An outstanding talent and a testament that sim racing is not just a hobby, but a serious pursuit.
tech The Inspiring Journey Of Malaysia's Fastest Sim Racer And His Two SUKMA Gold Medals Cover image via Mika Hakimi Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.Image via Mika Hakimi In fact, its newfound popularity has earned it a spot in the esports category of the prestigious 2024 SUKMA Games in Sarawak.
"When the Nissan GT Academy became a thing, that's when I realised I should try and get serious with sim racing because it could be my breakthrough," he added.Image via Mika Hakimi When asked about the learning curve for sim racing, Mika said that the sport requires a lot of focus. "They helped me break into some competitions, which really started it all. I went on to find sponsors on my own and created campaigns to turn it into a more professional thing," he added.The Moza R16 wheelbase and the GS wheel in the background.
Image via Mika Hakimi After seeing his rather impressive setup, we were curious if owning a top-tier sim racing setup could make someone faster. Here's what Mika has to say about it: Aside from the coveted Rolex Fastest Lap Award, Mika also bagged two gold medals at the recent SUKMA Games for Wilayah Persektuan in sim racing, winning both the Time Attack and Single Race categories.Image via Mika Hakimi Spoiler alert: He's as good in real-life racing as he is in the simulator.
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