RaceWorks Hobbies launches the Singapore Elite Racing Series 2013

 

RaceWorks Hobbies, with the support of radio control (R/C) industry partners in Singapore, proudly announces the launch of the RaceWorks Elite Racing Series 2013, a major new enhancement to its R/C racing program for 2013 aimed at promoting R/C model car racing in Singapore.

With the success of the 2012 RaceWorks Singapore On-Road Championship Series (ROCS) reigniting interest in electric-powered on-road R/C racing in Singapore among beginners and other seasoned hobbyists, the RaceWorks Elite Racing Series raises the competitive environment by providing a platform for some of Singapore’s top R/C racing talents to compete against one another on a regular basis. Apart from promoting R/C model car racing to the wider public, the RaceWorks Elite Racing Series 2013, together with the second season of ROCS, also seeks to identify talented racers in Singapore to be groomed for international success in the future.

The RaceWorks Elite Racing Series will feature 5 teams competing in 7 races during 2013. The season flags off on Sunday, 13 January 2013 at RaceWorks Hobbies’ racing circuit at Bottle Tree Park, Singapore. The remaining rounds will be held on 17 March 2013, 21 April 2013, 5 May 2013, 7 July 2013, 4 Aug 2013 and 1 Sep 2013.

Teams will be racing 4-wheel drive on-road R/C touring cars featuring the latest modified brushless motors and electronic speed controllers, powered by high output rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries. The cars are capable of reaching speeds in excess of 100km/h.

Each team will consist of 2 drivers, making up an elite 10 driver field competing for the driver and team championships. Drivers score points for themselves and their team based on their finishing positions for each round of the series.

The 5 teams competing in the inaugural season of the RaceWorks Elite Racing Series feature drivers that are current and past local, regional and international champions. Interestingly, the driver line-up also features drivers crossing back into on-road electric powered touring car racing from other R/C car racing classes. The teams and drivers are :

1) Team ARC Singapore - entry supported by Quantum Racing
Drivers: Leonard Sim and Nelson Lee
Leonard is a multiple-year champion in the Tamiya Asia Cup - Singapore Qualifying series in the M-Chassis class as well as the current Asian Champion for the M-Chassis class which he won in the Tamiya Asia Cup Finals 2012 (South Korea). Leonard was also the champion in the SuperStock Class in ROCS 2012.

 

Nelson is the 2012 Singapore National Champion in the 1/8th scale gas-powered onroad class. He was also the national champion in the 1/10th scale gas powered onroad touring car class in 2011.

2) Team HB / HPI – entry supported by Tai Sing Corporation Pte Ltd
Drivers: Allister Lim and Ben Seet
Allister was the winner of the SuperStock class in the Tamiya Asia Cup – Singapore Qualifying series in 2007 - 2008. He went on to win the Asian title in the Tamiya Asia Cup Finals in 2008 staged in Malaysia.

 

Ben Seet is one of Singapore’s most experienced racers with multiple race wins in local and international events.

3) Team Tamiya SG – entry supported by Stargek Pte Ltd
Drivers: Nicholas Lee and Alvin Koh
Nicholas is one of Singapore’s top EP racers, recording multiple local and international wins. Nicholas was the Asian Champion in the 4WD GT Class at the Tamiya Asia Cup Finals in Singapore in 2011. He went on to win the class in the Tamiya World Championship staged in Japan later that year, becoming the first Singaporean to be awarded the title of Tamiya World Champion.

 

Alvin is a 2-time Asian Champion in the Tamiya Asia Cup Finals. He claimed the F201 class Asian-title in 2004 (Hong Kong) and the Expert Class title in 2005 (Singapore). He was also the winner of the HPI Invitational Challenge 2006.

4) Team Xray Singapore – entry supported by Hobbylink
Drivers: PY Tang and Wee EC
PY is the reigning champion in the Modified Class for ROCS 2012. He is also the current Asian champion in the 4WD GT class in the Tamiya Asia Cup Finals 2012, hosted by South Korea. PY has numerous regional wins and is the 4-time champion in the Tamiya Asia Cup – Singapore Qualifying Series 2009 – 2012.

 

EC is an experienced local racer, securing 2nd in the 4WD GT class in the Tamiya Asia Cup – Singapore Qualifying series in 2012. He has various podium finishes in local competitions.

5) Team Yokomo Singapore – entry supported by Autodrift Pte Ltd
Drivers: Alan Leung and Marcus Choo
Alan is a seasoned R/C racer who has recently been more involved in R/C drifting. He was the 1st runner-up in the Yokomo International Drift Meet 2011 staged in Malaysia.

 

Marcus has recorded 1st runner finishes in the EP Pro Class in the HPI All Asia Finals in 2008 and 2010 (both staged in Thailand).

 

 

   

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