Big thumbs up for Speedway Malaysia circuit from New Zealand racers...while first Malaysian to test JAWA 500cc gets praises from Mauger

Andrew Aldridge (NZL) in action at the Malaysian Speedway circuit..."Good as any I've been."

Sam Taylor (NZL) loves the track...
Rody cannot contain his joy as he shows his delight on his first ever run on a JAWA 500cc by a Malaysian...

July 19, 2007 marks the day when the Malaysian Speedway circuit was certified fit for international racing after two Kiwi multiple champions, Andrew Aldridge and Sam Taylor rode the JAWA 500s in anger to test the first ever Speedway circuit in Malaysia.

They each rode the JAWAs in 2 sessions of 4 laps on the 19th and they rode together on the 20th in preparation for their 3 demo races for the big day on the 21st.

Meanwhile young Malaysian Rody Buang was given his first taste of the monstrous power of the 500cc JAWA under the watchful eyes on 9-time world Speedway champion, Ivan Mauger.

"He's as good as any European given a first test on the JAWA 500cc and I'm very very happy," beamed Ivan.

Rody cannot wait to test regularly on the 500s in between the Malaysian championship rounds run with the NFC Mk1 115cc Malaysian developed Speedway bikes.

Gates open at 6pm on Saturday, 21st July 2007 for the first Speedway race meeting at Bukit Jalil's Speedway Malaysia circuit located at the Family Park. In addition to the 12 heats, 2 semis and 2 finals spectators will be treated to 3 demo races by the Kiwi champions.

Admission is by buying the inaugural full colour souvenir programme priced at RM6.00 (less than US$1.80)..."Cheap! I can sell the programme at eBay for US$100 in 10 years time..." quipped a Speedway freak.