Michelin to run Pilot Experience in Sepang, Malaysia

A select number of Philippine media and motorists will be among the participants in Malaysia’s world renowned Formula 1 Circuit in Sepang that will come alive with the roar and excitement of elite motorsports. The Filipinos are among over 500 Michelin customers, journalists and social media commentators from 15 countries who will enjoy the rare and unique opportunity to join Michelin’s Pilot Experience.

The 19 days Michelin Pilot Sport Experience which starts  August 6^th will give participants including the exhilaration and adrenaline rush of piloting arguably some of the most competitive circuit racing vehicles in the motor sports arena. All of the activities are done under the watchful eye of professional instructors and renowned race car drivers with decades of experience in totally safe and competitive driving environment.

This year, Michelin teams up with Oreca Asia, the Asian branch of Oreca, internationally recognized in motorsports including organizing brand events and circuit operations across the globe.

Participants’ once-in-a-lifetime experience will include heart pumping and spine tingling rides in race-bred vehicles like the Formula Michelin, Porsche, Renault Clio and the Citroen C2 Rally cars. The Formula 2-seaters and Porsche 911 piloted by professional racers Earl Bamber, and many other rising motorsports stars will provide utmost excitement to participants.

“Michelin has a strong passion for motorsports. Racers rely on the best tire as part of their key winning successes and to ensure their own safety. Over a century Michelin has been committed to bring exceptional performance through our tires to them.The tires that we develop leverage sustainable combined performances illustrated by our philosophy “Michelin Total Performance”, a principle that is at the heart of the company’s Research and Development strategy. These exceptional performances are translated to Michelin successes and wins in many world class races such as the Le Mans 24 hours, the World Rally Championship, Le Mans 24 hours, Paris-Dakar,” said Tony Menard, Passenger Car and Light Truck Marketing Director, Southeast Asia and Oceania

“Motorsports is a laboratory to learn, test and prove our technologies.Thanks to our important investment in Research &Development, products tested on the tracks play a vital role when it comes to develop our road tires. Now, we are focusing to bring to our customers in Asia the unique opportunity that was only available to motorsports professionals. With Michelin Pilot Experience, participants will discover first hand our products’ performances, their qualities and the excellence of our services in a safe environment,” added Menard.

First introduced in Europe, Michelin Pilot Experience was unveiled in Asia at the Sepang International Circuit in 2006 to showcase and reinforce Michelin’s portfolio of tires for premium driving experience.