Audi R8 LMS Cup Press Release
Audi R8 LMS Cup raring to go as GT Asia Series continues
· Official Audi R8
LMS Cup entry looks to strengthen lead
· Fierce
competition expected as rivals raise game
· Pair on scorching
form as they head to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur,
June 6, 2012 – Chinese Taipei’s
Jeffrey Lee and Marchy Lee of Hong Kong, the two red-hot drivers who make up the
official Audi R8 LMS Cup entry in the GT Asia Series, are on scorching form as
they head to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit this weekend for Rounds 3
and 4.
Each driver
celebrated a podium finish in the Audi R8 LMS Cup series last weekend, with
Marchy taking outright victory in Round 3 and Jeffrey winning both rounds in the
Amateur category.
The pair head to
the Sepang International Circuit at the top of the GT Asia Series championship
leaderboard, Marchy heading the point table and Jeffrey just a single point
behind and tied for second place.
The high-profile
meeting is part of the Japan Super GT weekend at the Malaysian Formula 1
circuit, and the Audi R8 LMS Cup team can expect plenty of attention from huge
crowds which are anticipated.
Racing the Audi
R8 LMS ultra, Jeffrey and Marchy are both fully focused on quick laps and smooth
driver changeovers in a series where teamwork plays as crucial a role as driver
skills and sheer power.
The two
qualifying sessions for Rounds 3 and 4 of the GT Asia Series will be held on
Friday, June 8, with Round 3 on Saturday and Round 4 on Sunday.
Jeffrey Lee:
“We
learned a great deal in the opening rounds last month, and we’re working really
well together as a team. Now it’s time to strengthen what we have already
established as a team, and together grab as many points
as we
can. This is a seriously competitive championship and we have to be right at
the top of our game.”
Marchy
Lee:
“We can’t wait to
resume the title chase this weekend! The Audi R8 LMS ultra is a superb car to
race, and the team has given Jeffrey and I a winning package. We’ll be gunning
for glory as well as points, and can guarantee everyone a tremendous show this
weekend.”
Audi
R8 LMS Cup Official Website at: www.audir8lmscup.com
GT Asia Series
2012
Provisional
Calendar
Date
|
Event
|
Circuit
|
Rounds
|
May
26-27
|
Malaysian Super
Series
|
Sepang
International Circuit, Malaysia
|
1 &
2
|
June
9-10
|
Super GT
Series
|
Sepang
International Circuit, Malaysia
|
3 &
4
|
July
14-15
|
Formula
Nippon
|
Fuji International
Speedway, Japan
|
5 &
6
|
August
18-19
|
Super GT
Series
|
Suzuka Circuit,
Japan
|
7 &
8
|
September
29-30
|
Super GT
Series
|
Autopolis
International Circuit, Japan
|
9 &
10
|
November
16-18
|
59th
Macau Grand Prix (Macau GT Cup)
|
Guia Circuit,
Macau, China
|
11
|
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