13 February 2008, By itv-f1.com
Next year’s Malaysian Grand Prix is edging closer to becoming Formula 1’s second night race after the Sepang circuit confirmed it was in discussions about securing a floodlighting system.
The Sepang circuit outlined its aim to follow the lead of Singapore and stage its 2009 grand prix at night last month, with such a move being encouraged by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone so that some of the flyaway races can be broadcast at a more convenient time in Europe.
And Sepang’s plans seem to be moving forwards, with its chairman Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir revealing that the circuit is in the process of securing a bespoke lighting system.
"We are studying and looking for the best system as there is no one single lighting technology that can fit all tracks,” he told Malaysia’s New Straits Times newspaper.
“The system must be custom made for the Sepang circuit.
"We are now in discussion with companies which offer such [a] system.”
Mokhzani also hopes that the purchase of a permanent lighting system will bring further benefits to the circuit outside of F1.
"We have also studied the impact of having lighting technology at the circuit and we have come to the conclusion that it will help generate bigger revenue as the circuit can be rented for night racing," he added.
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Petronas Malaysia F1 Grand Prix 2008 Road Show in Singapore.
15 Feb to 17 Feb (Fri to Sun)
10.00am to 10.00pm
Walk the historic journey of F1 Malaysia from 15 - 17 February at Ngee Ann City , Civic Plaza and win F1 merchandises and goodies. Come and test your speed demon at the F1 simulator to win more prizes at our interactive games.
Snap photograph with BMW Sauber F1, not just one but two. Indulge in the glamorous world of Formula 1. Jointly organized by Sepang F1 Circuit and Tourism Malaysia , the display will turn on the heat at the ‘World’s Hottest Race’..See you there!! ”
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Next year’s Malaysian Grand Prix is edging closer to becoming Formula 1’s second night race after the Sepang circuit confirmed it was in discussions about securing a floodlighting system.
The Sepang circuit outlined its aim to follow the lead of Singapore and stage its 2009 grand prix at night last month, with such a move being encouraged by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone so that some of the flyaway races can be broadcast at a more convenient time in Europe.
And Sepang’s plans seem to be moving forwards, with its chairman Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir revealing that the circuit is in the process of securing a bespoke lighting system.
"We are studying and looking for the best system as there is no one single lighting technology that can fit all tracks,” he told Malaysia’s New Straits Times newspaper.
“The system must be custom made for the Sepang circuit.
"We are now in discussion with companies which offer such [a] system.”
Mokhzani also hopes that the purchase of a permanent lighting system will bring further benefits to the circuit outside of F1.
"We have also studied the impact of having lighting technology at the circuit and we have come to the conclusion that it will help generate bigger revenue as the circuit can be rented for night racing," he added.
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Petronas Malaysia F1 Grand Prix 2008 Road Show in Singapore.
15 Feb to 17 Feb (Fri to Sun)
10.00am to 10.00pm
Walk the historic journey of F1 Malaysia from 15 - 17 February at Ngee Ann City , Civic Plaza and win F1 merchandises and goodies. Come and test your speed demon at the F1 simulator to win more prizes at our interactive games.
Snap photograph with BMW Sauber F1, not just one but two. Indulge in the glamorous world of Formula 1. Jointly organized by Sepang F1 Circuit and Tourism Malaysia , the display will turn on the heat at the ‘World’s Hottest Race’..See you there!! ”
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3777254#post3777254
