Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Its game over for 2009!!! GRA..
The Grass Racing Autosport series had marked its closing of its calendar of championship events of 4 rounds this year. In the Pro- Grass Class Categories had seen Andy Kow bag the overall award scoring full point in the first two rounds and was behind in last next two rounds. It was a tremendous championship this year as the challenges were though and that many skilled drivers were on the pitch of the championship to give the very best challenges to the others and mostly to themselves, yeah, time attack events is more of challenging yourself than competing with other rivals.
It was a nice observation to the pro grass class championship this year as Ee Yoong Cherng gave a massive pressures to the other GRA regulars. Not only him, but William Lim was also in this spotlight of Malaysian Motorsports Tv analysis, for a guy driving a Suzuki Swift (A) but was giving it a full clean swipe off the time that manages him to be in the 5th placing overall. Very impressive the fact that William Lim is driving an auto transmission car but then clocked around other competitors which were driving Japanese tuned up cars and engines such as Jason Foo & Julian Pang with their Mivec engine, Andy Kow in Subaru Impreza, Ee Yoong Cherng & Ariff Johanis which thir cars easily has 200 horsepowers above .
When one of our crews talked to William Lim, he said that it was more of having the right line and apex, and other advantages may include the car setup –more anti roll bars to lessen the time loss and getting the grip at every intersection corners and moreover the hatchback swift gives advantages in ntering the slalom and also, the fact the machine he’s on is an automatic, gives him mor focus and attention to precision driving without much using his left food and shifting gears like the rest .William Lim, had thus justified that precision, and skills matters and it aint solely on what you’re riding. Like I used to quote ‘it aint what you ride but how you ride the machine that matters’ with a british accent though..hehe.
The challenges were also interesting to see that Ee Yoong Cherng gave it a blast to Andy Kow in the last 2 events. He was 1st in the third round and 2nd in the round 4. The way I see it, it’s a good ego booster for all the challengers and a healthy spirit of competition . This is where the competitors can gain an insight to their art of driving and sharing thought bout the car setup, and art of driving.
Andy Despite driving his Subaru Impreza may also benefit with his 4wd but some other factors that might restricted him from our point of view is the engine under his hoods aren’t an Sti engine. Which might give others the advantages. And as at round 4(the final round) hld in Putrajaya, William Lim was 3rd ahead of him on 4th placing which again might be due to the factor of tight slalom and advantages to William Lim on his hatchback ‘Weapon-X’ .But then again , Julian Pang was first and secong was Ee Yoong Cherng so, it aint much about the car size factor here.
Julian Pang, in his white Proton Wira manages to close the placing on 3rd of the overall championship. Ee Yoong Cherng absence in the 2nd round gives way to Julian to collect the championship point and there he was, effort and lucky to have the latter absence in the 2nd round. If we minus his points in the 2nd round of the championship , totalling it all up from round 1, round 3, and round 4 points and comparing it with Ee Yoong Cherng, his points are only 17 points compared to Ee Yoong Cherng of 25 points. A massive gap there of 8marginal points .
Some comparison to the top 5 of Prograss overall championship point with condition all running equal without 2nd round points (Ee Yoong Cherng didn’t compete in 2nd round) it would be as follows:
No. Name CarMake/Model R109 R309 R409 Overall Points
1. Andy Kow S.Impreza 10 9 7 26
2. Ee Yoong Cherng N. Silvia 6 10 9 25
3 Jason Foo P.Satria 7 6 10 23
4. Julian Pang P.Wira 1.8 8 3 6 17
5. William Lim S.Swift 5 1 8 14
It can be seen from the above that the Andy Kow & Ee Yoong Cherng was equally fair at some point having both got 10 and 9 points from two rounds but Andy Kow’s advantage was his point in the first round leaving the latter 4 points gap and that point giving him the reserve till the final round 4 to finish as champion leaving just 1 point ahead of Ee Yoong Cherng.
Well, it seems that 2009 is nearing the end of it and we’re entering 2010 just around the corner. The 2009 had showed quite impressive shows from these comptitors despite there are only 4 rounds this year, could be because of the financial crisis which sees most of the industries are affected by it. With 2010 coming soon, we hope that there will be more rounds next year with more cars competing like previous years in GRA. As for 2010, MMTV has something in store for GRA wanna know what? Then you’ll just have to wait and keep logging on to this site yea!!
Adios
It was a nice observation to the pro grass class championship this year as Ee Yoong Cherng gave a massive pressures to the other GRA regulars. Not only him, but William Lim was also in this spotlight of Malaysian Motorsports Tv analysis, for a guy driving a Suzuki Swift (A) but was giving it a full clean swipe off the time that manages him to be in the 5th placing overall. Very impressive the fact that William Lim is driving an auto transmission car but then clocked around other competitors which were driving Japanese tuned up cars and engines such as Jason Foo & Julian Pang with their Mivec engine, Andy Kow in Subaru Impreza, Ee Yoong Cherng & Ariff Johanis which thir cars easily has 200 horsepowers above .
When one of our crews talked to William Lim, he said that it was more of having the right line and apex, and other advantages may include the car setup –more anti roll bars to lessen the time loss and getting the grip at every intersection corners and moreover the hatchback swift gives advantages in ntering the slalom and also, the fact the machine he’s on is an automatic, gives him mor focus and attention to precision driving without much using his left food and shifting gears like the rest .William Lim, had thus justified that precision, and skills matters and it aint solely on what you’re riding. Like I used to quote ‘it aint what you ride but how you ride the machine that matters’ with a british accent though..hehe.
