Unique racing format to launch at ITM 400

Unique racing format to launch at ITM 400

A unique racing format will launch at this year’s ITM 400 in Hamilton.

A Super T12™ car, driven by Thai SuperCar series champion and racing professional Nattavude Chaoroensukhawatana, will showcase the car in the Hamilton ITM 400’s GT1 class races on 21 and 22 April.

Super T12™ Asia Ltd Managing Director Richard Fleming says the new format is the one of the most significant developments in Asia Pacific motorsport this year and is a potential “game changer”.

The Super T12™ format is unique because it provides drivers with an easy, affordable and hassle-free way to experience a competitive Open Unlimited Saloon Car performance drive.

For under $50,000 a year, drivers are provided with a race car; car transport to and from events; mechanical and electrical support at events; car servicing; maintenance and cleaning after every event; secure car storage; and fuel, oil, fluids and filters for the race days. All drivers need to do is turn up with their race gear, and they are ready to race.

In addition, Super T12™ Asia have set up their base at Hampton Downs and will store all race cars there, giving drivers easy access to the track for practice and hot lap days – something no other format currently offers.

The Super T12™ cars have been custom designed to provide an exciting driver and spectator experience with FIA accredited parts and high quality international brand components. There are a number of different body options to choose from – each contemporary in form, and from a leading Australian designer. Tight control on the formula with all cars using the same chassis, engine, locked ECU, brakes, gearbox, suspension and tyres, ensures the class showcases drivers’ skill – rather than the size of their cheque books.

“Super T12’s aggressive power to weight ratio, nimble handling and ability to stop on a dime make them exciting and enjoyable to drive and to watch,” says Mr Fleming.

He expects Super T12™ to play a significant role in fostering New Zealand motor sport and attract a whole new segment of drivers because the format significantly lowers entry barriers to racing a high performance, high specification vehicle.

“Racing a car with this level of performance would typically require a six figure investment just to purchase the car, and close to a six figure annual running cost budget, so Super T12™ is a very affordable way to race,” he says.

Furthermore, every year the Super T12™ Junior Development Scholarship will nurture upcoming talent by providing a total one-year racing package to a talented youth (under 20) driver.

Super T12™ is also unique in offering New Zealand’s only Asia series, with Super T12™ due to launch in Thailand and Malaysia, and India over the coming 12 months. Further launches are planned in China, Indonesia and the Philippines in 2014.

The Super T12™ racing fleet is currently in production and drivers are being sought. The series, which is scheduled to begin in early 2013, comprises between five and seven races a year in New Zealand plus with two classes running in the same events: open and junior (under 20 years). Top place earners in each country receiving invitations to the Super T12™ Asia Pacific International Championship race.

“We want to become the support class of choice for the premier class of racing in each country where we launch,” says Mr Fleming.

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