30 December 2018: Muscat, Oman: In the recently-concluded 65th edition of the famous Macau Grand Prix, Giti Tire provided tires to all drivers in the Lotus Cup racing competition. The event was one of six during the Grand Prix weekend, which brings racers and spectators from all around the world to the exciting street-circuit motorsports events around the city and ocean side of the historic city of Macau.
In total, 21 cars participated in the Giti-sponsored Lotus Cup, all utilising Lotus Exige vehicles, top racing technology, and GitiCompete GTR1 tires driven by strong competitors from all around the region. Giti branding was showcased on each car, as well as on signage and on drivers’ apparel. The action-packed Lotus Cup race saw Macao’s Kong Kin Chong edge out Hong Kong’s Lo Ka Fai by only 0.9 seconds for the title of the Lotus Cup champion, while Mak Ka Lok of Macau finished third.
Giti has been a part of racing on the Macau racing track many times. In addition to providing tires and support for competitions around the Greater China region, the company also takes part in numerous races throughout Asia, Europe, Oceania, and elsewhere. In 2019, Giti will continue to do this, through participation in top races including the 24 Hours Nürburgring, as well as the Formula 3 Asia Series, Formula Renault, and many others. Off the racetrack, Giti tires will join hands with top international teams this-coming January to challenge the 2019 Dakar Rally in Peru.
Giti Tires are represented in the Sultanate of Oman by Eint Automotive LLC, a division of the highly successful Towell Group that specialises in Tires as well as Automotive Parts, Lubes and Batteries (PLBs), and their authorised dealerships throughout the country. Eint endeavours to bring reputed brands to Oman, which provide value and quality to the retail and corporate customers. Customers can experience the performance of Giti Tires for themselves and get unmatched tire value and performance for passenger cars, buses and trucks. Giti Tires include a complete range for virtually every kind of vehicle, from ultra high performance cars, luxury sedans, crossovers and SUVs to buses, light and commercial trucks to racing cars.
