The Asian
Festival of Speed is recognized regionally and internationally as the premier
Asian motorsport event. AFOS comprises of the FIA-Sanctioned Formula V6 Asia,
Asian Touring Car Series, ATC-Max, Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, GT3 Asia and the Formula Asia 2.0.
The races
in the AFOS calendar offer spectators a chance to witness the rising stars of
Asian Motorsport tackle leading drivers and Teams from all around the globe in
one action filled, power-packed event.
This
season will see drivers from no less than 20 countries, Australia, China,
Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Macau, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Taipei,
Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States of America. In the past, drivers
such as Takuma Sato (F1), Narain Karthikeyan (F1), Franz Engstler (WTCC), Karun Chandhok (GP2), James Winslow
(A1GP/Australian Formula 3), Earl Bamber (GP2 Asia), Fariqe Hairuman (Super Taikyu), Daisuke Ikeda (Super GT) and along with many
others, were all participants of AFOS.
The AFOS
championships constitute a year-round marketing opportunity, providing sponsors
with high brand visibility. The variety and intensity of the racing ensures
increased spectator and media interest year on year. In recent years world
renowned manufacturers such as Porsche, BMW and Renault have collaborated with
Motorsport Asia Ltd in establishing one make race Series’ in the Region,
recognizing the opportunity that AFOS represents in one of the fastest growing
areas of the world and utilizing AFOS as a platform for their marketing
strategies.
At each
venue, there are other attractions to entertain the crowd during the AFOS
events. The AFOS organizer, Motorsport Asia Ltd, ensures that these side events
and activities further enhance the spectator experience at the track. Side
events include Dancers, DJ’s, Concerts, drift challenges, car displays,
automotive exhibitions, Children’s activities and lucky draws.
This year,
AFOS will head to nine different circuits around Asia and once again the event
will attract great media attention at each venue.
The AFOS
TV programmes are regularly broadcast to over 623 million potential viewers in
more than 100 countries around the world. Over 297 publications worldwide carry
regular reports from all AFOS events.
Today,
Motorsport Asia and AFOS are synonymous with motorsport development in Asia and
are at the cutting edge of future regional expansion