The challenges were also interesting to see that Ee Yoong Cherng gave it a blast to Andy Kow in the last 2 events. He was 1st in the third round and 2nd in the round 4. The way I see it, it’s a good ego booster for all the challengers and a healthy spirit of competition . This is where the competitors can gain an insight to their art of driving and sharing thought bout the car setup, and art of driving.
Andy Despite driving his Subaru Impreza may also benefit with his 4wd but some other factors that might restricted him from our point of view is the engine under his hoods aren’t an Sti engine. Which might give others the advantages. And as at round 4(the final round) hld in Putrajaya, William Lim was 3rd ahead of him on 4th placing which again might be due to the factor of tight slalom and advantages to William Lim on his hatchback ‘Weapon-X’ .But then again , Julian Pang was first and secong was Ee Yoong Cherng so, it aint much about the car size factor here.
Julian Pang, in his white Proton Wira manages to close the placing on 3rd of the overall championship. Ee Yoong Cherng absence in the 2nd round gives way to Julian to collect the championship point and there he was, effort and lucky to have the latter absence in the 2nd round. If we minus his points in the 2nd round of the championship , totalling it all up from round 1, round 3, and round 4 points and comparing it with Ee Yoong Cherng, his points are only 17 points compared to Ee Yoong Cherng of 25 points. A massive gap there of 8marginal points .
Some comparison to the top 5 of Prograss overall championship point with condition all running equal without 2nd round points (Ee Yoong Cherng didn’t compete in 2nd round) it would be as follows:
No. Name CarMake/Model R109 R309 R409 Overall Points
1. Andy Kow S.Impreza 10 9 7 26
2. Ee Yoong Cherng N. Silvia 6 10 9 25
3 Jason Foo P.Satria 7 6 10 23
4. Julian Pang P.Wira 1.8 8 3 6 17
5. William Lim S.Swift 5 1 8 14
It can be seen from the above that the Andy Kow & Ee Yoong Cherng was equally fair at some point having both got 10 and 9 points from two rounds but Andy Kow’s advantage was his point in the first round leaving the latter 4 points gap and that point giving him the reserve till the final round 4 to finish as champion leaving just 1 point ahead of Ee Yoong Cherng.
Well, it seems that 2009 is nearing the end of it and we’re entering 2010 just around the corner. The 2009 had showed quite impressive shows from these comptitors despite there are only 4 rounds this year, could be because of the financial crisis which sees most of the industries are affected by it. With 2010 coming soon, we hope that there will be more rounds next year with more cars competing like previous years in GRA. As for 2010, MMTV has something in store for GRA wanna know what? Then you’ll just have to wait and keep logging on to this site yea!!
Adios
Friday, October 30, 2009
Talents : Danny Loong
Danny loong (right) with Arif Johanis @ MDC 2008.
Name: Lim Seang Leng (Danny Loong)
D.O.B: 19 April 1975
Height : 155cm
Weight : 55Kg
Occupation : Self employed
Interest: motor sports, movies, music
Drift car: Toyota Trueno AE 86
Motor sports experience & track record
2008
- Malaysian Drift Challenge USJ Morac Rnd 1 1st runner up
- MyTv3 Drift Session (featured on TV3 for a week) 1st March Shah Alam
www.tv3.com.my/mytv3/mytv3@drift
- Stunt driver for Impak Maksima the series
2007
-Malaysian Drift Challenge Round 1(top 10 #9)
-Angle-D5 drift practice session every Saturday(USJ MORAC)
-Bukit Jalil Drift Attack (April 2007) (top10)
1998
-Batu Tiga Speedway (#2)( Saturday night event)
1995-1994
- Batu Tiga Speedway (motorcycle)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Talents : Fiz Hariz Fairuz ( Burn)
Nick : Burn Lancer
Machine : Mitsubishi Lancer
Engine : CA18 Det
* personal bio & track records will be updated soon
Talents : Afizul Azha Bin Zakaria aka Jai Bluebird -Drift
DOB 09/11/1981
Height 169cm
Weight 68kg
Blood Type B+
Occupation Automotive Development Engineer, Petronas Powertrain Technology Department, Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd., Bangi
Drift Machine Specifications
Make & Model • Nissan Bluebird 910 SSS
Engine
•SR20det S14 Engine
•Garret Dual Ball Bearing GT2871r Turbo
•HKS 87mm Nickel Coated Forged Pistons
•Duratech Forged Connecting Rods
•Tomei Rocker Arm Stopper
•Tomei PONCAM
•Tomei Type-A Valve springs
•Tomei 80mm bore, 1.2mm Metal Cylinder Head Gasket
•Brian Crower Titanium Valve spring retainers
•ARP Main Block Stud
•ARP Cylinder Head Stud
•Stage 3 Cylinder Head Port & Polish
•OMS Fully Balanced Engine
•OMS Short Block Rebuild with Tomei Assembly Paste
•OMS High Flow Oil Pump Upgrade
•OMS Double Entry Fuel Rail Upgrade
•Z32 AFM
•Apexi Power Intake Air Filter
•Exedy Racing Clutch Plate and Cover
