Best Chemical (S) Company launches highly anticipated 2017 VP PowerMaster International

SINGAPORE, 26 Feb 2017 – Leading local chemicals specialist and regional distributor for VP Racing Fuels and VP PowerMaster, Best Chemical Co (S) Pte Ltd (‘Bestchem’) and prominent Malaysian RC hobby store, Aw Hobby, are proud to officially launch the 2017 VP PowerMaster International 1/8 Buggy Series in Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia. The new Championship Series will be an outdoor off-road RC series that will take place at LAP Paradise RC Raceway (Lot 199C Jalan Ban Foo Ulu Tiram 81800 Johor Bahru), a 20-minute drive from JB Customs. Aw Hobby shop is located beside the race track so participants can enjoy timely access to race support throughout the series.

“As the regional distributor for VP Racing Fuels and VP PowerMaster in Southeast Asia, we are proud to support RC racing which is fast gaining momentum in the region,” says Johnny Wong, Managing Director of Bestchem and a race car enthusiast himself. “Being the regional exclusive distributor for VP Racing Fuels in Southeast Asia for over 10 years, we are acutely aware of the expectations and needs of all competitive drivers, including RC racers. VP PowerMaster’s latest VP PowerMaster 25% RC Pro Race and Ty Tessmann proprietary blend will complement the drive, passion and power of the most discerning and result-oriented RC racer.”

“We are very happy and honored to partner with our main sponsor, Bestchem, distributor for VP PowerMaster, a premium hobby fuel that is fast gaining popularity in the RC community here,” says David Aw, founder of LAP Paradise RC Raceway and Aw Hobby. “We are very excited to see increased interest, both locally and overseas, and look forward to a spectacular series in 2017.”

The schedule for the 2017 VP PowerMaster International 1/8 Buggy Series is as follows:

There is no age group limit and no brand control of fuel but limited to 25% nitro only and the standard IFMAR rules apply. Points will be awarded to all drivers and a series champion will be crowned after six races with the best of four to count.

Interested parties can register at a cost of RM100 (with breakfast and lunch included) and ongoing updates can also be found on LAP Paradise RC Raceway’s Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/LAP-Paradise-RC-Raceway-548301341867736/. Discussions about classes, rules, results, etc. will take place on the same Facebook group.

Other co-sponsors for the series include Concept Hobbies, SKH Hobbies, Urban Playspace, Raceform, Toykar and Tai Sing.

ABOUT BEST CHEMICAL

Established in 1978, Best Chemical Co (S) Pte Ltd (‘Bestchem’) is a Singapore-based stockist, manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of specialty solvents, laboratory reagents, industrial chemicals and supplies, organic chemicals and biological pesticides as well as safety tools and equipment. It provides customized chemical blending, decanting, product sourcing, dangerous goods transportation and storage services. As the exclusive distributor for VP Racing Fuels in Southeast Asia, Bestchem supplies a comprehensive range of race fuels and performance additives. It also offers on-site specialized fuel management solutions for all motorsport-related events. The company has an established regional presence across Southeast Asia, including Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It has a representative office in the Philippines.

For more information on Bestchem, visit www.best-chemical.com
For updates on VP Racing Fuels in Singapore, visit www.facebook.com/VP-Racing-Fuels-Singapore-138064063040205/.

ABOUT VP POWERMASTER

PowerMaster® Premium Model Engine Fuel is performance engineered by VP Racing Fuels®, the World Leader in Race Fuel Technology™. VP® transformed the time-tested formulation of PowerMaster into a world-class fuel using its world-class facility and nothing less than the purest ingredients available. What you get are longer runtimes, a cleaner burn and best of all, more power. For more information, visit www.powermasterfuels.com

ABOUT VP RACING FUELS

VP is reputed as the World Leader in Race Fuel Technology™, fueling champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea and air since 1975. In addition to the World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model Series, VP is the Official Racing Fuel of DIRT Car Racing, Tudor United Sports Car Championship, AMA Supercross, NMRA, NMCA, Pirelli World Challenge, PDRA and Rally America, among more than 60 VP sponsored series and sanctioning bodies.

For more information, visit www.vpracingfuels.com

ABOUT AW HOBBY

Lap Paradise RC Raceway was founded by David Aw and family in January, 2013. The raceway encompasses a virtual high and huge jumps which are high and long, where skills of enthusiasts with 1/8 GP, EP and 1/10 are challenged. Amenities from air compressor, clean washrooms to paved walkway provides racers a pleasant atmosphere. Track support to RC enthusiasts are also provided by Aw Hobby Shop at the track side.

For more information, visit www.awhobby.com

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