March 10, the season-opener of FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) starts at Monza, Italy. In response to the invitation from FIA and WTCC, the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) delegation visits the season-opener at Monza.

(Jean Todt(R)-FIA president & Xia Qing(L)-CTCC COO meet in WTCC Paddock, Mr. Todt praise the event operation of CTCC )

(CTCC delegation and WTCC Officials visit the Pitlane and Paddock)

There are five people in the CTCC delegation. The CTCC delegation received a warm welcome from FIA, WTCC and local political and business community.

Yan Jianchang -The Chief Director of Motorsports Administrative Center in General administration of sports of China & Vice President of Federation automobile sports of China(FASC)

Wan Heping -The Deputy Director of Motorsports Administrative Center in General administration of sport of China & Vice President of FASC

Xia Qing -CTCC COO

Shao Ran -Manager of RedBull China Motorsports

Cheng Guang -Director of Operation of Lisheng Sports

On the morning of March 11, Yan Jianchang, Wan Heping and Xia Qing had a official meeting with Marcello Lotti and some other officials. In the meeting, both sides discussed about the further cooperation between CTCC and WTCC.

WTCC promoter Marcello Lotti said, “last year, the organization of WTCC Race of China gave me a deep impression. The racing culture & event management reach a high level. In next few year, CTCC will still act as the only partner in mainland china with WTCC.”

Yan JianChang, Vice President of FASC said, “FASC pay much attention to international communication between China motorsports and worldwide. We believe that this visit and meeting will make our national motorsport further integration into the world. Along with deep cooperation, the china motorsport and CTCC will become the important force in world motorsport.

Mr Yan Also said，“During the 2012 Formula 1 UBS Chinese Grand Prix, FASC will propose the UN theme ‘Make Road Safe’with CTCC and Shanghai International Circuit..we will also hold a peak forum of Autosports and Road Safe .At the same time we promote the motorsport ,we will also practice public service obligations as the top motorsport governor of nation .”

As the CTCC strategic cooperative partnership, RedBull China Motorsports manager Shao Ran said, “As the first brand of China Motorsport, the spirit and brand appeal between CTCC and Redbull China fit close. Especially in recent years, CTCC foreign exchanges have more strength. RedBull is also benefited. In 2012,.Redbull China will increase investment,continue to sponsor CTCC and deepen cooperation .Making our cooperation becomes a good example in sports event sponsor .” She also said “Now the scale and influence of CTCC is similar with international event.”

At the end of meeting, both sides discussed about some specific ways and problems that WTCC teams concern about attending CTCC. According to some reports, during the CTCC &WTCC joint race in November, many manufacturer teams will announce to attend CTCC.

According to some analysts, the normalization of interactive communication between CTCC and International top event shows that the development of national motorsport is in rapid upward trajectory. The Communication with top motorsport event will bring more advanced ideas and fresh blood. The Radiation influence of China Motorsport is going to world.

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