•Nismo Lightweight Flywheel
•GTR R32 Intercooler
•Trust Greddy baffled oil sump
•Trust Greddy oil cooler, Earl's steel braided hose, HKS sandwich type oil filter adapter
•NISMO reinforced engine mountings and transmission mounting
•SARD Denso IK24 spark plugs (Heat rating 8)
•SARD Low Temperature thermostat
•Maximum RPM = 8000rpm
•Maximum Boost = 1.2 bar
•Maximum Power = 330 rwHP
Fuel System
•S13 fuel tank, SR20det in-tank fuel pump
•External Fuel Surge Tank
•External High Flow Bosch Fuel Pump
•External High Flow Fuel Filter
•SARD fuel regulator
•SARD 550cc Injectors
Chassis
•Full spot weld and body strengthening
•8 points roll cage
•S14 rear axle
•S14 handbrake
Exhaust System
•3” Kakimoto Racing Muffler
•38mm TIAL External Wastegate
Vehicle Handling System
•NISMO 2 way LSD
•S14 4pot front disc brakes + steel braided hose
•R33 2pot rear disc brakes + steel braided hose
•Front suspension: S15 cusco comp S Adj hi-lo,soft-hard, reconditioned shock absorber, 8kg/mm spring rate
•Rear suspension: Zeal Adj hi-lo,soft-hard, reconditioned shock absorbers, 6kg/mm spring rate
•Handling parts (front member): KTS adjustable tie rods, tie rod ends, castor rods
•Handling parts (rear member): KTS adjustable tension rods, adj camber, adj toe and KTS rear subframe rigid collar spacer
Interior & Electronics
• Sparco EVO full bucket seat, Willans 3 point safety harness (Driver)
• Subaru Impreza semi bucket seat, F1-Z 4 point safety harness (Co-Driver)
• Apexi Power FC Engine Management System
• MZS TUNE Apexi Power FC Tuning
• Ultra turbo timer
• Omori electronic oil temp meter
• Apexi electronic oil press meter + controller
• SARD Racing Electronic Exhaust Gas Temperature Meter
• SARD Racing Electronic Fuel Pressure Meter
• HKS EVC5 Electronic Boost Controller
Wheels & Tires
•Manaray Racing Rims (17” X 8.5jj, offset +35), Goodyear Eagle RS-Sport 225/45/R17 tires
•OZ Racing Rims (17” x 8jj, offset +35), Silverstone Evol 8 215/45/R17 tires
Background:
• Started drifting in October 2007. To date, he gained approximately 11 months of drifting experience. He showed a lot of passion in drifting motor sport since the first day he started drifting. Even tough he’s still new in drifting, he learned drifting and developed his drifting skills in a very fast rate in just a few months time. He has the capability to adapt and change his driving style in any given time according to the car and track condition. When participating in drift competitions, he will always give his 110% best effort and utilizes all his skills and knowledge in order to reach his goal. He showed pure talent when he managed to qualify in a few drifting competitions, get into Best 8 stages and he even won the 3rd place in Stadium Hang Jebat Old School drift challenge in February 2008. He continuously showed remarkable progress and excellence in drifting skills and drift car setup knowledge. He treated everyday as a learning day for him and he will strive more for great drifting success and achievements in the near future.
Involvement in Drift Events/Competitions:
Jan 2008
• Kg. Gajah, Perak Open Track Day
• Kg. Gajah, Perak Super Drift Challenge
• PD Extreme Park Drift Getaway, Negeri Sembilan
• Goodyear SpeedGala '08, IIUM
Feb 2008
• Stadium Hang Jebat Old School Drift Challenge, Melaka
• Stadium Shah Alam Super Drift Challenge
July 2008
• Sambutan Hari Belia Kebangsaan Drift Event, Bukit Jalil Stadium
• Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan Twin Drift Battle, Bukit Jalil Stadium
August 2008
• Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan Drift Gathering, Bukit Jalil Stadium
• Toyo Drift Challenge, Bukit Jalil Stadium
Sept 2008
• Jebat Drift Challenge 08, Stadium Hang Jebat, Melaka
Nov 2008
• Malaysian Drift Challenge 08 Round 1, MORAC, USJ
• Malaysian Drift Challenge 08 Exhibition Round, Cyberjaya
Achievements:
Jan 2008
•Achieved Best 8 Position in Goodyear SpeedGala '08, IIUM (Novice Category)
Feb 2008
•Won the 3rd place in Stadium Hang Jebat Old School Drift Challenge ’08 (Expert Category), Melaka
• Achieved Best 8 Position in Stadium Shah Alam Super Drift Challenge (Expert Category)
Nov 2008
•Achieved Best 8 Position in Malaysian Drift Challenge 08 Exhibition Round, Cyberjaya. Won trophy for 7th place.
Drifting Career Aspiration
•He aspired to be a fully skilled and expert drifter in one year time.
•He wish to represent & promote any organization/company that is willing to sponsor him to increase the organization’s corporate image, branding and to make sure that the organization becomes further well known in the public community as one of the most prestigious motor sport entity in Malaysia.
•His next goal is to achieve top 3 position (Expert Category) in huge drift competition such as Stardrift Challenge, Toyo Drift Challenge, Malaysian Drift Challenge and etc.
