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FIGHTING DUELS IN SENIOR AND DD2

Asia Max Challenge 2018 Sepang Karting Circuit (MYS) 18 March, Round 1 – 15 April, Round 2

About sixty drivers competed in the first round of the Asia Max Challenge. This first appointment was broadcast in live streaming, an indispensable service that, however, requires some improvement. The hot temperatures of this race weekend was unbearable; to cool things off, it rained heavily during the second heat of the DD2. Race interrupted, of course, to allow competitors to mount rain tires. The spectators didn’t seem to mind, stayed on to show their support to their favorites on a wet track. The duel between Senna Noor and Tai Zulberti gifted fans with a great show and the audience was appreciative. In the end, Senna succeeded, capable of holding off the pressure of rival Tai Zulberti. Ariff Amran finished third.

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