11 March 2009, BY Sepang International Circuit
STUDENTS, behold, as the Sepang International Circuit is offering not one or two but eight spots in a chance-of-a lifetime Fun Kart race against F1 Teams, GP2 Asia and Formula BMW Pacific Teams ahead of the 2009 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix.
Karting is motor sport in its purest form, not only the simplest way to experience the pure adrenaline of driving racing machinery but also the platform for all the world's greatest driving talent. This is where Formula 1 drivers start out and we are offering the opportunity for schools, colleges and universities to be part of and compete against the F1 champions of today at the Sepang International Circuit first official F1 Fun Kart Race.
The opportunity is open to all colleges registered in Malaysia in which each college is allowed to send a maximum total of 10 students per institution for this challenge. First come, first serve basis.
Out of the 10 who compete, in one of the two qualifying sessions taking place on March 21 and March 28, the top three of each heat, will qualify for the race at the Sepang Go-Kart Circuit on April 2.
"This is a great opportunity for students to get closers to their racing heroes and teams and also learn racing first hand," said SIC Media Manager Irwan A. Rahman.
If your colleges doesn't want to miss the once in a lifetime opportunity, please download the application documents from www.sepangcircuit.com or please contact amanda@khpconsulting.com.
"This year marks the 11th anniversary of the circuit and with a new image as we approach the next decade, we have put more emphasis on our social responsibility."
"SIC is also the Home of Malaysian Motorsports and the programme falls under the 'Taking Motorsports to Schools' so it's only natural to allow students this opportunity absolutely free of charge," added Irwan, who urges colleges and university representatives to log on to www.sepangcircuit.com for more info on the registration.
Closing date for student registration is by 3pm on March 13, 2009.
For the first time SIC will be an autograph session throughout the three day Grand Prix weekend with not only the F1 drivers but drivers of the support races Formula BMW Pacific and GP2 Asia. This gives all motor sport enthusiast a unique experience to get closer to their F1 heroes.
On Friday of the race weekend, SIC has made it possible for fans to watch the free practice sessions as entrance to the Mall area will be free of charge.
Besides making this year's race more interactive, SIC has also made it more affordable.
From the world hottest race to a twilight race, the 5pm start instead of the usual 3pm are among the obvious changes this year.
However, from as low as RM100, fans will not only get a grid filled with superstars but will also be able to watch star performance by Jamiroquai after the race.
There is also a grand prize for fans who purchase tickets during it's official roadshows which is a full racing kit Mazda RX-8.
The F1 roadshow will next be held at One Utama, Petaling Jaya from March 25 and 29.
"We are also offering a different kind of prize for the on-line purchases including a bus track tour and F1 pit garage visits.
"These are priceless experience . karting against the world's best drivers, getting a private tour of the F1 pit garage; competing against the F1 teams. Perhaps, even more precious to some than the Mazda RX-8," said Irwan.
Priced as low as RM100, on-line purchases can be made by logging into SIC official website at www.sepangcircuit.com.
Ticket can also be purchased directly at the circuit ticket counter and SIC Ticketing Office at KL Sentral Kuala Lumpur as well as at Flying Emporium at KLIA Domestic Arrival or by calling TICKET HOTLINE at 03-87782222.
For more detail and information on the F1 go-kart race, contact Syukry Jamlus at 016-6056715.
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