Four Porsche entries ready for the Sepang 12 Hours this weekend
Four Porsche entries will represent the brand at the Sepang 12 Hours, with the race returning for the first time since 2016.
Malaysian duo Adrian D’Silva and Nazim Azman will team up with New Zealander Reid Harker in EBM Giga Racing’s #16 Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.2). Modena Motorsports’ John Shen, Francis Tjia and Christian Chia will also race in a Porsche 911 GT3 R (991.2), while reigning GT World Challenge Asia GT3-Am champions AMAC Motorsport compete in the #51 Porsche 911 GT3 R (991), driven by Andrew Macpherson, Ben Porter and Andre Heimgartner. Finally, FM Motorsport x Silver Rocket complete the contingent, with Simon Chan, Li Jia and Shaun Thong piloting a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup in the GT Cup Class.
Alexandre Gibot, Managing Director Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific Ltd.: “After a long off-season, it’s fantastic to have racing back. The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Official Test Days in Sepang went well last weekend, and we’ve got plenty more action in the coming days. Of course the Porsche Hypercar programme is massive for the brand, so to have both the WEC opener and the next round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship back-to-back at Sebring is brilliant. Finally, we’re very happy to see the return of the Sepang 12 Hours with four Porsche entries on the grid. Best of luck to everyone racing this weekend!”
About the SEPANG 12 HOURS 2023
A partnership between Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Top Speed marks the return of the Sepang 12 Hours to the circuit from March 16–18, 2023. This partnership combines 20 years of experience in endurance racing, a specialty in Asia, and a floodlit FIA Grade 1 circuit. The last edition was held in 2016.
Motul Lubricants is the Official Lubricant Supplier, while Hankook Tire is the Official Tire Supplier across all race categories in the Sepang 12 Hours.
The Sepang 12 Hours is an endurance race for GT3 and touring car classes that typically lasts for 12 hours. Teams compete against each other to achieve the best overall time. The race is part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge and draws top-level motorsports teams and drivers from both local and international locations. Interesting line-ups are forming at the starting grid.
The 5.543-kilometer circuit features a one-of-a-kind track layout with a mix of long straights and a technical middle section, allowing for plenty of overtaking opportunities and making it an exciting location for motorsports events.