Michael Choi (racing driver)
"Michael" Choi Koon Ming (蔡冠明; born 25 June 1968) is a Hong Kong racing driver and businessman currently competing in the TCR Asia Series. Having previously competed in the Asian Touring Car Series, Clio Cup China Series and Asian Formula Renault Series amongst others.
| Michael Choi 蔡冠明 | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Hongkonger |
| Born | 25 June 1968 Hong Kong |
| TCR Asia Series career | |
| Debut season | 2015 |
| Current team | Prince Racing |
| Car number | 68 |
| Starts | 3 |
| Previous series | |
| 2015 2014 2012-13 2010, 14 2010, 12 2010, 14 2004 2004-06, 08-09, 12, 15 | TCR Asia Series Super Trofeo World Final Asian Touring Car Series Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Clio Cup China Series GT Asia Series FIA GT Championship Asian Formula Renault Series |
| Championship titles | |
| 2015 | TCR Asia Series |
| Last updated on: 12 December 2018. | |
Racing career
Choi began his career in 2004 in the Asian Formula Renault Series, he finished 5th in standings in 2012. From 2010 to 2014 he raced in the GT Asia Series, Clio Cup China Series, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Asian Touring Car Series. He also raced in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Final in 2014.[1]
In August 2015 it was announced that he would race in the first ever TCR Asia Series round in Sepang, driving a Honda Civic TCR for Prince Racing.[2][3] On 30 November 2015, Michael Choi was crowned the first champion of the TCR Asia series after the final rounds in Macau.[4]
Businessman
Michael Choi is Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chairman of Sunwah International. As well, he is Chief Executive Officer of Sunwah Kingsway Capital, a role he has held since 2010. He joined the Group in 1995.[5][6]
Racing record
Complete TCR International Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Prince Racing | Honda Civic TCR | MYS 1 |
MYS 2 |
CHN 1 |
CHN 2 |
ESP 1 |
ESP 2 |
POR 1 |
POR 2 |
ITA 1 |
ITA 2 |
AUT 1 |
AUT 2 |
RUS 1 |
RUS 2 |
RBR 1 |
RBR 2 |
SIN 1 14 |
SIN 2 12 |
THA 1 18 |
THA 2 13 |
MAC 1 16 |
MAC 2 Ret |
NC | 0 |
References
- "Michael Choi career statistics". Driver Database. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "JAS to provide two Honda Civic TCRs for Asia Series". TouringCarTimes.com. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 12 August 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "Prince Racing to run Honda Civics in TCR Asia Series". TouringCarTimes.com. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "Michael Choi clinched the TCR Asia title". TCR Asia official website. 30 November 2015.
- "Executive Team". Sunwah International. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- "Board of Directors". Sunwah Kingsway Capital. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
External links
- Michael Choi career summary at DriverDB.com