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Friday October 19, 2007

Azalina: Set up more race tracks

Asian International Motorcycle Expo (AIME) 2007 at KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR: States should provide motor-racing venues to promote the sport among Malaysians, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said.

She said there was a demand for proper racing facilities and the states should encourage the sport.

She said the country has many talented young people who have the potential to elevate local motor racing to international standards, citing 14-year-old racer Jazeman Jaafar as an example.

Plenty of vroom: Azalina getting a feel of the Angkasawan, watched by Wan Adlil (standing third from right), who designed and built the motorcycle from scratch.
“Proper tracks can also help reduce the number of Mat Rempit on the streets,” she said at the inaugural launch of the Asian International Motorcycle Expo 2007 at KL Convention Centre here yesterday.

More than 50 exhibitors are taking part in the four-day event.

Among the exhibitors are leading bike builders Kenji Nagai (2006 AMD All Japan Custom Bike Champion), Matt Hotch (Biker Build-off Champion), Russell Mitchell (Exile Motorcycles president) and Brett Smith (S&S custom engines president).

The expo opens from 10am to 7pm daily and entrance for adults is RM10 and children, RM5.

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