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Registration for the 2025 Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia now open

Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, has announced the organization of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia for the second consecutive year, aimed at young talents.

There are three age categories in which sim racers aged 10 to 24 years old are eligible to participate in this challenge.

Three knockout rounds will determine the fastest racers who qualify for the next round, with the final round taking place concurrently with the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia race on June 8, 2025.

Online registration will be open from March 20 to April 16 via the website https://pescm.porsche.com.my/, where each participant will be required to select a Porsche Centre location should they qualify for Round 2.

For 2025, the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia will utilize the RaceRoom Racing Experience platform on Steam, featuring the racetracks used by the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

The first qualifying round (10-minute time trial) will be conducted online and at Porsche Centres across Malaysia from April 12 to April 20, where participants may choose to join the challenge from their homes.

Round 2 will take place at the following locations:

  • Porsche Centre Ara Damansara: April 26-27, 2025
  • Porsche Centre Johor Bahru: May 3-4, 2025
  • Porsche Centre Penang: May 10-11, 2025
  • Porsche Centre Sungai Besi: May 17-18, 2025

In Round 2, each participant will receive a personal coaching session, followed by a 10-minute practice session.

The top 10 participants from each category who achieve the fastest lap times at each Porsche Centre will advance to the final qualifying round on May 25-26, 2025, at Bangsar Shopping Centre.

The top 10 finalists from each category will progress to the final round, which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit on June 8, 2025, using a sprint race format virtually at the Sepang International Circuit PETRONAS.

Three racers who secure a podium finish during the final championship will have the opportunity to experience driving a real Porsche on the Sepang circuit.

Winners under the age of 18 will be able to share this meaningful experience with a parent or guardian.

Interested participants can register or learn more by visiting this website: https://bit.ly/pescm-registration.

 

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2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia introduces endurance race at Sepang Circuit

The 9th, 10th, and 11th rounds of the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia have recently concluded on August 11th.

It witnessed local team Sime Darby Racing Team representing Porsche Malaysia competing on home soil for the second consecutive year in the PRO category.

 

Round 9

In the 9th round, Mathys Jaubert (TORO Racing) clinched the first position despite Porsche Junior 2024 driver Alessandro Ghiretti leading after a few initial corners.

This marked Jaubert’s first victory in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, with Marco Giltrap (Team Porsche New Zealand) and Rodrigo Dias Almeida (R&B Racing) taking the next two spots.

In the Pro-Am class, Bao Jinlong continued his dominant performance, securing the fourth spot overall.

Meanwhile, in the Am category, Eric Kwong (Bergwerk Motorsport) outpaced Munkong Sathienthrakul (EBM) to claim the top spot.

 

Round 10

The night race saw a total of 29 cars navigating the Sepang circuit.

Dylan Pereira (Team Shanghai Yonda BWT) grabbed his first win of the season, while Liu Kai Shun (R&B Racing) surpassed Bao Jinlong to celebrate his first Pro-Am victory.

The positions in the Am class shifted as Sathienthirakul managed to beat Eric Kwong by a slight margin.

 

Round 11

The final race of the weekend introduced an endurance format for the first time, with challenging wet weather conditions.

Nazim Azman from Sime Darby Racing Team initially secured third place but received a post-race penalty for contact while overtaking Ragginger, allowing the Porsche Holding driver to claim a podium finish.

In the Pro-Am class, Kai Shun displayed prowess by securing his second win of the race, while a fierce battle between Eric Kwong and Sathienthirakul saw the Bergwerk driver reclaiming the top spot from the EBM driver.

With five races remaining, Ghiretti maintains a 20-point lead in the championship ahead of closest rival Jaubert.

Bao holds a comfortable lead in the Pro-Am class, while in the Am category, Eric Kwong leads Munkong Sathienthirakul by 21 points.

The 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia will return for rounds 12 and 13 at the Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore, as a supporting race to the Singapore Grand Prix.

In addition, the 2024 Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia took place, featuring three main categories (Junior Dreamers, Young Dreamers, and Driven Dreamers), where each participant was given the opportunity to drive the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) on the virtual PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.

At the same time, Porsche Malaysia also showcased several models of the 911, including the 911 S/T, 911 Dakar, and the racing machine 911 RSR.

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Sepang International Circuit rental rates to increase starting April 1

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SEPANG International Circuit (SIC) has confirmed that track rental rates will be increased by as much as 45% effective April 1.

According to NST, the new rate card will see track rental on weekdays for daytime sessions increase by 27% from RM55,000 to RM70,000, while weekend rates will go up by 32% from RM60,500 to RM80,000.

For evening sessions, the rental rates on weekdays will increase by 41% from RM55,000 to RM78,000, while weekend rates will go from RM60,500 to RM88,000, representing a hike of 45%.

The mentioned prices are inclusive of technical and medical personnel assistance, ambulances and car, cleaning services, security staff, and access to relevant facilities.

According to SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif, the price hike was to ensure that the FIA grade one standard circuit continues to operate at the “highest standards.”

“As part of SIC’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in facilities and services, we have announced an adjustment to our track and facility rental pricing which will take effect on 1 April 2024,” said Shafriman.

“This decision was vital to uphold the quality of our facilities, enhance services and facilitate ongoing improvements that will contribute to a better customer experience.

“This advance notice was provided to ensure transparency and allow ample time for all clients and stakeholders to make necessary preparations.

“Rest assured that we are fully committed to facilitating a smooth transition for our clients and stakeholders,” he said.

In January last year, Shafriman was quoted as saying the increase was inevitable due to increasing operating and maintenance costs. SIC has not raised its rental prices since 2013.