VIPs officiating the start of the event.
15 vehicles battled it out at the 9th edition of the Melaka Silverstone Hock Tyre 4 x 4 Jamboree, which drew about 1200 visitors and clubs around the country to Kawasan Perindustrian Cheng in Melaka. | Tan Eng Joo, the event favourite did not disappoint the crowd with his new buggy and tackled the man-made terrain like a true champion. He completed all six special stages (SS) in a record time of 23.69 seconds ahead of second-placed Chong Yoke Sang by almost three minutes. Vignesvaran came in third.
Eng Joo walked away with the Silverstone trophy and a set of Silverstone tyres worth RM3,000, while the 2nd and 3rd place winners took home RM2,500 worth of tyres each. SS winners were awarded cash prizes of RM300 and RM200 for first and second placings.
The 4 x 4 Jamboree was officiated by Melaka Exco member, Datuk Seah Kwi Tong witnessed by Encik Mohd Nizam Dawood, Penghulu Kawasan Paya Rumpit; Mr Lim Choo Hock, President of Melaka 4 x 4 Sports Club and Mr Tan Song Chye, Silverstone’s GM-Sales & Marketing.
Having been involved in Malaysian motorsports for some time now, Silverstone sponsors local events and talents including rally champion, Karamjit Singh. |