(Jan.
23, 2013) Beijing - The Star Racing Academy has been established by Volkswagen
Group China Sports Car Project to support Chinese motor sport hopefuls with
their racing careers. Under the program, 6 Chinese drivers will be trained
comprehensively by participating in the all-new 2013 Formula Masters China
Series (FMCS). The racer recruitment is in process and will be finished on Feb.
28, 2013.
With
the increasing number of motor sports events introduced into China in the
recent decade, more professional talents are needed to keep motor sports alive
and thriving. The Star Racing Academy aims to train young Chinese racers
properly in the beginning of their racing career, as well ensuring the best
opportunities and the most professional environment for further development.
“The newly established Star Racing Academy dedicates itself to supporting
Chinese talents, aged between 15 and 25, in their career path through a 3-year
program to prepare them for the upcoming FMCS races, and the future,
higher-level races.” said Mr. Dominic Lyncker, Motorsports Director of Sports
Car Project China.
The
Star Racing Academy not only includes coaching from professional drivers, but
also covers pre-season testing and fitness training. In addition to driving
skill and race tactics education, they will also receive technical education,
sponsorship acquisition and management coaching as well as public relations and
media training in the future. The participants are encouraged to move to
one-make cups and other racing series in China or Asia along with the
development of professional skills.
The
2013 FMCS will be the first professional racing stage for the recruits, who
will be competing against international drivers in the six-race series. In
addition to racing in China, they will be competing in Korea and Malaysia. All
FMCS participants will use the same state-of-the art Formula racing car to
ensure both performance and safety. The racing car is equipped with a Tatuus FA
010 Carbon composite monocoque chassis, FIA F3 standard, and is powered by a
Formula Evo 2.0 FSI engine.
As
well as providing a fair competition platform to enable young drivers to
experience high- quality racing, the FMCS also offers the best opportunities
for all the drivers to step up into a professional career in motorsport in
either single seaters, touring- or GT cars. The series aims to be a platform to
source local talent for these racing cups.
The
official website of Formula Masters China Series has been launched. For more
detail information about FMCS and Chinese racer recruitment, please visit: www.formulamasterschina.com
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