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Singapore F1 Night Race Set For Historic
Debut
15/01/08
- bernama.com.my
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The
Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, the first time in the history of
formula one racing that a race is conducted at night, is slated to
debut from Sept 26-28.
It will be held on a street circuit of public roads around the
Marina Bay area, situated in the heart of Singapore's city centre.
Billed by many as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on
the calendar, the proposed 5.067km long street circuit offers
multiple overtaking opportunities, as well as fast and challenging
turns.
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Race organiser, Singapore GP Pte
Ltd deputy chairman Colin Syn, told reporters today:"Apart
from being the first night race, the Singapore F1 will also be
the first street race in Asia.
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is one of three races in the 2008 F1 calendar to run anti-clockwise,
the others being the GP of Brazil and Turkey.
"The qualifying sessions and
actual race have been scheduled to begin at 8pm, and our installation
of state-of-the-art lighting system will deliver optimal visibility
using 3000-lux level lights with overall luminosity that exceeds
four times the brightness of a sports stadium.
"This will provide a daylight ambience for drivers and spectators."
He said the circuit was set against the backdrop of downtown Singapore
which would provide drivers and spectators alike, a glimpse of
the exotic garden city since the circuit winds past an intriguing
blend of historic landmarks such as the City Hall and modern-day
buildings such as the iconic Esplanade.
Syn said a new 1.2km road which forms the eastern section of the
circuit would also be constructed alongside the pit building,
adding that work on the building was scheduled to be completed
by end of May.
The Singapore race will also score another first as the circuit
includes the crossing of a cast-iron bridge (Anderson Bridge)
during the race.
Since it would be a street race like the Monaco GP, Syn said safety
aspects would be given top priority to eliminate untoward incidents.
"The circuit will comprise 14 left-turns and 10-right turns,
and will be run over 61 laps. Our initial target is to draw at
least, an 80,000 paying crowd for the race," he added.
The Formula One season kicks off with the Australian GP in Melbourne
on March 14, while the Petronas Malaysian GP will follow suit
in Sepang on March 21. |
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