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  Sepang - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sepang is a town and district located in the southern part of the state of Selangor in Malaysia.
The Sepang F1 International Circuit is the home of the Malaysian Grand Prix which is the Malaysian leg of the Formula One race.
The district of Sepang is also famous for the township of Cyberjaya, which is also known as the Silicon Valley of Malaysia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sepang   (144 words)

  
 Sepang - Wikitravel
Sepang is a district in the Malaysian state of Selangor.
The district centre is Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi.
Towards the north, Sepang Omnibus operates buses from Sungai Pelek to Tanjung Sepat in neighbouring Kuala Langat district.
wikitravel.org /en/Kuala_Lumpur_International_Airport   (1099 words)

  
 SPEEDtv.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Sepang is a circuit the riders know well, we know what to expect there in terms of conditions and we should have a good base set-up from where to start the weekend.
Sepang, which joined the GP calendar in 1999, is a venue much visited by MotoGP teams, who regularly use the circuit for winter test sessions.
Sepang is like that, the grip character can change very quickly and for no apparent reason, even though the surface looks the same and the temperature stays the same.
www.speedtv.com /articles/moto/motogp/32292   (7361 words)

  
 Travel guide for Sepang - Hostels, things to do, nightlife, tips, etc
Sepang is also the name of a small town on Federal Route 5 or the main West Coast road where there are local bus connections to Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan, KLIA, and Banting further north on the Selangor coast.
Sepang Omnibus has direct local buses from Seremban in Negeri Sembilan to Sungai Pelek via Nilai, KLIA, Salak Tinggi and Sepang; and Seremban to Banting via Nilai, KLIA, Salak Tinggi and Bukit Changgang.
Public transport within Sepang is limited to the Sepang Omnibus, which connects KTM Komuter's Nilai station to the airport via the Sepang International Circuit race-track (RM 2, every 30 minutes).
paganel.eu /sepang/index.html   (1047 words)

  
 Soup :: MotoGP Teams Preview Sepang 2004
Sepang has two long straights, fast open turns, one left/right flick, and a tight left turn onto the start/finish straight.
THE TRACK Sepang is the second longest track on the MotoGP World Championship calendar, after Assen, and boasts the longest-lasting lap in Grand Prix racing, several seconds longer than the Dutch venue.
Sepang hosted its first Grand Prix in April 1999 and was an instant hit with riders and teams.
www.superbikeplanet.com /2004/Oct/041006k.htm   (3337 words)

  
 Soup :: Yamaha Previews Sepang MotoGP 2006
The Yamaha man cites Sepang as one of his favourite tracks and he is hopeful that recent developments with the 990cc M1 machine will make it equally inclined towards the Malaysian venue.
Sepang is one of the widest tracks on the calendar, measuring 16 metres across in some areas, and always features high track temperatures in the tropical climate.
A good front-end set-up is also crucial at Sepang because there are lots of points where the riders are braking at full lean, so they need full confidence to know that the front won't tuck.
www.superbikeplanet.com /2006/Sep/060905dn.htm   (1368 words)

  
 Sepang Circuit: Malaysia: Track Layout, Technical and Travel Information
In 1999 it was held at Sepang for the first time and Kenny Roberts won the race for Suzuki and repeated his victory the following year en route to the World 500cc Championship.
Sepang circuit is one of the longest and most complicated circuits in the World MotoGP Championship.
Sepang is one of the most challenging circuits both technically and for the riders.
www.highrevs.net /motogp_tracks/sepang_malaysia_circuit.php   (860 words)

  
 rpm.espn.com: Schumacher has dominated Sepang
SEPANG, Malaysia -- Williams and McLaren will be on the attack in Malaysia this weekend to prevent Ferrari's Michael Schumacher from taking a hat-trick of wins.
Last year, Schumacher arrived in Sepang with five straight wins behind him, whereas now he returns for the second race of the season seeking his third victory in a row with last year's F2001 car.
Sepang will be hot and sweaty, conditions that can be expected to favor Ferrari's main two rivals who expect new tire developments for the occasion, but Schumacher still expects to have the upper hand.
espn.go.com /rpm/f1/2002/0312/1349918.html   (656 words)

  
 Sepang - World Travel Guide
Sepang is in the Malaysian state of Selangor, 50 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur.
Until 2000 Sepang was just a flat stretch of palm plantations, but now it has tens of millions of visitors a year: some come to the Sepang F1 racing circuit, site of the Malaysian Grand Prix, but most just zip through Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Public transport within Sepang is limited to the Sepang Omni-Bus, which connects KTM Komuter's Nilai station to the airport via the Sepang International Circuit race-track (RM 2, every 30 minutes).
www.world-travel-guide.net /index.php?title=Sepang   (1097 words)

