‘Rev Up Singapore!’ campaign returns with new and enhanced initiatives

Race promoter Singapore GP’s Rev Up Singapore! campaign is back for its second year, with new and enhanced initiatives to share the excitement of Formula One across the island, in the lead up to the 2014 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.

This year’s fan-friendly initiatives include three new programmes – Karting Training Programme and Championship, Rev Up! Singapore Kartnival and Pit Stop @ The Libraries – as well as enhanced initiatives that were well received last year. These include the Thursday Pit Lane Experience, behind-the-scenes tours of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, and Singapore GP school visits. Members of the public can visit www.singaporegp.sg/revupsingapore for more information on how to participate in these free programmes.

“In 2013, we reached out to more than 32,400 people and were heartened to receive wonderful response for our various initiatives under the Rev Up Singapore! campaign. As we gear up for the 2014 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX this September, we look forward to rev up even more locals by introducing exciting new initiatives. This year, in addition to our school visits and library roadshows, members of the public will also be able to experience the thrills of Formula One through karting, guided tours behind the scenes as well as opportunities to visit a team garage,” said Mr Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP Pte Ltd.

NEW INITIATIVES

KARTING TRAINING PROGRAMME AND CHAMPIONSHIP

1-day Workshop: between 11-13 June
Heats: 15 June
Finals: 30 August

New this year, Singapore GP is launching the Karting Training Programme and Championship, exclusively for Singaporeans and Singapore residents between 15 and 21 years old. The complimentary programme serves as a platform to introduce participants to karting, a sport most Formula One drivers consider as the first step to professional racing. 120 students with no prior karting experience will be selected by ballot and trained in the fundamentals of motorracing with specialised theory and practical workshops. The rookies will then test their mettle in the Championship finals at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in two categories: 15 to 17 year old, and 18 to 21 year old.

The top driver in each category will win a year-long karting scholarship sponsored by KF1 Pte Ltd and Singapore GP Pte Ltd, consisting of a Singapore Motor Sports Association karting license, practice sessions, full race gear, and entry to the 2015 KF1 official races in Singapore worth S$11,850 (per person).

Students aged 15 to 21 years with no prior karting experience. Participants must be Singaporeans or Singapore residents, physically fit and meet a minimum height limit of 1.55m. Register at www.singaporegp.sg/ revupsingapore from 8 – 25 May 2014

REV UP SINGAPORE! KARTNIVAL

Members of the public will also be able to try their hand at go-karting for free by participating in the Rev Up Singapore! Kartnival, an event specially created in conjunction with the Tourism50 celebrations to commemorate 50 years of tourism development and promotion in Singapore.

Participation is on a first-come-first-served basis, with a total of 500 exclusive slots available. The Kartnival takes place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on 31 August 2014. Visitors will also be able to check out a Formula One-themed exhibit, where they can partake in interactive activities and try their hand at racing on Singapore GP simulators.

Participants will enjoy a ten-minute karting session on the race track, with a total of 500 exclusive slots available on a first-come-first-served basis. Participants need to bring along a photo identification (eg.NRIC, Employer’s Pass, Driver’s License) to register.

PIT STOP @ THE LIBRARIES

Singapore GP has teamed up with the Public Libraries to present ‘Pit Stop @ The Libraries’, a series of roadshows on Formula One from May to September. The roadshows will take place at the Jurong Regional Library (May), Bukit Merah Public Library (June), Bedok Public Library (July), Ang Mo Kio Public Library (August) and Central Public Library (September).

• Jurong Regional Library 5-18 May 2014 
• Bukit Merah Public Library 2-15 Jun 2014 
• Bedok Regional Library 7-20 Jul 2014 
• Ang Mo Kio Public Library 4-17 Aug 2014 
• Central Public Library 1-30 Sep 2014 

Through educational exhibits, visitors will be able to gain an insight into some fascinating milestones in Formula One since its inception in 1950, learn interesting technological facts about the pinnacle of motorsport, and get a better understanding about the new regulations introduced in this season’s World Championship.

Each two-week long exhibition at the respective libraries will culminate in an activity-filled weekend where visitors can sit in for educational talks, enjoy free movie screenings of two award-winning Formula One movies* – Grand Prix and Senna – and test their mettle on the Singapore GP race simulators. Visitors will also be able to try their hand at building a life-size cardboard sculpture of a Formula One car, designed by renowned Singapore cardboard sculptor Bartholomew Ting.

Visit www.singaporegp.sg/ revupsingapore for full details on movie screening and Formula One™ talk session timings

ENHANCED INITIATIVES

THURSDAY PIT LANE EXPERIENCE

After a successful debut last year, 2,500 members of the public will once again be able to experience a Pit Lane walk for a privileged view of the Formula One garages up-close, as well as the F1 Village in Zone 1 of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, before the Circuit Park opens to ticketholders. The Thursday Pit Lane Experience will take place on 18 September, a day ahead of the Circuit Park’s opening. Usually accessible only to Formula One Paddock Club ticketholders over the race weekend, the Pit Lane Walk offers participants an exclusive first-hand view of the team garages at the Pit Building. Participants will also get to explore the interactive activities at the F1 Village, be entertained by live stage performances and roving acts as well as check out the memorabilia at the merchandise booths.

In addition, five successful balloters will be selected for an exclusive tour of the Caterham F1 Team garage for a close-up view of the all-new CT05.

Register to ballot for up to two tickets per person from 8 May to 31 August 2014 at www.singaporegp.sg /revupsingapore

SINGAPORE GP SCHOOL VISITS

Due to popular demand, Singapore GP will be working with the People’s Association Youth Movement to expand the school visit programme to 20 secondary schools this year. Participants will gain an insight into the world of Formula One through educational talks and have the opportunity to try their hand at racing on the Marina Bay Street Circuit on the Singapore GP simulators.

Students from participating schools will also each receive a mini Formula One car kit, designed by Singapore cardboard sculptor Bartholomew Ting, for them to assemble. Students can also personalise the cars, and upload photos of their creative artwork to Instagram with the hashtag #revupsg. Five students will stand a chance to win a pair of three-day Zone 4 Walkabout tickets (worth S$228 per ticket) to the 2014 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX.

Some of the secondary schools Singapore GP will be visiting this year include Commonwealth Secondary School, Hougang Secondary School and Nan Hua High School.

Teachers can write in to info@singaporegp.sg expressing their interest (minimum 500 students) along with their preferred dates, number of students as well as contact details

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS

This year, Singapore GP is extending the exclusive behind-thescenes tours of the Marina Bay Street Circuit to members of the public.

200 participants will get an exclusive money-can’t-buy experience to have a first-hand look into the Paddock, team garages and hospitality homes, and even restricted areas like the Race Control room, podium and commentary booths. For more details on how to be a part of the Rev Up Singapore! initiatives, visit www.singaporegp.sg/revupsingapore.

 Members of the public need to obtain the password from any of the Pit Stop @ The Libraries exhibits in order to register for the exclusive Behind the Scene tours. To register, visit www.singaporegp.sg/ revupsingapore to ballot for a pair of tickets from 8 May to 7 September

Other Details

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Circuit Park Map (Same as 2013)

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