We recently hosted the first-ever Formula E on the roads of Putrajaya; now, the street racing edges closer to the capital with the KL City Grand Prix, which enjoyed its official launch this morning.
Between August 7 and 9 next year, Kuala Lumpur is set to see GT racing teams, their drivers and their cars do battle on her streets, within a specially-designed 3.2 km street circuit in the KLCC area.
The proposed 11-turn circuit starts at KLCC Suria and proceeds through Jalan P Ramlee, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Pinang before returning to the chequered flag, which should make for quite a spectacle.
To make this happen, organiser GT Global Race (M) Sdn Bhd is working with DBKL (for exclusive rights to hold the KL City Grand Prix for five years), AAM (for race organisation and FIA homologation), plus UK-based APEX and Australia-based KBR (for street circuit design and development).
Chaired by YAM Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja’afar and headed by president and CEO M. Arrasu, GT Global Race has also engaged Shanghai Top Speed to stage selected rounds of certain international race events in KL, including the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Cup, Formula Masters and Scirocco Cup.
According to an independent evaluation by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the KL City Grand Prix is estimated to draw 100,000 new visitors to the country, create over 6,300 jobs from the first event and raise RM750 million in national income. By 2020, it expects 150,000 visitors, over 10,000 jobs and RM1.2 billion in national income for that year.
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I doubt about the figures such as creation of 10k jobs. What kind of jobs? Based on what?
agreed. nowadays, I cannot even trust the facts and promises make by our leaders.
Haiyah you dunno meh? The “independent evaluation by PricewaterhouseCoopers” was paid by the G to tipu the Rakyat.
The 2 girls standing next to the car already count 2 loh…
Plus the tukang make-up for them… Tukang lap cermin and polish… for the show car.
Better fix the potholes first
My car suspension really hurts when bump into deeper hole in KL busiest streets. Kindly do something fast.
pictures of the models more than pictures of the cars! lol
So what is the main race event for this kl city gp? Gt Asia? Lamborghini 1 make race? Any race classes for local competitors?
Good luck with those pot holes.
Finally the blancpain GT racing is coming to Malaysia! A bit shock when they choose to use street circuit instead of Sepang track. I’m imagine we could see an environment like Monaco and Macau GP!
The Blancpain Super Trofeo GT racing has been in Malaysia for few years already. In fact, they just held the World Final race in Sepang three weeks ago.
Our Malaysian talent also appointed as one of the drivers in one of the teams. http://instagram.com/fairuzfauzy
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Jangan pakailah! You and kzm just use banana leaf, tidak ketat
100,000 will be visiting just bcoz of this event??? Seriously??? Last Formula E in Putarjaya, didnt see any generation of income!!!
Saya tidak setuju dengan pakaian seksi wanita sebelah kanan! Semoga MAIS dan JAIS ambil perhatian
Jangan tengok! Who ask you to see woman? Go and see man
why the venue is in KL?, why not putrajaya, KL already busy, no matter what day it is….
bodo… then Sepang circuit built for what purpose?
mau racing masuk trek la.. buat apa kat jalan raya… tak habis-habis road closure for stupid event jer..
Think again! Don’t be old age
Germany have three race track one in nuremberg, anther in hockenheim and oschersleben. Belgium also have two race track …..
This is a big boost on Malaysia tourism mean more $$$, then will be less potholes.
Overall it is Blancpain GT it is Asia Series not Blancpain GT Series.
Think again! Don’t be old age
Germany have three race track Nürburgring, Hockenheimring and Oschersleben. Belgium also have two race track ….
This will be a big boost Malaysia tourism means that more $$$, then it will be less potholes.
Overall it is just Blancpain Gt Asia Series not that main Series.
bodo… then Sepang circuit built for what purpose?
mau racing masuk trek la.. buat apa kat jalan raya… tak habis-habis road closure for stupid event jer..
how about the track/road condition?
can we not please not do it in one of the busiest road in KL? Freaking congested as it is. We don’t need another reason to close those road each time these events are held.
There are tons of nice roads in klang valley that could be used..
KL roads with potholes… can do?
Should have been in Putrajaya instead. Not too busy like KL. Recent Formula E is a testament of its success. The drivers loves it plus there is huge space for spectators and pit building. Heck, if we ever want to hold a Formula 1 street race, Putrajaya is the perfect place.
traffic jam…. traffic jam everywhere. don’t do it at KL
Good luck KL people…..good luck. i can’t imagine how bad the jam will be during those days.
macam la xde tempat lain nak racing..adoi la..
I thought our roads can only hosting WRC.
yes agreed..we dont need evo, subaru to race WRC..
we see a ferrari, lamborghini, mercedes, bmw all WRC in KL..
Thank you DBKL for not need to work. It creates jobs for rakyat to tar ourselves. We pay our road tax for BR1M and not for good roads. thanks again
KL already jam like hell… good luck to those who stay there when the event is approaching LOL!
I think there is no problem with the race venue. Other world class racing events were also held at the busiest city centers just like Monaco, Macau and Singapore. That is the identity of street racing. The atmosphere is much different than in racetrack. You need to experience it by yourself. Trust me. For those who are planning for your regular weekend family activities such as bringing your 3 to 5 kids for jalan2 should bother cancelling it. You still have plenty of times throughout the year for other boring activities. For motorhead like us, this is a truly very much anticipated event. If we just simply bashing whatever posted in paultan, then we are just another plain car user or commuter that have very little or none interest in motorsport.
Anybody notice Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Lai Meng is at the back straight (Jalan Ampang)? It doesn’t make sense even you holding the event during weekend when there is a school nearby.
I hope they have this even in Cheras… Then they will have to fix the pothholes for the event.
bro, if they have this in Cheras the race will be extended by 3 hours as the racers will be stuck in the Cheras jam lol
I think we should held a BERSIH at the date to have a chance to show international Medias on our country issues! Let’s fire up the tear gas!
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