RACING IS IN
OUR BLOOD
ABOUT PROTON R3
PROTON R3: 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 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 participated in and won some of the most prestigious motorsports events in the region and primarily focuses on Malaysian National Championship events which are, the “Malaysia Championship Series”, “Malaysian Rally Championship” & “Sepang 1000KM Race”.
DRIVERS
THE ONES BEHIND THE WHEEL
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 of competition, is “The Driver”. They are the final difference between victory and defeat on the track. Proton R3 Race and Rally drivers have varied backgrounds and experiences, representing 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.
ADMI SHAHRUL
Proton R3 Race Team
Selangor
Professional advanced driving instructor
Pole Position Racing School
Sepang 1000KM Race Winner 2017
Merdeka Race Winner 2002
FARIQE HAIRUMAN
Proton R3 Race Team
Johor Bahru
Professional GT and Touring Car driver
Malaysia Championship Series Race Winner 2015
Super Taikyu (Japan) Endurance Series Winner 2008
Asian Touring Car Champion 2007
Merdeka Race Winner (Class C) 2006
New Zealand 6 Hour Race Winner 2006
New Zealand 8 Hour Race Winner 2003
JAMES VEERAPEN
Proton R3 Race Team
Selangor
Business Owner
2011 Malaysian Rally Championship 2wd Champion.
2011 Malaysian Rally Championship Junior Champion
2011 5th Overall, Malaysian Rally Championship
2011 P10 & P11, Malaysian Rally Champion
2012 3rd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship – 2WD Drivers Cup
2012 2nd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship – Junior Cup
2013 1st, 2WD & P10 Malaysian Rally Champion
SYAFIQ ALI
Proton R3 Race Team
Johor Bahru
Business Owner
Malaysian Super Series Champion 2013
Sepang 1000KM Race Winner 2012
Malaysian Super Series Champion 2012
Asia Touring Car Series Winner 1500Max 2008
Merdeka Race Winner Class B 2008
KARAMJIT SINGH
Proton R3 Race Team
Kuala Lumpur
World Champion – FIA Production World Rally Championship 2002
Champion – 2WD - FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship 2011-2012
Champion – FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champion 2000, 2001,2002,2004
11(eleven) times Malaysian National Champion - Rally Driver
Champion – Malaysian MME Endurance Circuit Race 2000
1st. runner-up – India Rally Championship 1999
Champion – Thailand Rally Championship 1998
KENNETH KOH
Proton R3 Race Team
Selangor
Business Owner
2011 Malaysian Rally Championship 2wd Champion
2011 Malaysian Rally Championship Junior Champion
2011 5th Overall, Malaysian Rally Championship
2011 P10 & P11, Malaysian Rally Champion
2012 3rd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship – 2WD Drivers Cup
2012 2nd, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship – Junior Cup
2013 1st, 2WD & P10 Malaysian Rally Champion
THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT OUR PASSION
Motorsports is a serious business. We wouldn’t have achieved our milestones without the support of our partners.