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Defending Champion Saito Wins Achilles Formula Drift 2011 in Malaysia

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Kiki Sak Nana, Daigo Saito, Manabu Orido and Robbie Nishida

Defending champion Daigo Saito of Sparks Achilles Drift Team clinched the Achilles Formula Drift 2011 Malaysia and the overall Drivers’ Champion titles at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur earlier today. Saito drove consistently and flawlessly throughout the competition, humbling the rest of the world-class field. The much-anticipated Final 2 battle against compatriot Manabu Orido, a familiar figure here in Malaysia from his exploits at the Super GT, proved interesting but ultimately one-sided. Drift legend Orido made a rare error as he spun out going into the first clipping point, giving Saito an advantage going into the second run. Saito did not disappoint, although Orido did not make it easy the second time round. Driving aggressively yet with pinpoint accuracy, Saito showed why he also convincingly swept through the Singapore and Indonesian legs earlier this year.
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Ser Ming Hui Leads Malaysia’s charge at Achilles Formula Drift Malaysia 2011

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Japan's Manabu Orido in his first appearance in Malaysia

Japan's Manabu Orido in his first appearance in Malaysia

There were thrills and spills on the opening day of the Achilles Formula Drift Malaysia 2011 at Dataran Merdeka today, as world-class drifters battled for places in the qualifiers affected intermittently by rain.

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R3 Teh Tarik Session @ Chida TTDI

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It’s been a while since I’ve personally attended a R3 TT (yes shameful!) but the recent one held last week, organised by Skellig, was awesome. Old faces, ex-owners, new owners and R3 fans attended the event. Was beautiful to see line of new Satria Neo R3s. There was #006, #034, #062 and #063. Certainly a sight to behold. We’re planning a track day soon, most likely riding on HPC to get new owners a feel for their cars and some track experience. The guys enjoyed the night, we continued till wee hours of the morning.
Enjoy the photos (shot with a Samsung Galaxy S II)
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Team Proton R3 Stamps Supremacy at Malaysian Super Series Round 2

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Proton R3 MSS Round 2

The dynamic duo of Faidzil Alang and Syafiq Ali dominated Heat 1 and 2 to finish a double 1-2 for Team Proton R3 in Round 2 of the Malaysian Super Series held at Sepang International Circuit over the weekend. Weather at the track was as unpredictable as ever, scorching in Heat 1 then heavy downpour in Heat 2. Despite the varying conditions, Faidzil in his Satria Neo clinched the top spot after leading from pole position in Heat 1, whilst compatriot Syafiq in his GEN.2 took the top spot in Heat 2. Faidzil was in the lead in Heat 2 before forced to relinquish his lead due to technical problems.

“As always, it’s great for the team to be back on the podium again for round 2.  Race 2 was especially tough for me as a mechanical problem forced me to slow my pace.  Overall, the car and tyres were working very well, but we believe that we can further  improve on it for round 3.”  Faidzil Alang, Driver, Team Proton R3.

A great performance by Team Proton R3. Onward to the next round on July 3, 2011. Go Proton R3!
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Malaysian Super Series 2011 Round 2: PROTON R3 1-2 Finish in Heat 1

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Faidzil Alang & Syafiq Ali complete a 1-2 finish for Proton R3

PROTON R3′s Faidzil Alang driving a Satria Neo, and Syafiq Ali in a GEN.2, power to a strong 1-2 finish in Heat 1 of the Malaysian Super Series 2011 Round 2 at Sepang International Circuit today. Faidzil Alang powered to the finish from his pole position from qualifying yesterday. He currently leads the championship. More updates from Sepang soon. Catch the gallery after the jump.
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PROTON FINISHES 4TH IN AUSTRALIAN RALLY

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Alister McRae @ APRC

PROTON’s Alister McRae and co-driver Bill Hayes fended off more misfortunes on the third and final day of the International Rally of Queensland to finish in fourth place, in what is considered the strongest field in the Asia Pacific rally championship in recent years. The duo began the day with an 8-second advantage over Australian Gaurav Gill, but was forced to relinquish the rally when the S2000 started misfiring after a water crossing in one of the day’s seven special stages.

Beginning the day with an eight second advantage over Mitsubishi’s Gaurav Gill, the pair was forced to relinquish the rally when the Proton Satria Neo S2000’s engine began misfiring after a water crossing in one of the day’s seven special stages. To make matters worse, they were dealt another blow when they suffered a broken drive shaft and had to slow down for 50km over the last three special stages of the rally. Despite the setbacks, they managed to hang on to 4th place.

“With no service interval, we were forced to slow down and nurse the car to the finish. It was a tough event, one that presented us with a lot of challenges. McRae and I are obviously disappointed in not being able to secure a podium finish but considering the circumstances, finishing fourth at least sees us heading to the next APRC round with valuable championship points,” said Hayes.

Another consolation for PROTON – its 1600cc group N Satria Neos finished 9th and 11th overall in the rally, and 1st and 2nd in class at the hands of Karamjit Singh and Proton Cusco Rally Team mate Akira Bamba.

Congrats, Team Proton R3! Official Press Release after the jump.

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MCRAE DRIVES PROTON INTO THE LEAD IN THE AUSTRALIAN RALLY

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Alister McRae @ APRC

PROTON’s Alister McRae bounced back from a stall in Special Stage 3 to clinch victory and a deserving lead on the opening leg of the International Rally of Queensland. McRae recovered strongly to take three stage wins to open up an 8-second lead over Nathan Quinn of Australia, in a Mitsubishi Evolution, in the last special stage.

“It was such an incredible day, one that went from making a brilliant start to so nearly threatening to prematurely end our rally, and subsequently pushed us back to the head of the field,” said a delighted McRae who is gunning for his first victory in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship this season.

Official Press Release after the jump.

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PROTON Double Podium at Malaysian Rally

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PROTON Double Podium!

PROTON’s Chris Atkinson steered his Proton Satria Neo S2000 to victory in the Malaysian Rally to claim first place and giving his 2011 Asia Pacific Rally Champions (APRC) campaign a solid start. Team mate Alister McRae claimed third place to make it a double podium.
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Lotus Renault GP Makes Historic Visit to Proton

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Lotus Renault GP Makes Historic Visit to Proton

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The world-championship-winning Formula One Team of Lotus Renault GP (LRGP) made a historic visit to PROTON headquarters in Shah Alam, giving the F1 team an insight into the Malaysian car manufacturing industry. The LRGP entourage was led by none other than Managing Director and Team Principal Eric Boullier, who was joined by key members of his management team.
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