2011 JK Racing Asia Series

January 2020 2011 JK Racing Asia Series season 2010 2012 The 2011 JK Racing Asia Series was the first season of the rebranded Formula BMW Pacific Series, which ran for seven seasons in Asia. The championship began on 9 April in Sepang and was scheduled to finish on 30 October in Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/racing/JK-Tyre-announces-JK-Racing-Asia-series/articleshow/7476393.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20120503102911/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/racing/28547361_1_raghupati-singhania-series-features-drivers live 3 May 2012 JK Tyre announces JK Racing Asia series 11 February 2011 The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd 8 April 2011 after eighteen races held at six meetings. However, due to unexpected cancellations, the final meeting was held on 4 December in Sepang.http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1513:sepang-will-now-host-jk-racing-asia-series-season-finale&catid=115:main-news&Itemid=79 Sepang will now host JK Racing Asia Series Season Finale 11 November 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 11 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210101503/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1513:sepang-will-now-host-jk-racing-asia-series-season-finale&catid=115:main-news&Itemid=79 10 February 2012 dead Nine teams fielded 28 full-time and guest drivers during the tour. Austrian rookie Lucas Auer, the nephew of Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger became the 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Driver Champion with 292 points after scoring 17 podium finishes from 18 races with 7 wins. His nearest competitor, Afiq Ikhwan, took 10 wins during the whole season, equalling the record previously set by Jazeman Jaafar,http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/11/5/sports/20071105114218&sec=sports https://web.archive.org/web/20110622002647/http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=%2F2007%2F11%2F5%2Fsports%2F20071105114218&sec=sports dead 22 June 2011 Lim Teik Huat Jazeman makes racing history The Star Star Publications (M) Bhd 5 November 2007 21 December 2011 but only managed second overall with 285 points. Lucas Auer was also crowned the JK Racing Asia Series Rookie of the Year 2011 for finishing the season as the rookie with the most points. After collecting 2 points for taking 2 pole positions in India, Auer made his lead in the rookie standings unassailable, thus deciding the rookie title with 6 races to go.http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1494:khushlani-back-with-a-bang-austrian-auer-bags-rookie-cup&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 Khuslani back with a bang. Austrian Auer bags rookie cup 29 October 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 21 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120504041149/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1494:khushlani-back-with-a-bang-austrian-auer-bags-rookie-cup&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 4 May 2012 dead His nearest challenger, Irfan Ilyas from Petronas Mofaz Racing Team managed 135 points from the whole season.December 2018 Auer's consistent podium finishes also resulted in his team Eurointernational being crowned the JK Racing Asia Series Team Trophy Winners 2011 with 574 points.December 2018 Teams and drivers All cars are BMW-engined Mygale FB02 chassis. Guest drivers in italics. Team No Driver Class Rounds PHL Eurasia Motorsporthttp://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1001:jk-racing-asia-series-driver-lineup-and-mentor-announced&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 JK Racing Asia Series Driver Lineup and Mentor Announced 6 April 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 8 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719125316/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1001:jk-racing-asia-series-driver-lineup-and-mentor-announced&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 19 July 2011 dead 3 THA Pasin Lathourashttp://www.motorstv.com/car/others/asian-festival-of-speed/15022011/lathouras-switches-eurasia-jk-asia-series Lathouras switches to Eurasia for JK Asia Series motorstv.com Motors TV Andy Wilkinson 15 February 2011 8 April 2011 1–5 22 GBR Daniel Cammishhttp://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1559:final-battle-for-jk-racing-asia-series-first-champion-&catid=115:main-news&Itemid=79 Final battle for JK Racing Asia Series' first Champion 3 December 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 4 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120229175021/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1559:final-battle-for-jk-racing-asia-series-first-champion-&catid=115:main-news&Itemid=79 29 February 2012 dead 6 23 MYS Aaron Changhttp://www.eurasiamotorsport.com/news/index.php/2011/03/aaron-chang-completes-eurasia-jk-racing-asia-series-line-up/ Aaron Chang completes Eurasia JK Racing Asia Series line up eurasiamotorsport.com Eurasia Motorsport 16 March 2011 8 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111007061533/http://www.eurasiamotorsport.com/news/index.php/2011/03/aaron-chang-completes-eurasia-jk-racing-asia-series-line-up/ 