Global Tour ROUND 2: Elantra N GT Hits Sepang with Merkava
We’ve always believed at Neotech that performance parts shouldn’t just be sold — they should be lived.
That’s why we launched the Global Tour, a joint project between us and Merkava, where we’re taking our Hyundai Elantra N GT across the world to race on some of the most legendary circuits. But this isn't just a content campaign or a lap-time flex. It’s about connecting with drivers, understanding real-world struggles, and creating localized solutions that actually help people go faster.
For years, the tuning world has relied on a simple formula: build the part, market the part, sell the part. But we’re flipping that idea on its head. Instead of staying behind the scenes, we’re stepping directly into the driver’s seat — literally — to feel what you feel.
We want to know what it's like to wrestle heat-soaked brakes on a humid afternoon in Malaysia. We want to understand what suspension feedback feels like on rough, uneven surfaces in Japan. And we want to sit down with drivers in every country we visit to hear what they need — because every region is different. Every track is different. Every community is different.
This isn’t about selling universal products. It’s about engineering for your roads, your climate, your driving style.
Stop #1: Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
We kicked off our tour at Sepang International Circuit — a track known for its fast straights, technical corners, and scorching heat. It was the perfect place to begin. Partnering with Merkava, we loaded the Elantra N GT into a container and sent it straight into the fire.
The car was piloted by our very own factory manager, someone who not only knows every inch of the Elantra N GT, but also understands how each of our parts is meant to perform under pressure. There’s no one better to feel exactly how our setup behaves through the corners of Sepang — from brake bite to suspension response.
The tires baked. Brake rotors glowed. Every detail of the car was pushed to the edge. But this wasn’t just about chasing the perfect lap — it was about seeing how our setup really performs under pressure, how it holds up in the kind of conditions that real drivers face day after day.
We clocked a 2:20.953 — and let’s just say, it surprised us in a good way.
Huge Thanks to Top Racing Garage
One of the key reasons we were able to hit the ground running in Malaysia was because of our local distributor, Top Racing Garage.
Known as a true one-stop shop for everything from supercars to sports cars to touring cars, Top Racing Garage has been a trusted partner of ours for years. But after this trip, our relationship grew even stronger. They provided hands-on support, facility access, local knowledge, and that crucial on-the-ground experience that made everything possible.
We honestly couldn’t have done it without them — and we can’t thank them enough for being such a core part of this journey.
We're documenting everything — the successes, the failures, the unexpected moments. Because we believe that's what makes this real. We’re not just bringing parts to the world. We’re bringing presence.
What’s Next
The Global Tour has only just begun. Each stop will bring new challenges, new setups, and new lessons. And with each country we visit, our goal stays the same:
To better understand the people who drive our parts — and build with them, not just for them.
So whether you’re a weekend warrior, a time attack enthusiast, or just someone who lives and breathes motorsport — we’re doing this for you.
Watch Episode 1 now on YouTube, and follow us as the Global Tour continues.