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Cub Prix rider's death a big loss to Malaysian motorsports, says former champ

The death of rider Mohd Hafiz Nor Azman during the Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship is a great loss for Malaysian motorsports, said former national motorcycle racing champion Wazi Abdul Hamid.

He said Mohd Hafiz, 22, not only had the potential to become an icon for the youth but was also helping to build the sport in the country.

“To produce a young rider who can become an icon in helping the authorities to curb illegal racing is not easy.

“We have not only lost a star, but a youngster who had his own vision. He furthered his studies at a polytechnic, he was keen on being educated so that along with others, he could help more young people out there,” he told reporters when met at the residence of the deceased in Simpang Pulai today.

In the meantime, Wazi hoped a thorough study would be conducted so that such incidents do not recur.

“Based on my experience, a comprehensive study should be made on how this incident happened and this should involve all parties not only the organisers but also the riders so that the same thing does not occur in the future.

If the matter is not addressed it will make it hard for the authorities to promote safe racing, said Wazi.

Mohd Hafiz was the Cub Prix rider representing Petronas Sprinta-Yamaha CKJ Racing in the CP150 category who was killed in a crash on the final leg of the Petronas AAM Cub Prix Championship in Bandar Penawar in Johor, yesterday.

The remains are expected to be buried at Kampung Serdang Permai Cemetery, Simpang Pulai before noon prayers today.

-- Bernama

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