Top Ten Finish for A1 Team Malaysia in Mexico

Alex Yoong powers A1 Team Malaysia to a strong ninth place finish in the Sprint race in Mexico. A drive-through penalty during the Feature race however, resulted in a disappointing 15th place finish.

Look out for A1 Team Malaysia in upcoming races at The Shanghai International Circuit, China. For more updates, visit A1 Team Malaysia

MIVEC RS

This is lifted off from my personal blog – The v.Blog, something pretty interesting sourced from NZ-based MIVEC site. I was then looking for a MIVEC gearbox but stumbled upon old info on the MIVEC RS and some detailed specs. Impressive, and hardcore. For a road car.

Power rating is 175bhp at the flywheel.

RS version has:

  • Titanium valves
  • Different cam profiles
  • Different air intake
  • 40kg weight reduction
  • Heavy duty gearbox output shaft
  • Heavy duty clutch linings
  • Different 5th gear ratio
  • Lightened flywheel
  • Quick shifter
  • Continue reading

New Facelift Gen.2

Proton must be kicking themselves in the foot for launching the new Gen.2 on March 8. Talk about having your thunder stolen. No thanks to the 12th National Elections. In one quick swoop, everyone’s an expert in politics. Politics aside, it’s about bloody time for a Gen.2 facelift though. Thankfully, this facelift isn’t another one of those el-cheapo cosmetic slap-ons masterminded by the Proton Marketing and Product Planning department.

This one means business.

Continue reading

Invitation to KL MotoPark’s Groundbreaking Ceremony

KL MotoPark will be the first such entity of its kind in Malaysia. Its an intergrated circuit cum multi-purpose urban complex, with facilities for niche events and concerts to engineering and training and road safety to entertainment. It aims to make recreational motoring affordable and accessible, broadening its appeal. Youth especially have a lot to look forward to. KLMP lies within National Sports Complex’s borders.

Calling all petrolheads and motorsports enthusiast to come and support our groundbreaking ceremony.

EVENT : KL MotoPark Groundbreaking
DATE : March 15, 2008 (Saturday)
TIME : 4.30pm to 7pm