Talents: Mohd Fairuz Nasiruddin ( Fyruz ) -Drift
Date of Birth : 28 March 1978
Height : 179 cm
Age : 31
Weight : 68 kg
NISSAN CEFIRO A-31 – 1990
Engine Spec RB 25 det 350 hp, Walbro fuel pump, Ogura Clutch, TIAL Westgate
Suspension ( F ) TEIN
( R ) TEIN - Soft and Hard
Tyre ( F ) GoodYear 225/45/17
( R ) GoodYear 235/45/17
Roll Cage - 6 point
2007
Campus dori Chapter 1 UKM Bangi (Drift Show)
Campus dori Chapter 2 Uitm Shah Alam (Drift Show)
MyTV3 Drift Show
StarDrift Challenge Round 2
Saturday Night Drift (every Saturday)
2008
StarDrift Challenge Round-1
Campus dori Chapter 1 UKM Bangi (Drift Show)
Campus dori Chapter 2 Uitm Shah Alam (Drift Show)
Toyo–D Challenge Round 1 Best 32
StarDrift Challenge Round 2 Best 16
StarDrift Challenge Round 4
Malaysian Drift Challenge Road Show
Malaysian Drift Challenge Round 2 – 2nd place
2009
Stuntman for TV Program Astro “AC DI SINI”
Stuntman/Extraman for Drama “REMPIT VS IMPAK MAKSIMA”
Campus dori Chapter 1 Uitm Shah Alam (Drift Show)
Jom Heboh TV3 Ayer Keroh Melaka (Drift Show)
Saturday Night Drift @ Cyberjaya (twice per month)
Height : 179 cm
Age : 31
Weight : 68 kg
NISSAN CEFIRO A-31 – 1990
Engine Spec RB 25 det 350 hp, Walbro fuel pump, Ogura Clutch, TIAL Westgate
Suspension ( F ) TEIN
( R ) TEIN - Soft and Hard
Tyre ( F ) GoodYear 225/45/17
( R ) GoodYear 235/45/17
Roll Cage - 6 point
2007
Campus dori Chapter 1 UKM Bangi (Drift Show)
Campus dori Chapter 2 Uitm Shah Alam (Drift Show)
MyTV3 Drift Show
StarDrift Challenge Round 2
Saturday Night Drift (every Saturday)
2008
StarDrift Challenge Round-1
Campus dori Chapter 1 UKM Bangi (Drift Show)
Campus dori Chapter 2 Uitm Shah Alam (Drift Show)
Toyo–D Challenge Round 1 Best 32
StarDrift Challenge Round 2 Best 16
StarDrift Challenge Round 4
Malaysian Drift Challenge Road Show
Malaysian Drift Challenge Round 2 – 2nd place
2009
Stuntman for TV Program Astro “AC DI SINI”
Stuntman/Extraman for Drama “REMPIT VS IMPAK MAKSIMA”
Campus dori Chapter 1 Uitm Shah Alam (Drift Show)
Jom Heboh TV3 Ayer Keroh Melaka (Drift Show)
Saturday Night Drift @ Cyberjaya (twice per month)
Talents: Suzaimi Ahmad ( Drag/Drift)
Name : Suzaimi Ahmad
Drag Machine : Daihatsu Aura G102 2.0L
Drift Machine: 1) Toyota Levin AE 86 1.6 2) Nissan Cefiro A31
Drag Racing
-Sepang Drag Battle Season 2005
Overall Champion Class A
-SepangDrag Battle Season 2006
Class A Podium finishes in every round
SepangDrag Battle Season 2007
Class A Podium finishes in round 2,4,5
Drift
UiTM Automech 2007 -Crowd Favourite Award
-Drift Attack 2007
Shah Alam Round 1 –Best 7 Time
Bkt Jalil Round 2 -DNF
-A’FamosaStar Drift Challenge 2007
Round 1 –Best 16 Ranking
-Malaysia Drift Challenge 2007
Round 2 –Best 16 Ranking
-MelakaStadium Hang JebatDrift Challenge
Round 1 –VIP ride / Drift Show car
Round 2 –VIP ride / Drift Show car
-EMKAY Land CyberjayaOpen Day
Drift Show Car
-Super Drift Challenge 2008 / Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan
Shah AlamStadium Round 1 -1st runner up
Drag Machine : Daihatsu Aura G102 2.0L
Drift Machine: 1) Toyota Levin AE 86 1.6 2) Nissan Cefiro A31
Drag Racing
-Sepang Drag Battle Season 2005
Overall Champion Class A
-SepangDrag Battle Season 2006
Class A Podium finishes in every round
SepangDrag Battle Season 2007
Class A Podium finishes in round 2,4,5
Drift
UiTM Automech 2007 -Crowd Favourite Award
-Drift Attack 2007
Shah Alam Round 1 –Best 7 Time
Bkt Jalil Round 2 -DNF
-A’FamosaStar Drift Challenge 2007
Round 1 –Best 16 Ranking
-Malaysia Drift Challenge 2007
Round 2 –Best 16 Ranking
-MelakaStadium Hang JebatDrift Challenge
Round 1 –VIP ride / Drift Show car
Round 2 –VIP ride / Drift Show car
-EMKAY Land CyberjayaOpen Day
Drift Show Car
-Super Drift Challenge 2008 / Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan
Shah AlamStadium Round 1 -1st runner up
Monday, October 26, 2009
Formula Drift Malaysia 2009!!!
After the success of Formula Drift Singapore, for the first time in Malaysia, they are coming to town near us.As the country that breeds drift champions and yea, first top 3 winners of Formula Drift Singapore 2009 are Malaysians (we are so proud guys) this time its our home ground the rivals we'll come into.
