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Revving up: Malaysia Championship Series launches new season at Sepang International Circuit

Premier four-wheel racing series provides vital platform for local racers to showcase their talent, passion for speed

10:00 AM MYT

 

SEPANG – The Malaysia Championship Series (MCS) kicked off this weekend with Round 1 at the Sepang International Circuit, signalling the start of a new season.

This premier four-wheel local racing series returns to provide local racers with a platform to showcase their need for speed. 

With a record number of participants, the series is complemented by action from three support events: the Asia Classic Car Challenge/Caterham, the prestigious Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia series, and TCR Asia.

Scoop photographer Riduan Rizal Ahmad captured the first day of trackside action. – May 6, 2024

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia series cars line up on the grid 15 seconds before the race starts. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia cars navigate a corner at Sepang International Circuit, vying for the top spot. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Car 65 leads the Lamborghini Super Trofeo race. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
The Malaysian flag prominently features in the background as car 51 zooms past. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Situated close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the Sepang International Circuit sees competitors from all over the world jet in to race at the challenging track. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
The unique main grandstand design, inspired by the national flower of Malaysia – the hibiscus – is often an eye-catching feature of the circuit. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Cars competing in the MCS speed down the straights at the circuit. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Singapore’s Roy Tang from Bae Racing manoeuvres around a corner on his way to victory in the Touring Production class. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Three cars jostle for advantage in the Malaysia Touring Car class. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Tauhid Anwar Avik from Bangladesh finishes fifth in the SP Production 1 class. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024
Pee Sau Fan (from left) from Malaysia takes a selfie with Kousei Kanto from Japan and Baron Sim on the podium of the SP 1 Production class. – Riduan Rizal Ahmad/Scoop pic, May 6, 2024

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