Local talent Ivan Lim adds spark to his drifting

With SPARK Motorsports newly signed on as team sponsor, Ivan now represents Team Goodyear SPARK Motorsports.

Both Ivan and SPARK Motorsports have the same thing in common - their passion for motorsports. Recognising the need for support in order to elevate to higher levels of the sport, SPARK Motorsports provides performance parts as well as extends on-site technical and pit crew support during competitions.

"The team is very happy to have support from SPARK Motorsports. Last weekend at Malacca, it was our first time having the crew from SPARK with us. It proved helpful as evident from Ivan's results - Ivan finished within the Top 8 in Malacca, which is his highest finish for this year thus far," said Marcus Lim, Team Principal for Team Goodyear SPARK Motorsports.

"Having technical support from SPARK Motorsports helps as it takes a load off my mind. I was then able to fully concentrate on my driving and not have to worry about the car," Ivan added.

Team sponsor Goodyear Singapore has been sponsoring Ivan since 2008 as their lead driver. Tommy Fok, Product Manager for Goodyear Singapore said, "As part of our commitment to develop Singapore's own proprietary motorsports talent, we have been a major supporter of Ivan since 2008. It is a known fact that sponsorship is essential in developing a driver. Hence, we are very glad that SPARK Motorsports is coming in to lend their hand and help to boost the local motorsports scene."

At the second round of the Goodyear International Drift Series in Malacca last weekend, Ivan was the sole representative of Singapore as he faced stiff competition from 29 drivers on their home grounds.

Qualifying in seventh out of 30 drivers, Ivan progressed to the Top 16 and beat Zul Ipoh of Malaysia to proceed to the last eight. Unfortunately, he lost to seasoned drifter and fellow Goodyear driver Ariff Johanis next. Ariff eventually went on to clinch third place on the podium.

"The car set-up is still not 100 per cent right, although with Goodyear's track time support and SPARK's technical expertise, it has improved much from before. Given more tracktime to work on the car and get used to the settings, better results will be forthcoming. Nevertheless, I am grateful to Goodyear Singapore, SPARK Motorsports and Driftpac for all the faith in our team," said Ivan.