CAR CLUBS & RALLY SUPPORTERS AT AFOS EVENT

4 May 2007

The inclusion of the drifting demonstration in the already thrilling AFOS schedule from May 5-6 will further raise the level of excitement for racing fans.

The AFOS Event offers fans four major championships - the Formula V6 Asia, Formula BMW Asia, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and the ever exciting Asian Touring Car Series.

In addition to this, the Asian Festival Of Speed weekend will offer a fantastic opportunity to fans of motor racing when, for the first time, the action of rally is brought to the circuit.

Members of the public are given a chance to witness the outstanding abilities of the Malaysian Rally drivers during a skilled demonstration held at the parking area of the paddock. A team of six professional rally drivers (from the Malaysian Rally Championship), will be on hand to show off and even give out ‘ride-alongs’ to a few lucky spectators.

Also, to further liven up the atmosphere at the Mall Area, there will be a fantastic collaboration between the various Malaysian car clubs. These club members will begin their journey to Sepang International Circuit in a convoy, to create excitement among the members and to arrive at the circuit with a loud roar of engines.

This Inter-Car-Club will unite hundreds of members from around Malaysia to support the Asian Festival Of Speed.

The Inter-Car-Club parade will form a display at the Grand Stand area, giving visitors a chance to get up close and personal to these sleek machines. 

In addition to that, spectators will get a chance to get some great goodies from the 98.8 Happy Cruisers and meet up with a few of the DJ’s from 98.8fm radio station. To further entertain the crowd in between the races, there will be dance performances staged at the Mall Area.

The Asian Festival Of Speed kicks off on the 5th with the Qualifying sessions and 3 races. 7 races will be held on Sunday (6th) starting at 10.30am and ending at 4.30pm.

Motorsport fans will also get a chance to see the beautiful AFOS Race Queens and the AFOS Dancers, attend the pit-walkabout and participate in many other activities which will be held at the Grand Stand area. Tickets for the Asian Festival Of Speed are available online at www.axcess.com.my and at the door during the event for RM25. Children under 12 are free.