Track Day

Looking for a place to test your car? Sepang International Circuit (SIC) offers bookings for track days on weekends (subject to circuit availability) to cater to the ever increasing request for personal track usage. With the open track day, budding petrol heads and heavy footed racers can experience the power of their racing machines in a full race environment held within the confines and safety of the SIC. Drivers can also test their mettle against other drivers on the two specific track days; the Sunday Track Day and the Saturday Night Special.

A special program by SIC, Sunday Track Day provides the opportunity for the public to experience the thrill of racing on the track just like the pros. The SIC charges a rather affordable RM150.00 per driver for this unique experience. The Saturday Night Special is a similar program except that it’s run at night under the Sepang Circuit’s floodlights. The program is aimed at providing racing enthusiasts the experience of driving at night.

There is no limit to the make or model of car allowed to participate for either track day and it’s not uncommon to spot a fully-souped up Toyota Supra to a modified Lotus Elise or a classic VW Beetle or a vintage Alfa Romeo. As long as you’re willing to get behind the wheel and fulfil your dreams of becoming a race driver (nerves of steel are optional) you will be allowed on the track.

As an added bonus, racers can also progress in the ranks and even go so far as to obtain a competition license. The only requirement you will need though is a race car that meets the national safety code, i.e. seat belts in working condition and brakes are working. Also, don’t forget your helmet.

Interested participants can make a special note of the High Performance Challenge (HPC) track day scheduled for April 20. Brought to you by Proton R3 and Yokohama, the event will see participants being broken up into groups based on skill and experience so you will get to set your own goals and go as fast as you would want comfortably. Anyone wishing to experience the excitement on track driving in a safe controlled environment may participate.

So there it all is, the smell of petrol being burned at high revolutions, the sound of tires screeching at limits grip. It is pretty intense, with cars lining up to leave the pit area, all at the same time. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a Nissan Skyline or a standard Proton Satria, it’s a level playing feel out there on the tarmac and everyone will resort to their driving to do the talking.