Proton clinched the 1.6 Touring Car Category in the 2011 Malaysian Super Series Championship (MSS) over the weekend – Faidzil Alang drove a textbook race in the fifth and final round of the season at the Sepang International Circuit to take the coveted title behind the wheel of a Satria Neo.
His team mate, Syafiq Ali, in a Gen 2, sealed a Proton 1-2 in the 10-lap race as well as the championship, with the two drivers concluding what has been a dominant performance all year long.
“The results today conclude what has been a triumphant year for Proton in motorsports, particularly for the Satria Neo that has excelled in both circuit racing and international rallying,” said Proton Director of Group Marketing and Branding, John Doody Chacko.
“We’ve done very well in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship, winning all the eight major individual titles. We are now we focusing on our R3 Racing team and after completing all five rounds of the MSS, we are now in our final phase of preparation for the Sepang 1000 km or S1K next week, with most of the development work completed,” Proton Motorsports boss Datuk Abdul Razak Dawood added.
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Comments praise Proton's recent win in the Malaysian 1.6 Touring Car Championship, with many calling the Proton Neo "hebat" and "champion again," reflecting strong national pride. Some mention the competition's strength, highlighting Proton Neo's performance against Japanese brands and questioning the level of competition. There are also debates about the car's reliability, racing performance, and comparisons with other manufacturers, but overall, sentiments support Proton's victory as a notable achievement for Malaysian motorsport.