Ipone, the sponsor of the AHM Ipone Racing Team, started the 2026 MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship with positive result at Round 1, held at Litar Lumba Tangkak, Johor on 25–26 April 2026. Rider Arash Tsunami Kamarudin delivered a stunning podium finish in the CP125 class, setting an emphatic tone for the season ahead.
The AHM Ipone Racing Team enters the 2026 season with ambition — to compete and challenge for championship honours. Arash’s podium finish in the opening round is a strong sign of the team’s capabilities, setting a confident tone for the season.
Congratulations to Arash and the AHM Ipone Racing Team on a well-deserved podium. A P3 finish on the opening round sets the perfect tone — this is exactly the fighting spirit we back at Ipone. We look forward to seeing this performance carry through the rest of the season and beyond.” said Ravi Shankar, Country General Manager of Specialty Lubricants Trading (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
Kenny Chua, Founder of AHM Motor Sports, added, “We are proud to have Ipone alongside us as we take on the 2026 season. Their commitment to performance and innovation aligns perfectly with what we set out to achieve every time our riders hit the track. With Ipone’s support, we are confident in our ability to develop our riders, push our performance further, and compete for the highest honours this season.”
Round 1 CP125 Results — AHM Ipone Racing Team
Arash Tsunami Kamarudin gave a strong and confident performance over 12 laps at Litar Lumba Tangkak, finishing in third place with a total race time of 10:03.805 — only 0.960 seconds behind the winner. This result earned Arash 16 championship points, putting him third in the early CP125 standings and showing the team’s goals right from the start.
Supporting Arash’s effort is Ipone’s Shogun range — the latest 4-stroke engine oil made with 100% PAO and Ester technology for great thermal stability and ongoing protection from cold starts to high speeds. The podium finish confirms the Shogun range’s performance in real racing conditions, highlighting Ipone’s dedication to achieving results that count, especially on the track.
Eyes on the Road Ahead
With a strong start in the first round, the AHM Ipone Racing Team is focused on the next seven races of the 2026 season. The second round will take place on 23–24 May 2026 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (North).
This is just the beginning. Follow the AHM Ipone Racing Team as they aim for success throughout the 2026 season — stay tuned for more updates, race results, and highlights during the championship.