (Yamaha)
1999 to 2001
YearExpertNoviceYamaha 125Z Challenge
1999M. Meganathan (Suzuki)Choo Chuen Hoong (Yamaha)Irwan Rosli
2000M. Meganathan (Suzuki)Mohd Hatta Turin (Suzuki)Abd Rahim Sidek
2001Chia Tuck Cheong (Yamaha)Abdul Rahim Sidek (Yamaha)Yap Chee Loong
2002 to 2003
YearExpertNoviceWiraYamaha 125Z Challenge
2002Ahmad Fuad Baharudin (Yamaha)Yap Chee Loong (Yamaha)Mohd Syahnas Shahidan (Yamaha)Mior Aripin Mior Abd Salim
2003Shahrun Nizam Tamin (Yamaha)Mohd Syahnas Shahidan (Yamaha)Mohd Firdaus Manan (Yamaha)Safrizan Buang
2004
YearExpertNoviceWiraYamaha Nouvo Challenge
2004K. Sivanesan (Yamaha)Mohd Yusri Ibrahim (Yamaha)Mohd Zamri Baba (Yamaha)Mohd Nazim Abd Latip
2005
YearExpertNoviceWiraYamaha Nouvo ChallengeModenas Kristar Challenge
2005Norizman Ismail (Yamaha)Mohd Zanardi Azahar (Yamaha)Mohd Iskandar Raduan (Yamaha)Elly Idzliaikmal IliasSharil Salleh
2006
YearExpertNoviceWiraYamaha 135LC ChallengeMZ Mantizz 125 Challenge
2006Mohd Suhadi Ali Rahmat (Yamaha)Mohd Zamri Baba (Yamaha)Ridwan Bakri (Yamaha)Elly Idzlianizar IliasMahadhir Raduan
2007
YearExpertNoviceWiraHonda Wave 125-S ChallengeYamaha GiVi CupMZ Mantizz 125 ChallengeJunior GP Racing Dream
2007Ahmad Fazli Sham (Yamaha)Mohd Affendi Rosli (Yamaha)Mohd Emir Firdaus Hasan (Yamaha)Azlan Shah Saidun HardiMohd Azwan Mohd RidwanSyuhaimi ManMohd Rozaliman Zakaria
2008
YearExpertNoviceWiraHonda Wave 125-S ChallengeYamaha GiVi Cup
2008Ahmad Fazli Sham (Yamaha)Abdul Muhaimin Roslan (Yamaha)Zaidy Mohd Zaifaizal (Yamaha)Mohd Taufiq RoslanMohd Rozaliman Zakaria
2009
YearExpertNoviceWiraHonda Icon ChallengeYamaha 135LC Cup
2009Ahmad Fuad Baharudin (Yamaha) Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah (Yamaha)Mohd Azhar Abd Jalil (Yamaha)Mohd Syawalludin Mohd Zaki Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli
2010
YearCP130CP115WiraHonda Icon ChallengeYamaha 135LC Cup
2010 Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah (Yamaha) Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli (Yamaha)Mohd Adib Rosley (Yamaha)Mohd Hafizuddin AzaharTengku Amirul Haffiruddin
2011
YearCP130CP115WiraPrivateerHonda Wave Junior ChallengeYamaha Ego LC Petronas Cup
2011Norizman Ismail (Honda)Shahril Izzuwan Mohd Noor (Yamaha)Zulsyafiz Rosli (Yamaha)Wazir Abd RazakMohd Rabilfirli AzminMohd Nasri Mohd Ishak
2012 to 2013
YearCP130CP115WiraPrivateerHonda Future One-Make ChallengeYamaha 135 Super Series PETRONASSuzuki Belang Challenge
2012 Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (Honda)Mohd Amirul Ariff Musa (Honda)Mohd Hafiz Nor Azman (Yamaha)Khairul Azizi Abd Mansor Khairul Idham Pawi Mohd Izzat ZaidiMohd Syafiq Rosli
2013Ahmad Fuad Baharudin (Yamaha)Ahmad Afif Amran (Yamaha)Mohd Hafiza Rofa (Yamaha)Ang Beng SeangMohd Izrul HuzaimieMohd Azam OmarTengku Syahmi Tuan Yusoff
2014
YearCP130CP115WiraPETRONAS Sprinta Pro-Am CupHonda Future One-Make ChallengeYamaha 135 Super Series PETRONAS
2014Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda)Mohd Izzat Zaidi (Yamaha) Khairul Idham Pawi (Honda)Mohd Imran ZulkafliSaiful Azhary MuhammadMohd Irfan Rosnizam
2015
YearCP130CP115WiraPETRONAS Sprinta Pro-Am CupHonda Future One-Make ChallengeYamaha PETRONAS Super Series
2015Ahmad Fazrul Sham (Yamaha) Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha)Mohd Harith Farhan BaharinAzrulaffendi HadiMohd Aznil Mohd AliMohd Haqiz Mohd Fairues

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See also

References

  1. "Five Reasons to Check out Cub Prix". yypang.com.my.
  2. 1 2 3 "Cup Prix 2017 Pertimbang Tujuh Kategori Perlumbaan". www.mstar.com.my. January 5, 2017.
  3. "First there was two… Now there is four - GP Malaysia". gpmalaysia.com. April 29, 2016.
  4. "Prototaip Jentera Perlumbaan Cub Prix Benelli RFS 150i (Malaysia) | Motosikal". www.motosikal.info. December 7, 2017. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018.
  5. "2018 Modenas GT150 | Motosikal". www.motosikal.info. September 19, 2017. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018.
  6. "Keputusan".