Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival 2022

  • Stunt driver Faidzal Alang to attempt record of first car to drive Sepang lap on two wheels using Proton Saga

    Stunt driver Faidzal Alang to attempt record of first car to drive Sepang lap on two wheels using Proton Saga

    A record will be attempted at this weekend’s Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival at Sepang where stunt car driver Faidzal Alang will attempt to be the first to drive a car a lap around the Sepang International Circuit on only two wheels! MSF’s Instagram account posted one of his practice sessions earlier today – you can view the video embedded below.

    According to the Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival calendar, the record will be attempted at 830pm on Saturday right after the first session of the MSF track day event. The Malaysia Book of Records will be present to observe and certify the record.

    Proton will be hosting activities in the North Paddock across both days of the event, from 11am to 10pm daily. With more than two dozen items on the list, there’s no shortage of things to do or see.

    Admission is free on Saturday so please do come on over, but before that remember to fill up this form to pre-register for the event to smoothen out the admission process.

     
     
  • Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival 2022 in Sepang – experience all things Proton this August 27-28

    Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival 2022 in Sepang – experience all things Proton this August 27-28

    Proton is set to feature prominently at this year’s Merdeka Race – the national automaker is partnering with Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF), the organiser of the MSF Saga Cup racing series, on the Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival 2022 this August 27 and 28 at the Sepang International Circuit.

    Proton will be hosting activities in the North Paddock across both days of the event, from 11am to 10pm daily. With more than two dozen items on the list, there’s no shortage of things to do or see.

    Beside special promotions on current Proton models, spare parts and financing packages, there’s also free evaluation of used cars and free inspection for Proton vehicles, and those into collectibles will find a spread of Proton and R3 merchandise to pick from.

    As you’d expect, there will be driving events at the carnival. Among the scheduled activities is an autocross-based precision driving challenge, where contestants will be able to test their skills against the clock over a short but challenging timed autocross course, in a Proton vehicle. The three fastest finishers each day will win MSF and R3 merchandise. For this one, Proton Facebook and Instagram fans will have privilege access.

    There’s also the Sepang driving experience, which as its description suggests, will offer participants the chance to sample the 15-turn, 5.5 km-long SIC from behind the wheel over a gentle, sight-seeing lap in a Proton vehicle. To be eligible, participants will need to have placed a booking for a new Proton vehicle at the event or purchase at least RM200 worth of R3 merchandise.

    If it’s a full-speed race car experience you’re looking for, then you won’t want to miss the taxi rides being offered by the R3 racing team. Here, you’ll be being ferried across the track at pace in a Proton R3 racing car, piloted by one of the team’s talented racing drivers. To be eligible, one just needs to place a booking on a new Proton vehicle during the event or purchase a minimum of RM300 of R3 merchandise.

    The carnival will also see a new record being attempted on the circuit – MSF racer and stunt driver Faidzal Alang will take to the track in a Proton Saga and attempt to drive the full loop of the SIC on two wheels. The Malaysia Book of Records will be present to observe and certify the record.

    Additionally, there is also a R3 drivers meet and greet, with special appearances by racers Farique Hairuman, James Veerapen and Leona Chin as well as rallying legend Karamjit Singh.

    Proton car clubs will also be gathering at the event. Saturday will see a mix of more than 200 cars from several Proton clubs in attendance, while on Sunday, 300 original Proton Saga club members will be coming in support of the MSF Saga Cup Merdeka Enduro race in the evening.

    Upstairs in the Paddock Club, the best of Proton’s technology will be on display along with R3 race cars, while tech talks from Proton’s research and development teams will be presented. Additionally, you’ll be able to sample how Proton’s ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) components, such as forward collision warning (FCW) and automatic emergency braking, work through a series of demonstration runs.

    There will also be attractions for all in the family, including exciting games and activities for kids. On site attractions will include a 20ft tall bouncy castle and a 25ft inflatable water park as well as a giant Jenga, and racing simulators will also be present for you to test out your virtual driving skills. Meanwhile, food trucks, featuring 10 popular kitchens on wheels, will be on-site to cater to your cravings.

    So, if you’re keen on all things Proton, the Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival 2022 at SIC this August 27 and 28 is surely the place to be. If you’re heading over to Sepang this weekend, be sure to fill up this form to pre-register before visiting.

