MAM INAUGURAL MERDEKA VIRTUAL RACE RECEIVES POSITIVE RESPONSE WITH 434 PARTICIPANTS
August 26, 2021PROTOKOL AM SUKAN & REKREASI TERPAKAI KE ATAS SEMUA FASA PPN
September 25, 2021Wednesday, 1st September 2021 – The inaugural MAM Merdeka Virtual Race, held in conjunction with the 64th Merdeka celebration, is the right step towards growing the e-sport racing genre in the country.
Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) President, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir said the event was a perfect platform to build a strong interest towards e-sport racing, besides fostering the love of motorsports in a unique way during these unprecedented times.
“Our effort is in line with the International Automobile Federation (FIA) direction to grow e-sport racing in the region,” said Tan Sri Mokhzani. “Through e-sport racing, participants can also showcase their talent for the future FIA Motorsport Games.”
MAM Merdeka Virtual Race, which runs from 3-31 August 2021, is organised by MAM in collaboration with Adrenaline Impact, MSF and RaceRoom. Leading insurance and takaful provider Etiqa is the Platinum sponsor for the event, while premium lubricants maker Hi-Rev is the Gold sponsor.
Three platforms were contested in the event, namely iRacing, Gran Turismo Sport and RaceRoom. It attracted 436 participants for the racing events, as well as for the Virtual Racer Clinic.
The event also draws praise from the Ministry of Youth and Sports for giving an opportunity to Malaysians from all walks of life to participate in motorsports safely, as well as witnessing real racers and e-sport racers compete side by side in a sanctioned event.
Kamaludin Ahmad, Group CEO of Etiqa Insurance & Takaful said, “We extend our heartiest congratulations to winners of the MAM Virtual Merdeka Race! As a leading motor insurance/takaful company, we are proud to have partnered with MAM in this race which has made this year’s Merdeka celebrations even more memorable.”
The participation in this Virtual Race is timely in view of the physical restrictions all of us had to adhere to. It is also an opportunity for us to ‘stay in touch’ with race activities. An enjoyable event for us! We hope it is also for the participants and viewers.” Said Valerie Poon, General Manager of Posim Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd.
I’m happy with the collaboration from all parties involved, Adrenaline Impact, MSF, RaceRoom and the sponsors Etiqa and Hi-Rev, who have made this event a success,’’ added Tan Sri Mokhzani.
