PROTON displays their new S70 race car made for the upcoming S1K race in Sepang

PROTON has unveiled the Proton S70 R3 racing car developed by  its motorsport arm, R3 Motorsports at the ongoing 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, in MAEPS, Serdang (till the 26th of May 2024). The Proton S70 R3 marks Proton R3's first all-new racing car since the Proton Saga R3 back in 2019. This is brand's return to the S1K endurance race since 2019, as if you remember, by the next year or so, we had a pandemic and so on. With five wins under its belt, more than any other team to date, Proton R3 achieved a remarkable feat by securing victory for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019. 

Sime Darby Racing Team, Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, continues participating in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2024 (PCCA) for a second straight year - Rounds 1 & 2 20-21 April 2024 at Sepang.

More Porsche racing from the Malaysian distributor.  After its debut last year, that saw a podium finish at the Sepang International Circuit for Sime Darby Racing Team, Porsche Malaysia, represented by the authorised Porsche distributor here, Sime Darby Auto Performance, has informed that it plans to continue participating in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2024 (PCCA) for a second consecutive year. With home grown talents at the steering wheel and also as part of the team, Sime Darby Racing Team aims  to build on their achievements from the previous season and further establish themselves as a competitive team with in this prestigious Asian one-make series.

The new, latest and greatest (to date) Porsche 911 GT3 RS makes its debut at the Sepang International Circuit alongside the return of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2023, rounds 9 and 10

The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS had its Malaysian launch at the Sepang International Circuit as part of the return of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2023, rounds 9 and 10 The very track biased, road-legal high-performance sports car still comes with a high revving naturally aspirated engine and the Porsche PDK dual clutch transmission but adds even MORE lightweight components and active aerodynamics as well as having more track oriented (Clubsport) and additional lightweight parts (Weissach) packages which are available on the new GT3 RS for more options, together with specially designed Porsche Design chronograph watch The price for the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS starts from RM 2,630,000. 

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) returns to Malaysia for Rounds 9 &10 at the Sepang International Circuit this weekend (26-27 August)

A weekend of racing Porsches The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) makes its way to Malaysia again for Rounds 9 &;10 at the Sepang International Circuit, this from this 26th and 27th of August 2023. This marks the second time PCCA is having its race venue here and adds to the Merdeka month of August for Malaysians.

VIDEO: The New Proton X50 1.5TGDI Flagship First Drive at the Second Media Preview - Handling and Acceleration Tested

This 1st drive experience video on the upcoming Proton X50 1.5TGDI SUV was uploaded over at the Motoring Malaysia YouTube Channel last week folks! If you haven't subscribed over there you would have missed viewing it as I have only now attached the video here on the blog. Sometimes, there are benefits to subscribe over there and also to go 'like' our Facebook or follow the Instagram page as I have added the link to the video there. This was the 2020/2021 PROTON X50 SUV 2nd Media Preview at Sepang Circuit. It was also our 1st Drive in the X50 1.5TGDI and therefore our first impressions on it. 

Japan Super GT 2020 Gets Toyota GAZOO Racing Malaysia As Partner for the Malaysian Leg of the Race Series

The Japan Super GT organization has decided to parter with Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Malaysia. This collaboration will see activities such as exciting Super GT experiences for enthusiasts and fans at each round of the Vios Challenge One-Make Race and TGR Festival as well as during the upcoming Malaysian leg of the Japan Super GT races at the Sepang Circuit in July. The new Toyota Supra GR will be the center stage for this partnership.

MINI Track Day 2020 and the Preview of the New MINI Countryman Blackheath Edition in Malaysia

The MINI Track Day 2020 at the Sepang International Circuit was held last Thursday where it brought together a bunch of MINIacs and driving enthusiasts for an exciting day of circuit driving. It saw two groups put their driving skills to the test during the MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Track Experience and MINI Driving Experience. 

Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival is in Penang This Weekend - Round 3 on the 15-16 February 2020

This weekend, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival featuring the Toyota Vios Challenge penultimate races will happen in Penang. This is  Round 3 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival and will happen at area surrounding Stadium Batu Kawan from 15-16 February 2020. If you have been following the Vios Challenge, the races this weekend would be critical in deciding the Super Sporting, Sporting and Promotional class championship. It is the last race of the season to be contested on a street circuit race before the series moves to the Sepang International Circuit in April. 

Shell Malaysia Does A Whole Lot As Title Sponsor of the Malaysian MotoGP - 10 Years as Title Sponsor and Still Enthralling Visitors to the Shell Hillstand and Other Activities

Having Shell Malaysia as the title sponsor of the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) for the tenth year running is a blessing. The energy providing company have over the years improved their participation and this year, they have enhanced the Shell Hillstand features so that local motorsport enthusiasts can experience the MotoGP to an even high level of excitement.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia Launches the all New BMW S 1000 RR, BMW R 1250 R & R 1250 RR For The Malaysian Market

One of the many motorcycle launches that coincided with the MotoGP Malaysia was the unveiling of the New BMW S 1000 RR, BMW R 1250 R and BMW R 1250 RS by BMW Motorrad Malaysia. The new BMW S 1000 RR is the company's 3rd generation S 1000 series of superbike. The R 1250 R  roadster or naked styled bike and the more sleek looking R 1250 RS are street bikes which cater to the more relaxed rider but who still likes the taste of refined motorcycling.

