Singapore Sling - Formula One's New Cracker-Track

The TrackThe night race will, without a doubt, raise the bar
The track, which runs through Singapore's famedfor the drivers and will add excitement and
Marina Bay area and traverses landmarks likeambiance for the fans but the only reason it is to
Raffles Boulevard and the Fullerton Hotel, is justbe held at night is simply so the race reaches
over 5 km in length and encompasses streetsoptimum live television audiences in Europe and
lined with modern high-rise buildings on the onethe United States and time zones dictate that it
side and elegant, colonial mansions on the other.be held at night!
The Action
The LightingFans addicted to raw pace are advised to head
The one aspect of the race that has caused thefor the Raffles Grandstand as speed in excess of
most consternation is, of course, the lighting.300 kph is anticipated for the Raffles Boulevard
Formula One race cars do not have head lampsand St Andrews Road, Esplanade Drive and the
and consequently the track will have to bepit straight are also excellent velocity viewpoints.
brilliantly lit if it is to be considered safe for theBest hurry though, as over 90% of tickets have
drivers, the fans and the pit teams. Poor weatherbeen snaffled up by the multitudes expected at
and visibility may be added headaches for thethe ground breaking race on September 26 - 28.
drivers on the day!