PROTON’s newly-charged Satria Neo S2000s aims for a dominating performance at the Malaysian Rally which starts tomorrow (Friday, 1 April 2011). Drivers Alister McRae and Chris Atkinson will be at the helm of PROTON’s two-car assault which is also the opening round of the 2011 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Day 1 of the rally begins with a short 2.5km sprint on a Special SS for spectators at the Angsana Shopping Complex in Tampoi, Johor Baru. Visit http://protonmotorsports.wordpress.com for more awesome racing news!

Catch the Neo S2000 at the APRC 2011 test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONYNxZtR8Qg

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DATE: 31 MARCH 2011

PROTON OUT TO EXERT DOMINANCE ON HOME RALLY

Nothing would be sweeter than victory on home ground for PROTON, as the team’s newly-charged Satria Neo S2000s sets its sights on a more dominant performance at the Malaysian Rally which starts tomorrow (Friday, 1 April 2011).

Armed with greater performance and an entirely new suspension set-up, drivers Alister McRae and Chris Atkinson will be at the helm of PROTON’s two-car assault in Johor this weekend which is also the opening round of the 2011 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC).

Day 1 of the rally begins with a short 2.5km sprint on a super special stage for spectators at the Angsana Shopping Complex in Tampoi, Johor Baru.

“We led this event last year and I really think we’ve got what it takes to win in Malaysia and that goes for the whole championship…I can’t wait to get going with this one,” said Alister.

Leading the Malaysian Rally in 2010, a jump had severely damaged the Satria NEO S2000’s radiator denying Alister of an outright victory.

Team mate Atkinson on the other hand, clearly demonstrated the Satria Neo S2000’s competitiveness when he fought back from being 18 minutes behind due to an electrical problem, to finish 4^th overall.

Benefitting from vast suspension and engine enhancements, both drivers expect the Satria NEO S2000 to put on a much more dominant performance this weekend in front of the home crowd.

“The change in suspension gives us greater confidence and better traction while revisions to the engine now provides us with more horsepower and offers consistent torque throughout the rev range. These improvements have really honed the whole package, and everything flows much better and feels more natural,” said Atkinson.

The Malaysian Rally has attracted a total of 38 entries, with 11 cars competing for APRC points.

Day 2 of the rally involves seven special stages, with another seven special stages being run on the third and final day.

iCarsSingapore test out the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing Edition (phew, that’s a bloody long name!) at the Proton R&D Centre test track.

Got RM115,000 to spare in your bank account? It may just be the toy that puts a smile on your face.

More pics and details on PaulTan.org

Father of the Satria R3, Adian Yein (now with Get-A-Car) speaks to Chris Mellors about the Proton Satria Neo S2000 Rally Car.

Proton launches the Satria Neo CPS, in the spirit of the Satria GTI. Powered by a 125bhp Campro with the cam-profiling system and variable intake manifold, the new Neo comes in a choice of white and black. Read more on Paultan.org.

RACE has received fresh stocks of RACE-Formworks Satria Neo Exhaust System today and is available for sale immediately at RACE. The full exhaust system emits no more than 90dB on driveby, yet produces an extra 10-12 hp at the wheels. Get it from RACE today for only RM1435.

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

Final top 10 position:

1) Team Porsche Club Singapore -308 laps

2) Kencana – Hong Leong – 305 laps

3) Danville Motorsports (Class O) – 292 laps

4) Petronas Syntium Team – 288 laps

5) VRD Motorsport – 287 laps

6) ARC Bratislava – 286 laps

7) Mal Rose / Peter Leemhuis – 283 laps
Pineapple Motorsport – 280 laps

9) J’S Racing Labs – 279 laps

10) Danville Motorsports (Class A) - 279 laps

Congratulations especially to Team Proton R3 who won Class B with the Satria Neo. Awesome guys, well done! The R3gister is proud of Tengku Djan and the Proton R3 team!

AFOS comprises of the FIA-Sanctioned Formula V6 Asia Series, Asian Touring Car Series, Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, and this year the event will be joined by three new series, the Asian Touring Car Super 1500Max Challenge, the Formula Asia 2.0 and the Asia Supercar Challenge.

The races offer spectators a chance to witness a great blend of single-seater action, bumper to bumper tin-top racing and the toughest exotic car battles all in one venue. Spectators will also see the rising stars of Asian Motorsport tackle leading drivers and Teams from all around the globe.

This season AFOS will host drivers from Australia, China, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States of America. In the past, drivers such as Takuma Sato (F1), Alex Yoong (A1GP & F1) and Narain Karthikeyan (F1), along with many others, were all participants of AFOS.

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The Asian Festival Of Speed 2008 Season Opener – Sepang International Circuit, 15th – 18th May 2008.

The R3gister being the generous R3gister is going to give away 20 FREE tickets to R3 owners for this event. Sign up here.

Looks like May is going to be a very, very busy month for The R3gister and motorsports scene in general! Snap them up dudes!