7 October 2011 dead dmy-all All 45 AUS Duvashen Padayacheehttp://www.motorstv.com/car/others/asian-festival-of-speed/07032011/padayachee-re-signs-eurasia Padayachee re-signs with Eurasia motorstv.com Motors TV Andy Wilkinson 7 March 2011 8 April 2011 1–5 73 MYS Natasha Seatterhttp://www.motorstv.com/car/others/asian-festival-of-speed/02032011/seatter-switches-eurasia-jk-racing-asia-series Seatter switches to Eurasia for JK Racing Asia Series motorstv.com Motors TV Andy Wilkinson 2 March 2011 8 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120319005704/http://www.motorstv.com/car/others/asian-festival-of-speed/02032011/seatter-switches-eurasia-jk-racing-asia-series 19 March 2012 dead dmy-all All MYS Petronas Mofaz Racing 5 MYS Irfan Ilyashttp://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1027:one-second-separates-top-eight-in-jk-racing-asia-series-qualifying&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 One Second Separates Top Eight in JK Racing Asia Series Qualifying JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 8 April 2011 9 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719125408/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1027:one-second-separates-top-eight-in-jk-racing-asia-series-qualifying&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 19 July 2011 dead Rookie All 6 MYS Freddie Anghttp://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=103&Itemid=114 JKRAS Drivers JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 8 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110811052548/http://afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=103&Itemid=114 11 August 2011 dead dmy-all Rookie All 7 MYS Nabil Jeffri All 8 MYS Hiqmar Danial Rookie All IND Meco Racinghttp://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1483:seven-indian-drivers-joining-jk-racing-asia-series&catid=115:main-news&Itemid=79 Seven Indian drivers joining JK Racing Asia Series 28 October 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 29 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120204222405/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1483:seven-indian-drivers-joining-jk-racing-asia-series&catid=115:main-news&Itemid=79 4 February 2012 dead 9 IND Rahil Noorani 5 15 IND Shashank Ravishankar 5 18 IND Mohit Ahuja 5 42 IND Sarosh Hataria 5 CAN Atlantic Racing Team 10 AUS Dylan Young 1, 4 12 DEU Calvin Seibl 4, 6 69 CHE Jimmy Antuneshttp://www.motorstv.com/car/others/asian-festival-of-speed/02022011/antunes-signs-atlantic-racing Antunes signs with Atlantic Racing motorstv.com Motors TV Tom Hornsby 2 February 2011 8 April 2011 1–2 USA EuroInternational 2 MYS Wei Ron Tan 6 11 AUT Lucas Auer Rookie All 12 DEU Calvin Seibl 1–2 30 ITA Lorenzo Camplese 5 IND Meco's Ministry of Speed 24 IND Vishnu Prasad 5 80 IND Sandeep Kumar 5 MYS www.Meritus.GP 28 IND Akhil Khushlani 5 38 MYS Akash Nandyhttp://www.motorstv.com/car/others/asian-festival-of-speed/06042011/nandy-joins-meritus-jk-racing-asia-series Nandy joins Meritus for JK Racing Asia Series motorstv.com Motors TV Tom Hornsby 6 April 2011 8 April 2011 Rookie All 58 IND Raj Bharath16-year-old from Bangalore is the only Indian Driver in the series http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=991:16-yr-old-from-bangalore-is-the-only-indian-driver-in-the-series&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 30 March 2011 8 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110719125332/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=991:16-yr-old-from-bangalore-is-the-only-indian-driver-in-the-series&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 19 July 2011 dead Rookie All 78 RUS Andrey Khrapov 1–2 88 MYS Afiq Ikhwanhttp://www.motorstv.com/car/others/asian-festival-of-speed/25032011/ikhwan-completes-meritus-jk-racing-asia-series-line Ikhwan completes Meritus JK Racing Asia Series line up motorstv.com Motors TV Andy Wilkinson 25 March 2011 8 April 2011 All KOR E-Rain Racing 61 KOR Ju Won Seo 1 MYS Mahara 68 RUS Natalia Freidina 1 Icon Class Rookie Rookie Driver Race calendar and results The series' provisional schedule was released on 11 February 2011. Latterly, the round scheduled for the Korea International Circuit on 6–8 May was moved to Guangdong on 13–14 August.http://www.eformulacarnews.com/news_info.php?n=8501 Racing Asia: Korea Event Canceled 3 March 2011 eFormulaCarNews Holbi 7 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111006103447/http://www.eformulacarnews.com/news_info.php?n=8501 6 October 2011 dead The Guangdong round was later cancelled due to a typhoon,http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1337:jk-racing-asia-series-in-guangdong-to-be-replaced&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 JK Racing Asia Series in Guangdong to be replaced 7 August 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 18 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329061454/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1337:jk-racing-asia-series-in-guangdong-to-be-replaced&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 29 March 2012 dead and was scheduled to be replaced with an additional round at the Buddh International Circuit on 25–27 November.http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1404:spectacular-jk-racing-asia-series-season-finale-to-replace-guangdong-event&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 Spectacular JK Racing Asia Series Season Finale to replace Guangdong event 21 September 2011 JK Racing Asia Series Asian Festival of Speed 21 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329061505/http://www.afos.