Track of The Month – September 2017
Sepang, Malaysia
The Race Centre’s Track of the Month this September is the Sepang International circuit in Malaysia. The first of the ‘Tilkedromes’ – a group of modern circuits designed by german architect Hermann Tilke, Sepang is a 3.4 mile circuit and has been on the Formula 1 calendar since 1999. Regarded as one of the more technical circuits on the calendar, Sepang’s mix of tight corners and fast sweeping sections, in addition to it’s long straights make it a challenge for drivers and engineers alike. This years Malaysian Grand Prix will sadly be it’s last in Formula 1 for now, so make sure you get down to The Race Centre this month to enjoy Sepang whilst you still can!
Take a look below at a flying lap of Sepang from Mark Webber
70 years of Scuderia Ferrari
This month, we’ll be focusing on the most successful team in the history of Formula 1; Ferrari. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, Ferrari initially began in partnership with fellow Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo, but by 1947 Ferrari had began building their own racing cars with their own name and logo; the iconic prancing horse. Since Formula 1’s inception in 1950, Ferrari are the only ever-present team and during that span, they’ve been hugely successful, amassing 16 World Constructor’s Championships, as well as 15 World Driver’s Championships. Whist the teams recent results haven’t quite lived up to their illustrious history, their current driver lineup of Sebastian Vettel & Kimi Raikkonen, as well as their SF70H chassis mean that Ferrari have a great chance of bringing joy to the Tifosi – the teams’ passionate Italian fans, and glory back to Maranello for the first time since 2008.
We hope you enjoy this fantastic circuit and the cars we have chosen!
What can you drive this month?
You are welcome to drive any of the month’s vehicles at any time in an Open Practice Session. All lap times and telemetry are recorded for your immediate viewing and future reference.
| Competition | Vehicle | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Class A – Expert | ’16 Ferrari SF16H | 1x £50 Cash |
| Class B – Professional | GP2 | 1x Free First Monday |
| Class C – Intermediate | Formula 3 | 3x Free First Monday |
| Class D – Rookie | Formula Ford | 5x Free First Monday |
See best laps for this competition in the Drivers’ Paddock.
Who can win ?
New drivers to The Race Centre will be automatically classified as a Class D driver. Winning in a class will gain you promotion to the next class. You have to win Class B twice to progress to Class A.
| Competition | Eligible Classes | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
| A – Expert | A, B, C, D | – |
| B – Professional | B, C, D | A |
| C – Intermediate | C, D | B |
| D – Rookie | D only | C |
Competition Terms and Conditions
All potential prize winning laps must be verified by a TRC staff member
For a lap to be legal, your vehicle must have two or more wheels inside or touching the white lines at all times.
Vehicles must be running all standard TRC settings for the month.
Free entry to First Monday is for the next event and is non transferable.
Multiple Class wins within a month will result in prizes for the highest win only. Lower “wins” will be passed to the next highest competitors.
TRC Staff are not eligible to win prizes. Any winning positions held by staff will defer to the next highest driver.
Cash prizes available at the following First Monday event or within a max of 30 days of competition end.
