Sep
Porsche Stars Prepare for Lion City Thriller
Shanghai/Singapore. The finest sportscar drivers in the region are revving their engines for a glittering highlight of their season this weekend, the Porsche SC Global Carrera Cup Asia – Singapore 2012. Part of the prestigious 2012 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX weekend, the drivers will be negotiating the same challengeable twists and fast straights as the biggest names in international motorsport.
Sep
Imperatori Takes Win after Ragginger Penalised
Kuala Lumpur. PICC Team StarChase driver Alexandre Imperatori completed a maximum points haul this weekend by taking victory in Round 8 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia after Team Eagle – Jiejun & Junbaojie driver Martin Ragginger was handed a 30-second time penalty for overtaking under a yellow flag.
Sep
Imperatori Holds Firm Under Fire
Kuala Lumpur. Porsche Carrera Cup Asia points leader, Alexandre Imperatori of PICC Team StarChase held firm under pressure from a hard-charging Martin Ragginger to take victory in Round 7 today, with Tung Ho-Pin claiming third.
Sep
Ice Cool Imperatori takes Commanding Pole
Kuala Lumpur. PICC Team StarChase ace and Porsche Carrera Cup Asia points-leader Alexander Imperatori proved ice-cool in the searing heat of Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit today to take a commanding pole position for Round 7. The 24-year-old Shanghai-based Swiss driver clocked a time of 2:09.062 in his single flying lap of the session, more than six tenths of a second faster than closest challenger, Austrian Martin Ragginger of Team Eagle – Jiejun & Junbaojie.
Aug
Porsche extends its promotion of driving talent
Shanghai/Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is adding a new element to its support of the next generation of racing drivers. Along with long-term training and support of Porsche Junior drivers, beginning in 2013 one exceptionally talented driver will be selected from the Porsche one-make race series worldwide to participate in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, a support event to Formula 1. Porsche support will cover a majority of the season budget.
Aug
Championship Race Roars to Malaysia for Sports Car Carnival
Shanghai. The battle for the 2012 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia leaves Chinese shores for a duo of prestigious meetings in Asia. Supporting the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race (MMER) for the first time in its history next weekend, the 28-strong field will be part of a high-profile sports car carnival expected to attract an impressive spectator turnout.
Jul
Simonsen Triumphs after Wet Race Thriller
Ordos. Guest driver Allan Simonsen took victory in Round 6 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia today after a monumental charge through the entire 27-strong field. Second was BBTs Davide Rizzo, followed across the line by Team Betterlife’s Wang Jian Wei of China. Both drivers led the race at one stage, and both had looked good to take the win.
Jul
Ragginger Tames Ordos to Take Maiden Series Victory
OrdosTeam Eagle – Jiejun & Junbaojie driver Martin Ragginger of Austria tamed arguably the most difficult circuit on the 2012 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia calendar to take victory in Round 5 at the Inner Mongolian Ordos International Circuit. Second across the line was championship leader Alexandre Imperatori of PICC Team Starchase, with reigning champion Keita Sawa of LKM Racing Team earning the final podium spot.
Jul
Ragginger Conquers Ordos Track to Grab Pole
Ordos.Team Eagle – Jiejun & Junbaojie driver Martin Ragginger of Austria conquered the unforgiving Ordos International Circuit today to take his maiden Porsche Carrera Cup Asia pole. Ragginger was the man to finally put an end to the hitherto unbeaten run of Team StarChase racer, and championship points leader Alexandre Imperatori, who was second fastest in the session. Third quickest was reigning champion Keita Sawa of LKM Racing Team who overtook Team Jebsen’s Rodolfo Avila in the closing minutes of the session.
Jul
Ultimate Test of Man and Machine as Inner Mongolia Beckons
Shanghai. The Ordos International Circuit in Inner Mongolia may not be the best-known racetrack in the world, but its unique combination of elevations, tricky bends and constantly-changing surface conditions make it the ultimate test for every racing driver. For the 28-strong Porsche Carrera Cup Asia field, it could well produce some surprises as the region’s premier sportscar series contests Rounds 5 and 6 of its tenth season from July 6 to 8.
Jun
Imperatori Continues Unbroken Run after Briliant Race
Zhuhai. Alexandre Imperatori of PICC Team StarChase continued his charge towards the 2012 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia title today by taking his fourth victory in as many races. Despite starting from 8th, under the top eight reverse grid regulation, he not only powered his way into the lead mid-way through the 12-lap race, but had pulled out a margin of almost two seconds by the chequered flag at the Zhuhai International Circuit.
Jun
Imperatori Prevails Amid Drama
Zhuhai. Alexandre Imperatori was wheel-perfect as he converted his pole position into a third successive victory in Round 3 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, however he was lucky to be ahead of a multi-car incident off the start and into the notorious first turn, which saw the race stopped.