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Malaysian GP 2009 (Formula 1 in Sepang)
The countdown is on for the Grand Prix in Malaysia on April 3-5. The Malaysian GP will take place for the 11th time already from at the Sepang track, about 1h south of Kuala Lumpur. It will be the second race of the season after season opener in Melbourne the week before.
The tickets are pricy but are still considered cheap compared to the ticket prices for races in Europe. Ticket prices range from RM100 to RM2000. The cheapest way to experience the race or the weekend (all tickets are valid from friday to sunday) is get a hillstand ticket (RM100), but make sure you bring an umbrella to protect yourself from the sun the very likely tropical rain. I got a pretty bad sunburn last year just by walking from the main road where the taxi dropped us off and then walking 15min to the entrance of the track.
So dont forget: umbrella, sunblock and water!!! Oh, and ear plugs, it is incredibly loud.
Ticket Prices
Ticket centre and availabilties
As every year, Kuala Lumpur will be full of F1 tourists so better book your beds early!
How to get to the Sepang F1 circuit?
Sky Bus run buses from Kuala Lumpur to the Sepang track the whole weekend after every 30min (starting 8am) for RM15.
Pick-up and drop-off points: KLCC, Bukit Bintang (in front of Times Square), KL Sentral
See all pick-up points and further information here.
Another way to get from KL to the Sepang Circuit besides taking a taxi is to take the KLIA Express (train) to KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). There will be shuttle buses waiting to take you to the track (the circuit is right next to the airport).
Find pictures of the circuit below (courtesy: Sepang F1 Circuit):
Malaysian GP 2009 (Formula 1 in Sepang) Gallery
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Quote:
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“Aiyoh,” I say “durian cannot,” and screw up my face.
At this point everyone will laugh. ”
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