Audi R8 LMS Cup Press Release
· First-ever Audi one-makes title to be awarded this weekend in Shanghai
· Adderly Fong leads title chase, but Marchy Lee and Alex Yoong in
contention
· Audi DTM ace Edoardo Mortara makes Audi R8 LMS Cup debut
Shanghai, November 7, 2012 – The Audi R8 LMS Cup is preparing to
crown the world’s first-ever Audi brand cup champion this weekend at the
Shanghai International Circuit.
Three drivers are in championship contention and a total of 51
points are on offer during Rounds 11&12, which take place as part of the
inaugural Shanghai Sports Car Champions Festival.
Leading the title charge is young pretender Adderly Fong with KLM
Racing, who after scoring his third win of the season two weeks ago, now has a
narrow two-point advantage over Audi Ultra driver Marchy Lee. Third in the
championship is former Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong with Audi GQ. Joining the
series for the first time and sure to be a contender to stand atop the podium
is Audi DTM ace and two-time Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix and last year’s Macau
GT Cup winner Edoardo Mortara, who will race with Audi Driving Dreams. The
Italian finished fifth in this year’s DTM series and arrives in Shanghai straight
from Abu Dhabi, where he took part in the Formula One Young Drivers Test.
Said Rene Koneberg, Director of Audi Sport customer racing China: “We
are delighted that the championship is open right up until the final race
weekend and that we will crown a deserving champion in Shanghai. We are also
looking forward to have Edoardo Motara with us at the Shanghai Sports Car
Champions Festival.”
The exciting mix of professionals, rising stars and passionate
enthusiasts all race identical Audi R8 LMS Cup cars. With minimal modifications
permitted, talent and racing mettle are put to the test. An optimum showcase
for Audi lightweight technology, the series has also shown itself to be a
leader in motorsport innovation. Earlier this season the series, along with
partner Michelin, introduced a first in Asian motorsport – a long-life tyre
which lasts over the course of an entire weekend, reducing consumption while
maintaining the performance required for top, international racing.
In addition to the overall title, the Amateur Cup
for non-professionals will be awarded this weekend. While
Pauian Archiland J-Fly Racing driver Jeffrey Lee holds a 28-point lead over
Alex Au, expect Au and the other Amateur Cup drivers to battle hard for the
category wins. A team championship will also be awarded this weekend.
The Audi R8 LMS Cup made its worldwide debut in Shanghai in April,
before heading to to China’s Pearl River Delta and the Zhuhai International
Circuit. In August, the series raced at Inner Mongolia’s Ordos track, before
returning to Zhuhai in September. Late last month the series supported the FIA
World Endurance Championship season finale in Shanghai before this weekend’s
double-header season finale.
Audi R8 LMS Cup
Official Website at: www.audir8lmscup.com
Audi R8 LMS Cup
Provisional Entry
List – Rounds 11&12
車號
|
名宇
|
國籍
|
車隊
|
1
|
Marchy LEE
李英健
|
Hong Kong
香港
|
Audi Ultra
奧迪 Ultra車隊
|
3
|
Dino CRESCENTINI (Am)
迪諾.克裡斯丁(Am)
|
USA
美國
|
Spark Motorsport
|
6
|
HAN Han
韓寒
|
China
中國
|
Team Zhe Jiang Aotong
浙江奧通車隊
|
7
|
Jeffrey LEE (Am)
李勇德 (Am)
|
Chinese Taipei
中華台北
|
Pauian Archiland J-Fly Racing
璞園捷飛車隊
|
8
|
Alex YOONG
熊龍
|
Malaysia
馬來西亞
|
Audi GQ
奧迪智族車隊
|
9
|
WANG Jian Wei
王建偉
|
China
中國
|
Team Betterlife
百得利車隊
|
13
|
Adrian FU (Am)
傅厚澤 (Am)
|
Hong Kong
香港
|
FuSpeed Racing
FuSpeed車隊
|
23
|
Alex AU (Am)
區柏祥 (Am) |
Hong Kong
香港
|
AK Racing
AK車隊
|
27
|
Edoardo MORTARA
莫他拿 |
Italy
意大利 |
Audi Driving Dreams
奥迪童夢圓 |
33
|
SUN Zheng
孫正
|
China
中國
|
Team Erdos Xinan
鄂爾多斯鑫安車隊
|
66
|
ZHANG Ran (Am)
張冉 (Am)
|
China
中國
|
Audi Castrol
奧迪嘉實多車隊
|
68
|
Adderly FONG
方駿宇
|
Hong Kong
香港
|
KLM Team
錦龍車隊
|
75
|
Clifford CHEN (Am)
陳憲章 (Am)
|
Chinese Taipei
中華台北
|
J-Fly Racing Team
捷飛車隊
|
77
|
SUN Chao
孫超
|
China
中國
|
P D GROUP Team
龐大車隊
|
88
|
Aaron KWOK (Am)
郭富城 (Am)
|
Hong Kong
香港
|
Team Audi R8 LMS Cup
奥迪R8 LMS盃車隊 |
Massimo VIGNALI
馬西莫。維納里
|
UK
英國
|
Team Chengdu New Elements
成都新元素車隊
|
(Am) Am Cup Competitor
