The circuit is particularly memorable for the 26-year-old Australian as it was the venue for his debut race in the quarter-litre class, back in 1999, the year the track itself first welcomed Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
West has an impressive track record, having scored points at every round since he joined Kawasaki at the UK's Donington Park event in June, including at his recent home event, West is still aiming high and hopes, yet again, to finish well in Malaysia.
He is at a slight disadvantage as he didn't take part in any winter test sessions. Having come to the championship mid-season, this could make life difficult for him but West will not give in that easily.
"I'm looking forward to Sepang; it should be a bit warmer than it was at Phillip Island, which can't be bad,” grinned West, “I reckon the ZX-RR will perform well around the track. The engine's strong, so it should deliver on the two long straights and, if we can get some good traction on all those corners that make up the rest of it, I think we'll go really well. Ideally, I'm still aiming to better my previous best result of seventh at Laguna Seca. I know I'm at a bit of a disadvantage, as the other guys have done so many laps there, but I'm sure we can put up a good fight."
