Kuala Lumpur, 14 Oct 2013: Caterham has launched Caterham Motorsport Asia with a view to replicating its hugely successful European one-make racing ‘ladder’ in the Far East.

Based in Malaysia, Caterham Motorsport Asia will be headed up by Campbell Tupling and will initially introduce the acclaimed Supersport series to the region, with further championships also being considered for roll-out in future, including Caterham’s kart series for 13-16 year olds, a press release from Caterham said.

Caterham Group Chairman, Tony Fernandes, identified South East Asia as the single most important growth market for the brand as it continues to expand its international reach and product range.

The Caterham Motorsport family of single-make championships is both famously accessible and affordable as well as being renowned for some of the closest, most exciting racing on the domestic spectrum.

In the UK, the Caterham racing ‘ladder’ comprises series for Superlight R300, Supersport, Tracksport and Roadsport plus Caterham’s grassroots Academy, which has created hundreds of new racing drivers since its inception in 1995.

While Caterham Motorsport Asia will focus initially on the 140bhp, 1.6-litre Ford Sigma-powered Supersport category in Malaysia alone, Tupling hopes for a range of championships across several countries, mirroring the operation in Europe.

Tupling said: “The core philosophy of Caterham has always been about making a thrilling driving experience accessible to all. With Caterham’s road car range expanding rapidly in the coming years, it makes sense to also cater to the growing Asian appetite for motorsport so that a new audience can be awoken to affordable thrills on both road and track.”

The new Supersport championship will be a 10-round series, held over five race weekends at Malaysian Grand Prix circuit, Sepang International. Limited modifications will ensure a truly level playing field and professional team support, including factory-trained mechanics, will also be available to participants.

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