Wing Hin Motorsports are no stranger to the local motorsports scene as they had been showing tremendous support as long as we could remember. Whether it is big races like the Malaysian Super Series or the Sepang 1000KM, or even our own TIMETOATTACK, Wing Hin will surely be fielding their infamous Toyota 86 race cars in the pursuit of glory and keeping the local motorsports scene alive. So for the 2014 edition of the Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race or known now as the Sepang 12 Hours, there is no doubt that we will again see the Hachirokus in action.
In their bid to conquer this iconic endurance race is South East Asia, the team will be fielding two Toyota 86 race cars that will be entering the Sports Touring Production category. Car #86 will be driven by the trio of Kenny Lee, William Ho and Chris O’Shannessey.
Kenny Lee (MAS)
Notable experience
Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (2003 – 6th Class C, 2005 – 4th Class C, 2007 – 1st Class & Overall, 2011 – 3rd TP)
Sepang 1000KM (2010 – 1st Class & Overall, 2011 – 2nd Class 1)
Malaysia Super Series (2012, 2013 – 4th in Championship)
William Ho (MAS)
Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (2005 – 10th in class, 2007, 2008 – 4th Class C, 2013 – 4th TP)
Malaysia Super Series (2006 – 6th in class)
TIMETOATTACK (2013 – 1st Euro Class R1 & R2, 2014 – 1st Euro Class R1)
Chris O’Shannessey (AUS)
Notable experience
Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (2006 – 14th FIA Class C, 2007 – 1st FIA Class C, 2008, 2011 – 11th overall, 3rd TP, 2012, 2013 – 11th overall, 4th in class)
Sepang 1000KM (2009, 2010 – Champion, 2011 – 2nd Outright, 2012)
As for the sister car #88, it will be a special occasion for Zerotohundred.com as our own Tom Goh will be racing alongside Tomoya Kato and Chris Tan.
Tom Goh (MAS)
Notable experience
HPC 4 Hour Race 2011
Malaysia Super Series (2014 – running, 4th in Round 2)
Chris Tan (MAS)
Notable experience
Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race (2003, 2004 – 3rd in Class B, 2005, 2006)
Sepang 1000KM (2009 – 3rd in Class A, 2010)
Malaysia Super Series (2006 – 3rd in Supersaloon class, 2013 – 2nd in TP Class)
Tomoya Kato (JPN)
Notable experience
Formula Junior (2000 – 2002)
Super Formula Junior (2006)
Formula Enjoy, 1000cc Cup (2007 – 2008)
12 Hour Endurance Race of Motegi, VLN Round 9 (2013)
For identification purposes, car #86 is marked with fluorescent green side mirrors and wing tips, while car #88 have the same parts coloured in red. Aside from those, both the cars are fairly similar inside out.
There is no doubt that the race to the finish line will not be an easy task as Wing Hin Motorsports will have to go through tough and experienced opponents. But having challenging opponents like these also has its own upside as it pushes the team to be better than they were before in the pursuit of excellence. With years of experience in the field, the crew members are well-trained to perform the necessary duties to secure a win for the team.
So if you have yet to plan anything for this Saturday, drop by Sepang international Circuit and show some love for team Wing Hin Motorsports’ twin 86 charge to the finish line!