This events expecting drivers form neighboring countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, and also New Zealand and Japan. This is again the first time in Malaysia Formula Drift is held in our country and believe me it will be a rock solid smoking event of the year of Malaysian Drift scene and a good closing for the calendar year too :)
Some details of this grand event :
Venue Details: (MAEPs)Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang
Serdang MAEPS Building, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul
Ehsan Malaysia
Team Registration and Set-up: December 18th, Friday
Practice and Qualifying : December 19th, Saturday
Final Day : December 20th, Sunday
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42123526133
Twitter : http://twitter.com/formuladasia
keep updated!!!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Air Asia & Malaysian Motorsports
After it was known to many of us with the coming of 1Malaysia Lotus F1 team, Air Asia, recently sponsored our Cubprix rider to compete in the 125cc motorcycle championship.
Another step taken by Air Asia in boosting up their branding through segments of sports and here particlularly motor sports.
Air Asia always had this idea of Blue Ocean strategy in implementing their business. using new approach, and creative ideas to 'think outside the box'. The way I see it??
I think its a great idea moreover an email was sent bout more than 6 months ago to Dato Seri Tony Fernandes on this idea of 'mobile advertising' through segmentation of motorsports in Malaysia.He replied. Even forwarded the message to his Branding guy , Mr. William which I cant get in touch into on which 'e- busy-brandind'AA man up till this day when the idea that I've proposed was floating with the branding guy was so busy and don't even replied/return any mails or calls. What is happening? Another sad story. Well. Just glad they did but what i had in mind was something more different even when they had implemented it now. Yea, yea, I know then when you are thinking of something, there will be more people had been and/or is thinking abut the same thing I had. But then, doesn't it reflect on the responsibility of the company to reflect on their keenness in customer service or even a simple suggestion that a person would like to give and share some ideas to them grow. Without prejudice some might speculate that it is another form of 'business-politicking'
Well let that be said its a normal thing facing realities of today . So, they are undergoing into F1, motorcycle, and what's next ? Apart from sports which they are involved in sponsoring the Malaysian TM Football League, EPL, Asian Basketball Championship league, The Raiders, it seems that they are looking more into segments of sports..hmm.
What about the grassroots sports and motor sports of other segments. I strongly believe that the the grassroots sports are to be considered too as Malaysian's have so many outstanding sportsmen and racers on which only they haven't had the chance. Look at Tengku Djan,Saladin, Fairuz Fauzy, Alex Yoong, mind to think who are their family members and connections ?? I'm here not to be prejudice but by the fact that most Malaysians are not really getting the real stuff that they should . Despite we have our Flying Sikh Mr.Karamjit Singh and Shahrul Yuzy, which are not well unlike the former name's mentioned above, WHAT IS HAPPENING? You ask yourself.I'm not a newbie in this industry even by a laymen observation , I believe that the feedback if you ask a those motorsports enthusiast out there the feedback would be the same that I have here. Don't believe? Then go on conduct a research on this topic and assign a research company on this.
Again , well done and kudos again to Air Asia. On taking a greater heights of motor sports scene.
Some suggestion of sponsoring motor sports segments in Malaysia:
1) Rally
2) Drift
3) Drag
Well..like what our local comedian Nabil used to say.. 'Lu pikir la sendiri!!!'
Cheers!!!
Another step taken by Air Asia in boosting up their branding through segments of sports and here particlularly motor sports.
Air Asia always had this idea of Blue Ocean strategy in implementing their business. using new approach, and creative ideas to 'think outside the box'. The way I see it??
I think its a great idea moreover an email was sent bout more than 6 months ago to Dato Seri Tony Fernandes on this idea of 'mobile advertising' through segmentation of motorsports in Malaysia.He replied. Even forwarded the message to his Branding guy , Mr. William which I cant get in touch into on which 'e- busy-brandind'AA man up till this day when the idea that I've proposed was floating with the branding guy was so busy and don't even replied/return any mails or calls. What is happening? Another sad story. Well. Just glad they did but what i had in mind was something more different even when they had implemented it now. Yea, yea, I know then when you are thinking of something, there will be more people had been and/or is thinking abut the same thing I had. But then, doesn't it reflect on the responsibility of the company to reflect on their keenness in customer service or even a simple suggestion that a person would like to give and share some ideas to them grow. Without prejudice some might speculate that it is another form of 'business-politicking'
Well let that be said its a normal thing facing realities of today . So, they are undergoing into F1, motorcycle, and what's next ? Apart from sports which they are involved in sponsoring the Malaysian TM Football League, EPL, Asian Basketball Championship league, The Raiders, it seems that they are looking more into segments of sports..hmm.
What about the grassroots sports and motor sports of other segments. I strongly believe that the the grassroots sports are to be considered too as Malaysian's have so many outstanding sportsmen and racers on which only they haven't had the chance. Look at Tengku Djan,Saladin, Fairuz Fauzy, Alex Yoong, mind to think who are their family members and connections ?? I'm here not to be prejudice but by the fact that most Malaysians are not really getting the real stuff that they should . Despite we have our Flying Sikh Mr.Karamjit Singh and Shahrul Yuzy, which are not well unlike the former name's mentioned above, WHAT IS HAPPENING? You ask yourself.I'm not a newbie in this industry even by a laymen observation , I believe that the feedback if you ask a those motorsports enthusiast out there the feedback would be the same that I have here. Don't believe? Then go on conduct a research on this topic and assign a research company on this.
Again , well done and kudos again to Air Asia. On taking a greater heights of motor sports scene.
Some suggestion of sponsoring motor sports segments in Malaysia:
1) Rally
2) Drift
3) Drag
Well..like what our local comedian Nabil used to say.. 'Lu pikir la sendiri!!!'
