Asian Formula Renault Challenge
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The Asian Formula Renault Challenge is a Formula Renault 2.0
championship held on Asia
. The series debuted in 2002 and also held the China Formula Renault Challenge.
The series is a part of the Formula Racing Development Limited
(FRD) organization managed by Kenneth Ma to promote motorsport
in Asia. The FRD also runs the China Formula Campus
and Asian GT Challenge.
The cars use Tatuus
chassis and the 2.0 L Renault Clio
engines like other Formula Renault 2.0 series. This Formula Renault series uses Kumho
tyres.
Another classification, for Chinese events only, is the China Formula Renault Challenge, which is an entry-level series intended to reduce the championship cost. All series drivers and teams will race at the same time during the races in China but points will be calculated separately.
The cars can be tested outside the race weekend on the Zhuhai International Circuit
or Shanghai International Circuit
.
The race weekend starts on Thursday and Friday with a 2 hour free practice session but with additional cost for drivers. On Saturday there are two 30 minute practice sessions and 20 minutes of qualifications. A warm-up (15 minutes) occurs on Sunday morning and two 10 lap races are held in the afternoon.
Only drivers/teams that complete 75% of the race are awarded by points. Points are allowed in each race, as follows:
Complete regulations
Formula Renault
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championship held on Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. The series debuted in 2002 and also held the China Formula Renault Challenge.
The series is a part of the Formula Racing Development Limited
Formula Racing Development Limited
FRD Motorsports ['FRD'] is headquartered in Hong Kong, China.It conducts racing schools, driving schools, corporate programs, and is the organizer and promoter of the Asian Formula Renault Championship, China Formula Campus Championship, China Clio Cup, and Asia GT Race Series.It is one of the...
(FRD) organization managed by Kenneth Ma to promote motorsport
Motorsport
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in Asia. The FRD also runs the China Formula Campus
F4 Eurocup 1.6
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and Asian GT Challenge.
The cars use Tatuus
Tatuus
Tatuus is an Italian chassis manufacturer for a series of formula racing series, being first founded in 1980. The company is being known for its association with Renault Sport for its production of the Formula Renault chassis.-Vehicles Produced:...
chassis and the 2.0 L Renault Clio
Renault Clio
The Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its third generation...
engines like other Formula Renault 2.0 series. This Formula Renault series uses Kumho
Kumho
Kumho Tire Co, Ltd. , formerly known as Samyang Tire, is a South Korean industrial conglomerate headquartered in Gwangju, South Korea. Kumho means "bright lake" in Korean. It is a subsidiary of the Kumho Asiana Group, as is Asiana Airlines, South Korea's second largest airline...
tyres.
Regulation
The championship reward is the International Challenge Category which is the overall winner. Since 2007, Asian drivers also have a parallel classification with the Asian Challenge Category.Another classification, for Chinese events only, is the China Formula Renault Challenge, which is an entry-level series intended to reduce the championship cost. All series drivers and teams will race at the same time during the races in China but points will be calculated separately.
The cars can be tested outside the race weekend on the Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit
Zhuhai International Circuit is located at Jin Ding town in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.Motorsport started in Zhuhai when it hosted a race on its street circuit in 1993, racing continued until 1996 when the motor racing circuit was constructed and became China’s...
or Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai International Circuit
The Shanghai International Circuit is a motor racing circuit, situated in the Jiading District of Shanghai, People's Republic of China. The circuit is best known as the venue for the annual Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, which was first hosted in 2004....
.
The race weekend starts on Thursday and Friday with a 2 hour free practice session but with additional cost for drivers. On Saturday there are two 30 minute practice sessions and 20 minutes of qualifications. A warm-up (15 minutes) occurs on Sunday morning and two 10 lap races are held in the afternoon.
