The Sepang Circuit is the most spectacular race circuit in the Eastern hemisphere if not the world. Built at a cost of US$120 million, the Sepang Circuit was completed in November 1998. With the first racing event taking place on the 12th December 98. The circuit actually consist of one circuit within another. The main race track being 5.542km & the other option ciruit being 2.805km. Some of the most spectacular features of the circuit are the smooth & sweeping chicane capable of negotiating at speeds in excess of 200kph. The fastest part of the circuit is the straight between T15 and T1 or usually known as the home straight. Capable clocking speed here would be scorching at about 350kph. Ear plugs would be advisable if spectating from these parts of the grandstand. The pits consist of many spectacular features such as built-in team office & conference area with the latest hi-tech gizmo.

The Sepang Circuit is located about 60km from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and about 15km from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The circuit is linked to the city & the airport with an excellent dual highway system. Travelling by road on the expressway will approximately takes about 40 minutes from the city to the circuit. Street signs are well placed and clearly visible on the highway. Sepang by itself is really a very small and remotely quiet village. Sepang Town is only recently develop with the construction of the new $2.5 billion Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

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