Once again BSA alloy wheels proved its strength and durability in extreme conditions when the Proton PERT Waja, using BSA219 (VSC) emerged CHAMPIONS in the Open Class race (Class O)

As a result of BSA's partnership with the Petronas EON Racing Team EON Racing Team (PERT), the team has entered this year's Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race using BSA alloy wheels for its two entries, the Proton PERT and Proton PERT Waja.  Proton PERT Waja won the Class O category and was second in the overall standings.  The Proton PERT Waja is a superbly modified car and is the first of its kind to enter a racing competition.  Our Prime Minister, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed took time off from his busy schedule to attend the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race 2001 and has a look on at the Proton PERT Waja.  He was equally impressed with the car which used BSA 219 (VSC) alloy wheels for the 12 Hours race.

BSA hereby thank all who have supported us continuously throughout our journey.

BSA light alloy wheels "THE SIGN OF QUALITY"

Thank you.

MERDEKA MILLENNIUM ENDURANCE RACE 2001 - SPEEDING TO SUCCESS WITH BSA WHEELS

The recently held Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race 20001 in the Sepang F1 International Circuit was a good outing for BSA. The Proton Pert Waja using BSA alloy wheels model 219 VSC won the race in Class O and was second overall completing 245 laps. The team comprising of local drivers Eric Yeo, Myke Phua and Kimi did well to prove the capabilities of the Proton Waja to last the endurance race. It also once again proved the strength and durability of BSA alloy wheels to meet the challenges in extreme conditions . However, the other PERT car, the Proton PERT driven by Karamjit Singh, Jimmy Low and Keifli was unlucky to finish fourth in the Class A category. The Proton PERT had their work cut out when the car had a turbocharger damaged during the warm -up session. It took them almost 2 hours to fix it up again. Nevertheless, they managed to catch up with the other cars to finish a respectable fourth in the race. BSA Team Competizione was unlucky not to be able to finish the race when a mechanical failure stopped them from their race. The team with their drivers Key Soon Yue , lla Ridak and left Wright was having a good race by placing second at one stage and was fourth when the problem occurred. However, they still managed to finish 68 laps and once again proved the durability of BSA < EAGLE ROCK> alloy wheels to last grueling and challenging race.

BSA would like to congratulate PERT for their success in the Merdeka Millennium Race 2001 and would like to wish them more success in future competitions.

A press conference was held on the 29th of August 2001 at the Sepang International Circuit to announce the sponsorship tie-up between BSA International Berhad and the Petronas EON Racing Team ( PERT ) . With this tie-up worth around RM 300,000.00, PERT will be using BSA alloy wheels for their cars in all competition that they will enter this year be it racing or rallies. BSA will make custom made alloy wheels for PERT to be used by their cars suiting the races and rallies conditions. Datuk Hj. Abdul Razak Dawood, PERT Team Manager in his speech thanked BSA for being the sponsor of alloy wheels for PERT this year and hope that BSA and PERT will be able to forge a strong alliance that will elevate the standard of Malaysian motorsports. As for BSA, it will be a good opportunity to show the world that BSA alloy wheels, a locally produce product is of international quality standard.

PROTON PERT WAJA - A TECHNICAL BREAK THROUGH FOR MALAYSIAN MOTORSPORTS

The Proton PERT Waja which is the winner of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race 2001 ( Class O ) is the first upper fast Waja around. A prototype competing for the first time , the Proton PERT Waja held up on its own throughout the grueling 12 hours race. This is indeed a success for the PERT since they had only 10 days to prepare the car. However, within this short period of time they managed to transform this production model Waja into a full - blown racing car. The vehicle is powered by a two -litre turbo charged engine with a full time four wheel drive transmission, which all works out close to 280 brake horse power. According to PERT Team Manager, Datuk Hj.Abdul Razak Dawood, they decided to use the Waja since it has the potential to be developed for motor racing. BSA is proud that PERT had decided to use BSA alloy wheels for this super fast Waja. The Proton Waja used BSA alloy wheels model 219 VSC in the race.

Engine:
Model 4G63 Type 4 Cylinders, 16-valve
DOHC - Intercooled twinscroll turbocharger
(Post Combustion Control System)
Fuel System ECI Multi - Injection
Bore x Stroke 85.0 mm x 88.0mm
Displacement 1,997 cc
Max. Output 217 kW / 295 ps / 6,000 rpm
Max. Torque 539 Nm / 55 Kgm / 3,500 rpm

Clutch: Single Plate Dry Clutch
Transmission:5 speed Manual
4 WD System: Passive Control Transfer Unit
Front Diff: Passive Control Locking System
Rear Diff: Passive Control Locking System
Suspension: Front : Independent - MacPherson Strut with coil spring
Suspension: Rear : Independent multi -link with coil spring
Damper: PROFLEX with adjustable system
Steering: Power assisted rack & pinion
Brake: Front : Ventilated discs with 4 -pot calipers
Rear: Ventilated discs with 4 - pot calipers
Tyre: Falken
Wheel: BSA 219 Vacuum Sputtering Coating (VSC)