KC Motorgroup Ltd. (KCMG) is eyeing to claim home glory as the FIA World Endurance Championship’s (WEC) sixth event kicks into high gear at Shanghai International Circuit on October 31. In the midst of their first full season competing in WEC, the Chinese squad currently lies third in the LMP2 Team Classification, with four podiums including a win at the Circuit of The Americas.
Following a strong showing that resulted in a top two-finish at Fuji last month, KCMG is primed to compete in its maiden World Championship outing on home soil. The 6 Hours of Shanghai will witness Richard Bradley, Matt Howson and Alexandre Imperatori team up to share the Dunlop-shod #47 Oreca 03R – Nissan; this time, to challenge for LMP2 victory in front of Chinese fans.
WEC’s forthcoming six-hour affair on KCMG’s home turf is a challenge that the team is eagerly looking forward to. Anticipation builds as the competition in the LMP2 class get more intense, with seven cars set to battle it out on Shanghai’s technically demanding 4.541km circuit this weekend.
Richard Bradley: “To represent China in a World Championship event on home soil is massive. We have had a good run so far in WEC. To finish on the podium in every race except for Le Mans and to top it off with a win in Texas was special. It is evidence of how the efforts of everyone involved have paid off. The next step is to take victory at home in Shanghai.”
Matt Howson: “For KCMG to make its first appearance in a World Championship race in China is hugely significant. It is a massive team effort and a true story of loyalty and commitment. Four podiums including one win so far in our first full season in WEC is a testament to the team’s unyielding determination to succeed. We will be strong in Shanghai after our post-race analysis from Japan, so expect another six-hour cliffhanger in the LMP2 class.”
Alexandre Imperatori: “It is fantastic for the team to compete in our home circuit. It will be great to count on the support of the local fans and it gives us extra motivation to perform well. I’m very proud and it is an honour to be able to represent KCMG in its first World Championship race at home.”
Paul Ip, KCMG Managing Director: “The 6 Hours of Shanghai is certainly one of the highlights of our 2014 calendar as this event will be our first World Championship outing on home turf. KCMG made its debut last year in sports car endurance racing as the first Chinese LMP2 team to compete in WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and to finally race at home in our first full season in the WEC fills us with pride. Our goal is to claim victory in our own backyard as we represent China in the World Championship this weekend.”
The 6 Hours of Shanghai gets underway on November 2 at 11h00 local time. To know more about the FIA World Endurance Championship, please visit: www.fiawec.com
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