KUALA LUMPUR: Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is sticking to their target of attracting 200,000 fans over three-days at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia (Malaysian GP) on October 24-26.
SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif admits it is a lofty target but is determined to make it happen this year.
The Malaysian GP achieved a record three-day attendance of 184,923 last year.
“We have already reached 75 per cent of our ticket capacity and this year we are introducing a number of exciting enhancements which includes our first-ever pre-race electronic dance music festivals,” said Shafriman during a Malaysian GP event in Kuala Lumpur today (Aug 12).
“200,000 (target over three-days) is a bit of a stretch we know, but of course, with the support of everyone we know we can achieve it.”
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh also attended the Malaysian GP event today.
The race will be preceded by two EDM festivals on October 18-19.
RM1 from each ticket sold will be channeled to the National Sports Trust Fund (KWASN) which will support the development of Malaysian athletes.
A special buy one free one ticket promotion is currently being held for Malaysian GP Rahmah Tickets which are priced at RM49.90 each. The promotion, which started at 8pm today (Aug 12), is only for 24 hours.
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