  
 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport ™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Said to be one of the most challenging drivers’ circuits in the world with a difficult and abrasive surface, Sepang will demand the most from the A1 drivers.
Sepang International Circuit was officially opened on 9 March 1999 by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.
A1 arrived in Sepang in November 2005, for its first Asian event, where an enthusiastic crowd watched their local hero Alex Yoong race to an impressive fifth place finish.
www.a1gp.com /racing/index.php?raceid=14   (1178 words)

  
 Sweltering Sepang to test man and machine but rubber will provide the deciding ingredient that makes up the winning ...
Sepang last year was the scene of Ducati’s best ever weekend in MotoGP when Capirossi took victory ahead of Valentino Rossi and fellow Ducati rider Carlos Checa to mark the first time that two Ducati men had graced the MotoGP podium.
Sepang is a track that suits both Ducati and the Bridgestone tyres it is shod with thus Capirossi is looking to further decrease that points deficit this weekend.
“Sepang isn’t one of the most aggressive circuits for tyres, but it is quite demanding, with high track temperatures, long straights, some heavy braking and many long right-handers which put a lot of heat into the right side of the tyres.
www.mcnews.com.au /motorcycleracing2006/motogp/rnd13/preview.htm   (2595 words)

  
 Formula 1 Case
Sepang International F1 Circuit is part of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) project, which was proposed in 1994.
Sepang was an agricultural land and it is 10 per cent of Selangor agricultural land.
Once development for the Sepang district is approved, although proper land survey and land upkeeping are important, the procedure might not be followed closely by the developers.
www.american.edu /projects/mandala/TED/formula1.htm   (4138 words)

  
 MotoGP: Sepang Test - Day 3 - MotorcycleUSA.com
Riders were delayed by wet conditions and did not take to the track until around noon, after which rain showers caused two breaks in the action, with the second break finalizing the test as thunder and lightning accompanied the downpour.
Capirossi's good fortune at the Sepang test, where he finished the three days sixth, second, and first on the timesheets, was contrasted by his Ducati teammate.
The second Sepang test was a positive one for Kawasaki with the manufacturer's second rider, Randy de Puniet, finishing the test on the top half of the timesheet in sixth.
www.motorcycle-usa.com /Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=2989&Page=1   (934 words)

  
 WALHI - Teluk Sepang sand mining threats locals’ livelihood in Bengkulu, Sumatra
Teluk Sepang beach is a part of a conservation area of Taman Wisata Alam Pantai Panjang in the western coastal area of Sumatra in Bengkulu province.
Walhi’s observation concluded that mining activities at Teluk Sepang did not have a significant impact to the sedimentation at the Pulau Baai port.
The sedimentation was caused not by Teluk Sepang’s sand but by sand from other places that moved to the port due to currents.
www.eng.walhi.or.id /kampanye/tambang/galianc/060601_tlksepang_li   (988 words)

  
 MotoGP 2003 - Round  14 - Sepang - Preview - Ducati
If the heat and humidity of Sepang are a real issue this weekend, the logistics of these three back-to-back ‘flyaway’ races are awesome.
Sepang’s layout is okay and the place is pretty wide, but as far as I’m concerned it’s really just another racetrack.
Sepang is one of the longest tracks on the World Championship calendar — only Assen and Suzuka are longer — and boasts the longest-lasting lap in Grand Prix racing, several seconds longer than the Dutch and Japanese venues.
www.mcnews.com.au /motorcycleRacing2003/MotoGP/Rnd14/Preview_Ducati.htm   (1355 words)

  
 Kawasaki heads to Sepang
The 28-year-old Japanese rider rates the Sepang track as one of his favorites, and is confident that the latest specification Ninja ZX-RR will suit the characteristics of the high-speed, but technical, Malaysian circuit.
The 25-year-old Frenchman saw an improvement in qualifying at Brno, after regaining his confidence in Bridgestone's super-sticky qualifying tires during free practice, and a series of successful practice starts during the one-day, post-race test at the same circuit means that de Puniet heads for the Far East in determined mood.
I've had some good results at Sepang in the past, and the fact that we head to Malaysia with a massive amount of data collected during testing means that I'm quietly confident ahead of this weekend's race.
www.metricbikes.com /news/kawasaki_sepang_2006.html   (785 words)

  
 1999 - 2006 Malaysian F1 | Formula 1 Tours | Sepang Circuit History | F1 Tours Tickets | 1999 - 2006 Malaysian Motor GP ...
The Sepang Circuit is located about 60km from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and about 15km from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
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.
www.f1-malaysia.com /sepang/sepangcircuit.html   (259 words)

  
 MotoGP preview: Sepang: Delaying title to Rossi
Max will need no encouragement to deny Rossi glory at Sepang, and after a lacklustre season so far, Max is getting closer to recording his first win of the season.
Shane Byrne, standing in for the injured Troy Bayliss (Camel Honda RC211V), has a golden opportunity to relaunch his stalled MotoGP career at Sepang, having been discarded when his previous employers (Team Roberts) announced they would not be completing the remaining races of the season after a dispute with their engine suppliers.
Sepang is one of the most physically challenging circuits on the calendar.
www.highrevs.net /motogp_news/honda_preview_sepang_210905.php   (1065 words)

