From the Subang track to the F1 grid
Rio Haryanto trained under Richard Lim before reaching Formula 1, the clearest proof of what this pathway can produce.
Subang Jaya · Led by 1985/86 Malaysian Karting Champion Richard Lim
We
built
an F1 driver.
Let's
build yours.
Driver development, a competitive race team, and the equipment to run on.
RL Karting is Richard Lim's karting program in Subang Jaya: coaching that has taken drivers from a local track to Formula 1, a race team that competes nationally and abroad, and official BirelArt, IAME, Unipro and Tillett equipment.
Official partners for chassis, engines, timing and seats
The Development Pathway
Every lap tightens the circuit
Richard Lim built this pathway by running it himself, first as a champion, then as the coach who took Rio Haryanto from a local kart track to Formula 1. As you scroll, each ring you pass closes in on the same result: a driver who is faster, cleaner, and ready for the next step up.
Stage 01 · Assess
Read the driver
Every driver starts with an honest lap-time and technique read: where they lose time, where they are already fast, and what the next block of training needs to fix.
Driver DevelopmentStage 02 · Train
Build the race craft
One-on-one coaching from Richard and Aaron Lim, on the equipment they know inside out, turns raw pace into consistent, race-ready driving.
Driver Development · Karting EquipmentStage 03 · Race
Compete for results
Drivers who are ready move onto the RL Karting race team, running national and international rounds against the calendar's toughest fields.
Race Team · Race Events & ChampionshipsStage 04 · Step Up
Go professional
The pathway does not stop at karting. Richard Lim has taken drivers from this exact program into professional motorsport, including Formula 1.
Proven Pathway
Why RL Karting
Racing Richard Lim has already run.
Richard Lim won Malaysia's national karting championship in 1985 and 1986, then spent decades mentoring drivers who became national and international champions, including Formula 1 driver Rio Haryanto. His son Aaron Lim went the same route: karting champion, then A1GP, then a professional touring car career. That is the pathway RL Karting runs today.
What We Offer
Four ways to get on track
Every driver, team, or workshop client works with RL Karting through one or more of these programs.
On the record
Results you can check
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driver developed by Richard Lim who reached Formula 1
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years of competitive karting and coaching pedigree
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official world-class equipment brands represented
A karting champion becomes a touring car pro
Aaron Lim set a lap record at the 2004 Asian Karting Championship, then moved into A1GP and Honda Malaysia touring cars.
Podium finish on race-week BirelArt setup
A club racer switched to a BirelArt chassis and IAME engine ahead of a national round and stood on the podium.
Common questions
The things people ask us first
What does RL Karting do?
RL Karting is a Subang Jaya karting program built around driver development, a competitive race team, and official kart equipment. It is led by Richard Lim, the 1985/1986 Malaysian Karting Champion.
Has RL Karting developed professional drivers before?
Yes. Richard Lim has mentored drivers who went on to professional motorsport, including Formula 1 driver Rio Haryanto and several GT and touring car competitors. His son Aaron Lim moved from karting champion to a professional racing career, including A1GP and Honda Malaysia touring cars.
Who is RL Karting for?
New karters learning the basics, competitive racers chasing national and international results, and teams or drivers who need chassis, engines, timing gear, or seats from official partner brands.
What equipment brands does RL Karting carry?
RL Karting represents BirelArt chassis, IAME engines, Unipro timing systems, and Tillett racing seats.
How do I get started with RL Karting?
Contact Richard Lim or Aaron Lim directly through the form below or by phone. They will point you to the right program, whether that is coaching, a team seat, or equipment.
Tell us where you're racing next.
We'll point you to the right program, coaching, a team seat, or equipment, and get you on track.
Get on track
Your next lap starts here.
Book a session with Richard or Aaron Lim and find out what your driving is missing.
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