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At 1:30 PM on the 18th at Gangwon Inje Speedium, the thermometer reads 33 degrees Celsius. A Lamborghini car passes by on the track with no shade in sight. Even a single car passing draws attention due to the sound of the Lamborghini's 10-cylinder engine. The lounge where the reporter was located was separated by a glass window as thick as a fist, but not only conversations but even loud music was drowned out. The pit located below the lounge would shake when the cars started their engines.

At 5:25 PM on the 18th, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Series Round 4 qualifying race was held at Gangwon Inje Speedium.
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Inje Speedium is the perfect place to feel the roar and vibrations of the bull. The international racing circuit located in Yeongam, Jeonnam, has poor accessibility. The Yongin Speedway, used for races, has residential areas nearby, so regulations require reducing vehicle exhaust noise. In contrast, this track is located deep in the mountains, far from residential areas, so noise regulations are less strict. Francesco Scardaoni, Head of Lamborghini Asia-Pacific, said, “This event offers a special experience in sound through the Lamborghini 10-cylinder engine,” adding, “Compared to other tracks, this is a track exclusively used by Lamborghini, making it suitable for the event.”

The fourth round of the Lamborghini-hosted one-make race series, the “Super Trofeo Asia Series,” is being held at Gangwon Inje Speedium from the 18th to the 19th. Korean drivers Kwon Hyung-jin and Lee Chang-woo of the SQDA-Grit Motorsports team, participating in this series for the first time, recorded overall rankings of 7th and 4th respectively in the qualifying rounds held on the 18th.

Gangwon Inje Speedium is located inside the mountains, and since residential areas are far away, noise regulations are less strict.
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This series is the Asian regional competition held across three continents: Europe, North America, and Asia. All drivers compete using the same car, the Lamborghini Hurac?n Super Trofeo EVO 2. Out of the total six rounds, four rounds are held at Gangwon Inje Speedium. The team that wins the series earns the opportunity to advance to the Grand Final held in Italy.

Francesco Scardaoni, Head of Lamborghini Asia-Pacific
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This is the first time in three years that this event is held in Korea. Regarding the first event held in Korea since the COVID-19 pandemic, Scardaoni said, “Korea is the eighth largest market for Lamborghini vehicles, making it commercially very important.” He added, “I believe this place (Inje Speedium) can further grow and establish Lamborghini’s motorsport culture.”

Korean players Lee Chang-woo and Kwon Hyung-jin of the SQDA-Grit Motorsports team, the first Korean players to participate in the series, are answering questions from the press after finishing the practice race on the morning of the 18th.
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Korean drivers participating in this series checked their condition by running once in the morning and once in the afternoon on the track. They are currently leading the season in the amateur (AM) class. They even ranked 2nd overall in rounds 1 and 2, surpassing drivers in the higher-ranked professional and pro-amateur classes. Both drivers said that this “home ground” is the most challenging track among the Asian series venues. Lee Chang-woo said, “Inje Speedium has many bumps and elevation changes, so it requires a technical approach,” adding, “Based on the driving practice data, we will adjust the settings again and aim for good results tomorrow.”

The Taegeukgi attached to the vehicles of SQDA-Grit Motorsports team drivers Lee Chang-woo and Kwon Hyung-jin
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Lamborghini Hurac?n Super Trofeo Evo 2's V10 engine
Photo by Oh Gyumin moh011@

In the qualifying rounds held from 5 PM, Kwon Hyung-jin raced first and finished 4th overall (1st in the AM class). Lee Chang-woo finished 7th overall (2nd in the AM class) in the second race. The main race will be held on the 19th.

SQDA-Grit Motorsports team driver Kwon Hyung-jin is looking at his record after finishing the qualifying race on the 18th.
Photo by Oh Kyu-min

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