Indian motorcycle racing prodigy Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan made history at the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) finale, held at the prestigious Sepang International Circuit. Competing in the MSBK 250 B category, the 14-year-old achieved his first-ever international victory. Kabilesh displayed exceptional skills throughout the weekend, securing a podium finish in both races – second place in Race 1 and a victory in Race 2.
In the second race, Kabilesh demonstrated a commanding performance, establishing a significant 4-second lead over his closest competitor, Rakha. Despite Rakha's determined attempts to close the gap, Kabilesh maintained his pace, ultimately dominantly crossing the finish line with a time of 20'31:988s. Rakha finished second with a time of 20'36:059s, while Naqib secured third place at 20'39:275s.
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In a post, Kabilesh said: 'What a moment to remember – standing on the top step of the podium for the first time, and to make it even sweeter, it’s on the international stage! This one’s for everyone who believed in the dream and pushed me to keep going.
'All the hard work, sweat, and sacrifice have finally paid off, but this is just the beginning. The journey ahead is long, and we’re only getting started. Let’s keep chasing greatness!
'Thanks to my inspiration and dad for all the training and all the dedication to help me get where I am! I dedicate my first win to you!'
About Kabilesh
Kabilesh began his racing career in 2022 in the FIM MiniGP Indian Championship and later advanced to the National Racing Championship. In 2024, he debuted in the Malaysian Superbike Championship (MSBK). He earned his first podium finish in Round 3 in October.
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In the final round, Kabilesh won the second race, ending his rookie season in fourth place overall in his class with 81 points.
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