World class races on land, in the sea and in the air

Singapore is already in the calender of the Formula 1 racing cars and in the Volvo Ocean Race. To enhance its tourist attraction, Singapore will be part of the MotoGP World Championship – the motor bike racing event.

Unlike the street circuit for F1 cars, the motor bike race will be held on a permanent track, scheduled for completion in late 2011. The race may be held as early as 2012. Each rider will be accompanied by their mechanics and pit crew. The motor bike race is expected to generate tourism dollars that will be on a similar scale to that of the car race.

Having put itself on the map in world-class races on land and in the sea, Singapore is negotiating to be part of the Red Bull Air Race. As 4 rookies will be added, it is likely that there will be more than 12 pilots for 2009, The organisers want to have new race locations so Singapore is bidding to be one. 8 cities were on the 2008 calender.

This is an obstacle course in the air. Pilots pit their precision skills as they race through the low level race track made of air pylons in their single propeller engines. Unlike the road races, this air obstacle race is a knock out competition. It should be fun to watch these air duels as the pilots need to win each round and we can witness different race strategies in a single day.

Another difference from the land and sea races is that we can see the whole race from one spot. We can only see a portion of the land and sea races. Hosting this will attract a different segment of the racing spectators to Singapore as tourists.