NEW PARTNERSHIP SEALED – HANKOOK IS THE OFFICIAL TYRE PARTNER FOR MALAYSIA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES AND S

Friday, 15 March 2024 – PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit (PETRONAS SIC) is proud to announce a new partnership with HANKOOK as the Official Tyre Partner for Malaysia Championship Series (MCS) and Sepang 1000km (S1K) for a term of three (3) years, starting from year 2024 to 2026.

The partnership represents the shared objective between PETRONAS SIC and HANKOOK on the commitment to grow and provide superior endurance racing experience, with the main aim to further elevate the standard of national motorsports championship events.

Speaking on the new partnership, Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit said, “I am delighted to embark into this partnership with HANKOOK. We have seen increased interests and participation improvement in these Championships. This partnership marks our on-going efforts in helping participants to better their performance on the racing track and this shall open more doors to other brands of motorsports to join us onboard. With HANKOOK’s wealth of experience in various forms of motorsports, I am looking forward to an exciting 2024 season.”

Hongsik Jeon, Managing Director of HK Motorsports added that, “We are extremely thrilled to return as the Official Tyre Partner to the MCS and S1K. These exhilarating Championships are important fixtures on the annual motorsport calendar for Malaysia and the entire region. Having worked with PETRONAS SIC on many projects for well over a decade, we have witnessed the many achievements by the circuit and organizers. We are confident that MCS and S1K will continue to develop as a vital platform for the motorsports industry, and are positive that HANKOOK will serve a pivotal pillar in that success.”

Recognised as the most successful national championship, the Championships have been a viable and sustainable platforms to unleash young talents to advance their career to a higher series of championships. A synonymous brand in motorsports, with abundant experience and recognition, HANKOOK has proven credibility in supplying tyres to various motorsport competitions around the world primarily endurance racing experience.

MCS is returning to Sepang with season opener, Round 1 scheduled on 3 – 5 May 2024, followed by Round 2 on 7 – 9 June 2024. Round 3 shall resume on 9 – 11 August 2024 with the season finale scheduled on 6 – 8 September 2024. The finale to PETRONAS SIC’s National Championship calendar, S1K shall return to Sepang on 22 – 24 November 2024.

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