Video Vlog: 2019 BMW M5 at Sepang Circuit - Some Thoughts on the Performance Sedan While Driving It and Following the 2019 M2 Competition

Hello folks! Been a little busy with other pursuits in life. I also have to say that my 15 year old daughter is also in the midst of having her PT3 or lower secondary school exams to those abroad. So I've been busy running errands and other stuff. Anyway, here is Yours Truly piloting the 2019 BMW M5 sports sedan around the Sepang Circuit whilst following a 2019 M2 Competition.

New 2019 Porsche Macan S & 360 Leasing programme introduced at the Porsche Sportscar Together Day With Over 320 Porsche Cars Parading On The Sepang Circuit

Last Weekend, Porsche Malaysia via their authorised distributors Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) introduced the New 360 Leasing programme at the Sportscar Together Day which was held at the Sepang Circuit.  Sime Darby Auto Performance’s first Sportscar Together Day also set a new Malaysian Record where the 'Largest Porsche Gathering' in Malaysia recorded 320 Porsche cars on the circuit. I think it was one of the most epic traffic jams in the history of the Sepang Circuit.

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) Invites Customers and Enthusiasts to Porsche Malaysia’s inaugural Sportscar Together Day at The Sepang Circuit on 3rd August 2019

Interesting Saturday ahead folks, especially if you are a Porsche owner or you are an enthusiast of the sports car brand. On 3rd of August 2019, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official distributor of Porsche here in Malaysia invites its customers and all Porsche fans to Malaysia’s inaugural (Porsche) Sportscar Together Day, at Sepang International Circuit. 

VIDEO: 2019 BMW M2 Competition Track Test / Drive Experience at the Sepang Circuit

This is the video of my track test / session on the Sepang Circuit with the 2019 BMW M2 Competition. As I've stated in the launch article, which has a written part of this drive experience, the compact coupe is sublime. The car feels like something ol' skool as the 3.0liter twin turbocharged in-line six feels so lag free and full of throttle response. Go read it here if you haven't.

BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car to be Displayed at Bangsar Village II this Wednesday 31st October - Meet & Greet Session with MotoGP icon Loris Capirossi

The BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car will be displayed ahead of the Malaysian MotoGP over at Bangsar Village II and as part of a convoy throughout Kuala Lumpur folks! As a prelude to the upcoming races over at the Sepang Circuit, the BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car with BMW M Performance Parts – will make appearances across Kuala Lumpur on a convoy with the BMW M5, BMW 530i M Sport, BMW S 1000 RR, and the BMW S 1000 RR Safety Bike. BMW bikes and cars galore.

Site Update, New Shortie Video Posted - Motoring-Malaysia's 'Office' At The Sepang Circuit

It's December 2017, and every time December rolls by I usually take a break in terms of pounding out articles, work or any sort of thing that needs me to use intensive labour or use my brains a bit more than usual. If you've been following my stuff over the years you would know that I value Quality of Life above anything else. So, after nearly eleven months of doing stuff, I take a few days to chill and relax a little. The video above was uploaded today and shows off Motoring-Malaysia's 'office' at the Sepang Circuit. 

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SHELL ADVANCE Launches Limited Edition packs and the chance to win free Main Grandstand tickets to Shell Malaysia MotoGP 2016

Shell Advance has announced the introduction of specially designed limited edition packs for four variants of its Shell Advance motorcycle engine oils – Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology 10W-40 (1L) and 15W-50 (1L), Shell Advance AX7 10W-40 (1L) and Shell Advance AX5 Scooter 15W-40 (0.8L). Together with this, there is chance for 500 people to win Grandstand tickets for the upcoming 2016 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Time Attack At Sepang With The LMY 'SNAILZ'

-Y.C Foo's STI

This happened last Sunday. It was an event worth watching, even if it was really wet. I wore traditional moccasin style loafers which had their soles stitched to the insole. The water wicked through the threads causing feet to be really damp throughout the whole event. But it was worth it. Read and enjoy by clicking on the title above or here.

-Andy having a breather after a wet session

- Jun's front end

A big shout out to LMY Automobile & Services Sdn Bhd (SS13 Subang Jaya), the proprietor of LMY cum car tuner extraordinaire Mr Andy Lee, Mr Foo, Mr. Jun and all the Snailz boys who attended the event and made this article happen.

- a 430 Scud and LMY's S204

-An Exige belting it out in the wet

- A Impreza TS belonging to a friend of mine at the HPC track session before the time attack. Another LMY track 'kaki'

Thanks to Mr Baharudin Ide of Sharptone Photographic for the excellent pictures. Those not so excellent ones are by yours truly.