Name: Eric Yong

Profession: Stockbroker

Driving experience:

Eric’s foray into racing began in 1994 and today, he is still keeping competitors in check with his well-tuned driving skills at challenging go-karting and motor racing circuits.

His notable go-karting achievements include coming in as the overall champion of the PLUS Rotax Max Challenge Master Series in 2006 and attaining the runner-up position in the KBS ROK Malaysia Championships – Formula Plus 125 Open.

In competitive motor racing, he has donned roles such as chief strategist for Team Overmaier BMW M3 (2002) and was a Team Driver for Team TVR Tag Heuer for the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (2003).

Eric has also attended courses organised by Hot Wheels Racing School, Porsche Sport Driving School and Mercedes Benz AMG Experience.

Name: Hammond Lai

Profession: Relocations Specialist

Driving experience:

Hammond owns a colourful driving resume. In his 16 years of driving experience, he has dabbled in circuit racing, endurance racing, autocross and gymkhana.

He participated and won various autocross competitions from 2004 to 2006, including the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race in 2006 (Podium finisher) and 2007. Through the years, his successful racing endeavours have filled his mantelpiece with numerous 1st place trophies.

Apart from attending courses such as the Grassracing Autosport Driving Advantage Course 1 in 2006, Hammond has also conducted a ‘Mini Maze’ driving event for BMW Malaysia.

He is also a veteran when it comes to track familiarity and experience in Sepang International Circuit and Pasir Gudang Circuit.

Name: Irwan Ismail

Profession: IT Security Manager

Driving experience:

Irwan spares no effort in putting his racecars through its paces on the tracks, but at the same time, he is also one who knowingly applies generous doses of safety measures in everything he does.

Having had his first track experience in year 2002, his unique blend of approach has led him to great finishing positions in various competitions and events such as the Malaysian Super Series 2004, PanGlobal F1 Driver Search 2005 and has also been an instructor for the High Performance Challenge until year 2006.

Name: Ivan Khong

Profession: Technical Director

Driving experience:

Ivan is a familiar face in car rallies and track races, having had his first taste of competitive racing in 1988. Since then, he has emerged as a champion in many motorsports events, including the R3 Time Attack Autocross, BFGoodrich/AMF Autocross Championship and Malaysian Rally Championship, amongst many others.

He is also a renowned instructor who has participated and taught many avid adrenalin seekers at various world-class events, including the BMW X-Drive Experience.

Name: Kevin Kung

Profession: Consultant / Designer

Driving experience:

With more than 15 years of track driving experience, Kevin is a highly decorated instructor who also doubles up as BMW Club Malaysia’s advisor.

He is also an avid collector/restorer of classic BMWs and is a much sought-after instructor for countless high performance challenge events.

Name: Mohamad Hamdan Rohman

Profession: MINI Manager

Driving experience:

At work, Mohammad Hamdan bespoke business proposals for his clients. At the tracks, he is all business when it comes to customising his teaching techniques for his students.

He was an Advanced Driver Training Coordinator from 2003 to 2004 and has been constantly mastering new driving skills by participating in various training programmes such as:

• Advanced Driver Training (2002)

• MINI Driver Training – Misano, Italy (2005)

• MINI Driver Training – Rome, Italy (2006)

Name: Puventhiran Sundram

Profession: Head of After-sales

Driving experience:

Puventhiran is actively pursuing and perfecting his skills as an instructor and has been a certified BMW Instructor from year 2001. He is amongst the privileged few who has participated in various driving programs from BMW Germany where he also obtained his Instructor License from. His favourite technique is the "Reverse Flick".

Name: Rafei Yahil

Profession: Sales Director

Driving experience:

As a sales director at a BMW dealership, Rafei has been associated with the BMW brand for more than 15 years and is able to stay physically close to his passion – motor vehicles. When he is not busy negotiating business deals, Rafei is often spotted negotiating tough bends at racetracks. A responsible and driven individual, he has also been a certified BMW Instructor since 2001.

Name: Wong Kah Keen

Profession: Project Manager

Driving experience:

Wong’s passion for motorsports has seen him spend countless HPC tracks days at Sepang International Circuit. Before taking up the instructor’s position, he was (and still is!) a regular feature in the go-karting arena.