Sepang Circuits News

PETRONAS Syntium Team returns to MMER to defend title

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:32:48 +0800

PETRONAS Syntium Team, which scored a sensational 1-2 at last year’s 10th edition of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER), will be back to defend its crown in Sepang next weekend.

Eddie Lew Hails One-Make Tyre Rule at MMER

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:18:38 +0800

Eddie Lew, who is arguably the most successful driver in the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER), has hailed the imposition of a single-make tyre rule at the 12-hour endurance race to be a good move; declaring that it enhances his chances of avenging last year’s painful agony.

BOY WONG TO PARTNER US PROFESSIONAL DRIFT DRIVER IN MMER

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:56:17 +0800

Top US Formula Drift professional driver Charles Ng will be making his debut in the upcoming Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER); partnering Malaysia’s most successful touring car driver Boy Wong in a Honda Integra DC5 to lead the challenge for top honours in the new Touring class.

World Class Entries for MMER 2010

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:50:25 +0800

While acknowledging that there will be world class competitors including former Le Mans winners standing between him and his first win in the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER), Sri Lankan top driver Dilantha Malagamuwa is optimistic about his chances to cause an upset and ending his long wait at 12-hour endurance race.

Massive Transformation of Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race for 2010

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:24:02 +0800

After a decade of thrills and excitement; a series of landmark changes and upgrading exercises, Sepang’s 12-hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) takes another transformation exercise for the 2010 edition; offering three new classes of competitions that are comparable to top international endurance races.

Midnight Start, Stricter Rules for MMER 2010

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:00:18 +0800

The evolution of Sepang’s 12-hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) continues for its 11th edition in 2010 with the event promoter and organizer – Sepang International Circuit (SIC) - drawing up tighter rules with strict conformity to FIA regulations especially on the eligibility of the race cars.

Team Petronas Syntium Wins the Tenth Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:23:47 +0800

Starting from the seventh slot on the starting grid, car number 28 of Team Petronas Syntium made their way up to win the race completing 306 laps in twelve hours.

Team Petronas Syntium Dominates Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:13:17 +0800

The tenth edition of the 12 hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) is at its halfway mark or 6 hours and both of the team Petronas Syntium cars which was leading the race since the second hour of the race is still up front of the pack.

Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race Started With A Big Upset For Defending Champion.

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:36:37 +0800

The atmosphere was charged with excitement as the tenth edition of the 12 hour Merdeka Endurance Race was off, flagged off by Motorsport Association of Malaysia Chairman Dato’ Azman Yahya ten minutes after the National anthem was played.

Team Porsche Club Singapore Gets Pole In The Tenth Edition Of The Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:57:40 +0800

Starting grid can be viewed at : http://www.mylaps.com/results/showrun.jsp?id=1252728

Defending champion team Porsche Club Singapore is set to start the tenth edition of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) tomorrow 8 August, on pole position, ahead of 43 cars.

“Good effort by the team, the car is fantastic,” said Darryl O’Young. “I can see the Mosler is going to be the biggest trouble for us this year but it’s a 12 hour race and the key to the car is its reliability.”

Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race a world class event

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:39:02 +0800

AFTER 10 years, Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) has established itself as a premier and prestigious race especially for professional Malaysian drivers.

It was evident in this year's edition with the country's top export to the racing world all gathering at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) to make this weekend a success for Malaysia more important in the month of Merdeka.

Makan Durian, Berhibur dan Tengok Lumba Kereta di Litar Sepang Esok

webmaster — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:46:26 +0800

Menghidangkan pesta durian dan buah tempatan percuma, eksplorasi jentera-jentera besar untuk kanak-kanak, persembahan artis dan hiburan serta perlumbaan kereta terbesar Asia Tenggara untuk para peminat sukan pemotoran, edisi ke 10 acara perlumbaan 12 jam Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER), yang bakal berlangsung esok (Sabtu, 8 Ogos) di Litar Sepang menjanjikan pengalaman sensasi untuk seisi keluarga.

Drift king Keiichi Tsuchiya racing in the tenth edition of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:41:39 +0800

Catch the king of drift as he takes part in the tenth edition of the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this Saturday 8 August 2009.

Keiichi will be driving a Honda S2000 in class A1 under the J’s Racing Labs banner. He will be partnering race driver Junichi Umemoto and Hideo Kubota who are last year’s champion in class A.

2009 Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race Trophy Unveiling

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:35:43 +0800

MMER faster in its “tin”th year

In traditional metal gifts, gold represents 50 years, for 25 years its silver but not many people know that ten years is represented with tin, as in “tin” years.

Fitting correlation to the Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race MMER as this year it’s the tenth anniversary of the biggest race in South East Asia.

The First Ever Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race Kids Run

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:15:37 +0800

This is the first ever Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) Kids Run.

It is a build up to the MMER and a way for the future motorsports fans in some way to experience the track as they will be running on the 2.61km South Track for the race.

SIC RECEIVED 11 VEHICLES SPONSORED BY CARTRADE GROUP

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:41:37 +0800

SIC MMER Official Vehicle Handover

Volkswagen vehicles to be used in Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on Medeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) weekend as official the transport.

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:18:40 +0800

Empire Motorsports Ready For A Comeback In The 2009 MMER

Not a stranger to the MMER, Team Empire Motorsports is set to grab first place in the 2009 Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) A1 Class.

2009 MMER PROMISSES TO HAVE MORE THRILLS AND FEWER SPILLS

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:50:23 +0800

SPECTATORS TO THE TENTH MERDEKA MILLENNIUM ENDURANCE RACE (MMER) CAN EXPECT A FASTER PACED RACE THIS YEAR BUT SAFER RACE AT THE SAME TIME.”

This recent surprise is following the separation of both class B and C into a separate race altogether into the newly developed Sepang 1000km (S1K) race this year.

“The race (MMER) should be much safer for the fast categories cars in the Class O and A. There were many comments in the past and incidents caused due to the speed difference between the previous classes of cars in B and C and the faster classes,” said Sepang International Circuit (SIC) CEO Razlan Razali adding that safety is paramount in any race especially in races that features such big numbers of competitors.

FIRST ROUND OF NIGHT PRACTICE FOR THE 2009 MME RACE

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:14:43 +0800

KEGANI AUTO KENNY LEE DISSAPOINTED IN S1K BUT IS BACK WITH A VENGANCE FOR MME

Last night was the first round of the official night practice for the upcoming Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) race in Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

Twenty one cars came for the session including a few Porsches and Honda Integras. Among the drivers spotted testing was 2007 MME overall champion SIC Chairman Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir with his race car.

Kegani Auto Kenny Lee Dissapointed In S1k But Is Back With A Vengance For MME

webmaster — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:01:17 +0800

FIRST ROUND OF NIGHT PRACTICE FOR THE 2009 MME RACE

Last night was the first round of the official night practice for the upcoming Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) race in Sepang International Circuit (SIC).