In addition to being the king of the road, Perodua Myvi owners can now aim to pursue the title of circuit racing king through the introduction of the Myvi Cup category at the Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF).

The latest racing category will make its official debut in Round 6 of the MSF Superturismo at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit on November 10.

The Myvi Cup is an initiative introduced by MSF and is open to all types of Perodua Myvi sold in the Malaysian market.

There are two sub-categories being contested, namely Pro and Casual, which will be differentiated based on the drivers’ skill levels by the race organizers.

Similar to the Saga Cup, each competing vehicle must have permitted racing and safety components while retaining the car’s original components at the same time.

For example, the front brakes must maintain the original factory specifications, followed by the use of drum brakes at the rear.

However, drivers are allowed to use aftermarket components such as slotted rotors, brake pads, and brake hoses that can be directly fitted without modification.

Additionally, drivers must use the original engine block, throttle body, and intake manifold (can be modified but the external parts must appear standard), followed by the original ECU (can be re-tuned/reflashed) and Myvi’s original gearbox (modifiable final drive ratio).

The use of standalone computer units is strictly prohibited, as well as the use of dog-box and sequential gearbox. All cars must retain front-wheel drive and are not allowed to use LSD components.

According to MSF Superturismo principal, Adian Yein Khalid, “MSF’s philosophy is to make racing more accessible and affordable to the public.

“The Saga Cup has proven successful with over 75 cars participating and nearly 200 drivers taking part in each round.

“The introduction of the Myvi Cup is a step towards greater diversity in motorsports. Contrary to common belief, the Myvi has proven that it is capable of being fast and competitive on the track.”