Malaysia To Host Asia GT Festival For First Time

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Country Heights and Goldenport Enterprises have announced that Malaysia will host its first Asia GT Festival from March 15 to 17, 2019 at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The first to be held outside China, it is the precursor to a five-year agreement between both parties and it will be on SIC’s motorsport calendar for the duration of the agreement. Country Heights executive director, Matahari Lee said the objective of hosting the race was to provide aspiring Malaysian racers the opportunity to be part of an internationally-renowned racing event. “The event is a step forward for Country Heights and MINES Car City Centre towards the vision of developing the country’s automotive lifestyle and motorsport industry,” he said at the press conference on the festival, held at Palace of the Golden Horses, Wednesday. Meanwhile, founder of Goldenport Enterprises, Jim Ye said they had been planning to broaden the race festival to the region and Malaysia would be the best place to start as it has many passionate motorsport fans. The festival will see over 30 GT cars from all around the world racing for the coveted prize money pool of RM5.45 million (US$1 = RM4.18). It is expected to be participated by some of the world’s famous racing brands such as Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, Bentley, McLaren and Mercedes Benz. The tickets can be purchased via MotoNation’s Facebook page or www.motonation.com.my. -- BERNAMA