8hrs of Sepang disrupted by rain
The race began behind the safety car although due to the conditions had to be suspended
THE inaugural 8hrs of Sepang Endurance World Championship round has bee disrupted by rain today, after the race started at 3pm local time (7am GMT) behind the safety car.
The 50 machines competing in the event their way on to the track behind the safety car, but the race has been suspended.
Despite incessant rain on the Sepang International Circuit, track conditions seemed more favourable. Race Direction therefore decided to flag off the 8 Hours of Sepang behind the safety car shortly after 3pm local time (GMT+8).
After 30 minutes of racing, the race has been suspended with rider safety concerns in mind because of a soaking wet track.
Sepang 8hr starting grid
1 | Yamaha Sepang Racing MORBIDELLI Franco Yamaha YZF-R1 EWC |
2 | Honda Asia-Dream Racing with SHOWA ZAIDI Muhammad Zaqhwan |
3 | F.C.C. TSR Honda France HOOK Josh |
4 | WEBIKE SRC KAWASAKI FRANCE GUARNONI Jérémy |
5 | BMW MOTORRAD WORLD ENDURANCE TEAM MYKHALCHYK Illya |
6 | YART - YAMAHA PARKES Broc Yamaha YZF-R1 EWC |
7 | Team ERC Endurance JEŽEK Ondrej Ducati Panigale V4R EWC |
8 | BMW Sepang Racing KAMARUZAMAN Azlan BMW S1000RR EWC |
9 | VRD IGOL PIERRET EXPERIENCES ALT Florian Yamaha YZF-R1 EWC |
10 | Wójcik Racing Team REA Gino Yamaha YZF-R1 EWC |
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