SEPANG Awards 2018 NOMINATION CRITERIA

1. CATEGORIES FOR SIC MOTORSPORTS ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA AWARDS 2018
SIC MOTORSPORTS ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA
• International Driver of the Year
• International Rider of the Year
• SIC Best Team (2 wheels)
• SIC Best Team (4 wheels)
• SIC National Rider of the Year
• SIC National Driver of the Year
• Most Improved Driver of the Year
• Most Improved Rider of the Year
• Malaysia Motorsports People's Choice Award
• SIC-MAM-SAM Media Awards (Best Journalist)
• SIC-MAM-SAM Media Awards (Best Photographer)
• SIC-MAM-SAM Media Awards (Best Electronic)
• Most Inspiring Female Motorsports Athlete
• SIC Best e-Motorsports Athlete
The SIC-Motorsports Association of Malaysia Awards returns for its 3rd edition to honour
Malaysia’s motorsports heroes. To be held on 12 February 2019 at W Kuala Lumpur, the award
night recognises and honours individuals, organisations and teams for their contribution in
developing Malaysian motorsports.
In collaboration with Sportswriters Association of Malaysia, there are 14 competitive award
categories which celebrate the achievement of sports media, drivers, riders and teams that
performed exceptionally in 2018. The night will also highlight the Hall of Fame and Lifetime
Achievement which celebrates the greatest names in Malaysian motorsports across two
wheels and four wheels and their great service in bringing honour to the development of
motorsports in Malaysia.
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12 FEBRUARY 2019, W KUALA LUMPUR

2. This award is to recognise
outstanding achievement by a
Malaysian team in two-wheel
motorsports and in recognition of
their dedication, commitment and
sporting spirit in pursuit of
excellence. This award recognises
the SIC-MAM Team of The Year for
the 2 Wheels category.
SIC BEST TEAM
(2 WHEELS)
• The team has recorded a
significant achievement in
motorsports at any authorised SIC
two-wheel national championships.
• The team's overall championship
standing.
• The team has a high number of
riders in the categories.
• The team has taken additional
initiatives to promote the
championship.
Holds a MAM or AAM licence and
competed in the National
Championship in 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
This award is to recognise
outstanding achievement by a
Malaysian team in four-wheel
motorsports and in recognition of
their dedication, commitment and
sporting spirit in pursuit of
excellence. This award recognises
the SIC-MAM Team of The Year for
the 4 Wheels category.
SIC BEST TEAM
(4 WHEELS)
• The team has recorded a
significant achievement in
motorsports at any authorised SIC
four-wheel national championships.
• The team's overall championship
standing
• The team has a high number of
drivers in the categories
• The team has taken additional
initiatives in promoting the
championship
Holds a MAM or AAM licence and
competed in the National
Championship in 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
This award is to recognise
outstanding Malaysians in their
pursuit of excellence and glory in a
4-wheel national championship
held in Malaysia. This award
recognises Malaysia's top
performer in a National
Championship.
SIC NATIONAL DRIVER
OF THE YEAR
• A participant with outstanding
achievement in motorsports at
any SIC national 4-wheel
championship Series
• Winner evaluated based on the
following elements:
- Dedication
- Skill
- Attitude
- Peer recognition
- Knowledge
- Achievements in motorsports
Holds a MAM or AAM licence and
competed in the National
Championship in 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
This award is to recognise
outstanding Malaysians in their
pursuit of excellence and glory in a
2-wheel national championship
held in Malaysia. This award
recognises Malaysia's top
performer in a National
Championship.
SIC NATIONAL RIDER
OF THE YEAR
• A participant with outstanding
achievement in motorsports at
any SIC national 2-wheel
championship Series
• Winner evaluated based on the
following elements:
- Dedication
- Skill
- Attitude
- Peer recognition
- Knowledge
- Achievements in motorsports
Holds a MAM or AAM licence and
competed in the National
Championship in 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
This award is to recognise a
Malaysian racer in a 4-wheel
championship who have shown
outstanding improvement in
racing, learns responsibility and
discipline while improving their
agility, builds self-esteem and
interaction with other drivers
within the short period of them
competing in a championship.