     
     
  • Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival at Sepang, Aug 27-28; driving activities, demonstrations and more!

    Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival at Sepang, Aug 27-28; driving activities, demonstrations and more!

    The month of August has historically been one that is rich with motorsport activities in Malaysia, and this year’s edition will see the showcasing of the Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival this coming weekend, as Malaysian carmaker Proton joins forces with the Malaysia Speed Festival to celebrate Malaysian motorsport.

    The national carmaker has been a fixture in Malaysian motorsport for almost as long as it has produced cars. In terms of longer-format racing which has become a staple of Merdeka races, the first-ever Proton International 300 km Merdeka Race was held in 1998, to the Merdeka Millennium Endurance series in the mid-2000s and the Sepang 1000KM series of the present.

    Proton has had its presence at Sepang International Circuit expand beyond the on-track racing action, as the carmaker has held the Proton Track Carnival in 2004.

    Now, it aims to bring back the carnival atmosphere with the Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival to be held over two days at the Sepang International Circuit, from August 27 to 28. Across both days of the event, Proton will be hosting activities in the North Paddock of the Sepang International Circuit, which will play host to a variety of activities throughout the two days from 12pm to 10pm.

    Set to take place after lunch break on the Saturday are a range of on-track activities, including the Sepang Track Driving Experience. Limited to the first 120 families to participate, this will be a great opportunity for anyone who yet not been on the 15-turn, 5.5 km-long Sepang International Circuit which for years has hosted the Formula 1 World Championship.

    Here, participants will get to drive Proton vehicles on a sight-seeing lap of the circuit for a gentle introduction to the FIA Grade 1 track that has hosted, and will continue to host the highest levels of racing action in the country. To be eligible, participants will need to have placed a booking for a new Proton vehicle at the event.

    Carnival attendees also stand a chance to soak in the full-speed race car experience courtesy of the Proton R3 racing taxi ride that will be offered to the first 70 eligible persons. To be eligible, one just needs to have purchased a minimum of RM150 of R3 merchandise at the event. There will also be demonstrations of Proton’s ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) in the secure grounds of SIC, where forward collision warning (FCW) and automatic emergency braking will be demonstrated.

    The availability of night racing and track events at SIC in recent years will this time also open its doors to a record attempt on the circuit; MSF racer and stunt driver Faidzal Alang will take to the track in a Proton Saga, where he will attempt to drive the full 5.543 km loop of the Sepang International Circuit on two wheels! The Malaysia Book of Records will be present to observe and certify the record.

    The following day, Sunday will host the racing proper, which will commence with MSF Superbikes at 1pm followed by four-wheeler action from 2:30pm. The popular MSF Saga Cup Enduro is scheduled to flag off at 4:45pm.

    Both days of the event will host a range of car-related activities; the event will host the Precision Driving Challenge where drivers get to show their skills in a time autocross run in a Saga (show receipt of any purchase of Proton merchandise at the event), and the top three fastest drivers will win merchandise from MSF and R3.

    Gatherings of Proton car clubs will be present, in support of the MSF Saga Cup Merdeka Enduro in the evening, and there will also be live interviews with Proton R3 drivers including champion of the Japan Super Taikyu and Sepang 1000KM races, Fariqe Hairuman, racers James Veerapen and Leona Chin, as well as rallying legend in the FIA Production WRC series and more, Karamjit Singh.

    Upstairs in the Paddock Club, the best of Proton’s technology will be on display along with R3 race cars, while tech talks by department chiefs from Proton’s research and development teams will be presented. The latest Proton models will be displayed -showgoers can sign up for test drives here – while racing fans will be able to watch the racing live on TV screens. Fancy a go at driving virtually? There will be simulators on site, too.

    There will also be attractions for all in the family, such as bouncy castles and a water park. Famished after a full day’s fun? Food trucks will be on-site to cater to your cravings.

    Keen to soak up the atmosphere of Malaysian motorsports over two action-packed days? Head over to the Sepang International Circuit for the Proton-MSF Merdeka Race Carnival, this August 27 and 28; be sure to fill up this form before visiting, and find out more about the Malaysia Speed Festival here.

     

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