Is this the Proton Saga R3?

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Proton-Saga-R3

Is this a Proton Saga R3 prototype? From first impressions it’s got a very familiar front bumper (like the Satria Neo R3 2010) and the R3 Advanti rims from the new Satria Neo R3 2011. Looking pretty fierce don’t you think?

Submitted by Kamarul Zainuddin. Got tips? Send them to us at info[at]r3gister.org.

PROTON LAUNCHES R3 PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES AND NEW IDENTITY FOR R3


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PROTON LAUNCHES R3 PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES AND NEW IDENTITY FOR R3

Kuala Lumpur, 2nd December 2010: PROTON Holdings Berhad today launched its new line up of R3 Performance Accessories giving PROTON car owners, especially racing enthusiasts, the opportunity to redefine their car’s performance and aesthetics for more excitement on the road.

The new line up, developed for the PROTON Satria Neo and Gen2 models by its motorsports division, Race.Rally.Research (R3), is geared to significantly enhance performance through superior handling, improved drivability while providing a modern and distinct style through affordable quality parts and accessories.
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Satria R3 Owners : Who’s Who

Updated September 13, 2009

000 Da Bitch – Reincarnated as a Stock GTI, still black but no Recaros R3 wheels etc.
001 Da Slut – Siting in workshop unused waiting for new owner to buy the car
002 – Formerly Proton’s Corp Comm Media Car. Stolen June 2006 in CoE Car Park
003 – Sold to a Proton staff.
004 – Sold, Proton BoD member
005 – Sold
006 – formerly Prozac
007 – Raj (formerly Crash)
008
009  - kaYz1e (formerly Sousuke)
010
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PROTON R3 Is All Set To Take The Inaugural Sepang 1000km in June

Spurred by their victorious collaboration at Sepang 12-hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MME) last year, Team Proton R3 and X1-R are joining forces again – this time at the inaugural Sepang 1000km in June which the team aimed to top Class 2. “We can confirmed that we are putting two entries – a Proton Neo R3 and a Proton Gen2 R3. We still finalizing the drivers’ list; but for sure, they would be led by Malaysia’s top saloon car driver and Proton R3 test driver Faidzil Alang,” said team coordinator Najmi Razak. Winner of the MME overall title in 2008 in a Proton R3 Lotus Exige 300RR with Tengku Djan Ley and Damien French of Australia, Faidzil won Class B last year in a Proton Neo R3; partnering former Proton Production Car Championship winner Mohd Hafizy Hafiz and Shafique Ali.

> Full story here.

R3gister & RACE Get Together 2008

 
There will be an event at RACE next Saturday (29th November 2008) for the R3gister members. The writeup and event agenda is posted in RACE’s facebook at http://www.facebook.com/wall.php?id=34316929909#/group.php?gid=48528400125. Please check under “Events”

However, place is limited and I need those who plan to attend to RSVP with Harun @ 0123280919 and at RACE’s Facebook. This is because we are planning to have some light refreshments and we need to plan.

Thanks all in advance for your support!

The RACE team

Red Bull Drifting World Championship 2008 – T. Djan Makes It To Last 16

Our very own dorifto king and one of the world’s best drifters, Tengku “Tandem Assassin” Djan Ley made it to the last 16 in the Red Bull Drifting World Championship where he succumbed to Samuel Hubinette of the United States.

The Red Bull Drifting World Championship is organised by Formula DRIFT, North America’s premier drifting Sanctioning Body, partnering Red Bull Energy Drink. The event, one of the world’s most anticipated drift events, which will feature 32 of the world’s best drifters, was held on the docks at the Port of Long Beach, Calif., last Saturday, November 15 through Sunday, November 16, 2008.

Congrats to T. Djan for a great showing!

Related links:
+ Red Bull DWC 2008 Photo Gallery
+ Red Bull DWC 2008 Full Official Results

MotoGP Tickets Available at RACE

Bike Fans,

RACE is selling tickets for the upcoming MotoGP (17-19 Oct 2008) in Sepang. Watch your favorite heroes in action in the K1 Grandstand and Main Grandstand. Prices are as follows :

a. Main Grandstand (Mall Area) – RM80.00 / RM100.00 (Free Sepang MotoGP T-Shirt and Cap)

b. K1 Grandstand – RM30.00 / RM50.00 (Free Sepang MotoGP T-Shirt and Cap)

See you there and enjoy the race.

For enquiries, please call Lina at 03-55108030 or 019-317 4555.

Thanks again.