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242 THE SPORTING LIFE
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
Jalan Pekeliling
64000 KLIA
Selangor
T (03) 8778 2200
W sepangcircuit.com
IN BRIEF
Sepang International Circuit is the leading motorsports venue in Malaysia, housing a Formula One and MotoGP circuit, world-class Go-Kart Circuit, Off-Road Park and the National Automobile Museum.
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Fri, 9am~6pm (non-race days).
MAIN FEATURES
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) was home to the F1 Malaysian Grand Prix until 2017. Events currently held here include the Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix, FIA
World Touring Car Cup (WTCR), FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) and many national and regional motorsports
LOCATION / ROUTE
Adjacent to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), about an hour’s drive from the city.
HOW TO GET THERE
From KL Sentral station, KLIA Ekspres or Transit to KLIA and a taxi from there. During major events, Rapid KL Bus services run from KLIA 2, KL Sentral and KLCC.
A birds-eye view of Sepang International Circuit.
competitions. The 5.543 kilometre circuit boasts covered grandstands seating 60,000 people. 18 Corporate Suites are available for private booking.
Activities include Circuit Driving Experience, 4 x 4 Driving, Go Karting and Motorcycling. Other facilities include a Motocross Track, Motorsport Park, South Paddock, Paddock Chalets, Running Track, Fishing Pond, Cycling Trail, Digital Showroom and the Driving Experience Centre. The SIC Circuit Tour offers a look behind the scenes,
including the Race Control and Timekeeping Rooms and the Winners’ Podium. Recently launched drive-in activities include seminars, movies and graduation ceremonies.
SIC is an excellent venue
for trade shows, conferences and events, including private parties, wedding receptions, concerts, festivals and celebrations. The four air- conditioned Paddock Club halls (capacity 700 persons each), the glass-walled Media Centre and the Rooftop and Helipad all offer spectacular views of the track.
MotoGP riders duel for position in front of packed stands. The Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix is one of the best-attended events of the global motorcycle racing season.
They’re off! The start/finish straight grandstands let spectators get close to the racing action.