SIC TAKES JAPAN GT PROMOTIONS TO NORTHERN PENINSULAR

TEAMCAR - Sepang International Circuit (SIC), promoter and organiser of the 2006 Japan GT Championship Malaysia, will be bringing its GT promotions to Penang this weekend in its bid to spread the GT fever to the northern peninsular.

In taking its promotions to a higher level as the event draws nearer, SIC will be taking part in the Autocity Sony Xplod Carnival, which is expected to draw some 50,000 motoring enthusiasts to the famous motoring paradise located at Juru interchange at Seberang Prai.

Adding spice throughout the carnival would be various fun and games activities including the Sony Xplod Sound Challenge as well as the Autocity GT Queens Beauty Peagant and GT Car Look-A-Like Competition in conjunction with the Japan GT promotions.

Alonso wins, Red Bull on podium

TEAMCAR - Once again, Fernando Alonso effortlessly controlled the race, leading pretty much from his inherited P1 gridspot all the way to the flag - taking victory by a dominant 14.5 second margin over second-placed Juan Pablo Montoya.

It was certainly an eventful race. Alonso held his lead from the start from second-placed Mark Webber, while Kimi Raikkonen held his third place from team mate Montoya despite a determined attack from the Colombian.

Rubens Barrichello was the critical component in the race, the dividing point between the front runners and the rest of the pack.

While all this had been going on, Michael Schumacher had been having one of the most eventful races of his career. Having been relegated to the back of the pack after being adjudged guilty of deliberately stopping to truncate yesterday’s qualifying session he started the race with everything to prove - quickly moving up to 16th with some very forceful passing moves. There his progress stalled behind Jenson Button, who was suffering a miserable race in his off-the-pace Honda, but who clearly had no intention of letting the seven-times world champion past.He finish at 5th place, a very great drive from the Ferrari driver.

HONDA INTEGRA CUP KICKS OFF WITH HIGH DRAMA AT MALAYSIAN SUPER SERIES

TEAMCAR - The new JPM Honda Integra Cup Malaysia kicked off at Sepang Circuit today with high drama as pole sitter Farriz Fauzy was slapped with a drive-through penalty even before the actual race started.

The following Race 2 was won by Sharjihan Ghouse, but was sensationally disqualified immediately after the race on grounds of technicality infringement.

The following two races would be incorporated within the Japan GT Championship Malaysia programme as support races along with the other MSS car categories - supercar, supersaloon, supercompact as well as the Formula V6 Asia and Formula Renault.

AHMAD FUAD SCORES DOUBLE WIN AT MALAYSIAN SUPER SERIES

TEAMCAR - Asian Grand Prix rider Ahmad Fuad Baharuddin scored his second win of the season in the Malaysian Super Series as he produced another brilliant ride to win Race 2 in the battle of the 600cc supersports machines in Round 2 at Sepang Circuit today.

Starting from pole, Fuad, the younger brother of Zamani and Asian Grand Prix runner-up in 2005 for the supersports category, started perfectly before setting a blazing pace to finish the 15-lap race in 17 minutes 28.663 seconds around the 2.706-km Sepang Circuit's North Track.

M. Shumacher Start From Behind

TEAMCAR - FIA penalised Ferrari M. Schumacher for his unsporting behaviour and Schumacher will start from the last grid.



Ferrari duo domination of the front row might be usual but not this time while they both have to start from the last row.

Apart from that, Renault Fisichella also penalise by FIA and drop to 9th from 5th place.

FERRARI'S M. SCHUMACHER TAKES POLE

TEAMCAR - Michael Schumacher takes his carrer 67th pole position controversialy in Monaco this evening.

He stops his car at the second corner to finish line and force Renault's Alonso to slow down in the final lap of the final qualified round.

Renault pricipal was very furios about what Schumacher did because Alonso made fastest 1st and 2nd sector in that last single lap. He told reporter that Ferrari is willing to do anything to win the race.

