The front row on the Formula 1 track in Shanghai was filled by the GT3 Lamborghini Gallardos of Eddie Yau and Sam Yau. Two other Gallardos driven by Tit Lung and Yok Lung lined up in fifth and sixth positions respectively.
The first race of the GT3 Asia Challenge was scheduled on Sun-day morning. The race started under cloudy skies and was led by Eddie and Sam Yau who were quickly able to pull away from the chasing pack. Also running well was Siu Tit Lung, who moved up
into third place and, in doing so, gave Lamborghini a podium lock out in Shanghai. Yuk Lung took the chequered flag in fourth place. Owing to the successful result in the first race, the four Lamborghini Gallardos started from the front in the second GT3 Asia Challenge race over 15 laps. Race two was aborted after the start following an accident among the midfield runners, after the subsequent restart the additional ballast weight added to Eddie and Sam Yau made itself noticeable to such an extent that Eddie Yau had to surrender his lead. However, Sam Yau was able to maintain contact with the new leader and crossed the finish line in second position.
The GT3 Asia Challenge takes to the grid once again in Shanghai on the first weekend in May.
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