Japanese Team Taisan Ricky Chiba are the latest team to announce their participation in the inaugural Asian Le Mans Series this year. The team has entered a Porsche 996 for the full 2013 season. In addition Taisan will race a Porsche 997 in Round 2 at Fuji Speedway (entry through Super GT) and in Round 4 at Sentul International Circuit (entry through Asian Le Mans Series).

The 2013 Asian Le Mans Series grid continues to grow, with teams joining from all around the globe. In addition, with the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours fast approaching teams are also looking ahead to the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours and entry through Asian Le Mans Series – which has its first race at the brand new Inje Speedium in Korea on the 4th of August.

Team Taisan Ricky Chiba’s Team Manager Ricky Chiba: “We are delighted to confirm our place in the 2013 Asian Le Mans Series. It is brilliant to have such an international and world-class series in Asia. With the calibre of teams entered the racing is going to be hugely competitive for teams, and exciting for fans.”

Source : Asian Le Mans Series