For more than a decade Formula Racing Development Ltd. (FRD), has been a pioneering force in promoting & developing Motor Sports in Asia. Founded in 1997 by Kenneth Ma, a professional driver himself, he brings hands on experience and vision in pushing competitive racing to a new level of professionalism in the Asian region.
To foster this, FRD provides premiere training facilities for new drivers. With veteran instructors from Asia and Europe, and European engineering in their training cars, students are tested and forged on F.I.A. (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE) standard race circuits. From entry level instruction for the new student hoping to one day compete professionally or for just the weekend speed seeking addict, services are provided for all who are interested.
FRD organizes and promotes professional level competitive racing in Asia. Featuring a junior Formula series called Ford Formula Campus, FRD joins forces with Changan FORD automaker, allowing young gun drivers to test their mettle against each other. After which FRD, partnering with leading French automaker Renault and their Sports Technologies Division, became the official Asian promoter of the Formula Renault 2.0 series in 2002. In the 2009 season, following the success of FRD and Renault Formula racing, the European Renault Clio Cup series was also successfully introduced with outstanding success.
In addition FRD organizes GT (Grand Turismo) class racing, featuring powerful touring supercars, with names such as Ferrari and Aston Martin. Jointly organized by FRD and Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC), this Series is considered one of Asia's most prominent Supercar races. Attracting drivers from around the world, including HK, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, USA, Canada, Japan, the UK and Italy, they compete on highly demanding tracks in China and greater Asia.
To share in their success and give back to the people and fans, FRD focuses with a philanthropic spirit by organizing events such as their Celebrity Charity Race. Working with personalities like Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Aaron Kwok they bring much needed support and attention to disaster areas and humanitarian causes. Having previously raised approximately 400,000,000 RMB on a single event!
In 2006, teaming up with Changan Ford, FRD established the “Changan Ford Racing Team”. Comprised of members from Changan Ford, they are the first company team to compete in the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) race, considered the top touring car race in China. Competing in specially modified Ford FOCUS cars, they establish a winning record with championship titles, becoming a leading competitor and a team to be respected.
Headquartered in Hong Kong S.A.R., with offices in Shanghai and Zhuhai China, they are supported with a professional crew of over 80 technicians, instructors and managers from Europe and North America. FRD manages over 100 different racing vehicles in the Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC) and the Shanghai International Circuit (SIC).

FRD's activities are separated into four major departments:

• Race Organizer and Promoter
• Team Management
• Driver training and development
• Corporation support activity