However, Schumacher defends himself by saying that he made a mistake in the final lap and force him to stop the car and he does not know that he takes poles until the official result out.
(LATEST - FIA MIGHT PENALISE SCHUMACHER OVER THE MISTAKE)

1. MICHAEL SCHUMACHER (FERRARI)
2. FERNANDO ALONSO (RENAULT)
3. MARK WEBBER (WILLIAMS)
4. KIMI RAIKONEN (MCLAREN)
5. GIANCARLO FISICHELLA (RENAULT)
6. JUAN PABLO MONTOYA (MCLAREN)

FARRIZ FAUZY TAKES POLE POSITION IN HONDA INTEGRA CUP

TEAMCAR - Hailed as a new racing series to spur the growth of motor racing in Malaysian, the Honda Integra Cup Malaysia officially made its debut at the Malaysian Super Series in Sepang today with young driver Farriz Fauzy penning his name as the first ever pole sitter for the championship.

Farriz, winner of the 12-hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance race in 2004, beat a field of top Malaysian drivers that included Malaysian Super Series supersaloon champion Eric Yeo.

All drivers will compete in two compulsory races for a combined result to decide the overall winner for Round 2.

RACER-X MAKES DEBUT IN MALAYSIAN SUPER SERIES

TEMACAR - After Akademi Fantasia, Mentor and MyTeam, television's reality show syndrome now spreads into motor racing via the Malaysian Super Series as participants of Racer-X Reality Show took the track at Sepang Circuit today in the newly-introduced Naza PanGlobal Blade Cup.

To be screened in NTV7 from August, five rookie riders - Ozi Shahrul, Harry Jantan, Muhammad Fairuz Zain Salleh, Zulkarnain Shahdan and Elya Haizat - would compete against each other for a prize of RM20,000 and an opportunity to make a name in motor racing.

It was truly severe test for the rookie riders at free practice today as they had their first taste of the power of the 650cc Naza Blade on a wet, challenging 2.7-km Sepang Circuit North Track under a mild drizzle. www.malaysiangp.com.my

HONDA INTEGRA CUP MALAYSIA TO MAKE DEBUT IN STYLE

TEAMCAR - The much-awaited Honda Integra Cup Malaysia, which will be making its debut at the Malaysian Super Series at Sepang Circuit this weekend, will kick off in grand style with an impressive starting grid of 25 cars.

With this overwhelming response, I believe the JPM Honda Integra Cup Malaysia could well be the highest number of entrants for an inaugural race series in Malaysia," declared series promoter J.P. Chin of JPM Motorsports.

Apart from the Honda Integra Cup Malaysia, the Malaysian Super Series, which enters its second round this weekend, would also feature the supercar, supersaloon, 1600cc supersixteen and sub-1000cc supercompact races under the car categories.

Motorsport: Driven by fathers

TEAMCAR - IT seems like a situation of father knows best. The dads of the three drivers who were reluctant to accept the second seat in Team A1 Malaysia have made it clear their sons would certainly accept the position if it’s offered to them.

Nik Izani Nik Ibrahim, Richard Lim and Ali Hussin – the fathers of drivers Nik Iruwan Nik Izani, Aaron Lim and Syafiq Ali respectively – also stressed the second seat in Team A1 Malaysia is among their ‘top priorities’.

The vacant second seat in Team A1 Malaysia has yet to be filled since Fairuz Fauzy left for Europe to compete in the Grand Prix 2 (GP2). (MALAY MAIL)

FUN AND GAMES WITH GT QUEENS

TEAMCAR - The first leg of the 2006 Japan GT roadshow closed at Plaza Mont Kiara Kuala Lumpur today as Sepang International Circuit now moves into higher gear in promoting the event as it attempts to break the 50,000-spectatator mark for this year's race next month.

Despite the heavy competition from the World Cup fever campaign, the Japan GT roadshow, however, made its mark with the fans at Plaza Mont Kiara especially with attendance of the imported GT Babes - Aki Oguchi, Kaoru Sumiya an Hasimi Asakura, who were an instant hit with the fans.

"With the conclusion of today's roadshow, our focus will now be the Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow at PWTC, which starts this weekend apart from promotions at key entertainment outlets in the city," says Azhar Ghazali, the Press Officer of Sepang International Circuit.

