SANDAKAN: A 36-year-old Bruneian lost his life in a drag racing event at the Sandakan Turf Club at Mile 5 on Saturday.
The motorsport participant, identified as Abang Adib Abang Alib, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Duchess of Kent Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 5.2pm.
AdvertisementActing Sandakan Police Chief, Supt Ramasamy Kuppan, said the victim was driving a Honda when he lost control of the car around 4.44pm.
While passing the finish line, his vehicle veered sharply to the left of the race track, said Ramasamy.
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Meanwhile, the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) said the Sandakan Drag Battle 2024 was killed Saturday, was not sanctioned or approved by them.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});MAM also clarified that the race organiser was not a club member as well.
And that MAM-sanctioned events were always conducted in accordance with general and technical guidelines set by the FIA and FIM for organisers, facilities, participants and vehicles.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“Organisers and participants who wish to be involved in motorsports events should ensure that these events are approved and sanctioned by contacting and working together with the MAM directly,” the association said.
The association noted that they had introduced comprehensive guidelines for drag races in August 2024 to boost safety and professionalism in the local motorsports arena.
The guidelines, which were approved by the Youth and Sports Ministry, encompasses aspects of introduction, safety and how to organise drag races.
MAM also expressed their sadness over the news of Abang Adib’s death and conveyed their condolences to his family.