Sepang International Circuit Gets Ready for the 2007 Malaysian Grand Prix

Released on = March 26, 2007, 9:11 pm

Press Release Author = Weena Carullo

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = March 23, 2007 -- After the opening race of the 2007 Formula
One World Championship series last March 18 in Melbourne, Australia, all eyes are
now set on the Malaysian Grand Prix, happening on April 6 to 8 at the Sepang
International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia. The 2007 Petronas Malaysia Formula One
Grand Prix will act as the second round of the F1 World Championship Race.

Racing equipment as well as the competing teams' race cars have already been
transferred from Melbourne to the Sepang F1 circuit in preparation for the Official
F1 Teams Testing which begins next week, starting on the 27th up to the 29th. Except
for Spyker-Ferrari - who stated that they won't be taking part in the test because
of a major car upgrade -- all the other teams will participate in the three-day
testing.

Press Release Body = March 23, 2007 -- After the opening race of the 2007 Formula
One World Championship series last March 18 in Melbourne, Australia, all eyes are
now set on the Malaysian Grand Prix, happening on April 6 to 8 at the Sepang
International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia. The 2007 Petronas Malaysia Formula One
Grand Prix will act as the second round of the F1 World Championship Race.

Racing equipment as well as the competing teams' race cars have already been
transferred from Melbourne to the Sepang F1 circuit in preparation for the Official
F1 Teams Testing which begins next week, starting on the 27th up to the 29th. Except
for Spyker-Ferrari - who stated that they won't be taking part in the test because
of a major car upgrade -- all the other teams will participate in the three-day
testing.

According to Izuddin Rosli, Sepang International Circuit's Sales and Sponsorship
Manager, they are confident that there will be a good turnout for the race in the
coming month. Expectations are high as thousands of F1 fans from around the world
are estimated to watch the race, including spectators from Singapore, Thailand, and
Indonesia.

Kimi Raikkonen of Finland won the first round during the 2007 Australian Grand Prix.
He beat defending World Champion Fernando Alonso of Spain, who came in second place.
Lewis Hamilton of England finished off third while Nick Heidfeld of Germany came in
fourth. Italy's Giancarlo Fisichella landed the fifth spot in the race.

As promoter of the second leg of the race, the Sepang International Circuit is
anticipating that more tourists are coming to Malaysia for the race and in
conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2007, which aims to make the country as one of
the top holiday destinations in the world. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets and
parking passes early, says SIC General Manager Datuk Azmi Murad, to avoid
last-minute buying that could cause traffic jam on the way to the circuit.

It is also wise to book accommodations early. Visitors who are coming to watch the
race can check out Quality Hotel Shah Alam, which is just 45 minutes away from the
Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. For online bookings, tourists can
visit: http://www.quality.com.my/SA/.

Web Site = http://www.quality.com.my/SA/

Contact Details = Jalan Raja Laut, P.O. Box 11586,
5070 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
Toll Free: 1800 80 2422
Tel: (60)3-2693 9233
Fax: (60)3-2693 9634
Email: reservations@directwithhotels.com

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