Craft-Bamboo Racing announces that Hong Kong driver, Frank Yu, will be contesting the new TCR International Series season opener in a fourth “wildcard” entry for the team at the Sepang International Circuit.  Yu is set to race in the #99 SEAT Leon Cup Racer against some of the best international touring car drivers from around the world. While the competition will no doubt be strong, Yu is ready to challenge himself by learning a brand new racecar and also a new discipline of racing in one single weekend.

Yu, a regular driver for Craft-Bamboo Racing in the GT Asia Series, is confident that the SEAT Leon two-litre turbo is a truly competitive package and he is determined to use his in-depth knowledge of the Sepang International Circuit to his advantage.  His entry into the new TCR International Series compliments the already strong lineup of professional drivers from Team Craft-Bamboo Lukoil that will be vying for the full season championship.

Yu is a talented multi-discipline driver, racing in GT cars, sports prototypes and endurance events over the past eight seasons. Beginning his racing career in 2007 with the Asia GT challenge, he began to tackle more championships; developing his skills and gaining experience at the helm of different racing cars.  Known for his GT Asia title challenges in recent years with Craft-Bamboo Racing, his greatest success involved winning the Malaysian Super Series Championship title in 2012 and taking P3 overall at the Dubai 24 hours in 2013.

In the pursuit of more experience and an even greater challenge, Yu’s entrance into the maiden TCR International Series race is another milestone in his already prominent racing career.  Yu will be looking to take the fight to the touring car veterans and display the talent and dedication of the Craft-Bamboo Racing Team.

The race weekend will take place alongside the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend from March 27-29.  It will feature two practice sessions and one qualifying session, followed by two eight-lap sprint races held on Saturday and Sunday.

The pursuit of the inaugural TCR international title would not be possible without the support of LUKOIL, Gravity, Team Dynamics and Orangebus.

Quotes

Frank Yu, Driver

“I am very excited to join the first round of the TCR international series. I have been extremely interested in this series since it was first revealed and I am glad that it is finally here.  It’s my first time driving a front-wheel drive turbo touring car and with my limited track time I know that this will be a challenge, but I am looking to gain as much experience as possible. I know I will be going up against some strong competition but I am very happy to be a part of the inaugural race in Sepang, Malaysia.”

Richard Coleman, CEO of Craft-Bamboo Racing

"Craft-Bamboo Racing is excited to have four cars on the grid for the inaugural race at Sepang,  in Malaysia.  We are committed to three cars for the full year, but we will likely see the #99 make appearances throughout the season.  The countdown has started to the first race of the season and the final preparations are well underway."