KUALA LUMPUR – Coming hot on the heels of Johor’s historic success at the recently concluded 20th Malaysia Games (Sukma), Tunku Panglima of Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim gave the state more sporting cheer by clinching the GT World Challenge Asia Championship.
The Johor royal emerged champion in the Pro-Am Asia category with his partner Nick Foster in the season-ending race at the Okayama International Circuit in Japan on Sunday.
Their team, Triple Eight Race Engineering, also triumphed in the overall GT3 Team Championships.
Tunku Putera of Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim also capped a fine debut season, clinching fifth spot in the Pro-Am standings alongside partner Jazeman Jaafar.
Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said he was very pleased with the achievements of his two youngest sons.
“We didn’t only create history on the national stage with Sukma, but my sons also flew the Johor flag high on the international arena.
“I would like to congratulate them both on a job well done this season. To Iman (Tunku Abdul Rahman), keep up the good work and to Boo (Tunku Abu Bakar), try and overtake your brother next season!” Sultan Ibrahim said in a statement today. – Bernama, September 27, 2022
