DRAG RACE AT MAPS

FIRST DRAG RACE

IPOH: Motor vehicle enthusiasts can now participate in the “Perak Drag Racing Jamboree 2019”, which will take place on October 26 and 27, held at Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS), here.

The event was in line with Anti-Drug and Anti-Crime campaign and to promote drag racing as a healthy sports.

It will start from 9am to 3am (Oct 26) and 11 am to 3am (Oct 27).

PERAK DRAG RACING JAMBOREE 2019

The event was jointly organised by the State Government, MUSC Motorsports Club and the Perak Malay Business Welfare Association (PKUM).

It was supported by Ministry of Youth & Sports, Perak Royal Malaysia Police, Ipoh City Council, State Public Works Department, State Fire and Rescue Department, State Agriculture Department, State Information Department, Armada Perak, People's Volunteer Corp (RELA), Perak State Development Corporation (PKNP), MB Inc and MAPS.

The activities would include drag racing competition, Stunt Legends, exhibition, summon discount counter, lucky draw, F&B counter and performances.

LAUNCHING OF THE PERAK DRAG RACING JAMBOREE 2019

MAPS chief executive officer Mohamed Shafeii Abdul Gaffoor said this was the first drag racing for both car and motorcycle in Malaysia, and hopefully the government will initiate 'Drag Strip' in Perak.

“There will be 100 groups participating in the competition arriving from Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Sabah, Sarawak and Perak.

“In addition, competitors have a chance to win RM70,000 total worth of cash prizes in various competition.

He added the drag racing could assist business people involving with automobile industry, to promote tourism and a platform to source for talent in the racing faculty.

Story and pictures by Diana Yeoh