There’s something gloriously chaotic about a race weekend—early mornings, the scent of hot tarmac, and the unmistakable hum of 150cc four-stroke engines being flogged like they owe someone money. Covering Round 1 of the 2025 Malaysian Cub Prix at Sepang Circuit was everything I love about motorcycle culture in Malaysia: loud, gritty, and absolutely full of heart. As a motorsport photographer and moto obsessive, it felt like the perfect way to kick off the racing year. Armed with my cameras, a few memory cards, and some questionable kopi, I dove into the madness.

Ah, the MSF Moto Championship finale at Sepang International Circuit—a high-octane event where grassroots racers mix it up with some pretty serious pro racers and chase their dreams. So early one Saturday morning, bleary eyed and with a serious lack of caffeine, I jumped onto my Versys 650 and made the 45 minute journey from my house to Sepang International Circuit.

The Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit is a spectacle of roaring engines, screaming fans, and sun-drenched grandstands. For any motorsport enthusiast, it’s a bucket-list event, and for a photographer—especially one who doesn’t have a coveted photo pass—it’s a mix of sheer excitement, creative problem-solving, and the occasional existential crisis.