The Aston Martin Asia Cup (AMAC) returns with pride to support the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. Last year’s race saw the Aston martin Asia Cup, in its debut year, thrill spectators with an exciting battle with drivers from Asia and beyond plus a former Formula One Star!

The 2009 Season So Far…
The Aston Martin Asia Cup comes to Marina Bay with eight thrilling rounds under its belt. This year has seen some titanic battles, none more so than for the Championship lead which is currently a duel between Mark Williamson, of Concord Motorsport and last year’s vice-Champion Dilantha Malagamuwa, of Dilango Racing. These epic races have taken place across Asia and in a first for AMAC, included the series’ first night race in support of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) at Sepang, Malaysia, last month. Throughout the field there has been exciting and entertaining racing.

Whilst the battle for the Championship is sure to be the forefront of their minds, neither contender can rule out the threat from the many other able drivers who’ll be looking to mark their mark on this prestigious event in Singapore. The home spectators will have no fewer than six drivers to support in the race. Amongst these is Ringo Chong, a podium finisher in last year’s race who will be keen to repeat the feat. Mel Choo, whose 2009 season has seen him add the might of the Mosler in Super GT to his racing credentials, will be eager for home glory. A welcome returnee to the AMAC grid is Mok Weng Sun, his Team PCS Racing have such honours as winning the MMER in 2008.

It could be said Singapore have six and a bit to support in AMAC with Nasrat Muzayyin’s Singaporean team, Concord Motorsport, fielding a total of 4 cars including Williams’ Championship contender. From further afield Canada’s Eric Cheung is making great grounds in his first full year of AMAC racing whilst Frenchman Jean-Marc Merlin will be looking to add a little magic. Malaysia is represented by Tunku Hammam, who already has a race win to his credit this season. Hong Kong is represented by Andrew Luk and Frank Yu.

About The Aston Martin Asia Cup
The Aston Martin Asia Cup was introduced in 2008 as the world’s first one-make Aston Martin Championship .The Aston Martin Vantage N24 GT racing cars boast a 4.3litre, 410bhp V8-engine. All cars are prepared to FIA GT4 regulations and have been hand-built to Aston Martin’s high calibre, bespoke requirements. The technical expertise of Aston Martin is matched with Michelin as Series Partner.

The series has been moulded by Series Director, Ian Geekie who has already established one make series in Asia, indeed he was the first man to do so. Under his guidance he has established the AMAC as a well regarded Championship drawing on the class and iconic status of the Aston Martin marque. Whilst the formation of any series is difficult, not least a one-make series and certainly in the recent climate, Ian Geekie has years of experience and an acute knowledge of the Asian Motorsport’s scene to call upon. As a competitive driver himself, he is well placed to balance the vital needs of organisers, competitors and partners alike.