The SKILLDRVN OMR 2026 Season 4 championship reached another pivotal stage at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit, where Round 3 delivered two contrasting races, intense midfield battles and some of the closest finishes of the season so far. With the five-round championship entering its second half, 13 Suzuki Swift race cars lined up for the weekend, comprising four Pro Series entries and nine competitors in the OMR Series. As expected from the one-make format, the racing remained fiercely competitive, with driver skill, consistency and racecraft once again playing decisive roles.
Andy Boey Takes Race 1 Honours
Race 1 began with Team Ultra Racing’s #331 Loke Yin Yi (YY) starting from pole in the Pro Series, but it was ELF Evolution Team’s #168 Vox Lim Keng June who made the strongest launch. Vox immediately moved ahead of Profimax Racing Team’s #27 Andy Boey Kai Jin, Bendix Ultimate Racing Team’s #888 XiaoLong and YY. However, his early advantage disappeared when he ran into the gravel trap on the opening lap.
Although Vox managed to return to the circuit, the incident cost him almost seven minutes and dropped him two laps behind, effectively ending his challenge for the Pro Series victory. That promoted Andy Boey into the lead, with YY and XiaoLong settling into a close battle behind him. The trio maintained their positions through the eight-lap sprint, with Andy keeping his composure to claim the Pro Series win by 3.582 seconds. YY finished second, while XiaoLong completed the podium.
The OMR Series produced an equally impressive performance from #512 Imran Iskandar. A graduate of the SKILLDRVN Driver Development Programme (DDP), Imran controlled the race from the front and steadily extended his advantage. He also set the fastest OMR lap of Race 1 with a 2:52.202 on Lap 3, some 2.5 seconds quicker than the next-fastest OMR competitor.
Imran crossed the finish line 16 seconds clear of #791 Seow Chee Fong, while #844 Wan Naadzreen bin Idham Ya’Kub narrowly secured third after finishing just 0.337 seconds behind Chee Fong. Another notable performance came from #52 Lee G Young, who charged from the back of the grid to finish fifth in the OMR Series.
Vox Makes Amends in Race 2
Race 2 provided Vox with the perfect opportunity to recover from his Race 1 disappointment. Starting fourth, the #168 driver produced arguably the launch of the weekend, sweeping past three cars during the opening lap to take the overall lead. His first-lap pace was remarkable, with a 2:54.955 placing him 1.1 seconds ahead of the next-best opening lap. From there, Vox controlled the race and eventually secured victory by 3.739 seconds.
Andy Boey endured the opposite experience. Starting from pole after winning Race 1, a slow getaway dropped him to fourth at the end of the opening lap. XiaoLong also slipped from third to fifth. YY, meanwhile, maintained second position and looked comfortable until Andy began his recovery. The Profimax driver produced the fastest lap of the race, a 2:48.336 on Lap 4, to move past YY and reclaim second. YY held on to third until the chequered flag, giving her a second Pro Series podium of the weekend.
The OMR Series once again belonged to Imran. Starting fifth overall, he made a superb launch to move into third overall by the end of the opening lap before establishing himself in front of XiaoLong. The Bendix Ultimate Racing Team driver refused to give up, however, and closed the gap dramatically during the final laps. After trailing Imran by 3.2 seconds with two laps remaining, XiaoLong produced a late charge that brought him within striking distance.
The pair eventually crossed the line separated by just 0.020 seconds, with Imran holding on to claim his second OMR victory of the weekend. Once again, he was the class benchmark, recording a 2:52.243 on Lap 2 — 2.4 seconds faster than the next-quickest OMR driver.
Penalties Reshape the OMR Podium
The battle continued even after the chequered flag, with the stewards issuing several penalties for start procedure infringements. Wan Naadzreen and Oscar Fam were each handed 15-second penalties, while Seow Chee Fong received the same penalty for a jump start. The decision significantly altered the OMR Series classification. Naadzreen, who had originally finished second on the road, dropped to third after the penalty, while Lee G Young was promoted to second.
Chee Fong retained fourth place in the revised classification despite his penalty. The post-race changes highlighted just how competitive the OMR field has become, with every position — and every fraction of a second — proving valuable in the championship fight.
Double Victory for Imran
Round 3 ultimately belonged to Imran Iskandar. The SKILLDRVN DDP graduate secured two OMR Series victories while also setting the fastest OMR lap in both races. His combination of pace, control and consistency provided a clear indication of the progress he has made through the driver development programme.
In the Pro Series, Andy Boey and Vox Lim shared the victories, while YY was the model of consistency with two podium finishes. The weekend also produced some remarkable margins. The OMR field saw finishes decided by just 0.337 seconds, 0.055 seconds and, most dramatically, 0.020 seconds. With two rounds remaining, the championship is now entering its decisive phase, and the results at Sepang suggest there is little separating the leading drivers.
Round 3 Results
Race 1 – Pro Series
- #27 Profimax Racing Team – Andy Boey Kai Jin
- #331 Team Ultra Racing – YY
- #888 Bendix Ultimate Racing Team – XiaoLong
Race 1 – OMR Series
- #512 Imran Iskandar
- #791 Seow Chee Fong
- #844 Wan Naadzreen bin Idham Ya’Kub
Race 2 – Pro Series
- #168 ELF Evolution Team – Vox Lim Keng June
- #27 Profimax Racing Team – Andy Boey Kai Jin
- #331 Team Ultra Racing – YY
Race 2 – OMR Series
- #512 Imran Iskandar
- #52 Lee G Young
- #844 Wan Naadzreen bin Idham Ya’Kub
Fastest Laps
- Race 1 Pro Series: #27 Andy Boey – 2:50.296, Lap 5
- Race 1 OMR Series: #512 Imran – 2:52.202, Lap 3
- Race 2 Pro Series: #27 Andy Boey – 2:48.336, Lap 4
- Race 2 OMR Series: #512 Imran – 2:52.243, Lap 2
With the 2026 season moving towards its closing rounds, SKILLDRVN OMR is set for an increasingly intense championship battle. The series continues to provide a competitive platform for Malaysian grassroots motorsport while giving developing drivers the opportunity to sharpen their skills in a controlled, closely matched racing environment.
SKILLDRVN OMR also extended its appreciation to its sponsors and partners, including ELF, Bendix, Profimax, Ultra Racing, Lifestyles Motorsports, ZX1, Senarco, KJ Brake Performance and Giti, alongside its technical partners, teams, media partners and supporters. With two rounds still to come, the championship promises more close racing and intense battles as drivers continue their push for championship glory in Season 4.
