Michael Choi (racing driver)

"Michael" Choi Koon Ming (born 25 June 1968) ((in Chinese):蔡冠明)is a Hong Kong racing driver and businessman currently competing in the TCR Asia Series. Having previously competed in the Asian Touring Car Series, Clio Cup China Series and Asian Formula Renault Series amongst others.

Michael Choi
蔡冠明
NationalityHongkonger
Born (1968-06-25) 25 June 1968
Hong Kong
TCR Asia Series career
Debut season2015
Current teamPrince Racing
Car number68
Starts3
Previous series
2015
2014
2012-13
2010, 14
2010, 12
2010, 14
2004
2004-06, 08-09, 12, 15
TCR Asia Series
Super Trofeo World Final
Asian Touring Car Series
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
Clio Cup China Series
GT Asia Series
FIA GT Championship
Asian Formula Renault Series
Championship titles
2015TCR Asia Series
Last updated on: 12 December 2018.

Racing career

Choi began his career in 2004 in the Asian Formula Renault Series, he finished 5th in standings in 2012. From 2010-14 he raced in the GT Asia Series, Clio Cup China Series, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Asian Touring Car Series. He also raced in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final in 2014.[1]

In August 2015 it was announced that he would race in the first ever TCR Asia Series round in Sepang, driving a Honda Civic TCR for Prince Racing.[2][3] On 30 November 2015, Michael Choi was crowned the first champion of the TCR Asia series after the final rounds in Macau.[4]

Businessman

Michael Choi is Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chairman of Sunwah International. As well, he is Chief Executive Officer of Sunwah Kingsway Capital, a role he has held since 2010. He joined the Group in 1995.[5][6]

Racing record

Complete TCR International Series results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 DC Points
2015 Prince Racing Honda Civic TCR MYS
1
MYS
2
CHN
1
CHN
2
ESP
1
ESP
2
POR
1
POR
2
ITA
1
ITA
2
AUT
1
AUT
2
RUS
1
RUS
2
RBR
1
RBR
2
SIN
1

14
SIN
2

12
THA
1

18
THA
2

13
MAC
1

16
MAC
2

Ret
NC 0

References

  1. "Michael Choi career statistics". Driver Database. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  2. "JAS to provide two Honda Civic TCRs for Asia Series". TouringCarTimes.com. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 12 August 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  3. "Prince Racing to run Honda Civics in TCR Asia Series". TouringCarTimes.com. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  4. "Michael Choi clinched the TCR Asia title". TCR Asia official website. 30 November 2015.
  5. "Executive Team". Sunwah International. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  6. "Board of Directors". Sunwah Kingsway Capital. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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