Ongoing downpour doesn't faze Pan Delta speedsters

Non-stop rain added to the thrills as cars skidded around the track in the 2019 Pan Delta Super Racing Festival (Spring Race) at the Zhuhai International Circuit in Jinding, Tangjiawan Town on March 23 and 24.

The opening contest, Speed Hero, had 35 racers in the first round, which consisted of 1000cc (Open A and B), and 600cc (CL1 and CL2). Li Zhengpeng (26) came in first and set a record by finishing a circle with 1:42. Mark Aitchison (7) and He Zhifeng (59) took second and third.

Racecars shrouded in mist

After regulations were altered to allow for high-horsepower cars, Circuit Hero delivered even more excitement during the Supercar Challenge, Supercar A, Supercar B, and Supercar C events. Despite the rain, racers displayed confidence. Fang Junyu (38) from Zun Motorsport Crew won the first afternoon race. Ma Jiajun (77) from the same team and Kadoorie Philip Lawrence (16) of 13 Racing team got second and third. Fourth place went to Chen Wei'an (99).

The Pan Delta Super Racing Festival is a high-profile motorsport event for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. On its 5th anniversary, it also included AFR series and Circuit Hero Drifting Battle, accompanied by a variety of stunts, magic shows, karting, simulation games, and food. Summer and autumn events will be held in June and September.

77 surges ahead.

Bikers brave the turn [Photos by Zhu Xi / Zhuhai Daily]