Suncity Racing dominated the previous four rounds of the Hong Kong Touring Car Championship (HTCC) and it is now targeting the 1.6T class Drivers’ and Teams’ titles in Rounds 5 and 6 of the season at Guangdong, China (29-30 April).
The Suncity Group-liveried Peugeot RCZs have been absolutely dominant to date, locking out the podium, while Roadsport Challenge contender, Alex Hui, has continuously improved and is expected to take another step forward with his Citroen C-Elysee during the forthcoming weekend.
The team’s remarkable success means Paul Poon leads on points, but with Samson and Alex Fung nipping at his heels, the results in the next two rounds will be critical in determining who becomes the 2016 Drivers’ Champion.
Samson Fung said: “To this point, everything seems to have gone perfectly from a team perspective. We have scored maximum points, but it isn’t perfect from a driver’s perspective, as I certainly could have done better by putting myself in stronger positions. I believe there is always room for improvement and my target is the Macau Grand Prix in November. This year will be extra special for me, as I will probably be racing alongside my son, Alex, for the first time on the Guia circuit.”
Alex Hui, who missed out on the Roadsport Challenge podium by one place last time out, is looking to bounce back, since Teamwork Motorsport has identified and solved a few glitches that caused electrical failures on Alex Hui’s Citroen C-Elysee.
“Our Citroen is developed based on the China Touring Car Championship’s official chassis and engine, so I am confident in its handling performance,” said Alex Hui. “Yes, we are lacking horsepower among other Roadsport cars, but, again, a nimble car can make up a lot of lap time at the Guangdong International Circuit. I expect some good dices!”
Rounds 5 and 6 of the Hong Kong Touring Car Championship (HTCC) is set to take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 April, although Teamwork Motorsport is also preparing to kick off its TCR Asia Series programme at the Korea International Circuit with a pair of Volkswagen Golf TCRs, as well as the 2016 China Touring Car Championship in Nanjing, China.