F1 for insomniacs

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History will be made in Singapore next year. The Formula One circus arrives at Asia’s answer to Switzerland to run the first-ever night race. On a street circuit, no less. About 1,500 special lighting projectors will be used. These will be set up in such a way that minimizes glare and reflections from a wet surface or spray from other racing cars (in the event of rain) and are claimed to be four times brighter than those in a sports stadium.

This should be one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the F1 calendar, with a crowd of 80,000 expected to attend. The circuit is 3.148 miles long and the race will run in an anti-clockwise direction (one of the few races that do, Interlagos at Brazil being another). The organizers promise plenty of overtaking opportunities as well as fast and challenging corners.

The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix will take place on Sept. 28. This seems far away, but for anyone planning to go, it would be a good idea to procure tickets sooner rather than later. The other street circuit race (and a highlight of the series), Monaco, usually sells out quickly.

-- Colin Ryan