Friday October 19, 2012
Zulfahmi banking on home support for a boost
MOTO3 rider Mohd Zulfahmi Khairuddin will bank on home support to spur him to the winners’ podium in the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this weekend.
The Team AirAsia-SIC-Ajo rider, who is seventh in the Moto3 overall standings, has pleaded with Malaysian motor-racing fans to come out in droves to lend their support and help him make history.
“Yes, racing at home will put additional pressure on me to a certain extent but I will draw from the positives.
“I am hoping for more Malaysians to come to Sepang to support me. Their support will be my inspiration and fire me up for a stronger finish,” he said.
“I aim to do my very best this weekend for everyone – myself, the team, my family, friends, fans, for Malaysia and for all who have supported me.
“I intend to make everybody proud and secure the best possible result.”
Zulfahmi’s best result this season came at the Portugal Grand Prix in Estoril earlier this year when he finished fourth.
It looks like Zulfahmi’s wish for a full turnout might come true after all as the event organisers, SIC, are offering affordable priced tickets – from as low as RM21 – for the race on Sunday.
This is to celebrate the 22nd edition of the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Zulfahmi said: “The fans have been great to me in the last three seasons that I have raced in Sepang. For that, I say thank you. I hope that the fans will continue to support me,” said the Banting-born rider.
He made his debut on the world stage three years ago in Sepang as a wildcard rider in the GP125cc race, finishing 20th.
His diligence and determination won the trust and confidence of AirAsia and SIC to give him a shot at the world championship and the young Malaysian repaid their faith with commendable performances, especially in this season’s inaugural Moto3 world championship.
After 14 rounds of competition around the world, Zulfahmi, who’ll celebrate his 21st birthday tomorrow, has garnered 92 points to sit seventh overall in the championship standings.