Come the beginning of 2012, motorsports enthusiasts in Singapore will not need to travel overseas for a spin around the track as a new motorsports playground will be awaiting them at the eastern tip of the island.
Known as the Changi Motorsports Hub, this motorsports facility is poised to become Asia’s premier racing destination, creating vibrant business and entertainment opportunities. SG Changi is the company behind Singapore's first permanent motor racing track.
With a proposed 3.7 kilometre race track designed by renowned track specialists from Japan, this S$330 million development is able to house 20,000 spectators in the main grandstand and will have additional temporary seating capacity in excess of 10,000. Spectators will be offered seamless view of the entire race from the start to the finish from all viewing platforms.
One of the main focuses of the Changi Motorsports Hub is a racing academy with programmes such as junior kart racing and technical training for motorsports enthusiasts.
The Changi Motorsports Hub is divided into four zones- Chill Out, Automobile World, Automobile Racing and Fun & Entertainment – to cater to both motorsports fans as well as the family oriented.
To enhance the consumer experience, a main promenade will be featured to create a village “feel” to the site, a common concept which originated from Europe. A motorsports museum is also among the list of comprehensive facilities to be built at the site.
Green initiatives are taken by SG Changi at every step of the race track design process to minimise all environmental impacts caused by the project through the use of green building and technology in areas such as heat reduction and systems power generation.