MOST IMPROVED DRIVER
OF THE YEAR
• Must at least have one or two
years experience (in recent years)
competing in a
international/national
championship
• Showns consistency in
participating in a
international/national
championship
• Demonstrated improvement
either in cumulative mileage
driven from previous season, or in
brevet finishing times over the
previous season.
The nominee must have competed
in a World/National Championship
or an equivalent series in 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
This award is to recognise a
Malaysian racer in a 2-wheel
championship who have shown
outstanding improvement in
racing, learns responsibility and
discipline while improving their
agility, builds self-esteem and
interaction with other drivers
within the short period of them
competing in a championship.
MOST IMPROVED RIDER
OF THE YEAR
• Must at least have one or two
years experience (in recent years)
competing in a
international/national
championship
• Showns consistency in
participating in a
international/national
championship
• Demonstrated improvement
either in cumulative mileage
ridden from previous season, or in
brevet finishing times over the
previous season.
The nominee must have competed
in a World/National Championship
or an equivalent series in 2018
CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
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3. The People's Choice Award is a
special award for fans to honour their
hero in recognition of his/her
outstanding achievements in the
pursuit of glory for the nation. From a
shortlisted selection based on their
outstanding performance and impact
to the sport and the community, the
athlete is voted through social media
by the fans to win the Malaysia
Motorsports People's Choice Award.
MALAYSIA MOTORSPORTS
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
• A good role model to his peers and
fans of motorsports
• A personality in the motorsports arena
who promotes motorsports in a
positive light
• A current competitor at any
international series or series held
outside Malaysia. Being a competitor in
a World Championship is an added
advantage
• High followings and fanbase on his/her
social media
The nominee must have competed
in a World/National Championship
or an equivalent series in 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
This award is to recognise the
outstanding performance by a
female athlete who has made an
impact in the male-dominated
field of 2-wheel or 4-wheel
motorsports in any national or
International championship for
the year 2018.
MOST INSPIRING FEMALE
MOTORSPORTS ATHLETE
- A female participant with
outstanding achievement in
motorsports at any
National/International 2-wheels or
4-wheels championship series
- Winner evaluated based on the
following elements:
* Dedication
* Skill
* Attitude
* Peer recognition
* Knowledge
* Achievements in motorsports
Holds a MAM or AAM license and
competed in the National or
International Championship 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
This award is to recognise the
winners of SIC's first e-motorsports
competition : The e-Malaysia
Championship Series who has
performed outstandingly during
the final shoot out session. The
winner of this category will receive
a seat to race in the 2019 season of
Malaysia Championship Series at
Sepang International Circuit.
SIC BEST e-MOTORSPORTS
ATHLETE
The winners of this category are
based on four criteria during the
selection;
* Fastest lap: the fastest lap timing
recorded
* Consistency: the variance
between every lap that should
be minimal
* Discipline: no over-drive, no curb,
no damages on the race car
* PR Skill: Overall presentation,
objection handling, interview
* Fitness: Endurance, no major
fitness or health issue
Participants and top finalists of the
e-Malaysia Championship Series
2018 selected for the shoot out
session
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ELIGIBILITY
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This award is the highest recognition for
outstanding achievement by a Malaysian racer in
four-wheel motorsports at any level of international
competition for the year in review.
INTERNATIONAL
DRIVER OF THE YEAR
• The candidate has achieved significant milestones in
their career so far
• Demonstrated superior driving talent compared to his
or her peer group
• Showed determination and commitment to motorsports
with the potential to progress to greater achievements
in motorsports internationally
Holds a FIA and AAM licence and competed in World
and Asian level Championship in 2018
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ELIGIBILITY
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This award is the highest recognition for
outstanding achievement by a Malaysian racer in
two-wheel motorsports at any level of international
competition for the year in review.
INTERNATIONAL
RIDER OF THE YEAR
• The candidate has achieved significant milestones in
their career so far
• Demonstrated superior riding talent compared to his or
her peer group
• Showed determination and commitment to motorsports
with the potential to progress to greater achievements
in motorsports internationally
Holds a FIM and AAM licence and competed in World
and Asian level Championships in 2018
CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY
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