Andrew Tang (racing driver)
| Andrew Tang | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Singaporean |
| Born | 13 November 1994[1] |
| Wins | 5 |
| Poles | 2 |
| Fastest laps | 6 |
| Previous series | |
| 2013 2013 2013-2014 2016 | Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Formula Renault 2.0 NEC Toyota Racing Series Porsche Carrera Cup Asia |
| Championship titles | |
| 2014 | Toyota Racing Series |
Andrew Tang (simplified Chinese: 邓立恒; traditional Chinese: 鄧立恆; pinyin: Dèng Lìhéng, born 13 November 1994)[1] is a Singaporean racing driver who is best known for winning the 2014 Toyota Racing Series.
Career[edit]
Andrew Tang joined the McLaren Young Driver Programme in July 2012.[2] Driving for Neale Motorsport, he became the champion of the 2014 Toyota Racing Series held in New Zealand.[3]
In 2014 Tang attempted to defer his National service in Singapore in order to keep on racing[4] but his deferment was denied and he served his National Service.[5]
After finishing his National Service, Tang joined the Porsche China Junior team after becoming the top racer in the Porsche China Junior Programme in December 2015.[6][7] He also won a sponsorship to race in Class A of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.[8] Tang won his first Porsche Carrera Cup Asia race in the fifth round at the Fuji Speedway.[9]
In 2016, his contract with Porsche China Junior team was extended for another year and will represent PCCA in the Porsche Motorsport Junior Programme shootout.[7]
Racing record[edit]
Career summary[edit]
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Toyota Racing Series | ETEC Motorsport | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 345 | 15th |
| Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series | Jenzer Motorsport | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 20th | |
| Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 38th | ||
| 2014 | Toyota Racing Series | Neale Motorsport | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 794 | 1st |
| Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series | Prema Powerteam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 17th | |
| 2016 | Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Porsche China Junior Team | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 172 | 4th |
| Porsche Supercup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC† | ||
| 2017 | Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Porsche China Junior Team | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 186 | 4th |
| China GT Championship - GTC | JRM JiaRui-TengDa | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 123 | 3rd |
† As Tang was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Andrew Tang". Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ Ian de Cotta (10 Feb 2014). "Tang wins big in New Zealand". Today Online.
- ^ Patwant Singh (10 Feb 2014). "Motor Racing: S'porean Andrew Tang wins 2014 Toyota Racing Series". Channel News Asia. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ^ Cheryl Tay (3 March 2014). "Singaporean racecar prodigy hopes for NS deferment to pursue F1 dream". Yahoo!.
- ^ "Tang's racing career gets double boost". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ Low Lin Fhoong (22 December 2015). "Tang back in the fast lane with Porsche". Today Online.
- ^ a b "Tang's racing career gets double boost". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Porsche Carrera Cup Asia: Andrew Tang to be first Singaporean to compete in Class A". Channel News Asia. 22 December 2015. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016.
- ^ "Tang eyes bigger prize after second PCCA win". TODAYonline. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
External links[edit]
- Andrew Tang Racing Official website
- Andrew Tang career summary at DriverDB.com
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Singaporean people of Chinese descent
- Singaporean racing drivers
- Karting World Championship drivers
- Toyota Racing Series drivers
- Formula Renault 2.0 NEC drivers
- Formula Renault 2.0 Alps drivers
- Prema Powerteam drivers
- Jenzer Motorsport drivers
- Porsche Carrera Cup Asia drivers
- Porsche Supercup drivers