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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.
Sepang district is perhaps best known for hosting the Sepang International Circuit and as the site of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which serves Kuala Lumpur.
The Sepang F1 International Circuit is the home of the Malaysian Grand Prix which is the Malaysian leg of the Formula One race.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sepang   (99 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   (445 words)

  
 golf courses malaysia,Sepang F1 Circuit malaysia,Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sepang,f1 car ralley malaysia, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Malaysia's many lakes, ponds and surrounding seas make the ideal anglers' paradise, whether preference is in fresh water angling of sport fishing.
Mountain climbing is also a pleasant though somewhat strenuous way to discover Malaysia's diverse and unique natural landscape of dense tropical rainforests in the low lands to mountain vegetation in the upper levels.
Malaysia holds three international events every October and November, the Trans Borneo International Rally, the National Challenge and the Rainforest International Challenge of Malaysia.
www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/malaysia/adventures.html   (746 words)

  
 pitpass - the latest, hottest F1 & A1GP news
With only four days between the Bahrain event and Free Practice in Malaysia, the team travelled straight to Kuala Lumpur's Sepang circuit to begin preparations for the race, with the MP4-21s and other trackside equipment also leaving in the early hours of Monday morning, arriving in Malaysia on Tuesday 14th.
Sepang is a track that sees car set-up compromised between efficiency at high speeds, for areas such as the start and final straights where we reach full throttle, and good grip for the slower corners, such as the complex at turns one, 14 and 15.
The conditions at the Sepang circuit will be different from those experienced in Bahrain last weekend, as the race takes place in hot and very humid conditions with a chance of rain this time of the year.
www.pitpass.com /fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=27399   (1009 words)

  
 The Malaysian GP Preview
At 5.542 km, the Sepang circuit is the fourth longest circuit to be used in the 2000 Formula One season.
Sepang spokesman, Azhar Ghazali, reported that a transparent protective shield will be added to the top of the pit-wall and that the gravel trap has been extended and drainage improved at the first corner.
Sepang is a very good facility and a nice place to go at the end of the year.
www.atlasf1.com /2000/mal/preview/tytler.html?print=1   (4609 words)

  
 2006 MotoGP - Sepang, Malaysia - webBikeWorld
With half a lap of the Sepang circuit remaining Rossi dived past Capirossi for the final time, opening out a crucial advantage within the next two corners and denying his rival the opportunity to make a last-gasp pass in the final hairpin.
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.
The 28-year-old Japanese rider rates the Sepang track as one of his favourites, and is confident that the latest specification Ninja ZX-RR will suit the characteristics of the high-speed, but technical, Malaysian circuit.
www.webbikeworld.com /Motorcycle-racing/motogp/malaysia-2006.htm   (1703 words)

  
 Malaysia, Singapore, Bali, Brunei Hotel Reservation Centre
Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in South-East Asia.
Most visitors to Malaysia stick to the Peninsula and its capital Kuala Lumpur with a jaunt to the Cameron Highlands Hill Station or the island of Langkawi or Penang.
is situated midway along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, at the confluence of the Klang and Gombek rivers.
www.malaysiahoteltour.com   (233 words)

  
 Motorsport.com: News channel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Sepang, Malaysia - Saturday, 19 November 2005 - It was an exciting afternoon's qualifying which saw the dark clouds threatening during the first of four qualifying segments with Malaysia, piloted by Alex Yoong lying in 16th position after the first timed lap.
Malaysia's Yoong kept his cool and still beat his first qualifying time to haul the A1 Team Malaysia to a splendid best ever qualifying in 7th to allow Fairuz Fauzy to line up on the fourth row for tomorrow's Sprint race.
Malaysia is in good shape for both the Sprint race as well as the Feature race.
www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=206293&FS=   (425 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Motor Sports - F1: Schumacher targets Malaysian hat-trick - Tuesday March 12, 2002 06:37 AM
Posted: Tuesday March 12, 2002 6:37 AM SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) -- 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 tyre developments for the occasion, but Schumacher still expects to have the upper hand.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/news/2002/03/12/malaysia_preview   (1251 words)

  
 Weather Malaysia Asia Regional
Yang Di Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah was to have launched the celebrations but was advised against attending because of the inclement weather...
After looking at the crash in Malaysia we know we went for a tyre that was...
Malaysia was the first of three Moto GP races in as many weeks.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Asia/Malaysia/Weather   (419 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)

