Four-time GR GT Cup champion shines at 2025 Vios Challenge

The opening round of the Vios Challenge 2025 concluded last weekend, showcasing intense competition between young drivers and veteran racers.

This year’s race featured 36 participants, including entries from Thailand and Singapore, competing across three main classes: Super Sporting, Sporting, and Rookie.

Among the highlights of the Vios Challenge 2025 was the debut of four-time GR GT Cup champion Taj Izrin in the Sporting class.

Representing Saksama Motorsports, Taj Izrin delivered an outstanding performance, securing two podium finishes — third place in Race 1 and second place in Race 2.

Meanwhile, in the Rookie Class, simulator driver Ian James claimed the top spot, leaving kart racer Aydan Khaliq more than 13 seconds behind.

Genevieve Ooi, the only female driver in the Rookie Class, achieved third place in the second day of racing.

Aydan was the only Rookie driver to maintain a podium position on both race days.

It is noteworthy that the Rookie racing class is designated for young drivers under the Young Talent Development Program by Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia.

Below is the list of winners for both races that took place over the weekend:

Race 1 (Round 1)

Super Sporting Class

1. Ady Rahimy (Laser Motor Racing)
2. Freddie Ang (Telagamas Toyota)
3. Nabil Azlan (Wheelcorp)

Sporting Class

1. Adam Mikhail (G-Mart Motorsport)
2. Jwan Hii (Hong Huat X Armada KK Racing)
3. Taj Izrin Aiman (Saksama Motorsports)

Rookie Class

1. Harkiesh Geeva
2. Aydan Khaliq
3. Justin Rahul Dev

Race 2 (Round 1)

Super Sporting Class

1. Mitchell Cheah (Prima Pearl TD Racing)
2. Nabil Azlan (Wheelcorp)
3. Eddie Lew (Laser Motor Racing)

Sporting Class

1. Elson Lew (BAE Racing by ES Yang)
2. Taj Izrin Aiman (Saksama Motorsports)
3. Monai (RUK Team Nexzter PMC 52)

Rookie Class

1. Ian James
2. Aydan Khaliq
3. Genevieve Ooi