Lamborghini Super Trofeo 2024 – Round 4 Fuji Race 1

On August 17th, the fourth round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Challenge kicked off at Japan's Fuji Speedway. In Saturday's first race, Madness Racing Team's two cars performed exceptionally well. Despite an unfortunate incident at the start, car #6, driven by Wei Lu and Kaishun Liu, made a remarkable comeback, securing third place in the Pro-Am category. Car #77, driven by Stephen Hong and Harry He, maintained a steady performance, finishing fourth in the Am category and bringing home valuable points.

The day began with two qualifying sessions. The first session started at 8:30 AM Beijing time, with Wei Lu and Stephen Hong responsible for the initial sprint, vying for starting positions in the first race. Leveraging his experience at Fuji Speedway, Wei Lu consistently delivered fast lap times, with his best lap of 1:43.469 securing second place in the Pro-Am category and seventh overall for car #6. Stephen Hong also displayed excellent pace, with car #77 achieving a best lap time of 1:44.021, placing second in the Am category.

In the second qualifying session, Kaishun Liu, making his debut, showcased his exceptional driving talent. Despite facing tough competition from seasoned Super Trofeo drivers, he clocked his personal best at 1:43.612, securing second place in the Pro-Am category. Harry He, driving car #77, secured the seventh starting position in the Am category.

The first race began at 1 PM Beijing time, with Wei Lu and Stephen Hong taking the first stint for their respective teams. Unfortunately, car #6 driven by Wei Lu encountered an incident at the start, dropping to the back of the field. Meanwhile, Stephen Hong reacted swiftly at the start, advancing to second place in the Am category.

After the collision, Wei Lu quickly regained his composure and launched a determined pursuit, climbing to third place in the Pro-Am category by the ninth lap. Meanwhile, light rain added an element of unpredictability to the race.

When the pit window opened, the team opted to extend the driving time of the starting drivers, delaying their pit stops. As the rain eased, the team decided to continue on slick tires. After the pit stops, Kaishun Liu, now driving car #6, stabilized in third place in the Pro-Am category, while Harry He in car #77 held third in the Am category.

In the final 10 minutes of the race, Kaishun Liu closed the gap to the car ahead with his strong pace over long distances. Harry He remained steady, securing fourth place in the Am category.

As the checkered flag waved, car #6, driven by Wei Lu and Kaishun Liu, crossed the finish line in third place in the Pro-Am category, overcoming the early race collision and maintaining Madness Racing's streak of podium finishes. Car #77 finished fourth in the Am category, with Stephen Hong and Harry He delivering a stable performance, continuing to score valuable points for the team.

On Sunday, the second race of the Fuji round will take place, with Madness Racing Team's car #6 starting from second in the Pro-Am category and car #77 starting from seventh in the Am category. The team members are looking forward to the challenge with a positive attitude, and we eagerly await the exciting performances of the four drivers tomorrow!