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2013 Location - Kuala Lumpur
The fourth Shell Eco-marathon Asia takes place from 4-7 July at Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur.
Located on the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur or KL as it is commonly called, is the capital of Malaysia. It covers an area of 243 sq km (94 square miles), with a population of approximately 1.6 million. KL is among the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the country, in terms of population and economy.
The fourth Shell Eco-marathon Asia will be held at Sepang International Circuit, home to the Malaysian leg of the Formula One™ championship, in Kuala Lumpur. This year will see teams from Asia and Middle East stretching the boundaries of energy efficiency.
The team from Thailand emerged as the champion for the third time last year, beating their previous record with a best attempt of 2,903 kilometres per litre of fuel. Let’s see if this new record can be beaten this year.
About the track
Officially opened in 1999, Sepang International Circuit is just 85 kms (53 miles) from Kuala Lumpur. Some quick facts:
| Location |
Sepang International Circuit, 85 km (53 miles) from Kuala Lumpur city centre, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Type |
Racetrack (home to Malaysia’s Formula 1 World Championship and World Motorcycle Grand Prix) |
| Track dimensions |
Maximum width 20 metres (about 66 feet). Nine turns |
| Distance |
The circuit is 2.8 km. Drivers must cover is 11.2 km (four laps of 2.8 km minus the distance between the start and finish lines) |
| Average travel speed |
Prototype cars: approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) UrbanConcept cars: approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) |
| Other features |
The track is electronically linked through a network of fibre-optic cabling systems along the track to multiple closed-circuit TV cameras, centrally monitored at the race control room. |