Close on the heels of opening new dealerships in China, Aston Martin has announced new one-make race series for Asia. Named the Aston Martin Asia Cup (AMAC) the series will encompass twelve races in China, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.
The race series will comprise a variety of 30-minute sprint races and longer endurance races. Competitors will have the luxury of ‘arrive and drive’ as the organizers will take care of the details with their comprehensive service package. Races will feature a grid of 18 Aston Martin Vantage N24s, each powered by a 4.3L race-developed evolution of the V8 that can pump out 410 bhp.
All N24s will also feature automated manual Sportshift transmission, for fast precise gearshifts, roll cages, safety fuel tanks, race seats and harnesses, and fire extinguisher systems. The vehicles will be serviced at Aston Martin Beijing service facility.
Winners will have more to look forward to, apart from the prize money and trophies, winner of the series will get a sponsored drive in a Vantage N24 in the FIA GT4 series in 2009.
[Courtesy: Aston Martin]
