B-Quik Absolute Racing will enter a fourth Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II in TSS The Super Series season under the Winhere Racing by B-Quik Absolute Racing banner with China's Andy Deng and Thailand's Sandy Stuvik behind the wheel.
Deng took his first steps in GT racing in the China Endurance Championship and the GT Super Sprint Challenge last year, piloting an Audi R8 LMS GT4 before the youngster transitioned to the R8 LMS GT3 evo II later in the season. This marks Deng's inaugural international campaign, and he will be partnered with a highly experienced teammate.
Stuvik embarks on his fifth season with B-Quik Absolute Racing, a partnership that has yielded three Drivers' titles thus far. With extensive experience in TSS, Stuvik will provide support to his teammate while also vying for top positions himself.
Founded in 1996, Winhere Group is one of the world's most influential manufacturers specializing in automotive brake discs, brake pads, and brake drums. Winhere's global research and development team is dedicated to providing professional solutions for brake system components to different customers, offering targeted product series in OEM, aftermarket, DIY modification, and racing sectors. Additionally, through leading sustainable production processes and manufacturing techniques, Winhere ensures that its products meet the strict requirements of manufacturers and customers with the highest quality.
Winhere’s CTO, Daniel Dong, said: Thailand’s TSS The Super Series marks Winhere Racing's inaugural participation in overseas races, presenting a fresh challenge for the team, drivers, and products established just a year ago. Embracing this challenge will propel Winhere team to swift advancement, facilitating the accumulation of invaluable product testing data and driving ongoing research and development efforts. We are looking forward to the start of the new season, forging a formidable alliance with B-Quik Absolute Racing and Sandy. Heading to Thailand for this championship aids in accumulating experience, validating our products, boosting competitiveness, and contending for the championship title.”
B-Quik Absolute Racing Team Principal Henk Kiks added: “We’re very pleased to link up with Winhere, a company with a major footprint and lot of ambitious plans for Thailand and we’re looking forward to Andy Deng racing with us and using TSS as a springboard to an international career. It’s of course great to have Sandy back in a GT3 with us. He’s enjoyed much success with us and is a multiple champion with us so we are excited for his pairing with Andy, we expect to spring some surprises and fight for the championship this year.”
B-Quik Absolute Racing aims to maintain its streak of Super Car GT3 Teams' championship titles while also reclaiming the Drivers' title, last secured in 2022. Akash Nandy, the 2022 Super Car GT3 Drivers' champion and 2023 runner-up, will team up with Sri Lankan talent Eshan Pieris. Vincent Lin of China will be paired with German former F1 superstar driver Markus Winkelhock, who enters his second full year with the team. Additionally, China's Huang Ruohan will join forces with Adisak Tangphuncharoen, the rising star of the B-Quik Junior Programme.
Commenting about the season ahead, Deng said: “In 2023, Winhere Racing achieved remarkable results in both the GT3 and GT4 categories in China series. Our products and racers are highly competitive, and our team is simple, passionate, progressive, and always striving for first place. With the establishment of Winhere Thailand's super factory in 2024, Winhere Racing will make its debut in the Thailand Super Series this year, and we'll receive technical support from the highly competitive team in Asia, B-Quik Absolute Racing. Additionally, I will cooperate with Sandy Stuvik, who is a star Thai racer. I believe that we will achieve excellent results.”
Stuvik added: “I’m happy to be back with Winhere Racing by B-Quik Absolute Racing for TSS The Super Series and it is shaping up to be a great year with a high level of competition in the GT3 category. I relish being back out there and competing with the best in Thailand. I will be pairing with Andy Deng this season and I hope we can achieve some solid results during the course of the season.”
Ingo Matter, Team Principal of Absolute Racing, commented: “We are extremely pleased to be entering the TSS this season with Winhere. It's a championship that offers a great platform for teams, drivers, and sponsors, providing them with a perfect stepping stone on their way to higher championships as we race around some of the top circuits and racing events in the region. With Andy and Sandy, we have another competitive lineup, and we are looking forward to some strong results.”
The 2024 TSS season kicks off at Buriram’s Chang International Circuit on May 2-5. This season marks the first time the series will include five rounds. Following the opener, the calendar will feature the Bangsaen Grand Prix and two rounds at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit before concluding back at Buriram.
