Having being away for a week from riding and the country has got me thinking and reevaluating the state of motorsport in this country. Believe it or not we are not a young nation as far as motorsport is concerned.. We have been running this sport for close to 50 years already,starting with the first rally and grasstrack racing in the fifiies. Ipoh was the center for motorsport being the location where most expatriates were stationed.The question is why are we still in the present state?.
Recreational riding is on the upsurge judging from the increase sales of motorcycles in all categories. My observation is we are still lacking in training for knowlegable motor sport officials and for motor sport enthusiast. Those who are interested just pick up the sport without any guidance and they will learn as they progress. It is not the best way to progress though.
Our neighbouring countries have taken the right steps in the right direction to make sure motor sport brings the best economic returns through hospitality and tourism activities and we will be left behind if any corrective measures are not put into place immediately.
We are known to start strongly but always a poor finisher.
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