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PS Racing Winter Testing Programs Sepang Intenational F1 Circuit Zhuhai International Circuit Content 1. Team Introduction 2. The Machines 3. Zhuhai International Circuit Information 4. Fast Facts - Zhuhai 5. Getting to Zhuhai 6. Hotel arrangements 7. Zhuhai International Circuit Track Map 8. Winter Testing Schedule 9. Contact 1 Team Introduction PS Racing has been on the fast track in the Asia Motorsport scene since its inception in 2007. From its foundation by triple Formula Renault Champion Pekka Saarinen of Finland, PS Racing has found success both on and off the track with an unmatched level of personalized driver development & coaching, setup, engineering & mechanical expertise, high quality equipment and team/sponsor relations and activities. As of 2015, PS Racing holds claim to multiple driver and team titles achieved a landmark 100+ total driver podiums by the end of the season. Originally starting exclusively in Asia Formula Renault [AFR] in 2007, achieving five driver season podiums and two Driver Championships in AFR from 2007-2014, during those years PS Racing also expanded into Formula Masters, PCCA [Porsche Carrera Cup Asia], Audi R8 LMS Series, Asia GT and other series, providing everything from car owner and engineering/mechanical support to top-level coaching and driver development. With former PSR-trained drivers now competing in F3 and other high-level series, PS Racing has nonetheless always remained true to its main core values: Always Put the Customer First, and Think Outside the Box. Hence, PS Racing prides itself on being an innovative & complete racing and race car training service provider, from offering that last bit of improved race technique or setup engineering for a seasoned pro competitor, to coaching a first-time driver or providing a track day group with the most thrilling day of their lives. Come visit us and see what we are all about. 2a Formula Renault 2.0 [2013 Spec] Chassis Carbon-fibre Monocoque, carbonfibre bodywork Engine Type F4R – 4 cylinders – 16 valves – 1988cc; 210Bhp at 7150rpm; 220 Nm at 5550rpm Gearbox Paddle shift, 7 forward gears, self-locking differential Suspension Front: push-rod, single strut Rear: push-rod, twin strut Brakes 4 piston calipers, with cockpit brake distribution adjustment; dashboard distribution display Wheels Single central nut 9 x 13 alloy (front) and 10 x 13 (rear) Tyres 20 x 54 x 13 (front) and 24 x 57 x 13 (rear) Weight 505kg/1113lbs 2b Formula Renault 2.0 [B Class] Performance 260kph top speed, 0-100kph 3.5sec; 200-0kph Chassis Carbon-fibre Monocoque, carbonfibre bodywork Engine Type F4R – 4 cylinders – 16 valves – 1988cc; 144kw (196)Bhp at 7000rpm; 222 Nm at 4750rpm Gearbox Sequentially, 6 forward gears, self-locking differential Suspension Front: push-rod, single strut Rear: push-rod, twin strut Brakes AP 4 piston calipers, Pedal assembly with cockpit brake distribution adjustment Wheels Single central nut 8 x 13 alloy (front) and 10 x 13 (rear) Tyres 16 x 53 x 13 (front) and 23 x 57 x 13 (rear) Weight 490kg/1080lbs 3 Zhuhai International Circuit Zhuhai International Circuit Jin Ding, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China 519085 Tel: +86.756.3383228 Fax: +86.756.3383668 www.zic.com.cn 珠海国际赛车场 中国广东省珠海市金鼎镇邮编519085 总机 : +86.756.3383228 Circuit Information 传真 : +86.756.3383668 Length: 4.3kms Direction: Clockwise Largest Width: 14m Turns: 14 Surface: Tarmac Longest straight: 900m 4 Fast Facts - Zhuhai Zhuhai is a modern, sprawling city in China’s southern Guangdong province, on the border with Macau and just 70 minutes from Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport. Known as ‘the most livable city in China’, Zhuhai is in fact a resort area with mild weather and fresh offshore breezes from the South China Sea.. Today the city is known for the Zhuhai International Circuit, golf resorts, hot springs, and theme parks and is currently completing the Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai bridge, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the world. FAST FACTS: Currency: Chinese RMB [CNY] [1cny= 0.15usd/0.14euro/1.2hkd] Area: 1701 sq kms Population: 1.5million Ethnic Groups: Primarily Chinese; though Zhuhai has a significant expatriate population due to the abundance of local universities, foreign-owned business development and the Zhuhai International Circuit Average temperature: 18-32C; Dec-Jan 18C Language: Cantonese and Mandarin. Local knowledge of English is limited, mainly used more in hotels and expat locales. Therefore, PS Racing will arrange any necessary transportation or assistance required via English-speaking drivers and staff. Visa requirements: A visa is required for visit to Zhuhai, though citizens of various countries may obtain a Visa On Arrival. Please check the visa requirements for your country with your local Chinese embassy. 5 Getting to Zhuhai THERE ARE THREE OPTIONS HOW TO GET TO ZHUHAI: HONG KONG (HKG) - Ferry from Hong Kong International Airport to Zhuhai - 12:15pm, 2:05pm, 5pm, 8pm (transfer, so no visa for HK needed) - Ferry From Hong Kong Central to Zhuhai every 2 hours - 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30 * Ferry takes 60 to 75 minutes MACAU (MFM) - VIP taxi service takes you to Zhuhai within an hour - Travelling across the border by taxi and walking takes 2 hours CHINA (Flights directly to China mainland) Guangzhou-CAN (International) - VIP taxi service takes you to Zhuhai with in 2 hours and costs about 90USD Shenzhen-SZX (International) - VIP taxi service takes you to Zhuhai with in 1.5 hours and costs about 90USD Zhuhai-ZUH (Domestic) - VIP taxi service takes you to Zhuhai city center within 30 minutes and costs about 40USD * More precise details will be provided in a separate email about travel arrangements 6 Zhuhai Hotel Information Holiday Inn Address:No.188 Jida Jingshan Road, Xiangzhou Zhuhai, China 519015 Tel: +86 756 322 8888 Zobon Hotel Address:No.33 Distance Distance Middle Lover's Road, Holiday Inn to ZIC Zobon Hotel to ZIC 35min, 21.9kms Zhuhai, China 38min, 22.2kms 519015 Tel:+86 756 322 0333 7 Zhuhai Int’l Circuit Zhuhai International Circuit Corners 8 Zhuhai Winter Testing Schedule Daily Session Times: •10:10-10:40am •12:00-12:30pm •3:20-3:50pm •‘Open Practice’ Days in blue are already confirmed as available for testing; • Blank days may or may not become Open Practice Days; •‘Track Days’ are already reserved for corporate events. Contact Us PS Racing Ltd. T8, Zhuhai International Circuit, Jin Ding, Zhuhai City, 519085, Guangdong, China Team Management: Pekka Saarinen [email protected] Team Marketing: Pete Olson [+86] 134 2776 8730, [email protected] Website: www.psracing.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PSRacingChampions .