Zaqhwan gets wildcard for Superbike race

Moto2 rider Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi poses for a picture with Sepang International Circuit CEO Razlan Razali during the launching of the Malaysian leg of the Superbike World Championships in Damansara on Tuesday. - MOHD SHAHRIL ROSLI/ The Star

SEPANG: Youngster Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi has the chance to again shine on the big stage after earning a wildcard ride in the sixth leg of the FIM Superbike World Championships (WSBK) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from June 6-8.

The selection of Zaqhwan, who rode as a wildcard in Moto2 at last year’s Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, was announced by Sepang International Circuit chief executive officer Datuk Razlan Razali during the official launch  on Tuesday.