Local driver Lei Kit Meng has claimed victory in the Macau Roadsport Challenge, repeating his success from last year’s 70th Anniversary Challenge. In a race with several incidents that occurred under rainy conditions, Lei comfortably secured the top spot on the podium, followed by fellow local racers Jerónimo Badaraco and Mou Chi Fai.
Starting from pole position, Badaraco in a Toyota GR86 got off to a strong start, immediately followed closely by Lei in his Subaru BRZ, who passed Badaraco at Mandarin Bend. Badaraco then trailed Lei, maintaining a close distance, while Mou, who had started sixth on the grid in his Subaru BRZ, advanced to third at Lisboa Bend after Aaron Kwong’s Toyota GR86 ran wide.
A safety car was called in after Célio Alves Dias stopped with a puncture at San Francisco Hill on the opening lap, with multiple cars hitting the barrier and prematurely ending their races. On lap 3, the race was briefly red-flagged before resuming under the safety car. When racing resumed, Lei held the lead, with Badaraco in close pursuit. Mou, in third, had to defend against a hard-charging Kwong in fourth until, a lap later, Kwong hit the barrier at R Bend, bringing out the red flags and ending the race. Fourth and fifth overall were Hong Kong drivers Chan Chak Yin and Lee Min Yip.
Damon Chan wins Macau SAR Establishment Cup
Hong Kong’s Damon Chan won the special event dedicated to the Macau Roadsport category this year—the Macau SAR Establishment Cup.
Damon took the victory ahead of local driver Cheang Kin Sang and Hong Kong’s Ivan Szeto, who finished second and third on the podium, respectively.
The race took place under heavy rain on Sunday morning and started behind the safety car, with Chan taking full advantage of starting from pole position
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