  
 Sepang International Circuit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sepang F1 International Circuit is the venue used for the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, A1 Grand Prix as well as the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix.
Widely regarded as a benchmark for other Grand Prix venues, the Sepang circuit boasts superb pit garage and media facilities, as well as impressive grandstands and patron amenities.
This is possibly due to the fact that Sepang was built on the site of a former swamp.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sepang_International_Circuit   (484 words)

  
 Sepang Hotels
Sepang F1 Circuit has covered grandstands accommodating 75,000 seats.
The Empress Hotel Sepang, located in Salak Tinggi, unfolds true Malaysian hospitality in an innovative setting surrounded by interesting local activities.
Being only eight kilometres from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the hotel is convenient for a transit stay or a stop over before going to the Kuala Lumpur city center or to the airport....
www.asia-hotel.net /sepang-kuala-lumpur-malaysia   (856 words)

  
 MotoGP: Suzuki Excited About Sepang - MotorcycleUSA.com
John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen are keen to get on their 800cc machines at the upcoming test at Sepang.
The Sepang International Circuit will give the new engine a thorough test, as the 5.5km circuit features two long straights interlinked by a variety of turns including some very fast and testing sweeping bends and a mixture of slow corners.
Sepang will be a good place to test the 800, because of the different layout to what we tested on at Valencia.
www.motorcycle-usa.com /Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3954&PageID=1   (442 words)

  
 Narain relaxed before Sepang drive
India's first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan said he did not feel pressure to perform and was relaxed coming into the second leg of the F1 Grand Prix at Malaysia.
The 28-year-old Jordan driver said he drove according to the requirement of the difficult Sepang circuit and the changed rules regarding usage of tyres was on his mind.
Karthikeyan and his teammate Tiago Monteiro were reasonably satisfied with their provisional qualifying laps and looking forward to the race, despite the fact that hotter temperatures were expected on Sunday.
www.rediff.com /sports/2005/mar/19narain.htm   (465 words)

  
 Yamaha set up report for Sepang MotoGP
For the Italian to retain that honour he must turn around a 38-point deficit to current leader Nicky Hayden (Honda), although no fewer than nine riders still have the mathematical odds to take the honors.
The Yamaha man cites Sepang as one of his favorite tracks and he is hopeful that recent developments with the 990cc M1 machine will make it equally inclined towards the Malaysian venue.
Sepang and Phillip Island especially are favorite tracks of both riders so hopefully these races will be good to us!"
www.metricbikes.com /news/yamaha_setup_sepang06.html   (1614 words)

  
 Eurosport
FERNANDO ALONSO (RENAULT): "Sepang is perhaps the most difficult circuit of the year, and it is certainly one of the most technical that we go to.
Located south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's cosmopolitan capital, the Sepang circuit is a state of the art, purpose-built facility, one which guarantees drama both on and off the track.
With speeds reaching 200mph on the two fastest straights and falling to as low as 50mph through the tight, twisting corners, Sepang is a technically challenging circuit for both man and machine.
www.eurosport.com /formula1/venue_ven479.shtml   (458 words)

  
 Formule 1 in Maleisië / Het F-1 Circuit in Sepang
Ook aan de lay-out van het Sepang Circuit werd veel aandacht besteedt om het zo uitdagend mogelijk te maken voor de rijders.
Met 15 heel vloeiende bochten en 8 lange rechte stukken (het langste is bijna een kilometer lang) is dat zeker het geval en inhalen is er zeker mogelijk.
Het Sepang Circuit, ontworpen door Hermann Tilke, is niet alleen een moderne Formule 1 baan maar bevat ook fraaie architectuur.
www.maleisie.be /formule_1_sepang.html   (715 words)

  
 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport ™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
World champion F1 driver, Michael Schumacher was consulted on the design of the track in his capacity as a member of the Formula One Drivers Safety Commission.
The architecture of the Sepang complex blends modern technology with the Malaysian culture.
It was completed in a record of 14 months and with the recognition of its ultramodern facilities, it was given the honour to incorporate the F1 logo in its name.
www.a1gp.com /racing/season.php?flashNavId=2&raceid=6   (778 words)

  
 MOTOGP: Sepang grid illegal?, motorsport news, results, features, teams, drivers, updates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The use of free practice times to decide grid positions for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, after the cancellation of qualifying due to standing water, appears to directly contradict the FIM road racing rule book...
Nevertheless, that is exactly what has happened at Sepang with the combined free practice times being used to set grid positions.
The main beneficiary of the decision is second in the championship Dani Pedrosa, who will start fifth on the grid using the combined free practice times, despite injuring his leg on Friday afternoon and being left 19th and last in Saturday morning's third and final free practice session.
www.crash.net /news_View~t~Sepang-grid-illegal-~cid~6~id~137083.htm   (595 words)

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