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Seasoned race and rally driver Sutan Mustaffa Salihin, with co-driver Ahmad Nadzrie Shuhaimi powers to an impressive 1st in class finish at the recently concluded Round 2 of the Malaysian Rally Championships in Chuping, Perlis. The RACE-powered Satria was also 3rd in overall standings, behind multiple-time APRC champion and local hero Karamjit Singh, followed by the Rajoo brothers - Gunaseelan and Jayaselan.

The rally was held in Perlis in conjunction with the DYMM Tuanku Raja Perlis’ birthday celebrations. The MRC is organized and promoted by Wheel Sport Management Sdn Bhd and sanctioned by the FIA and Automobile Association Malaysia (AAM).

For full results and news, visit the official Malaysian Rally Championship website

The Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM), whose primary objective is to support the development of motorsports in the country, is offering a cash incentive to new rally drivers that participate in the ongoing Malaysian Rally Championship (MRC).The MAM’s Competitors’ Incentive Programme for the MRC will see up to 10 new drivers benefiting from this initiative. MAM will offer RM 1,500 to each of the new drivers for each of the five remaining rounds this year.

The first rally drivers to benefit from this incentive campaign will be participating in this weekend’s MRC in Kangar, Perlis.

“We are assisting a maximum of 10 drivers per round this season but we are considering increasing the numbers in 2009,” said MAM’s Chief Executive, Mia Sharizman Ismail. “This year, each new driver will receive cash assistance amounting to RM7,500. In total, MAM will contribute RM75,000 for all five rounds under our rally incentive programme.”

Full article on MAM website.

For those interested to learn more about the MAM Competitors’ Incentive Programme, please contact MAM at 03-7622 8000 or visit www.mam.org.my.

RACE has announced the launch of two new products available for sale at the RACE Performance Center:

RACE Performance Steering Rack Clamp (Wiras / Satrias / Campros)
What Is It & Benefits ?

- replaces the rubber bushing at the steering rack and creates a firmer feel and provides more direct response to the driver.
- firms up steering and makes alignment adjustments more accurate
- dramatically reduces steering freeplay at high speeds
- would not wear
- custom hand made work

RM180 (Complete Plus Installation)

RACE Short Shifter System (Wiras / Satrias / Campros)
What is it & Benefits ?

- shortens the stroke during gear changes resulting in faster and firmer gear changes
- no modifications to the shift lever (maintains OEM gear shift lever height)
- more direct response as modifications are near the clutch housing area
- developed with UK based racing company
- custom hand made work
- custom gaiter and knob height alteration also available

RM220 (Complete Plus Installation)

For viewing and testing of parts, please head on down to RPC.

Malaysian driver Eddie Lew took home his first win in Round 2 of the Asian Touring Car Series at Sepang International Circuit today. It was a good clean race in which 18 of the 25 starters completed the 10-lap outing.

<!–adsense#inline–>Lew beat the Thai favourite, Jack Lemvard, who suffered from a tyre valve tear after a scuffle at the start of the race. Lemvard had to pit to change his right rear tyre and rejoined the race at the tail end and slowly climbed back up the ranks to finish seventh.

For more AFOS results, visit AFOS.com

Liqui Moly Team Engstler BMW claimed pole position with Jack Lemvard during the first qualifying session of the Asian Touring Car Series while Eddie Lew leads the pack for the Malaysian drivers taking the front row alongside Lemvard. In Division 2, Macau driver Chan Man Fong claimed the fastest time to take the lead starting in sixth place.

View full report and results here