Changi Track

[singkiwi]

What's the latest on the Changi Circuit? does anyone know a website we can check.

I have found this but doesn't say much...

http://www.appinternational.com/projects.aspx?id=1236

 

Cheers

[desmondekker]

http://www.wildsingapore.com/news/20070910/071027-3.htm

 

well some old news. but it's getting me excited!~

[singkiwi]

more info...

http://www.brandonjapanev.com/

[singkiwi]

track design options.

http://www.changitrack.brandonjapanev.com/

[singkiwi]

Singapore Government to Develop Motor Sports Industry

 

Singapore, 26 October 2007

 

The Singapore Government announced today that it will be developing the motor sports industry in Singapore by working with the private sector to build a permanent race track located in Changi (eastern part of Singapore) and developing a comprehensive motor sports industry development plan.

 

Said Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: 'The government has identified the motor sports industry as a growth industry that will contribute to sports development and the economy in Singapore. In our discussions with the private sector, industry players shared that the development of a permanent racetrack is critical for us to develop a comprehensive motor sports industry. The government has thus decided to facilitate the private sector's development of a permanent racetrack. The project will be fully funded by the private sector.'

 

A Request for Proposal for the permanent racetrack, located on a 20-hectare plot with a tenure of 30 years, is expected to go out in May 2008. The racetrack is expected to be completed by end 2010 / early 2011 - refer to fact sheet for details on racetrack.

 

Added Dr Balakrishnan: 'The Singapore Sports Council will head a cross government agency working group to develop a comprehensive motor sports development plan for sports and economic development. Motor sports is the 3rd most popular spectator sport behind the Olympics and the World Cup. Many races are given extensive media coverage worldwide with global networks. This will certainly provide a boost to sport participation, excellence and industry. Motor sports is also a high-end high value industry from which premier automobile manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers from the USA, Europe and Japan draw their technical and engineering expertise. Many of these companies already have a base of operations in Singapore, from Regional Headquarters to R&D centres and manufacturing facilities. Motor sports development is expected to lead to the birth and growth of direct and indirect motor sport businesses in sectors like services, engineering, logistics, training and education. Singapore has the infrastructure, technical expertise, manufacturing and R&D capabilities to facilitate the growth of the motor sports industry.'

 

Oon Jin Teik, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Sports Council said: 'The SSC has set up a division to facilitate the planning and development of the motor sport industry. Together with the Singapore Motor Sports Association and other government agencies, we will look at talent identification and development; developing local motor events and bringing in international motor events; industrial attachments to international motor sport industries and even professional race teams for exposure and expertise and looking at low-cost entry giving access to the general population with the aim to drive up motor sport interest.'

 

Added Dr Balakrishnan: 'After the Sports Hub, this will be Singapore's second integrated sports project. Although it is only focused on one sport, the SSC will adopt the same holistic integrated planning approach to develop a self-sustaining industry ecosystem that will complement all other sports projects in Singapore.'

 

Singapore has a large following of motor sport enthusiasts with over 100 car clubs, each with memberships ranging from 50 to as many as 2000 members. The Singapore Motor Sports Association (SMSA) and its affiliated motoring clubs have more than 4000 registered members who participate in regular motor sports activities organized by the SMSA.

 

ANNEX A – Singapore Motor Sport Fact Sheet

 

 

Name of project

Changi Race Circuit

 

Plot location & size

The estimated 20-ha plot is situated off Changi Coast Road, to the west of the

Singapore Airshow site.

 

Type of circuit

Grade 2 FIA-approved motor sports racetrack capable of hosting any motor

race for both motorcycles and cars, other than Formula One. Also includes a

Grade 1 FIA-CIK-approved karting track.

 

Track length

Likely to be between 2.8 km to 3.5 km or more, depending on the individual

designs put forth by the bidders.

 

Capacity

The racetrack should be able to accommodate at least 15,000, and be easily expandable through temporary facilities to accommodate more seated

spectators when required.

 

Events:

(a) At least 3 international races per year, 2 of which must be Grade 2 level

race, &

(b) At least 2 national series a year;

© Other motor sport events, exhibitions, product launches, automobile & parts

testing;

 

Mandatory facilities

Inclusive of a Grade 1 FIA-approved karting circuit, a credible motor racing

and advance driving training school, and all other critical racetrack amenities

 

Commercial facilities

Willing to consider any commercial facilities that are relevant to motor sport

and viable for bankrolling the racetrack operations, subject to approval by the

land authorities

 

http://www.ssc.gov.sg/publish/etc/medialib/sports_web_uploads/gc/media_releases_enclosures/motorsport.Par.0003.File.tmp/Motorsport%20Site%20Map.jpg

[Guest Quincy]

:lovestruck:

[eyke]

finally, the RFP is out.

 

new target for completion is end 2011.

 

but good news is that the track will be at least 3.5km long.

 

http://www.changimotorsportshub.com/

[singkiwi]

finally, the RFP is out.

 

new target for completion is end 2011.

 

but good news is that the track will be at least 3.5km long.

 

http://www.changimotorsportshub.com/

 

Yeah, they have doubled the land alotted to 41 Hectares...

[kmax]

http://www.appinternational.com/Assets/Images/ResizedImages/Changi%20Motorsports%20Hub%20Site.JPG_300x154.JPG

[h3llfire]

it beside the sea??? changi?? it cant be just beside changi naval base ba.

[eyke]

it beside the sea??? changi??

 

yes, next to Airshow

[r2r]

guys one thing i noted - is that all report stress how many car sport clubs there are - we should defo start grouping to gether so bikes are not pushed aside in the new track... like in other tracks there should be practice time allocated to both bikes cars (one seaters and cages) as well there should be local motorbike series - and later maybe combine it with MSS !!!! anyway we should start organising ourselves

[redbeacon]

guys one thing i noted - is that all report stress how many car sport clubs there are - we should defo start grouping to gether so bikes are not pushed aside in the new track... like in other tracks there should be practice time allocated to both bikes cars (one seaters and cages) as well there should be local motorbike series - and later maybe combine it with MSS !!!! anyway we should start organising ourselves

Well, it's reported that they're going to hold MotoGP when the track opens, so that's like an implied incentive and logic that track junkies like us deserve to use the track as well

 

Thinking in a positive light here

[KeraKing]

looks very near to the sea..

if overshot the corner then can swim with the fishes?

[actionong]

Hi guys, i'm sure if we pay, we "deserve" to use the track. I'm excited about the track, but if bikers wanna have fun, they best be prepared to pay.

 

When I was in CA, there are trackday organizers. A trackday organizer is a company thatbooks the track, then they sell tickets to riders who are interested to ride all day. they make sure that an ambulance with paramedics is always on site (otherwise, no go). Corner workers and a grid manager regulates the track, making sure you follow the flags and don't to dump **** like say do an endo at the end of the straightaway or big o' stand up wheelies. Compulsory safety briefing for everyone prior to the trackday. I.e. flags, bike safety check etc. It's very annoying when some jackass didn't tighten is oil cap sufficiently and spill oil all over the track wasting everyone's time and $ for the 1 hour clean up.

 

It's all fun and games until someone pokes an eye out. Nobody wants to crash into some dipshit practicing his stoppies on the track. and if you do crash would you like to ride over to Changi general in a proton saga? I'm sure since the international reputation of sg is on the line, the gahmen will make sure it's run properly like a first world track and not some 3rd world bs.

 

Or they could do like Sepang/PG and just charge whoever comes.

 

Anyway, see you guys out there. I can't wait!