  
 Motorsport.com: News channel
A1 Team Malaysia has been producing good results and the team's two drivers are eager to put on a strong showing for the home crowd.
The Sepang circuit, completed in 1998, is 5.54 km long and one of the most technical circuits on the A1 Grand Prix calendar with a series of challenging sweeping corners together with a long, high-speed straight and a tight, twisting complex.
A1 Team Malaysia is one of 25 national teams represented on the A1 Grand Prix grid - the team lies equal 9th in the Championship.
www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=206093&FS=   (569 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.
The only reason he did not win all three was because in 1999 he moved over while in the lead to allow then title-chasing teammate Eddie Irvine through.
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)

  
 Empress Hotel Sepang - Discount Kuala Lumpur Hotel Reservations
The Empress Hotel Sepang, Kuala Lumpur is located in Salak Tinggi, just 10 minutes drive from Salak Tinggi ERL Station.
It is nearby the Multimedia Super Corridor, the nucleus of Malaysia’s silicon valley.
Drive time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the Empress Hotel Sepang is approximately 20 minutes.
directrooms.com /malaysia/hotels/empress-hotel-sepang-kuala-lumpur-825.htm   (219 words)

  
 A1 Grand Prix of Nations - Sepang, Malaysia - Practice Session Results :: car.kak.net ::
Verstappen last raced at Sepang with F1 in 2001 when he went from seventeenth to sixth in the first lap of the race and then worked his way up to second place as the rain fell.
Another master of the Sepang circuit, Ralf Firman put in the fastest lap of practice session two, with a time of 1.56.663.
A1 Team Malaysia are among only three teams that are preparing to share the driving duties this weekend, with both Alex Yoong and Fairuz Fauzy taking their turn in the yellow A1 car.
car.kak.net /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4833   (679 words)

  
 Super GT 2006 | Japan GT Championship Malaysia Media Launch - Zerotohundred.com -The Automotive Enthusiasts' Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Taking the event to a new level, the 2006 Japan GT Championship Malaysia will be aggresively promoted by Sepang International Circuit to grow as prominent as the Formula One race for Malaysia.
Jointly organised by Sepang International Circuit and the Japan GT Association since the turn of the millennium with the Japan GT Festival in Malaysia 2000 as an experimental showcase, the event moved to a higher level after it was promoted into a championship round in 2002.
The Super GT at Sepang will be Round 4 of the 2006 series, which will travel to eight circuits around Japan as well as the Malaysian Formula One track before crowning champions for the year.
www.zerotohundred.com /newforums/showthread.php?t=88373   (916 words)

  
 Smit Racing News » Sepang Malaysia 2004
From the beginning of 2004 the World Racing School Likes to add the Malaysian Sepang circuit to the program This circuit holds every year in March the Formula 1 race Of Malaysia.
Our idea is to have a race training at Sepang including a VIP treatment during the Grand Prix.
At the end of May there will be a meeting with the management of Sepang an the World Racing School to look at this opportunity.
www.smitracing.com /nieuws/pivot/entry.php?id=9   (147 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Circuit Guide | Sepang, Malaysia
Sepang made quite an impact when it made its debut in 1999 - it is beautifully designed, has a challenging layout and wonderful facilities.
Built on land that was formerly jungle near Kuala Lumpur's new international airport, the track exposes the drivers to inevitably hot and humid conditions.
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news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/circuit_guide/4244253.stm   (162 words)

  
 MALAYSIA: Hot Stuff || UfficiosoSTR.com - Unofficial Scuderia Toro Rosso News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A taxing start to the 2006 F1 world championship season continues this weekend as the 11 teams complete a swift dash from the sandy expanses of Bahrain to Sepang, Malaysia, where the latest V8 engines will have to complete the second part of their two-race cycle in searing heat and humidity.
Sepang has been ever-present on the F1 calendar since its inauguration in 1999 and this will be the eighth Malaysian Grand Prix.
In November 2002, Michelin Malaysia was incorporated as a private limited company, Michelin Malaysia Sdn.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s492/st92658.htm   (547 words)

  
 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport ™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Sepang International Circuit consists of three circuits in one.
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)

  
 HRC Winter Test Sepang Malaysia, January 21, 2002.
The first day of the HRC Sepang winter test session for the RC211V became a half day test as rain fell at lunch time severely limiting the riders time on track.
HRC are testing new tyres from Michelin at Sepang, and several machine modifications made to the RCV following data gathering test sessions at the end of last year.
This is my first time on a 500 round Sepang so I was not completely happy with the set up before the rain started but I'm satisfied with the performance today.
www.industrypages.com /artman/publish/Industry_News_296.stm   (552 words)

