When the Supercars come out – Spectators rejoice and grin with overzealous excitement as they take in the view of some of the best exotics of the present, battling it out on the circuit in the race against time. This round – we at Zerotohundred were already set to see some thrills, and also spills when we reviewed the finalized registration list within the Supercars class.
Returning to TIMETOATTACK to uphold his title – Jason Tan is back with his McLaren MP4-12C. As we previewed his latest update in Zerotohundred Magazine issue #3, his Mac sports an all new aerodynamic package to aid in his battle against grip in the corners, courtesy of the DMC Velocita kit. As usual, his Mac came to Sepang with an entourage of engineers from McLaren themselves to ensure a smooth and fuss free day out.
Closest rival to Jason’s Mac is yet another MP4-12C. Word from the grapevine has been so frantic that we couldn’t wait to see it in action. With a rep sheet filled with vast racing experience – Jejai Rizal Ramli brought his Volcano Orange 12C which was all set for the attack. Also fitted with an aerodynamic package, Jejai’s Mac features a subtler Revozsport version, promising an enthralling experience in the corners. With two of these similarly matched Supercars.. it was a death-match on the damp circuit.
At TIMETOATTACK, with drivers pushing their car to the limits, man handling the slidey back end in the wet.. it certainly put on a good show. The 1st runner-up position made way to Jason with a time of 2:29.218. Although he didn’t manage to uphold his title – it was proven that between the two orange Macs, he was faster in the wet. A whole 2 seconds split between the two runners with Jejai posting a time of 2:31.307 in his volcanic 12C, placing 3rd in the Supercar class. But what was faster than the McLarens?
Whilst the two Macs were hustling for time – it was a bug that had slit through in the wet. With four-wheel drive traction advantage on its side, the boosted up 997 Porsche 911 Turbo with Kwek Kon Chun at the wheel blasted through the TIMETOATTACK Final Round 2013 with a time of 2:26.396. Since the last round, the 911 Turbo has gone through a few minor exterior changes but mainly being the new RS wing in replacement of the retractable ‘Turbo’ wing. Word has it that it is currently pushing over 750hp through a revised, strengthened tiptronic box!
Supercars battling it out at TIMETOATTACK is always a highlight for the spectators and between similar minded participants. What more can we expect within the class next year? Hypercars such as the Zonda or a Veyron perhaps? Only time will tell, but till then.. here are the official results for the Supercars Class at TIMETOATTACK Final Round 2013.
Supercars Class Results
1. Kwek Kon Chun – Porsche 911 Turbo – 2:26.396
2. Jason Tan – McLaren MP4-12C – 2:29.218
3. Jejai – McLaren MP4-12C – 2:31.307
