Asian Motor Sports

HPM Racing Forced to Pullout of NZ V8 Events

Marc — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:45:30 +0000

The HPM racing team have been forced to withdraw from the next two rounds of the New Zealand V8 championship because no suitable replacement driver for the injured Paul Radisich has been signed. Team manager Greg Bellingham said yesterday negotiations for a top-class driver replacement to continue racing their Ford had not succeeded. The team had previously used top Australian driver Steve Owen, winner of the Fujitsu Development V8 championship, the second tier of the Australian V8 Supercar series. Bellingham said the Melbourne driver was disadvantaged because he was not familiar with the tracks at Timaru and Invercargill which would host V8 races over the next two weekends. "They are circuits Steve has never driven and with him forced to start from the back of the grid for the Timaru weekend it meant he would be out of the running for round honours. "That wasn't fair on Steve, the team, or the sponsors who fund the effort. "We're really disappointed - the South Island leg is our favourite part of the championship season - instead, we've now got a new project to work on."

Congfu Cheng back for A1 Team China

Marc — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:45:54 +0000

A1 Team China have confirmed that Congfu Cheng will return to race for them in Taupo later this month. The 24-year-old, who is his country's most capped driver, will replace Ho-Pin Tung, who has raced in all three events so far this season.

A1 Team Malaysia News

Marc — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:38:44 +0000

A1 Team Indonesia fans enjoyed a day out at the Pejaten Village Mall over the weekend in a ‘meet the team’ and autograph session. A1 Team Indonesia drivers Satrio Hermanto and Zahir Ali were on hand to sign autographs and participate in photo sessions.

A1 Team South Africa: Adrian Zaugg’s “Firsts” Interview

Marc — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:18:06 +0000

An A1GP driver is always obsessed with coming first, but in this interview A1 Team South Africa's Adrian Zaugg reveals some of the major firsts in his life.

A1 Team New Zealand Co-Driver gets Nod

Marc — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:35:22 +0000

A1 Team New Zealand's Black Beauty roars into life in just over three weeks for the team's home race in Taupo, over the weekend 23-25 January 2009.

Ethanol to Power Hamilton 400

Marc — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:13:44 +0000

Ethanol will be the official fuel for the V8 Supercar Championship next year to add to the significant joint initiatives between Hamilton 400 and Hamilton City Council to reduce carbon emissions at the event on 17-19 April, 2009.

New Years “Rear End Smash!”

Marc — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:19:23 +0000

As 2008 closes out the editors of Asian Motor Sports would like to take this opportunity to wish our readership a happy and prosperous New Year.

King Kinser Puts Gloves On To Claim Agp Crown At Tpcr

Marc — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:23:40 +0000

Twenty times American Champion Steve Kinser took out the 31st running of the Valvoline Australian Sprintcar Grand Prix at Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway on Boxing Night

Hermanto and Ali Cleared for Lippo Village

Marc — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:42:30 +0000

After a long debate, the Indonesia Motorsports Association, or IMI, decided there will be no driver selection for the A1 Grand Prix Indonesia, scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the Lippo Village street circuit.

Taupo Looks to Resign A1GP for 2009-10

Marc — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:13:15 +0000

Taupo, NZL, want to renew race contract for season five. The internationally rated track is destined to host the fourth round of this year’s A1GP competition on January 25.

S$3m Motor Sports Extravaganza to be held at Changi

Marc — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:09:19 +0000

Singapore’s inaugural formula one race may be over but motor sports fever is still in high gear. A S$3 million extravaganza called "Carrerista Jamboree" is set to pump up the adrenalin from December 27 to 31 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

Marcos Ambrose: Australian Driver of the Year

Marc — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:39:40 +0000

Marcos Ambrose has been voted as the Australian Driver of the Year by Australian motor racing magazine Auto Action for the second-consecutive year.

GP2 Asia Event Switched to Qatar

Marc — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:11:31 +0000

GP2 bosses have announced that a Qatar night race will replace the second scheduled round at Dubai in this winter's GP2 Asia Series.

Formula Renault Challenge: Zhuhai Round 7 Results

Marc — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:27:06 +0000

Asia Racing Team (ART) Motorsports brought its 2008 Asian season to a finish with the final two rounds of Asian Formula Renault Challenge at Zhuhai International Circuit this weekend.

Brit Will Bratt to Debut in Asia GP2 Series

Marc — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:17:34 +0000

Will Bratt has revealed he is in talks about making a possible debut in the GP2 Asia Series before making a full-time graduation to the championship in 2009.