KUALA LUMPUR: The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has lined up numerous off-track activities in a bid to draw the targeted 70,000 spectators for the 2008 Polini Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix to be held at the Sepang Circuit from Oct 17-19.

“A world renowned stunt master Humberto Ribeiro performing his stunts at the Mall Area of the Main Grandstand during the event to entertain the crowd is among events lined up,” said SIC sales manager Ismadi Ishak.

There would also be a display of racing bikes and sales of motor racing accessories at the Mall Area, he said in a statement yesterday.

Sepang will host the penultimate round of the 2008 World Motorcycle Grand Prix Championship from Oct 17-19 and the season ending finale would be hosted by Valencia, Spain, the following weekend.

The event in Sepang, which would also include the final round of the Malaysian Super Series, revs of with the official free practice on Friday (Oct 17) and official qualifying on Saturday while with the race for all classes is scheduled for Sunday.

Main Grandstand entry is free on Friday during the free practice while tickets for Saturday and Sunday are priced at RM80 for the Main Grandstand and RM30 for the K1 Grandstand. Paddock passes at the VIP Hospitality Village are priced at RM2,000 (inclusive of food and beverage).

“Ticket sales have been very encouraging. We have sold out all limited edition packages with the exclusive MotoGP T-shirts and caps. So, what is available now is just normal tickets,” said Ismadi.

— Bernama