Neric Wei
Neric Wei | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 21, 1981 China |
| Occupation | Professional racing driver |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Participation in TCR International Series, TCR Asia Series, Asian Le Mans Series Sprint Cup, Asian Formula Renault Series, Lotus Interport Cup Series |
Chao Yin "Neric" Wei (born on 21 March 1981) is a professional racing driver from China who has taken part in the TCR International Series and TCR Asia Series. His racing portfolio also includes participation in the Asian Le Mans Series Sprint Cup, Asian Formula Renault Series, as well as the Lotus Interport Cup Series.
Racing career
Wei initiated his motorsport journey in 2010 by competing in the Zhuhai Pan Delta Super Racing Festival, where he secured the championship title for three consecutive seasons from 2010 through 2012. In 2013, he claimed victory in the Lotus Interport Cup Series and achieved a fifth-place overall finish in the Asian Formula Renault Series. That same year, he also competed in the Macau Lotus Greater China Race. Returning to the Asian Formula Renault Series in 2014, Wei improved his standing to third place and ended up twelfth in the 2015 season. In 2016, he captured the CN class championship during the inaugural Asian Le Mans Series Sprint Cup. Later that year, Wei made his entry into the TCR Asia Series during its third round held in Shanghai.
In September 2016, Wei escalated to the TCR International Series, piloting a Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR under the banner of Son Veng Racing Team.
Complete TCR International Series results
(key) (Races highlighted in bold denote pole positions) (Races shown in italics represent fastest laps)
| Year | Team | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Son Veng Racing Team | Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR | BHR 1 |
BHR 2 |
EST 1 |
EST 2 |
SPA 1 |
SPA 2 |
IMO 1 |
IMO 2 |
SAL 1 |
SAL 2 |
OSC 1 |
OSC 2 |
SOC 1 |
SOC 2 |
CHA 1 |
CHA 2 |
MRN 1 15 |
MRN 2 DSQ |
SEP 1 |
SEP 2 |
MAC 1 12 |
MAC 2 16 |
NC | 0 |
† Classified as a finisher despite not completing the race, having covered over 90% of total distance.
TCR Spa 500 results
| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Overall Position | Class Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Audi RS 3 LMS TCR | PA | 409 | 9th (DNF/Retired) | 4th (DNF/Retired) |