HISAMI ASAKURA IS BACK!!!

TEAMCAR - Returning back to her favourite job this year as a GT Queen after a two-year break, Hisami Asakura was overwhelmed with joy that her decision to return to the profession was rewarded with her dream trip to Malaysia.

Travelling with Kaoru Sumiya and Aki Oguchi, who are making their second trip to Malaysia as the Official GT Queens this year, Hisami would be helping out in the promotion of the upcoming Japan GT Championship Malaysia, which will be held at Sepang Circuit from 23rd to 25th June.

Tickets for the event are priced at RM160 for entry at the Main Grandstand with an offer of purchasing the pit walkabout passes at RM110 each. Tickets at the K1 Grandstand are priced at RM110 while the Hillstand seats at K2 and the covered C2 are sold at RM40.

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More information in www.malaysiangp.com.my

Formula 1 Remain

The Renault F1 Team today announced that it has reinforced its commitment to Formula 1 beyond 2008, after agreeing to sign a contract with Formula One Administration (FOA) that will lead to a new Concorde Agreement running from 2008 to 2012.

The other manufacturer teams like Honda, BMW, Mercedes and Toyota had agree to sign an agreement with FIA's head Bernie Ecclestone and extend their contract with FIA until 2012.

Ferrari New Driver

TEAMCAR - Ferrari will probably announces their year 2007 season driver in this September Italian Grand Prix.

The next probable driver could be Kimi Raikonen who is now driving for Mclaren. He will pairs with M.schumacher for next season if M.Schumacher decide to stay.

Felipe Massa has signed a one year only deal with Ferrari and he could be driving for Red Bull next year since he has no regular driver seat in Ferrari.

Alonso's Revenge

Renault's Alonso create history by became the first winner of the Spainish Grand Prix in His Home country. he beat M. Schumacher by 18 seconds while Fishicella managed to a 3rd place

Renault and Alonso is still leading in the player championship and Constructor Champioship.

Raikonen and Mclaren unfortunate events continues with Montaya spin off the track and Raikonen managed to grab 5th place. The Mclaren car are bot fast enough to catch their main rival Ferrari and Renault.

Renault ONE TWO

Renault takes the first row in the qualified round of Spain Grand Prix in the afternoon of saturday.

Ferrari's M. Schumacher and Massa will start from the second row and R.Barrichello of Honda start from the 5th grid.

It will be another stiff competition between Ferrari and Renault. Whichever team has the best stragegy, the team will win the Spanish Grand Prix.

AFOS WELCOMING YOU

Welcome to Malaysia round of Asian Festivel Of Speed.

For results of Malaysia round of AFOS, please visit www.afos.com .

Bring along your umbrella or rain jacket to the Afos tomorrow and expecting a thunderstorm race on the Sunday afternoon.

Eyeing For Hat-Trick

Ferrari's M.Schumacher is eyeing for hat-trick in Spain Grand Prix this weekend. Renault's Alonso is still the biggest hurdle for the former world champion.

F. Alonso made the quickest lap in friday second pratice session.

It is a war between Brigestone and Michelin in Spain because top player is going for soft tyres for the first time this weekend.

Super Aguri's Ide loses his Super License

Yuji Ide’s hopes of returning to his Super Aguri race seat have been dashed with the news that the FIA has revoked the Japanese driver’s Super License. He will be replaced by Franck Montagny for the next two races.

AFOS KICK OFF TOMORROW!

TEAMCAR@2006-The fast-growing drifting craze in the country will receive a massive boost when the top drifters in the country take part in a series of demonstrations which will be staged during this weekend’s Asian Festival of Speed (AFOS) at the Sepang International Circuit.

For the record, the AFOS series offers fans four major championships this year - the all new Formula V6 Asia by Renault, Formula BMW Asia, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and the ever exciting Asian Touring Car Championship.

Up to 48 intermediate and expert drifters are expected to take part and show off their driving skills. (more news on www.afos.com)

Entry for AFOS is free for Friday, 12th May and Saturday, 13th May. Grand Stand tickets for Sunday, 14th May are priced at only RM12 and are available at the entrance of the circuit.

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