Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) will be commencing the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience at the Sepang International Circuit. Another new programme designed with Porsche owners who have some driving experience under their belt. You could say that the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience is a unique, intermediate level, half-day track programme where they track with their own road car and later in a track prepared Porsche.
The Cayman GT4 driving programme will include general vehicle control and will also allow the participants the opportunity to fine tune their skills on the track. Participants will be able to familiarise themselves with the circuit’s corners, find the perfect driving line, determine the most effective braking points and learn to avoid unnecessary steering inputs.
In addition, the programme will focus on race car specific topics like car set up, interpretation of driving characteristics, driving on slick tires, and making immediate adjustments in the cockpit. Each participant will be equipped with the entire safety equipment including a suitable helmet, HANS safety equipment, a racing suit and Nomex clothing.
The participating customers will also get the chance to step into a race prepared car with close supervision, one-to-one coaching and advice experienced Porsche race car drivers / instructors.
As stated, the programme will be conducted through a one-to-one coaching programme with an experienced trainer. This time around, participants will get to tutor under the expert hands of Porsche Carrera Cup Driver, Will Bamber.
Will Bamber finished as the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2017 as Champion Rookie and third overall. As a regular race winner and championship frontrunner, getting tips and knowledge from Will would be beneficial and an experience in itself.
More on the programme...
An intercom system will be installed in the track prepared car enabling Will to give the driver immediate and direct feedback when it is most valuable, right on the track. In addition, a data recording system will be connected to the the CAN Gateway of the Cayman GT4 Clubsport which will monitor every move that was made on the racetrack. This system will provide the instructor a detailed post session analysis. Data and video footage will be used to analyse the participant’s driving preformance and to discuss potential changes to their performance behind the wheel.
“The new Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience is the logical next step for SDAP in our customer motorsport activities. Our Open Track Days are already a long tradition by now and they have provided our customers with the opportunity to drive their road cars in a safe environment with expert advice on the Sepang International Circuit. " said Arnt Bayer, Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance.
He continued, "With the Cayman GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience, we take our motorsport programme one step further by offering our customers the chance to drive a race car, in our own Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR. This will for sure be a driving experience and excitement on a completely different level. And it might be the first step into a racing career for some of them. In addition to the training content, the programme ensures that the fun side of driving is not forgotten,”
“The pure thrill of driving this mid engine race car on the track including the unfiltered sound and vibrations of the 3.8-litre Boxer racing engine mounted just centimeters behind the driver and the extremely responsive yet well balanced set up of the chassis guarantees goose bumps. We are excited to call on Will Bamber’s experience as part of our GT4 Clubsport Racing Experience, and we look forward to being able to share this experience with our customers,” Arnt added.
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