Smart Charge and racing driver Darryl O’Young energised after maiden home Hong Kong E-Prix
- Hongkonger makes history competing in electric-powered car in Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY event in front of city’s crowd
- Driver, sponsored by electric car-charging solution provider Smart Charge, finds race ‘unique experience’ in long career
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The Hong Kong E-Prix delivered thrills, controversy – and a slice of history for Darryl O’Young.
The 38-year-old was handed the opportunity of a lifetime to race in the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY and became one of the very few Hong Kong drivers lucky enough to actually race in the city he calls home.
It’s always nice to drive something new and electric is the future of racing
In another memorable moment, the event around the streets of Central on March 10 was the first time he had raced in an electric car.
Racing in No. 1 VIP Guest car, sponsored by the leading electric car-charging solutions provider, Smart Charge, O’Young was among the front runners throughout the race before finishing sixth.
Never before had O’Young been able to race on his home turf, despite a storied 31-year career behind the wheel that has included five victories across the iconic weekend of racing at the Macau Grand Prix, and podium finishes at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans and Daytona 24-hour sports car endurance race.