Cheers!!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
1Malaysia F1 Team
Recently Malaysians are made known that the country will be coming up with an F1 team next year and that it is the first time in the history of Malaysia that we will have our own team. To have an F1 driver competing in an F1 race is not an unusual thing anymore as we had sent Alex Yoong to compete in F1 race a few years ago under the umbrella of Minardi F1 team.
Most Malaysians gave a positive feedback on the action of having our own F1 team as the realization of the idea will give greater impact to the economy and growth for every aspects of the industry from the specialization of technicalities in automotive and motor sports as we have many local higher education promoting and offering courses on automotive engineering and also motor sports.In terms of economy it will promote the country around the world a symbol that even though we might be one of the small countries in the world but the driving power and forces of the economy of intelligence and capability of the people is the same as the 1st world country and thus and idol to other developing countries around the world.
But, will the outcome of this ideas realization will be a successful or another unfinish project in this midst of economic crisis, and of unstable local political scene. Let truth be told, this is the reality facing Malaysia. But with the people in the F1 team of the mastermind group such as Dato Sri Tony Fernandes and other giants such as the Naza group and also Petronas such pessimism is just a pinch of a salt and that I believe we can strive and ;let the best be out of it. Its a simple thing in life whatever bumps along this road of life always look on the bright side. Some pessimist said when they say the ad of the vacancy of 1Malaysia F1 team, they said 'do you think there are chances of getting any of these one post in the team? this is just a standard procedure, they will definately be recruiting people within their network of contacts,people like us, even if you're a graduate from MIT or Harvard, do you think you can get that even provided you are excellent person in your field ?
That, my fellow friends and Malaysians , is the realities of today. Lets even assume that the reality is not like what they claimed but then the realities in Malaysia had shaped their mindset into thinking that way. But then again, who are we, a normal ordinary person to gave such impact to the industry as whole. To be what we claimed democracy to be.
Drivers of the F1 team are still not confirmed as they are still in process of selecting on one of the current F1 drivers.
The 1Malaysia F1 team is a symbol of unity of the nation. How great that the idealism of the Prime Minister's Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak be implemented on this kind of segment of motor sports to show that 'we are serious ' in 1Malaysia concept and another prove is by naming the nations F1 team 1Malaysia Lotus . A symbol that exhibits the country's seriousness in showing that the world we Malaysians regardless of race, religion, age , background, unite as one.
With this implementation of the 1Malaysia F1 team, will the Malaysians have greater chance of to have see the team live on action at the track despite the high cost of getting to the Sepang F1 track? SIC had lowered the price tickets some time ago but would that be sufficient to give a chance to the people of Malaysia from walks of life to enjoy the sport and feel that we really belong and that by the name 1Malaysia F1 team. It might seem affordable for the people to buy the tickets of the low prices ones -definitely not grandstands, but the highway toll and fuel of getting to the track might be a burden to some people of the lower income group which they want to bring their family, kids to enjoy the sports. Motorsports as most of us know is an expensive hobby in general, and most of the people who are really into the motor sports are of middle to high income group, which they can afford to mods their 'cars to super-kapow power cars', or owning a sports car of Japanese and continentals, but think again, what will be of the lower income group? they can just only enjoy the sports on tv. There even might be a kid from the lower income group who dreams of having to see F1 in live in front of them , but they, might not have the chance to do it because simply they or their parents can't afford to bring them to watch live at the track. I believe with the good governance of the government, governing body, and sponsors of the 1Malaysia can do something about this matter in hand.
Leave the highs of making profits and power, sometimes we just need to pause in this life , think... and making this life, this soil of Malaysia a better place to be and that love..is life, life is love. And everything comes high above.. without His blessings we are just tiny super duper creature of His creations. :)
Basically the implementation of 1Malaysia F1 team is a good move, empowering knowledge of the industry for the nations sake, enhancing growth of the economy from every aspect of industry, creating more jobs and opportunities for the people, making this our country one of the most respectable countries in the world. More over is the advantages to the sponsoring organization such as Air Asia, Naza group, and Petronas empowering their branding, strenghthening their track records and attracting more foreign investors and vast client based.
well then, there is a never ending that lies ahead in this journey. lets wait and see what's in store for this 1Malaysia Lotus F1 team.
All for One and One for All. To 1Malaysia Lotus F1 team. Cheers!!!
Most Malaysians gave a positive feedback on the action of having our own F1 team as the realization of the idea will give greater impact to the economy and growth for every aspects of the industry from the specialization of technicalities in automotive and motor sports as we have many local higher education promoting and offering courses on automotive engineering and also motor sports.In terms of economy it will promote the country around the world a symbol that even though we might be one of the small countries in the world but the driving power and forces of the economy of intelligence and capability of the people is the same as the 1st world country and thus and idol to other developing countries around the world.
But, will the outcome of this ideas realization will be a successful or another unfinish project in this midst of economic crisis, and of unstable local political scene. Let truth be told, this is the reality facing Malaysia. But with the people in the F1 team of the mastermind group such as Dato Sri Tony Fernandes and other giants such as the Naza group and also Petronas such pessimism is just a pinch of a salt and that I believe we can strive and ;let the best be out of it. Its a simple thing in life whatever bumps along this road of life always look on the bright side. Some pessimist said when they say the ad of the vacancy of 1Malaysia F1 team, they said 'do you think there are chances of getting any of these one post in the team? this is just a standard procedure, they will definately be recruiting people within their network of contacts,people like us, even if you're a graduate from MIT or Harvard, do you think you can get that even provided you are excellent person in your field ?
