Sinopec have proudly sponsored Michael Patrizi in the #29 car for the 2011 Carrera Porsche Cup series. Michael is a dedicated and experienced big-race driver who is anticipated to be among the top finishes in the Carrera Cup series. The Careera is one of Australia’s most exciting and prestigious racing series, and the #29 team has already made a big impact with podium finishes in the first rounds.

Michael’s Porsche stickered with prominent Sinopec signage makes an impressive statement on track. “Having Michael endorse Sinopec for the past year has been fantastic for the Sinopec brand in Australia” comments Tim Seeber, ILD CEO.

Michael Patrizi commented that “Having a global brand name such as Sinopec behind the team is a great support to our effort to be the number one team in the series this year”.

The Porsche Carrera Cup will feature at seven key V8 Supercar events throughout the season, including the 2011 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Trading Post Perth Challenge, Sucrogen Townsville 400, L&H 500, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Armor All Gold Coast 600 and Sydney Telstra 500.

A year in the Formula 3 Euro Series in 2007 taught Michael many lessons due to its highly competitive nature; he then made his V8 Supercar debut for the Ford Rising Stars Racing team in the inaugural Hamilton 400 in New Zealand last year. Michael and the #29 car are expected to be win podium places throughout the year and be at short odds to win the series this year.