Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, is gearing up for its second consecutive year participating in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2024 (PCCA) following a successful debut season. Partnering with Earl Bamber Motorsport (EBM), Sime Darby Racing Team will compete in the PRO category with driver Nazim Azman at the helm, aiming to continue Porsche’s motorsport legacy while nurturing local talent in motorsport.
In the upcoming 21st season of PCCA, all drivers will compete in identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) cars, ensuring equal technical standards across the field. Sime Darby Racing Team is poised to build on its achievements from the previous season and establish itself as a formidable contender in this prestigious Asian one-make series.
Christopher Hunter, CEO of Sime Darby Auto Performance, expressed pride in the team’s commitment to empowering local talent in motorsport and their eagerness to bring forward the learnings from the previous season to the 2024 season.
Nazim Azman, the Malaysian race driver representing Sime Darby Racing Team, also highlighted the pride he feels in driving the 911 GT3 Cup car with its Malaysian batik-inspired livery, symbolising a connection to home while racing internationally.
The PCCA 2024 season is expected to be highly competitive, with 28 drivers across three categories and races scheduled in six tracks across five countries, including two Formula 1 support races. The season kicks off at the Shanghai International Circuit during the Formula 1 race weekend, followed by races in Suzuka, Japan, and Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Fans can witness Sime Darby Racing Team in action at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 20 and 21, 2024, as they strive to push their limits and make their mark in the PCCA. More information on PCCA 2024 and Sime Darby Racing Team is available on the Porsche Malaysia website.
