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Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Makes History Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Makes History with First Flight. As the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia continues to expand its motorsport horizons further yet, the first-ever air transportation of the impressive fleet of 19 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing cars took place on November 2. Singapore Airlines Cargo flew the valuable freight to the Middle East for the season grand finale at the Bahrain International Circuit, the first time ever that racecars from a Carrera Cup series have been transported by air anywhere in the world. On November 2, the cars departed Singapore’s Changi International Airport on a chartered Singapore Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter, and arrived the following day in plenty of time for the season finale which was held on November 7 and 8. Though the race cars are usually transported by sea freight, the tight turnaround time of less than t The 911 GT3 Cup cars ready for boarding three weeks from the Formula One support event in Shanghai to the season-closer and the distance to the Middle East, meant that the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia took to the air for the first time in its history. Singapore Airlines Cargo was pleased to play an important part of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia organisation. “For the first time in the history of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, race cars were transported by air to Bahrain after the race in Shanghai,” Mr. Tan Tiow Kor, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Singapore Airlines Cargo said. “The Porsche brand is world-renowned for its technical and service excellence, and we are very pleased to know, that in selecting Singapore Airlines Cargo to transport their race cars, we have met Porsche’s exacting service requirements. We are proud of this association and look forward to grow our partnership with Porsche.” On November 1st, the cars arrived by sea from Shanghai and were unloaded at Changi Airport in Singapore. Each of the 19 cars had to be prepared for the flight to ensure that they fully complied with aviation safety regulations. All fuel was emptied from the cars, and batteries disconnected. The following day, once prepared, the cars were loaded through the front and side of the plane - with five double-decked car racks and the remaining nine cars and equipment on a single level – and checked to ensure they were all safely secured. Two operations executives from series partner Racing Logistics International (RLI) traveled with the cargo to ensure all went well in-flight. After the 7.5-hour direct flight to Bahrain, the cars were unloaded onto trucks, transported by road, and arrived in their paddock at the track at 4 a.m. on November 3rd. Awaiting the cars in the paddock were the crack team of engineers and mechanics from Malaysia’s EKS Motorsport, who ensured all 19 cars will be in pristine race condition for when the teams and drivers arrive at the track. t Arrival at the Bahrain International Circuit s The PCCA race cars entering the cabinet The 19 cars amounted to approximately 22 tonnes of cargo, while another 28 tonnes were allocated for spare parts and equipment. “For so many cars, it’s relatively light because each car is so light,” Dr. Henrik Dreier, Porsche Asia Pacific’s Regional Manager Marketing said. “In the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, we have a fully- comprehensive ‘Arrive and Drive’ concept. Our spare parts are centrally managed as are all the logistics, including transportation of cars, parts and equipment. This allows us to maximise efficiency and costs.” The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers bid their cars farewell in Shanghai and were then set to see them again more than 6,800 kilometres and just two weeks later, shining, in perfect technical condition and ready to race at the Bahrain International Circuit. Porsche just gave “arrive and drive” a whole new meaning! n
Porsche After Sales First batch of students completes training at the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Asia Pacific, PGA Cars, the official Porsche importer in the Philippines, and Don Bosco Technical Institute were proud to launch the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia (PTRCA) on 2 April 2008, offering a six-month training programme on Porsche Service Mechatronics. Upon completion of the programme, trainees, most of whom are less- privileged youths, will graduate with a world-class technical training and are assured employment abroad at selected Porsche Centres worldwide. Now, PTRCA is proud to present its first batch of 16 graduates. t The first batch of 16 graduates of PTRCA To get the programme off the ground, training premises were set-up at at Porsche Centre Philippines. The training room is equipped with modern audio visual presentation technology and can be converted into a practical engine training room to facilitate for a better learning experience. The PTRCA is also equipped with up-to-date diagnostic equipment and is fully authorised to carry out all maintenance and repair works in accordance to international manufacturer standards. In addition to that, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Asia Pacific and PGA Cars also donated a new Porsche Training s Gaining theoretical knowledge is one part of the programme classroom to the Don Bosco Technical Institute which will be used as an engine testing room. In an effort to supplement their technical know- how, Berlitz, an internationally renowned language institution established 130 years ago, was engaged to teach them English, communication skills and intercultural training. The scholars also honed their computer skills and familiarised themselves with the Porsche After Sales related systems and Internet tools. Aside from the comprehensive course equipping the scholars with theory and practical knowledge, PTRCA also aims to inculcate in their scholars the importance of teamwork. One such example was seen in the team building activity “float race” where these scholars had to come together and design, plan the build-up, delegate tasks and finally erect a bamboo raft for an exciting team competition. With the well-rounded training and education received, graduates can look forward to using their newly- found skills their advantage when they leave PTRCA. In fact, Reynaldo Labasan Cornejo Jr, a graduate from the first batch of the programme, has been s Team building activity “float race” s Hands-on demonstration on a real boxer engine employed by Al Nobooda Automobiles in Dubai. When asked about his new appointment, he is ecstatic about the opportunity and thanked his instructors for making a positive impact on him and preparing him for his new post. The inauguration of PTRCA signifies Porsche’s commitment to providing customers with only the finest vehicles in the world, backed by its superior and excellent After Sales service. As of now, the 2nd batch of scholars has already started their six-month technical training and they can certainly look forward to more challenges and opportunities ahead. n
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