Only drivers/teams that complete 75% of the race are awarded by points. Points are allowed in each race, as follows:
| Drivers points attribution | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Points | 30 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Teams attribution | ||||||||||||||
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||
| Points | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
Complete regulations
Champions
| Season | International Challenge | Team Champion | Asian Challenge | China Challenge | Team Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  Cheng Congfu |
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| 2003 |  Rodolfo ÁvilaRodolfo Ávila Rodolfo Ávila is a Macanese racing driver. He is currently racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia for Team Jebsen.-Career:*2002 - Champion - Intercontinental A Macau Karting... |
?? | |||
| 2004 |  Hideaki Nakao |
?? | |||
| 2005 |  Hanss Lin |
Shangsai FRD Team |
Hanss Lin |
Shangsai FRD Team |
|
| 2006 |  Pekka SaarinenPekka Saarinen Pekka Saarinen is a Finnish racing driver and head of PS Racing.-Karts:He has won the Nordic ICA Junior championship in 1997 and placed second in the Finish Junior A in 1997 and ICA Viking Trophy in 1998... |
Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team is a Chinese / Macanese motor racing team that was formed in 2003. It is headquartered in Zhuhai International Circuit.Throughout its history the team primarily competed in Formula Renault, moving after to Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia & GT3 Asia.The team is also... |
 Alexandre ImperatoriAlexandre Imperatori Alexandre Imperatori is a Swiss racing driver. He has competed in such series as Formula Renault and the All-Japan Formula Three Championship. He has been a reserve driver for A1 Team Switzerland in the A1 Grand Prix series.-External links:* *... |
Shangsai FRD Team |
|
| 2007 | Pekka Saarinen Pekka Saarinen Pekka Saarinen is a Finnish racing driver and head of PS Racing.-Karts:He has won the Nordic ICA Junior championship in 1997 and placed second in the Finish Junior A in 1997 and ICA Viking Trophy in 1998... |
M3 Racing Team |
 Jim Ka ToJim Ka To Jim Ka To , is a race car driver who competed in the 2001 Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup.He started racing at an early age at the Zhuhai International Circuit... |
Pekka Saarinen Pekka Saarinen Pekka Saarinen is a Finnish racing driver and head of PS Racing.-Karts:He has won the Nordic ICA Junior championship in 1997 and placed second in the Finish Junior A in 1997 and ICA Viking Trophy in 1998... |
M3 Racing Team |
| 2008 | Jim Ka To Jim Ka To Jim Ka To , is a race car driver who competed in the 2001 Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup.He started racing at an early age at the Zhuhai International Circuit... |
Pekka Saarinen Racing Pekka Saarinen Pekka Saarinen is a Finnish racing driver and head of PS Racing.-Karts:He has won the Nordic ICA Junior championship in 1997 and placed second in the Finish Junior A in 1997 and ICA Viking Trophy in 1998... |
Cao Hong-Wei |
 Christian Chia |
Pekka Saarinen Racing Pekka Saarinen Pekka Saarinen is a Finnish racing driver and head of PS Racing.-Karts:He has won the Nordic ICA Junior championship in 1997 and placed second in the Finish Junior A in 1997 and ICA Viking Trophy in 1998... |
| 2009 |  Alon DayAlon Day Alon Day is an Israeli racing driver. He won the 2009 Asian Formula Renault Challenge. He will participate in the German Formula Three Championship in 2010, racing with the Performance Racing team.... |
Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team is a Chinese / Macanese motor racing team that was formed in 2003. It is headquartered in Zhuhai International Circuit.Throughout its history the team primarily competed in Formula Renault, moving after to Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia & GT3 Asia.The team is also... |
Zhi Qiang Zhang |
- | Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team is a Chinese / Macanese motor racing team that was formed in 2003. It is headquartered in Zhuhai International Circuit.Throughout its history the team primarily competed in Formula Renault, moving after to Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia & GT3 Asia.The team is also... |
| 2010 |  Sandy Nicholas Stuvik |
Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team is a Chinese / Macanese motor racing team that was formed in 2003. It is headquartered in Zhuhai International Circuit.Throughout its history the team primarily competed in Formula Renault, moving after to Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia & GT3 Asia.The team is also... |
Sandy Nicholas Stuvik |
- | Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team Asia Racing Team is a Chinese / Macanese motor racing team that was formed in 2003. It is headquartered in Zhuhai International Circuit.Throughout its history the team primarily competed in Formula Renault, moving after to Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia & GT3 Asia.The team is also... |
External links
- Asian Formula Renault Challenge at frdsports.com.
- China Formula Renault Challenge at frdsports.com.
- Formula Racing Development Limited official site.