Tyrepac @ Formula Drift 2009

Tyrepac co-sponsored the Goodyear Formula Drift Malaysia held in MAEPS (Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang) from 19^th to 20^th of December 2009. The event was a roaring success, attracting a crowd turnout in excess of 12,000 people.

Always great to work with ESPN and Goodyear                   Fraction of the 12,000 passionate crowd

The event gathered a total of 54 drivers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Thailand, and Japan. Tyrepac is pleased to have Ivan Lim and Ee Yoong Chern fly the Tyrepac flag as Team Tyrepac drivers.

54 drivers gather for pre-race briefing                             Team Tyrepac Goodyear – driven by Ivan Lim

Team Tyrepac Goodyear – Yoong’s Nissan RB 32                              Sean’s Tyrepac colored Nissan S13

The race was hard fought but eventually, it was again Malaysian Tengku Djan who emerged victorious, with Thailand’s Drift King Kiki taking second spot, and New Zealand’s “Mad” Mike emerging third. It was an action-packed Sunday with the entire grandstand cheering for their home grown hero.

Much adored Formula Drift Malaysia Champion Tengku Djan                                       Kiki’s Nissan S15

Mike’s Mazda RX-7

Festivities were in abundance throughout the two days. Goodyear’s flying blimp was seen pacing the race ground throughout the two days, drummers, autographs sessions, girls, girls and more girls…ah! Tyrepac as usual went about diligently ensuring no tyres were left unchanged for all drivers, but still found time to mingle with the crowd with some games.

Goodyear’s signature blimp                                                   Daijiro “Dai” Yoshihara – guest judge

Goodyear drivers gathered for autograph sessions                          Dai dropping by Tyrepac’s booth for autograph signing

Girls, girls everywhere

Tyre pit – operated by Tyrepac                                                Tyrepac game proved to be popular

Judges at work

Amongst some who made Formula Drift possible- Jim Liaw (3^rd from left standing, Co-founder Formula Drift LLC) Ryan Sage (3^rd from right standing, Co-founder Formula Drift LLC) and Marcus Lim (in white standing, MD DriftPac Pte Ltd)

Just ignore what those guys in front are doing.

Goodyear Formula Drift Malaysia was truly a well-organized, well-planned, and superbly executed event for the Asian race calendar. Kudos to ESPN event management, Goodyear, members from Formula Drift, Driftpac, Pitcrew, Tyrepac Malaysia, Newera training school, MAEPS, sponsors, volunteers, the great Malaysian crowd, and definitely the drivers.

I am sure, like me, those who did attend this event will be looking forward to the next.

Ler Hwee Tiong