That, my fellow friends and Malaysians , is the realities of today. Lets even assume that the reality is not like what they claimed but then the realities in Malaysia had shaped their mindset into thinking that way. But then again, who are we, a normal ordinary person to gave such impact to the industry as whole. To be what we claimed democracy to be.
Drivers of the F1 team are still not confirmed as they are still in process of selecting on one of the current F1 drivers.
The 1Malaysia F1 team is a symbol of unity of the nation. How great that the idealism of the Prime Minister's Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak be implemented on this kind of segment of motor sports to show that 'we are serious ' in 1Malaysia concept and another prove is by naming the nations F1 team 1Malaysia Lotus . A symbol that exhibits the country's seriousness in showing that the world we Malaysians regardless of race, religion, age , background, unite as one.
With this implementation of the 1Malaysia F1 team, will the Malaysians have greater chance of to have see the team live on action at the track despite the high cost of getting to the Sepang F1 track? SIC had lowered the price tickets some time ago but would that be sufficient to give a chance to the people of Malaysia from walks of life to enjoy the sport and feel that we really belong and that by the name 1Malaysia F1 team. It might seem affordable for the people to buy the tickets of the low prices ones -definitely not grandstands, but the highway toll and fuel of getting to the track might be a burden to some people of the lower income group which they want to bring their family, kids to enjoy the sports. Motorsports as most of us know is an expensive hobby in general, and most of the people who are really into the motor sports are of middle to high income group, which they can afford to mods their 'cars to super-kapow power cars', or owning a sports car of Japanese and continentals, but think again, what will be of the lower income group? they can just only enjoy the sports on tv. There even might be a kid from the lower income group who dreams of having to see F1 in live in front of them , but they, might not have the chance to do it because simply they or their parents can't afford to bring them to watch live at the track. I believe with the good governance of the government, governing body, and sponsors of the 1Malaysia can do something about this matter in hand.
Leave the highs of making profits and power, sometimes we just need to pause in this life , think... and making this life, this soil of Malaysia a better place to be and that love..is life, life is love. And everything comes high above.. without His blessings we are just tiny super duper creature of His creations. :)
Basically the implementation of 1Malaysia F1 team is a good move, empowering knowledge of the industry for the nations sake, enhancing growth of the economy from every aspect of industry, creating more jobs and opportunities for the people, making this our country one of the most respectable countries in the world. More over is the advantages to the sponsoring organization such as Air Asia, Naza group, and Petronas empowering their branding, strenghthening their track records and attracting more foreign investors and vast client based.
well then, there is a never ending that lies ahead in this journey. lets wait and see what's in store for this 1Malaysia Lotus F1 team.
All for One and One for All. To 1Malaysia Lotus F1 team. Cheers!!!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
GRA 2009 !!! who will bag the overall award ?
Finally the waiting had come for the final round of GRA auto cross event.
Who will bag the overall award for the the best among the best ?
This year's race had seen the rivals of the rear wheel drive cars and the all wheel drive cars between the highly anticipated Ee Yoong Cherng, Ariff Johanis, and all time GRA favourite man , Mr.Andy'damn fast kow-kow' Kow. It was quite an interesting observation to see the close rivals are of the two type RWD and 4WD on which 4WD has greater advantages of traction compared to rear wheel drive cars such as driven by Ariff Johanis and Ee Yoong Cherng, both well known figure in the local drifting scene.
The rear wheel drive guys weren't competing as they were away on the 2nd round of GRA for a drifting event held in Singapore , an event which is highly well known with exposure across south east asia.
The first and the 3rd round of the GRA event had shown that its not anymore, that its
dominated by the 4WD cars as Ariff Johanis and Ee Yoong Cherng gave a very dynamic form of competition to Mr. Andy ' damn fast kow-kow' Kow. As known by many,in rally event nowadays, there are none rear wheel drive cars driven by the star drivers of WRC. And science had prove that front wheel drive and all wheel drive provides greater traction, thus giving advantages in not losing time giving greater grip and traction. Even this statement was seconded by the GRA Man himself who is is highly active in rally events, guy with family was actively involve in local rally events.
But then again, its a very subjective matter talking about the results of a race. Factors that may affect may include the car setup, horsepower which give real zest at the straights :) ,tire pressure, the cars condition on the race day, and finally, the driver himself.
I like to say it as 'its how you drive and ain't what you drive mate' with a British accent. haha. As the driver is the most dominating factor of the results.how skillful the driver on taking the lines, understanding the car's behavior,and mostly the mind power. Just like in jet Li's movie, a true fighter knows to be calm as when ur in state of calm you are in control , a move will be a superd kapow dynamic punch. Look at Michael Schumacher when he was in team Benetton, the car at that time was not as quick as Ferrari, but the was fast at every corner, using every possible opportunity to bring out the best in him, the car, and thus faster timing.
Based on the analysis of the third round of GRA results, Mr. Andy 'damn fast kow-kow'Kow was behind Ee Yoong Cherng by 3seconds(average of 2 sec + Ee Yoong cherng clocked 1: 52:190 while Andy was behind at 1:55:8980, a massive gap there is. It could be because of the horsepower as the third round in Sepang was a race that utilizes long straights thus horsepower is a massive factor that may determine this outcome.
