BHPetrol steps up support for grassroots motorsports
BHPetrol, who currently nurtures the development of five promising racing drivers of the future through its BHPetrol Racing Team, has reaffirmed its commitment to the cause, paving the way for more young drivers to follow the footsteps of Daim Hishammudin, Gary Koh, Ang Kok Wee, Tanapon “Boyd” Nokkaew, and Tan Wei Ron in the future.
Speaking the team appreciation ceremony held at Subang yesterday, Managing Director of Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd Mr Tan Kim Thiam expressed confidence at the BHPetrol team’s ability to seek out potential stars of the future them and provide them with the right platform to spring to greater things.
“BHPetrol Racing Team allows potential race drivers a foundation to withstand and build good racing acument as they evolve from Go-Kart Racing into more complex motorsport categories and eventually Formula 1 Racing,” said Mr. Tan.
According to BHPetrol Racing Team’s Technical Director Mr Rodney Magness, “Just the drivers alone and a good kart do not guarantee the win. Motorsports is an art craft on its own. It combines the right balance between the machines to the drivers and the mental preparation to emotional confidence. We are happy to say that we are on the right track in having that mix here.”
The five aforementioned drivers of the BHPetrol Racing Team currently compete in various karting championships across Asia. The youngest of the lot, Daim, is currently leading the Junior category of the Rotax Max Challenge, whilst Gary, Kok Wee, and Tanapon are competing in the Senior category.
In addition, Daim and Tanapon also competes in the Asia Karting Open Championship (AKOC) along with Tan Wei Ron. They can be seen in action next at the Philippines for the next leg of AKOC on 30 and 31 July 2011.
