SIC Kart Circuit relaunched

The 1.247km long and 10meter wide SIC Kart Circuit at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) recently went through a rebirth and was relaunched together with a new operator in charge that will now co-manage the go-kart circuit with SIC.

Designed by renowned Formula One track designer Hermann Tilke, the man responsible for the layout of SIC’s main track as well as a few other tracks on the Formula One calendar, the track provides karters with 11 beautiful corners with the track’s surface using the same materials as the tarmac on the SIC F1 Circuit itself. This relaunch see not only a change of operator but also some new set-ups like a completely new tyre barriers and installation of better drainage. (more…)

Super GT International Series Malaysia 2011 – Friday Photos

Friday was busy at Sepang International Circuit as the teams prep their cars for Scrutineering and adjustments while the GT Asia cars took to the track for some practice session.

Here’s some photos from the Friday session. There’s quite a few photos so do allow them to load. (more…)

Super GT International Series Malaysia (Round 3) 2011 Countdown Parties – Photos

Are you excited as the Super GT International Series Malaysia (Round 3) is just around the corner. In 2 weeks time, Sepang Circuit will be abuzz with sound of GT500 and GT300 cars burning up the track as part of the 3rd leg of the Super GT International Series.

JPM, the Super GT organizer for the Malaysian leg has not been quiet too as they have been busy doing their rounds promoting the event with a series of Roadshows as well as showing up at clubs with an actual Super GT car, the Petronas Tom’s Lexus SC430, Japan’s GT Queen Ayami Sasaki and Malaysian GT Queen Jillayne Ting as well as Malaysian GT Princess Cheang Weng Li. Here’s tons of photos from the Roadshows and the Club Appearance. (more…)

Super GT series back for the 11th year

Come June 18 – 19, the Malaysian MotorSports Fraternity will be abuzz with the 11th edition of the Super GT series as JP Performance Motorsports (JPM) will be taking over the management of the Malaysian edition from this year onward. On the 19th of February, JPM and GTA Co. Ltd. signed the agreement at Equatorial Hotel as Sepang International Circuit is handing over the baton to JPM to manage with the hopes of producing an even more electrifying event.

“Super GT is the fastest Super Grand Touring car race in the world and it will be an honor to host it. SIC has been doing an excellent job before this and with their assistance, we hope to make this year’s event another major success in the Malaysian racing calendar” said JPM’s JP Chin. (more…)

The Johnnie Walker Malaysia Pit Crew Experience @ Sepang International F1 Circuit

Recently attended the The Johnnie Walker Malaysia Pit Crew Experience held at Sepang International F1 Circuit where I participated in the afternoon session experiencing the challenge by forming a team with Reshmonu and Dawn Yang along with Noel, Elf and Andy (sorry guys, my notepad with your full names on it was stolen when i got attacked). We were up against a pretty strong team consist of all guys led by Richard.

Here’s some of the people that was there when I dropped by the Paddock area of the SIC. Be warn, loads of images ahead! (more…)