Motorsports

Young Local Racer Gets $60,000 Boost

BY Azfar Hashim

Sponsorship by Singapore’s Lamborghini dealer paves the way for 14 year-old

EuroSports Global, Singapore’s authorised dealer for Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo, announced their sponsorship support for a young local racing talent last Saturday. The signing of the sponsorship contract with 14-year-old Aidan Quek Chieh Wei took place at their brand-new showroom located at 24 Leng Kee Road.

The sponsorship is worth SGD$60,000, and will end on 31st December 2019.  Through this sponsorship, EuroSports Global aims to support and encourage the young budding racing talent in his pursuit of competitive kart racing.

From 1st January to 31st December 2018, Aidan will take part in 15 races for the junior category (12 to 15 years old) across Italy and the rest of Europe. He is currently coached under Salvatore Gatto and his crew at Gamoto Kart Italy, the official CRG kart racing team that nurtured current and past Formula One drivers like Max Verstappen, Nico Rosberg, Nico Hulkenberg and other motor racing champions.

Mr Melvin Goh, Managing Director of EuroSports Global said, “We are excited to support Aidan through his journey of racing, and we hope that his future achievements will put Singapore on the world map of motorsports racing.”

Aidan Quek together with Melvin Goh, Managing Director of EuroSports Global (left) and his father, Albert Quek (right)

Aidan Quek together with Melvin Goh, Managing Director of EuroSports Global (left) and his father, Albert Quek (right)

“EuroSports Global believes in a young talent like Aidan because of his strong potential and skills. He displays great fighting spirit in his character, and he is passionate about and dedicated to racing. With our support, we hope to encourage and propel Aidan to soar to greater heights,” he added.