Last Sunday, the X-1R Go-kart Enduro Inter Car Clubs Challenge Series 1 pitted 15 car clubs against each other and set everyone's heart ...
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Last Sunday, the X-1R Go-kart Enduro Inter Car Clubs Challenge Series 1 pitted 15 car clubs against each other and set everyone's heart racing in excitement. The weather over Sepang was perfect for some fast paced go-kart racing. The mood was vibrant, but competitive spirits were even higher.
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30 teams registered for the race |
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Meanwhile, everyone was eager for the event proper to begin |
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Nigel Mackenzie, CEO of X-1R, welcomes the participants |
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The drivers get briefed |
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Plenty of distinct X-1R yellow fans were fluttering during the warm day |
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Celebrity guest, Tengku Djan, was warmly welcomed. Other celebrity guests included Nurul Alis @ Kiki and Lina Johor |
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30 teams took part from 15 car clubs; they were: | |
- Civic FD Club
- Lancer Car Club
- Lotus Car Club
- Alfa Romeo Car Club
- The Persona Club
- Volkswagen Car Club
- Putrajaya Holding
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- My Naza Kia Club
- Next Stage Garage
- Riyoz Racing Team
- Meru Garage
- Banana Motorsport
- Loco Racing
- Citra Club Malaysia
- Guns Motorsport
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Ready... Get set...Go!
Finally, the race began at about 10am. The 30 teams split equally into 2 heats, with qualifying rounds preceding each. | |
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Heat 1 Competitors |
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Heat 2 Competitors |
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The winners of Heat 1!
- Next Stage Garage team A
- Civic FD Team Southern
- Banana Racing Team A
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The champions of Heat 2!
- Riyoz Racing Team A
- Lotus Car Club
- Banana Racing Team B
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The real fun began after that with the Xtreme Individual Race round. Our celebrity guests jumped into their go-karts too and sped around the racing track like real champs. The one to win the race was of course Tengku Djan, the drifting king. And yet...he came in second last! He experienced some technical issues with his kart, but like a true champion, he chugged along until he crossed finish line.
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Winners of Xtreme Individual Race. Kiki snagged a spot!
- Next stage garage Team A (Khairul)
- Kiki
- Next stage garage Team A (Yaseer)
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The hardworking X-1R team that made the event the success it was |
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