It is interesting to see these rear wheel drive cars giving and impact to the all wheel drive drivers as the latter has greater advantages on the 'launch' and traction at every corners.
Well, lets just wait and see what these favorites of us has to show and how they will measure up with each other, will it be a massive gap or a slight punch of gap like the local boy racer says... 'orang kata tak putus body la kalau side by side' hehehe.
well then see you guys at the final round and us @ Malaysian Motorsports.Tv wishes these trio a massive healthy competition ..heheheh (evil laugh)
Who will bag the overall award for the the best among the best ?
This year's race had seen the rivals of the rear wheel drive cars and the all wheel drive cars between the highly anticipated Ee Yoong Cherng, Ariff Johanis, and all time GRA favourite man , Mr.Andy'damn fast kow-kow' Kow. It was quite an interesting observation to see the close rivals are of the two type RWD and 4WD on which 4WD has greater advantages of traction compared to rear wheel drive cars such as driven by Ariff Johanis and Ee Yoong Cherng, both well known figure in the local drifting scene.
The rear wheel drive guys weren't competing as they were away on the 2nd round of GRA for a drifting event held in Singapore , an event which is highly well known with exposure across south east asia.
The first and the 3rd round of the GRA event had shown that its not anymore, that its
dominated by the 4WD cars as Ariff Johanis and Ee Yoong Cherng gave a very dynamic form of competition to Mr. Andy ' damn fast kow-kow' Kow. As known by many,in rally event nowadays, there are none rear wheel drive cars driven by the star drivers of WRC. And science had prove that front wheel drive and all wheel drive provides greater traction, thus giving advantages in not losing time giving greater grip and traction. Even this statement was seconded by the GRA Man himself who is is highly active in rally events, guy with family was actively involve in local rally events.
But then again, its a very subjective matter talking about the results of a race. Factors that may affect may include the car setup, horsepower which give real zest at the straights :) ,tire pressure, the cars condition on the race day, and finally, the driver himself.
I like to say it as 'its how you drive and ain't what you drive mate' with a British accent. haha. As the driver is the most dominating factor of the results.how skillful the driver on taking the lines, understanding the car's behavior,and mostly the mind power. Just like in jet Li's movie, a true fighter knows to be calm as when ur in state of calm you are in control , a move will be a superd kapow dynamic punch. Look at Michael Schumacher when he was in team Benetton, the car at that time was not as quick as Ferrari, but the was fast at every corner, using every possible opportunity to bring out the best in him, the car, and thus faster timing.
Based on the analysis of the third round of GRA results, Mr. Andy 'damn fast kow-kow'Kow was behind Ee Yoong Cherng by 3seconds(average of 2 sec + Ee Yoong cherng clocked 1: 52:190 while Andy was behind at 1:55:8980, a massive gap there is. It could be because of the horsepower as the third round in Sepang was a race that utilizes long straights thus horsepower is a massive factor that may determine this outcome.
It is interesting to see these rear wheel drive cars giving and impact to the all wheel drive drivers as the latter has greater advantages on the 'launch' and traction at every corners.
Well, lets just wait and see what these favorites of us has to show and how they will measure up with each other, will it be a massive gap or a slight punch of gap like the local boy racer says... 'orang kata tak putus body la kalau side by side' hehehe.
well then see you guys at the final round and us @ Malaysian Motorsports.Tv wishes these trio a massive healthy competition ..heheheh (evil laugh)
GRA Round 4 - Final Round!!!
The final round of the GRA - Grass Racing Autosports of Auto cross is coming soon in 2 weeks time. So, guys, buckle up and ready for the final round of GRA Auto cross events.
Details are as follows:
17 October 09 (Sat.) - Scrutineering Day (0900 - 1300)
18 October 09 (Sun.) - Race Day (0800-1800)
Venue:TBC (Klang Valley)
Entry Fees: RM100.00
lease submit entries by hand to:
GRA Home Of Autocrossers a.k.a Grass Racing Autohaus
Address:
1st Floor, No. 42, Jalan SS26/13,
Taman Mayang Jaya Industrial Park,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel: 03 7805 1930
or email the entry form to grassracingautosports@yahoo.com
for further info pls log on to www.grassracingautosports.com
* courtesy of grassracingautosports.com
Details are as follows:
17 October 09 (Sat.) - Scrutineering Day (0900 - 1300)
18 October 09 (Sun.) - Race Day (0800-1800)
Venue:TBC (Klang Valley)
Entry Fees: RM100.00
lease submit entries by hand to:
GRA Home Of Autocrossers a.k.a Grass Racing Autohaus
Address:
1st Floor, No. 42, Jalan SS26/13,
Taman Mayang Jaya Industrial Park,
47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel: 03 7805 1930
or email the entry form to grassracingautosports@yahoo.com
for further info pls log on to www.grassracingautosports.com
* courtesy of grassracingautosports.com
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Malaysian Drift Challenge Round 2,2008 Plus Speedway Plus Circuit
Held in Plus Speedway Plus Circuit USJ, in December 2008.
Checkout the actions of some local top drifter's here!!!
Pt.1
Pt.2 (Drifter's briefing)
Final Pt.3 (BEST 16!!!!)
These...are..just the begining...the power of dreams...a revolution will be define!!!!
Checkout the actions of some local top drifter's here!!!
Pt.1
Pt.2 (Drifter's briefing)
Final Pt.3 (BEST 16!!!!)
These...are..just the begining...the power of dreams...a revolution will be define!!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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