PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 19th October 2008
SASAKI TRIUMPHS IN ASTON MARTIN ASIA CUP SHANGHAI SPRINT
Team Reckless driver Kota Sasaki has placed himself in an enviable Championship position after taking victory in Round 8 of the Aston Martin Asia Cup, which raced in support of the 2008 Formula One Sinopec Chinese Grand Prix.
The Japanese driver took the win from Danny Watts (Great Britain) and Ringo Chong (Singapore) to record his third win in a row and fifth of the season.
Sasaki arrived at Shanghai in joint lead of the Championship with Sri Lanka's Dilantha Malagamuwa who suffered a torrid race, finding the gravel trap on the second lap whilst battling for third. This means Sasaki now goes to the final double header event in November with a 16 point advantage over Malagamuwa.
Sasaki's drive to victory was watched by AMAC guest Robin Brundle, Managing Director of Aston Martin Racing.
Aston Martin Asia Cup - Round 8 Result
Shanghai, China
| Position | Number | Driver | Nat | Entrant | Laps | Time |
| 1 | 30 | Kota Sasaki | JAP | Team Reckless | 10 | 23:12.479 |
| 2 | 60 | Danny Watts | GBR | GR Asia | 10 | 23:12.933 |
| 3 | 98 | Ringo Chong | SIN | Ringo Chong | 10 | 23:28.390 |
| 4 | 69 | Mel Choo | SIN | Mel Choo | 10 | 23:40.186 |
| 5 | 51 | Tunku Hammam | MAS | Tunku Hammam | 10 | 23:41.043 |
| 6 | 44 | Kuo Tong Hsieh | TPE | Kuo Tong Hsieh | 10 | 23:55.669 |
| 7 | 64 | Jean-Marc Merlin | FRA | Jean-Marc Merlin | 10 | 23:59.539 |
| 8 | 88 | Philip Ma | HKG | Team HongKong Racing | 10 | 24:08.009 |
| 9 | 36 | Geore Ong | SIN | George Ong | 10 | 24:11.954 |
| 10 | 28 | Eric Cheung | CAN | Eric Cheung | 10 | 24:22.163 |
| 11 | 23 | Simon Waters | AUS | Concord Energy Racing | 10 | 24:31.798 |
| 12 | 32 | David Lai | SIN | David Lai | 10 | 24:49.452 |
| 13 | 33 | Nasrat Muzayyin | USA | Concord Energy Racing | 10 | 24:55.683 |
| 14 | 9 | Andrew Luk | HKG | Andrew Luk | 10 | 25:09.804 |
Not classified:
| Position | Number | Driver | Nat | Entrant | Laps | Time |
| DNF | 6 | Dilantha Malagamuwa | SRI | Speed Sri Lanka | 1 | 2:25.301 |
| DNS | 7 | Frank Yu | HKG | Team HongKong Racing | 0 | - |
Fastest Lap: No 60 Danny Watts GR Asia 2:18.451 on lap 4 (141.736kph)
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Notes to Editors:
For further information please contact
Series Director: Ian Ross Geekie
Tel: +6012-3812078
Email: IanGeekie@astonmartinasiacup.com.
Issued on behalf of the Aston Martin Asia Cup by
Rebecca Hobbs
Tel: +441332 850091
Mob: +447742 431479
Email: rebecca@rh-pr.co.uk
Series Partners.
Aston Martin Asia Cup Series Partner is one of the most recognised names in international motorsport, Michelin. All drivers will have the advantage of racing on cutting-edge tyres supplied by series partner Michelin. The consistent performance and leading technology of Michelin tyres constantly improve the performance of many teams in international motorsport, and the Aston Martin Asia Cup will benefit greatly from the company’s vast expertise and impressive motorsport pedigree. The series also welcomes other valuable partners. Dura, creators of exceptional modular cabinets and accessories for professional workshops and residential garages. Powerbuilt professional hand tools, and Racing Logistics International also join AMAC as partners. The partnerships with these leading companies reflects the professional and innovative approach of the Aston Martin brand.