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1404:spectacular-jk-racing-asia-series-season-finale-to-replace-guangdong-event&catid=101:fpacific-news&Itemid=153 29 March 2012 dead However, the final meet was moved to the Sepang International Circuit after the Buddh International Circuit had to be closed for maintenance work. Round Circuit Date Pole position Fastest lap Winning driver Winning team Supporting 1 R1 MYS Sepang International Circuit 9 April AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer MYS Nabil Jeffri MYS Petronas Mofaz Racing 2011 Malaysian R2 10 April AUT Lucas Auer MYS Nabil Jeffri AUT Lucas Auer USA EuroInternational 2 R1 MYS Sepang International Circuit 28 May AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer USA EuroInternationalAsian Festival of Speed R2 AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer USA EuroInternational R3 29 May CHE Jimmy Antunes AUT Lucas Auer USA EuroInternational R4 AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer USA EuroInternational 3 R1 IDN Sentul International Circuit 23 July MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP Asian Festival of Speed R2 MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP R3 24 July MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP R4 AUT Lucas Auer MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP 4 R1 SGP Marina Bay Street Circuit 24 September MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid AUT Lucas Auer MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP 2011 Singapore R2 25 September MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid AUT Lucas Auer MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP 5 R1 IND Buddh International Circuit 29 October AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer USA EuroInternational 2011 Indian R2 30 October AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer AUT Lucas Auer USA EuroInternational 6 R1 MYS Sepang International Circuit 2 December MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP Sepang 1000KM R2 MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP R3 3 December MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP R4 MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid MYS www.Meritus.GP Standings Points were awarded as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PP Race 1 20 15 12 10 8 6 4 3 2 1 1 Pos Driver SEPMYS SEPMYS SENIDN SINSGP INDIND SEPMYS Pts 1 AUT Lucas Auer 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 9 1 1 2 2 2 3 292 2 MYS Afiq Ikhwan Yazid 2 2 3 Ret 3 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 2 1 1 1 1 285 3 MYS Nabil Jeffri 1 3 8 5 4 3 3 5 4 Ret 3 2 3 5 Ret 3 3 2 186 4 MYS Irfan Ilyas 11 6 2 2 2 2 Ret DNS 9 Ret Ret Ret 4 3 3 5 4 6 135 5 AUS Duvashen Padayachee 5 7 5 4 Ret Ret 5 7 5 4 4 3 5 6 100 6 MYS Freddie Ang 14 8 13 11 7 11 4 6 3 6 6 4 9 11 7 8 6 7 97 7 MYS Akash Nandy 12 9 Ret 3 13 5 11 3 6 3 5 Ret 13 7 5 7 7 Ret 91 8 MYS Hiqmar Danial 6 4 4 Ret 5 Ret 10 4 7 5 7 Ret 11 12 10 12 8 11 77 9 MYS Aaron Chang 4 5 9 10 6 8 6 10 11 7 Ret DNS 7 8 9 Ret 9 8 67 10 MYS Natasha Seatter 7 11 11 12 8 Ret 7 8 Ret Ret 9 5 15 14 8 10 10 9 40 11 MYS Pasin Lathouras 8 16 10 8 9 10 8 9 10 8 10 8 14 13 25 12 CHE Jimmy Antunes 9 17 6 7 11 4 22 13 IND Raj Bharath 16 12 12 9 12 Ret 9 11 8 Ret Ret 7 12 15 11 11 11 10 22 14 RUS Andrey Khrapov 13 10 7 6 10 9 15 15 AUS Dylan Young 15 13 8 6 9 guest drivers ineligible for points ITA Lorenzo Camplese 2 4 0 GBR Daniel Cammish 4 6 5 4 0 MYS Wei Ron Tan 6 4 12 5 0 IND Akhil Khushlani 6 9 0 DEU Calvin Seibl 10 15 DNS Ret Ret 7 11 Ret 12 9 DNS Ret 0 IND Vishnu Prasad 8 10 0 KOR Ju Won Seo 17 14 0 IND Rahil Noorani 16 17 0 IND Sarosh Hataria DSQ 16 0 IND Shashank Ravishankar 17 20 0 IND Mohit Ahuja 18 19 0 RUS Natalia Freidina 18 Ret 0 IND Sandeep Kumar Ret 18 0 Pos Driver SEPMYS SEPMYS SENIDN SINSGP INDIND SEPMYS PtsBold – Pole Italics – Fastest Lap Teams' Championship Points were awarded on the same basis (excluding pole points) as the drivers' championship, but only to a team's first two cars at the end of the race. If a team was running just one car at a meeting, their points were doubled. Pos Team SEPMYS SEPMYS SENIDN SINSGP BUDIND SEPMYS Pts 1 USA Eurointernational 24 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 30 30 6 40 40 30 30 30 24 574 2 MYS www.Meritus.GP 18 19 16 18 16 14 24 32 26 32 28 24 10 21 30 28 28 24 408 3 MYS Petronas Mofaz Racing 26 22 25 23 25 27 22 18 22 14 18 25 27 22 20 22 22 25 405 4 PHL Eurasia Motorsport 18 14 11 13 14 7 14 10 12 14 13 20 18 12 10 6 10 14 230 5 CAN Atlantic Racing Team 4 5 12 8 6 20 8 12 75 - IND Meco Racing 0 - IND Meco's Ministry of Speed0 - KOR E-Rain Racing0 - MYS Mahara0 References External links Asian Festival Of Speed Category:JK Racing Asia Series seasons JK Racing Asia Series season JK Racing Asia Series season JK Racing Asia Series