  
 Empress Hotel Sepang - Guaranteed Lowest room rates for Selangor Hotels
Jalan ST 1C/7 Medan 88, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Empress Hotel Sepang is away from the hustle and bustle, yet in the heart of the Multimedia Super Corridor, the nucleus of Malaysia's silicon valley.
Empress Hotel Sepang is approximately 63 km from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and only 8 km from the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Sepang International Circuit.
www.yourrooms.com /malaysia_hotels/selangor/hotels/empress_my.htm   (213 words)

  
 F1Racing.net - Every day updated Formula One news! (For Formula 1 news, results, photos and more!)
With its introduction to the calendar, Malaysia became the perfect example of facilities and organisation for all other events to follow.
The first Grand Prix was run in 1999 with Michael Schumacher the class of the field even though he handed victory to Eddie Irvine and was still suffering from a broken right leg.
Sepang is the only circuit in the world that has been accorded the privilege to use the official Formula-1 logo in its name.
www.f1racing.net /en/gp.php?raceID=557   (209 words)

  
 Soup :: MotoGP Quotathon From Sepang Day Three
The Kawasaki Racing Team concluded their final day of testing at the Sepang circuit today, with Shinya Nakano and Randy de Puniet both setting their fastest lap times of the test during the afternoon session.
John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen were joined at Sepang in Malaysia by team test rider Kousuke Akiyoshi.
The three-day MotoGP test at the Sepang, Malaysia ended on a positive note for the Honda riders in action at the 5.542 km grand prix circuit.
www.superbikeplanet.com /2006/Jan/tb/060125b.htm   (4315 words)

  
 Empress Hotel - Sepang - Malaysia
Away from the hustle and bustle, yet in the heart of the Multimedia Super Corridor, the nucleus of Malaysia's silicon valley, the Empress Hotel offers you the perfect gateway to business and leisure.
Malaysia's prime minister said Benedict should apologize, echoing demands by the Pakistani parliament, Lebanon's top Shiite cleric and even Turkey's staunchly pro-secular opposition party.
ATTLEBORO, Mass., Sept. 15/ PRNewswire/- Sensata Technologies B.V. today advised its lenders that the Company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 were in line with expectations.
www.sino.net /malaysia-hotels/Empress-Hotel374.html   (266 words)

  
 Special Interest Tours - Formula One F1 Malaysia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
*Landing pad in Sepang is in front and within walking distance of the
As it would not be easy going in and out of the Sepang Circuit during F1.
We normally cater the vehicles for day use, where we would drop you at the circuit and standby there as and when you would wish to return.
www.abcmalaysia.com /travel/specint_f1.htm   (295 words)

  
 Soup :: Honda Teams Complete Sepang MotoGP Test
The three-day MotoGP test at Sepang, Malaysia ended on a high note for HRC and the Honda RC211V riders.
The Australian slashed 1.3s off his best time of yesterday and is now looking forward to returning to Sepang for the next HRC test in two weeks time.
For the coming test, here at Sepang, in February we will have the new RCV so maybe I will have to start all over again.
www.superbikeplanet.com /2005/Jan/050125c.htm   (1379 words)

  
 Airport Technology - Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL/WMKK), Sepang, Malaysia
The planning and development of the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport at Sepang, Malaysia, began in early 1990 when it became evident that the existing Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (formerly Subang International Airport) had limited expansion capability to meet the long-term increase in passenger and cargo demand.
The steel, timber-like ceiling is held up by conical pillars and flanked by shiny granite floors, large glass-paned walls and numerous check-in counters.
KLIA Bhd is the airport's project developer, while Malaysia Airports Bhd (MAB) is the airport operator.
www.airport-technology.com /projects/kuala_lumpur/index.html   (707 words)

  
 Sepang (Malaysia) - Discussion Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Malaysia's Sepang Circuit,opened in 1999 and reputedly the brainchild of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohammed, is the pride and joy of this South East Asian nation.
Reputed to be arguably the finest FI circuit, Sepang is located in the central state of Selangor next to the Kuala Lumpur international Airport (KLIA).It has already become a firm favourite among FI drivers and several have indicated it is their very favourite circuit.
Parking is plentiful at the Malaysian circuit for there are more than 18,000 purpose built parking spaces.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /discussion/sepang-malaysia   (193 words)

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