The Inaugural Acorn Racing Cup
The Acorn Racing Cup has come to an end and it was an event that saw one of the biggest turnouts in Malaysia. Acorn Innovations was proud to hold their inaugural Acorn Racing Cup (on-road electric) on 24 October 2010 Sunday in Glenmarie, Malaysia, the beautiful track where the FEMCA off-road race was held. There were two exciting classes in this debut cup, which were F1 and Stock Touring. This race attracted top racers around the region mainly from Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore who came to this race with one common aim, to be crowned champion and the eligibility for a years sponsorship contract directly from the Acorn Racing Factory.
The race format saw three six-minute qualifiers followed by three six-minute finals. There was no restriction on the brand of batteries nor cars for this race, but all A finalists from each category had to use the handout matched batteries from Acorn Racing for their second run of their finals in both classes.
After three rounds of qualifying in the Stock Touring, it was Thailand boy wonder, Benz Paphon with his Speed Passion-powered Yokomo BD5 that took the TQ spot ahead of Xray drivers Jacky Siow and PY Tang. Acorn Racing’s drivers KS Chu and Allister Lim only managed to qualify ninth and 11th respectively. In leg one of the finals, Paphon led from the start to finish with no major challenge from Jacky and finished first. Coming in second and third were Jacky Siow and Ong San. In the second leg, all drivers were required to use the handout Acorn Racing 5500mAh 36C LiPo packs with the timing screens showing the drivers clocking faster laps. Once again, the unstoppable Paphon managed to clinch first again in the fastest six-minute run of the day, improving his total time by eight seconds and was therefore crowned champion, with Jacky Siow second and PY Tang in third. In the third and final leg, the remaining drivers scrapped it out for the remaining podium places. However, despite falling back few positions, Paphon still managed to powered his way to the win from Norazam and Sharin.
Despite stiff competition, experienced local driver, Ong Chee Yong dominated the Formula class with his Tamiya F104, displaying exquisite control. He took pole position and won all three legs to win the title. Singapore’s Daniel Chee took home second and third went to Malaysia’s Ah Tong. Acorn Racing’s Cecil Chua still managed to finish sixth despite having transponder issues throughout the event.
Stock Touring – Result
1 Benz Paphon
2 Jacky Siow
3 Norazam
4 Shairin
5 Ong San
6 KS Chua
7 PY Tang
8 Leonard Ong
9 Michael Low
10 Ong Chee Yong
Formula One – Result
1 Ong Chee Yong
2 Daniel Chee
3 Ah Tong
4 Norazam
5 Alvin Lam
6 Cecil Chua
7 Daniel Khaw
Both winners were awarded with a one-year sponsorship deal directly from Acorn Racing. Stock Touring winner Paphon said. “I was impressed that the handout packs was able to maintain the power throughout the six-minute run, allowing me to clock better times.†Lucky draw prizes were also given to all race participants as a token of appreciation from Acorn Innovations, ending the debut cup race on a high note.
Acorn Racing would like to thank everyone especially drivers from Brunei, Singapore and Thailand for their enthusiastic participation and congratulate the two deserving winners, Thailand’s Benz Paphon and Malaysia’s Ong Chee Yong.
Source: Acorn Racing
