Representatives of the event partners and organisers ready for this weekend’s showdown. — Photos: LOW BOON TAT/The Star and Art of Speed Malaysia
THE Art of Speed 2023, a premier event for automotive enthusiasts, returns this weekend at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in Sepang, Selangor, promising a thrilling experience.
With the theme “Raikan Beza Mu”, the event aims to provide an enhanced experience for fans and visitors alike.
Art of Speed Malaysia (AOSM) founder Asep Ahmad Iskandar said this year’s event would be bigger and better to celebrate its 12th annual show.
“From the moment it first started, AOSM has positioned itself as a gathering that brings together not just car and motorcycle enthusiasts, but also artists, musicians, and collectors, resulting in a grand annual event.
“As we celebrate our 12th edition, we aim to ignite the spirit and passion of dedicated enthusiasts,” he said.
This year’s event will be even bigger, occupying a total area of 32,516sq m indoors and 3.48ha outdoors, encompassing all the MAEPS event halls.
Asep said AOSM would introduce new elements at this year’s event, including several exhibitions and shows featuring participants from Malaysia and around the world.
Asep says this year’s event will occupy all the MAEPS event halls.
Notably, the first-ever official Hot Wheels Collector Convention in South-East Asia will be part of the event, offering activities such as diorama displays, the Hot Wheels Rare and Collectible Exhibition and Hot Wheels Swap Buy and Sell.
To commemorate 40 years of Hot Wheels in Malaysia, the toy brand is collaborating with Proton, Malaysia’s national automotive brand, to create the first-ever Hot Wheels-Proton Saga vehicle alongside releasing a limited-edition Hot Wheels official convention car.
Another addition to AOSM 2023 is the Outdoor ThunderCircus “Brotherhood Rally,” an open area dedicated to motorcycle owners and enthusiasts, including a large-scale ride-in and participation from motorcycle groups across Malaysia and the region.
Collaborations with VANS will feature a limited-edition shoe release and the setup of a mini skateboard and BMX park free to play at the venue.
AOSM has also partnered with Hikari Riders, IGL coating and Mooneyes to produce merchandise for the event.
Returning favourites from previous shows include the Off The Grid camping and outdoors exhibition as well as Hall Vintage, which showcases a wide range of vintage collectibles, all under this year’s theme “Music, Blast from the Past”.
The popular SoundCircus Festival, powered by Harley-Davidson and organised by Bro Asia, will make a comeback too.
Exclusive merchandise on display at the launch of the event.
For entry to the event, weekend passes priced from RM35 are available online and at the door.
Children below 12 years old and OKU pass holders can enter for free.
Tickets to the SoundCircus Festival, a standout feature of the event, is priced at RM120 per person or RM360 for a group of four.
For those interested in both the festival and the exhibition, a combo package of the SoundCircus Festival + Weekend Pass is available for RM135.
To add to the excitement, the initial 1,000 ticket holders will be eligible to participate in an online lucky draw offering prizes that include a personalised 1979 Toyota Celica with air-ride suspension crafted by AOSM and a Honda DAX E.
For tickets and more information, visit www.artofspeedmy.com or www.facebook.com/ArtOfSpeedMY/
