IRVINE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ -- The #88 Interush-sponsored Aston Martin driven by the formidableFrank Yu and Richard Lyons has been off to a winning start at the 2015 GT Asia Series, boasting of a second place podium win at the recently concluded race in Okayama, Japan. Having proven their tenacity and competence in the series, the #88 AMR team is gearing up for yet another strong outcome in the third race on July 18 and 19. Interush and their Affiliates are ready to lend support to their favorite team and cheer them on through the exciting motorsports competition.
"We are extremely pleased with the stellar performance of the #88 team in the exciting 2015 GT Asia Series," saidChris Simonian, Vice President of Marketing of Interush. "We have high hopes that Frank Yu and Richard Lyons will once again emerge victorious in the Fuji Speedway and secure another podium win for the team."
The race will be held at the historic Fuji International Speedway, a world-class circuit that is a versatile venue for all kinds of motorsports. The iconic location has also served as a place for concerts and television and movie locations. The race track was built in the 1960s and was home to the first Japan Formula One race in 1976. It was featured in various media, including Pole Position, well-known by gaming enthusiasts, and the Japanese television drama, Engine. It stands in the foothills of Mount Fuji and is known for having one of the longest straights in race tracks.
Public practice sessions will commence at the speedway on July 15 and 16, while an official practice round will occur on July 17. The race will be initialized with two qualifying sessions on Saturday, July 18, with the official race starting at 12:20 pm. The next round of the race on Sunday, July 19 will begin at 4:20 pm. (local time)
The GT Asia Series is the sixth season of the GT Asia Championship and is a part of the Asian Festival of Speed (AFOS). The next race in the series will be in Sepang, Malaysia on September 4-6 at the Sepang International Circuit.
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