S2E95: The Future of Motorsports

Jazeman Jaafar, Racing Driver | Haresh Deol, twentytwo13

12-May-20 21:00

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Sim racing has been seen to be on a rise during this quarantine period with the likes of F1 eSports Series and RaceRoom. This episode features the youngest professional racer to win the Formula BMW Asia, the first Asian to finish as vice-champion in the British Formula 3 Championship and is one of the board of directors at the Sepang International Circuit – Jazeman Jaafar. Jazeman shares an insider insight on international and local sim racing, its progress and exciting future among other on track motorsports updates amidst this pandemic.

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Produced by: Daryl Ong

Presented by: Daryl Ong

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Categories: Sports

Tags: Bar None, motorsports, sim racing, stimulation, virtual racing, Gran Turismo, F1 eSports Series, RaceRoom, MCO, quarantine,

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