Matthew in practice for the race
PICCA Rounds 6 & 7 - Beijing Goldenport,
China
(14-15th June 2004)
Victory!
It will be difficult to repeat the degree of success we enjoyed in Beijing. On track the results were simple: fastest time in three of the four practice sessions; pole-position by a half-a-second; victory in the first race by nine seconds - and fastest lap; then a second lights-to-flag win.
The event was heavily used by Uni-President to enhance the image of the A-Ha coffee brand with employees, business partners, and the media. Over 100 guests visited the Goldenport circuit on each of Saturday and Sunday. They were entertained in a hospitality unit on the roof of the pit building.
A-Ha Racing is now second in the Carrera Cup points standings - three points behind the Thai driver C. Nattavude. The next race is at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on September 26th.
Matthew in practice for the race
On pole position before round six
Discussing track conditions with Michelin's Regis Jeandenand
Turn four of the opening lap of the re-started first race
On the top step of the podium - for the first time in a
Porsche
On the podium after round seven with runner-up Darryll O'Young
(left) and third placed Rizal Ramli
Calling home to tell Jessie the good news: "I won!"
At the A-Ha hospitality unit
With Uni-President's Ray Chen who manages the A-Ha product
Celebrating success with Uni-President's Mr B.M. Yen
Matthew picks up a new supporter - literally!
Discussing the business of motor sport with CCTV5's Tang Yifan