Bofuri makes historic step by successfully qualifying for Macau GT Cup race

Asa · 21 Nov 2009, 11:36 (Ref:2586365)

In the Macau GT Cup race, the newly built GT4 spec Bufori BMS R1 qualifies 28th out of a total of 32 cars, mostly of the faster GT3 specification with a time of 2:55.051.

The car, driven by Alex Yoong, will make its race debut tomorrow at 10:30am in the race.

**FIRE** · 21 Nov 2009, 12:25 (Ref:2586393)

More on www.bufori.com

Came across this car last week. It's powered by a 2L turbo engine. They should hire another designer.

Tim the Grey · 21 Nov 2009, 18:32 (Ref:2586553)

Oh, I don't know. I've seen a LOT worse!

**Bentley03** · 21 Nov 2009, 18:35 (Ref:2586555)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim the Grey

Oh, I don't know. I've seen a LOT worse!

Likewise, but it's no oil painting, is it!

MJ_N_09 · 22 Nov 2009, 03:50 (Ref:2586778)

I like it...

diabloA1 · 22 Nov 2009, 15:25 (Ref:2587212)

What happened to them? They completed only 4 race laps

Marcel ten Caat · 22 Nov 2009, 16:05 (Ref:2587225)

From their press release

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At the end of lap 4, the safety car left the track and the race is re-started. Just as Alex Yoong is shaping up for another overtaking move, he had an accident at the Reservoir Bend, brushing the barriers with the right rear of his car. A piece of debris from the track got in the car and jammed the throttle, so Alex decided to stop the car.

“At the start, I passed a few car and at Mandarin Oriental Bend I passed another car around the outside. Then I went into Lisboa side by side with a Ferrari and although he tapped me at San Franciso Bend, I was able to accelerate up the hill and overtake him. Unfortunately I brushed the barriers and then debris from the track caused the throttle to be stuck. Without power I had to stop. It is a sad end to the race and I am sorry for my mistake.” Alex Yoong said.

Asa · 23 Nov 2009, 01:29 (Ref:2587498)

The car in action. The car arrived in Macau with 0 miles on the clock. They will now go back to Malaysia and do some proper testing at Sepang.

Ospi · 25 Nov 2009, 03:09 (Ref:2588779)

I think when considering we went from literally nothing to what you see in that picture in 9 weeks, we did alright. The lack of testing hurt a lot regarding getting the car to handle however and there is obviously a lot of work to do but I think it is a car with a lot of potential. Look out for us next year!!

broadrun96 · 25 Nov 2009, 14:52 (Ref:2589043)

Getting a car on track in 9 weeks is a little better than a few ALMS teams have delivered. I know GT4 builds have to be a good bit easier than a GT2 car but they have put RSR's Jag build-up to shame.

Juntos · 27 Dec 2009, 17:05 (Ref:2605417)

The team performance in Macau was below the standard with regard to the expectations of the opening post. The car was completed in Macau and Alex did the shakedown during the Free Practice. Qualifying time of 2:55.051 is a Honda Civic time at Guia Circuit. They need to rethink the outfit this winter. The car is not even safe.

What is Jurgen Barth role in Bufori?

Asa · 30 Dec 2009, 02:33 (Ref:2606252)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

The car is not even safe.

So you are questioning the capability of the Macau Grand Prix scrutineers?

Juntos · 30 Dec 2009, 12:23 (Ref:2606376)

Sure I am. Local scrutineers have no idea what they are doing.

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