PROTON R3 can engineer and build the best possible PROTON Race and Rally Car, but the final element that completes the team in the heat competition, is “The Driver”. They are the final difference between victory and defeat on the track.
PROTON R3 Race and Rally drivers come from different walks of life, they have a balance of experience and youth. The key factor that unites them all is their passion for winning under the toughest conditions possible. PROTON R3 competition vehicles can give them the edge they need to deliver results against the competition.
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RACE. RALLY. RESEARCH.
In 2003, PROTON’s Motorsports Division, PROTON R3 began operations in Shah Alam. Born out of a passion for high performance vehicles, PROTON R3 specialises in the research, development and production of race and rally cars,
limited-edition R3 road cars and R3 accessories & parts.
PROTON R3 is made up of a team of professionals from various backgrounds encompassing engineering, product development, sales & marketing and public relations. The common factor that binds the team is our passion for cars and motorsports, driven by our motto “Redefining the Limits”.
The team has won some of the most prestigious motorsports events in the region. The primary focus is on Malaysian National Championship events which are, the “Malaysia Championship Series”, “Malaysian Rally Championship” &
“Sepang 1000KM Race”.
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Malaysian Motorsport Legendary Driver
KARAMJIT SINGH
Kuala Lumpur
Professional Driver
01
FIA Production World Rally Championship 2002
World Champion
02
FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship 2011-2012
2WD Champion
03
FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champion 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
Champion
04
Malaysian National Champion
11(eleven) times - Rally Driver
05
Malaysian MME Endurance Circuit Race 2000
Champion
06
India Rally Championship 1999
1st. runner-up
07
Thailand Rally Championship 1998
Champion
PROTON R3 drivers achieve
glory & success
glory & success
FARIQE HAIRUMAN
Johor Bahru
Professional GT and Touring Car driver
01
Malaysia Championship Series Race 2015
Winner
02
Super Taikyu (Japan) Endurance Series 2008
Winner
03
Asian Touring Car 2007
Champion
04
Merdeka Race (Class C) 2006
Winner
05
New Zealand 6-hour Race 2006
Winner
06
New Zealand 8-hour Race 2003
Winner
PROTON R3 drivers achieve
glory & success
glory & success
JAMES VEERAPEN
Selangor
Professional Driver
01
2011 Malaysia Rally Championship
2WD Champion, Junior Champion, 5th Overall
02
2011 P10 & P11, Malaysian Rally
Champion
03
2012 3rd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship
2WD Drivers Cup
04
2012 2nd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship
Junior Cup
05
2013 1st, 2WD & P10 Malaysian Rally
Champion
PROTON R3 drivers achieve
glory & success
glory & success
SYAFIQ ALI
Johor Bahru
Professional Driver
01
Malaysian Super Series 2013
Champion
02
Sepang 1000KM Race 2012
Winner
03
Malaysian Super Series 2012
Champion
04
Asia Touring Car Series 1500Max 2008
Winner
05
Merdeka Race Class B 2008
Winner
PROTON R3 drivers achieve
glory & success
glory & success
KENNETH KOH
Selangor
Professional Driver
01
2011 Malaysia Rally Championship
2WD Champion, Junior Champion, 5th Overall
02
2011 P10 & P11, Malaysian Rally
Champion
03
2012 3rd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship
2WD Drivers Cup
04
2012 2nd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship
Junior Cup
05
2013 1st, 2WD & P10 Malaysian Rally
Champion
PROTON R3 drivers achieve
glory & success
glory & success
MITCHELL CHEAH
Kuala Lumpur
Professional Driver
01
Rotax Max Challenge Malaysia 2013
Junior Champion
02
Sepang 1000KM Race Champion 2018
Champion
03
2018 TCR Asia Series Championship
2nd Place
04
2019 ADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Championship
4th Place (Junior)
05
Sepang 1000KM Race Champion 2019
Champion
PROTON R3 drivers achieve
glory & success
glory & success
ADMI SHAHRUL
Selangor
Lead Instructor, Porsche Cars
01
Sepang 100KM Race 2017
Winner
02
Merdeka Race 2002
Winner