Porsche Carrera Cup Asia race series to debut in Singapore!
17 Mar 2008|10,012 views
Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd today announced two prestigious Singaporean partners for the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2008 season: Leading luxury residential property developer, SC Global Developments Limited; and DBS, one of the largest financial services groups in Asia. SC Global will be title sponsor of Round 9 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia at the 2008 FORMULA 1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix in September. The name of the race was officially announced today as the 'Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup Asia - Singapore 2008'.
In addition, SC Global will be the series' Official Real Estate Partner for the entire 2008 season, which gets underway at the 2008 FORMULA 1� Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend.
New Cup Car
Friday also saw the launch of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Cup car, which will be driven by no less than eighteen exceptional sportscar drivers from across Asia, the Pacific and Europe. All will be racing with identical 2008-spec, Michelin-shod Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars that will take to the Sepang International Circuit for the first two races of the 11-round season. The new car, built by Porsche Motorsport in Weissach, Germany, boasts a 420bhp engine, an increase of 20bhp over last season's model, additional torque, and an upgraded gearbox. Design modifications which, combined with the engine upgrades, will further enhance performance ensuring even faster and more exciting racing this season, include the bumper panel from the 911 GT3 road car at the rear.
As for Singapore, each of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars lining up on the grid for the start of the historic September race will bear the name of SC Global.
A local team
"By its very nature as a street track, the Marina Bay Circuit will showcase Singapore to the world and introduce our city as both a dynamic business centre and an idyllic home. This provides us with a duel opportunity of brand and product exposure through one of the most exciting sports in the world," said SC Global Development's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simon Cheong. SC Global has also strengthened its involvement with the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia with the formation of the new SC Global Racing team, with 2004 Champion Matthew Marsh at the wheel - a seasoned driver who has tackled prestigious race meetings worldwide including Bathurst, Daytona and Le Mans 24 Hour races.
Supporting the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia are two of the most recognized names in international motorsport - Mobil1 and Michelin. Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers also have the advantage of racing on cutting-edge tyres supplied by series partner Michelin. The partnership between Michelin and the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia has emerged from a worldwide agreement signed between Porsche AG and the Michelin group.
Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd today announced two prestigious Singaporean partners for the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2008 season: Leading luxury residential property developer, SC Global Developments Limited; and DBS, one of the largest financial services groups in Asia. SC Global will be title sponsor of Round 9 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia at the 2008 FORMULA 1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix in September. The name of the race was officially announced today as the 'Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup Asia - Singapore 2008'.
In addition, SC Global will be the series' Official Real Estate Partner for the entire 2008 season, which gets underway at the 2008 FORMULA 1� Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend.
New Cup Car
Friday also saw the launch of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Cup car, which will be driven by no less than eighteen exceptional sportscar drivers from across Asia, the Pacific and Europe. All will be racing with identical 2008-spec, Michelin-shod Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars that will take to the Sepang International Circuit for the first two races of the 11-round season. The new car, built by Porsche Motorsport in Weissach, Germany, boasts a 420bhp engine, an increase of 20bhp over last season's model, additional torque, and an upgraded gearbox. Design modifications which, combined with the engine upgrades, will further enhance performance ensuring even faster and more exciting racing this season, include the bumper panel from the 911 GT3 road car at the rear.
As for Singapore, each of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars lining up on the grid for the start of the historic September race will bear the name of SC Global.
A local team
"By its very nature as a street track, the Marina Bay Circuit will showcase Singapore to the world and introduce our city as both a dynamic business centre and an idyllic home. This provides us with a duel opportunity of brand and product exposure through one of the most exciting sports in the world," said SC Global Development's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simon Cheong. SC Global has also strengthened its involvement with the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia with the formation of the new SC Global Racing team, with 2004 Champion Matthew Marsh at the wheel - a seasoned driver who has tackled prestigious race meetings worldwide including Bathurst, Daytona and Le Mans 24 Hour races.
Supporting the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia are two of the most recognized names in international motorsport - Mobil1 and Michelin. Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers also have the advantage of racing on cutting-edge tyres supplied by series partner Michelin. The partnership between Michelin and the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia has emerged from a worldwide agreement signed between Porsche AG and the Michelin group.
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