22nd May, Kuala Lumpur
- Covering tens of thousands of
kilometers between Penang and Johor
Bahru, a new-look Super GT roadshow is
expected to meet at least one million
fans nationwide within the next one
month promote the 2007 Super GT
International Series Malaysia, which
would be held at Sepang Circuit from
June 22 to 24.
“It’s an innovative and entirely
different approach by us this time round
though the ultimate target remains the
same which is to woo in no less than
50,000 spectators for the race,” says
Azlan Akil, who is Sepang International
Circuit (SIC) Advertising and Promotions
Manager.
Using two 30-footer lorries fully
painted in Super GT colours and
specially-brought in GT Queens Aki
Oguchi and Momoyo Aihara, the mobile
roadshow – simply named Super GT On The
Move - would make 30 scheduled stops and
many unscheduled ones beginning tomorrow
until the Race Day on June 24.
Officially unveiled by Youth and Sports
Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said
at Equatorial Kuala Lumpur, one of the
lorries would open up its flaps to
become a stage for performances of the
GT Queens while the other vehicle housed
a racing simulator machine and a sales
and ticketing kiosk.
“Fans can actually buy race tickets as
well as merchandise items at the
kiosks,” said Azlan, adding that SIC
decided on an entirely new strategy for
the roadshows to cover more areas and
for a more aggressive approach.
The launch of the promotional campaign
was also attended by SIC Chairman Datuk
Mokhzani Tun Dr Mahathir, Japan GT
Association (GTA) Mr Masaaki Bando and
the Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Mr
Tadashi Imai.
“The first stop would be at the Puchong
Commercial Area tomorrow from 11.30am to
2pm before we proceed to Taipan in
Subang from 4.30pm to 6pm,” said Azlan,
adding that the stops would include
shopping complexes, entertainment
outlets, tourist spots and selected rest
areas along the highways.
“Unlike previously when we organized
events and road shows at shopping
complexes, we believe the new approach
would be more effective in generating
bigger interest as well as in educating
members of the public about the race,”
added Azlan.
Malaysia will host Round 4 of a
nine-round 2007 Super GT International
Series with Sepang being the only round
outside Japan; offering a different kind
of challenge for the drivers due to its
scorching heat; high humidity with an
equally high probability of rain and a
wet race.
Entering Sepang – after battles in
Suzuka, Okayama and Fuji Speedway this
season – the partnership of Satoshi
Motoyama and Richard Lyons of Xanavi
Nismo leads the GT500 class with 36
points while the GT300 class is led by
the Japanese pair of Kazuya Oshima and
Hiroaki Ishiura.
Tickets for the 2007 Super GT Malaysia
are priced as low as RM30 and can be
purchased via internet at
www.malaysiangp.com.my or by calling
TICKET HOTLINE at 603-87782222. Fans can
also purchased pit-walkabout passes as
well as Circuit Safari passes more
enjoyment of the event.
Apart from the Super GT race, fans would
also be treated with actions from the
Asian GT Challenge and three formula
races – the Asian Formula Renault
Challenge, the Formula V6 Asia and the
Formula BMW Asia Series.
In his speech, Mokhzani said the 2007
Super GT Malaysia was an event that
racing fans should not miss because it
would be a gathering of the past and the
future of motor racing; with the
participation of former F1 drivers like
Eric Comas, Ralph Firman and Toranosuke
Takagi to bright new talents and
aspiring Formula One drivers.
“Apart from Round 4 of the 2007 Super GT
International Series, fans could catch
the skills of top Hong Kong drivers in
the Asian GT Challenge; world class
drivers in Asian Formula Renault
Challenge and aspiring F1 drivers in the
Formula V6 Asia and Formula BMW Asia.
“For Malaysian fans especially the
Formula BMW Asia Series would be a real
treat as they would get to see
Malaysia’s future F1 driver Jazeman
Firhat Jaafar, who at 14 years old is
leading the championship and hot
favourite for the overall title this
year” added Mokhzani.
Joining Jazeman in action for the
Formula BMW Asia would be his Meritus
Racing team mate Huzair Huran and three
other young Malaysians – graduates of
the Petronas Formula Experience – Melvin
Moh, Johan Azmi and Imran Zacharias
Shaharum of Team Holzer-PFX.
For more details, contact the Press Officer Azhar Ghazali at
+6019 3837865 or visit
www.malaysiangp.com.my
for the latest result of race championship.
