Audi Hong Kong will embark on an exciting new chapter from Sepang International Circuit throughout Malaysia this week, with the unveiling of an Audi RS3 LMS obtain into the TCR Asia Range, in partnership with the Hong Kong-based Phoenix, arizona Racing Asia staff.
The TCR version of the Vw RS 3 car provides customer sport at Audi with the even broader base for it’s prospect racing program. TCR can be an international format which includes attracted competition coming from manufacturers around the world.
The flourishing global touring motor vehicle concept is in it is third season in Asia, but for Vw Hong Kong, this is their fresh with the stunning brand-new four-door RS3 LMS TCR, a car which built its public debut in late 2017.
“The Audi RS3 LMS TCR signals a new era with regard to Audi Hong Kong,” stated Rene Koneberg, Managing Director of Audi Hong Kong. “Off the back of the very successful Audi R8 LMS GT3 software we are glad of which Audi Sport has changed a complete new RS3 LMS, exhibiting the technology transfer coming from motorsport to production cars or trucks perfectly.”
Driving duties will rest on the shoulders of 17-year old Hong Kong drivers Jasper Thong in the #10 RS3 LMS TCR. The new sign up is looking forward to the chance to compete on the substantial stage, adding the TCR Asia Series problem to his 2017 products in the AFR open-wheel development kind, and a cameo appearance during the one-make Audi R8 LMS Cup.
“I’m energized to have Jasper Thong in the Hayundai Hong Kong team, following the cosmetic foundations laid by proven Hong Kong drivers Marchy Lee plus Shaun Thong, it will be wonderful to watch his profession continue to develop since the season unfolds”, Koneberg added.
“It’s an enormous step for me, but a step I feel willing to take,” Thong stated. “All my life I have been covered with motorsport, it’s something that has been a huge part of my life, and I have spent time and effort concentrating on building my career in karts in addition to open-wheelers. I’m ready to your challenge, and looking forward to what TCR Asia can give, whilst representing proudly Audi Hong Kong and Phoenix az Racing Asia.”
Despite simply no laps in the innovative RS3 LMS TCR, Thong will enjoy two days of private testing on the 15-turn, 5.543-kilometre Malaysian Grand Prix circuit alongside his TCR Indonesia Series rivals for the Wednesday and Thurs immediately ahead of the launching event, where he expects to complete plenty of laps adapting to your driving style of the actual front-wheel-drive turbo 2-litre touring car or truck, ahead of Sunday’s two 30-minute races.
