Super GT 2012 Round 3 announced – bigger event this year

 

Super GT 2012 Round 3 announced – bigger event this yearHere’s a safe prediction: the month of June will see a high number of Japanese visiting the country, especially in the first two weeks of the month. The reason for that is elementary; Super GT returns to SIC in June.

The Round 3 Super GT 2012 will be held in SIC on the June 9 and 10, 2012. This will be JPM Motorsport’s second year organising this event. If last year was anything to go by, this year’s event should be better.

Super GT 2012 Round 3 announced – bigger event this year

For starters, there will be another gathering of supercars and performance cars on track. Last year, there were 405 cars lined bumper to bumper on the pit straight. This year, JPM Motorsport aims to break that record. All I’m saying is to get your cameras ready.

There will be a Motorshow this year too, showcasing cars from Honda, Sime Darby Motor, Naza World, UMW Toyota, Mazda and cars from private collections. Obviously, GT Queens will get on stage to garner more fans for their teams and there will be stage performances. New for this year is the Akiba Town, which is described as an outdoor, Japanese-styled lifestyle-themed bazaar inspired by Akihabara in Tokyo.

Super GT 2012 Round 3 announced – bigger event this year

There are a number of off-track activities for the visitors. For the younger fans, there is a BMX Challenge. What takes interest is the Gran Turismo 5 Asia Online Tournament 2012 organised by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). The six finalists for the Malaysian round will go on to compete to be the Malaysian representative for the finals. The Malaysian Champion will go on to race against finalists from Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan. The winner will be crowned Asia’s GT5 Champion.

Do note that this is a cashless event and everything will be paid via Touch ‘n Go. There are 15 reload counters within SIC just in case you run out of credits. Don’t worry if you don’t have a TnG card, you either buy one during the event or get a Special Design Super GT Touch ‘n Go card with every ticket purchased. Tickets are priced at RM100 each and are available from Ticket Charge online, Speedy, Rock Corner and Victoria Music.

Super GT 2012 Round 3 announced – bigger event this year

Now, unfortunately, I have some bad news. You may have heard that the Toyota Prius and the Honda CR-Z will be competing in the GT300 category. However, due to an unfortunate incident that involved the car catching fire, the Prius may not be ready in time for Sepang. As for the CR-Z, well, they’ll be joining the race from Round 4 onwards. Bummer.

I will not leave you with a low note. Before the press conference, there was a Super GT Queen Malaysia 2012 Showcase; the finals will be held during the race weekend. Naturally, we pointed our cameras at the contestants as well as some of the judges and selected guests. Look for them in the gallery below.

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Chris Ng

Chris Ng believes that all cars are made equal, and each one has its own unique story to tell. As such, the ex-advertising man is here doing what he truly loves, which is authoring the allegories and anecdotes of automobiles. Having served time in a motoring mag, he believes there's nothing more sublime than keeping the pedal floored and things burbling in top gear.

 

Comments

  • razzack04 on Apr 13, 2012 at 8:49 am

    hello Lady in blue.

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  • Jolly_idiot on Apr 13, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Leng Yein spotted?

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  • hahaha on Apr 13, 2012 at 9:10 am

    walawehh hybrid car is entering super gt..hahahaha xsabar mau tgk

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  • xplee on Apr 13, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Leng Yein looks like a plastic barbie doll now

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  • 405 cars line up pit straight…ah…last year some car crash too at pit straight ^^
    more cars = more pile up

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  • _xXx_ on Apr 13, 2012 at 10:06 am

    who’s that MILF in blue??

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  • Paul y u put ugly plastic dolls in the site….

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  • Jolly_idiot on Apr 13, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Ah… Leng Yein,

    Who wants to take her as wife?

    Can’t imagine if she sleep besides and some parts drop. Haha

    Bad me.

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    • I like KFC on Apr 13, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      LOL, scary thought……SHit I just had a nightmare…

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    • Bongcs on Apr 13, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      I don’t want my mouth to get burned if her nipples explodes.

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      • Jolly_idiot on Apr 13, 2012 at 11:42 pm

        Don’t suck then. Just a squeeze enuf. But i guess it’ll be very silicon feel.

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  • Honda Power on Apr 13, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Toyota Prius caught fire? Ha ha ha! Honda CR-Z can beat it kaw kaw!

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  • MrChocoHazelnut on Apr 13, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Focus Chris.. Focus..Automotive news Chris.. Automotive.. Not FHM.. :)
    P.s – lovely shot at the girl in blue dress.. Thanks chris.. Hehe

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  • '76 Hemi Barracuda on Apr 13, 2012 at 11:16 am

    yaaaaahhhoooooooo!!!!

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  • leng yein? i’d rather go for the NSX

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  • Leng Yein has the classic gold digger look. The “tighter” and “curvier” the better.

    The last pic with 6 very lovely looking girls in a row is the best among the pics. Great job Chris. Are they are Japanese ?! Hawt Dammmmmmn !!!

    Bring on the queens. :-D

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    • VOLVO FOR LIFE on Apr 16, 2012 at 12:09 am

      are you even serious. they’re malaysians.

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    • barca96 on Apr 25, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      I can assure you that at one of them is Malaysian :)

      The black one with the red bad is sweet though

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  • passerby on Apr 13, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    maybe chris can help label the girls with number, so that we can easily identify each for rating.

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  • who is that girl in blue every talking? look more like some rich tai tai than a model ^^

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    • FHM fans on Apr 13, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      She is Leng Yein, ex- beauty pagent and model. Now she’s an entrepreneur in fashion and accessories.

      She’s available now. Just get divorced recently ^^

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  • Bongcs on Apr 13, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Comments here are more focus on lady in blue.

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  • IlikeSUV on Apr 13, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    lady in blue is there to select GT Queens, is it?

    Girl with the finger pointing skyward in img_2242 is nice!!! .. hehehe ..
    Girl in image sgt_0369 is trying to dance, i supposed .. **blink**

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