The Asian Festival of Speed is recognised regionally and internationally as the premier Asian motorsport event. AFOS comprises of the FIA-Sanctioned Asian Touring Car Series, Formula V6 Asia, Formula BMW Asia Series and Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Series.
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 sees drivers from 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), Alex Yoong (A1GP & F1) and Narain Karthikeyan (F1), 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, Renault and Proton have all recognised the opportunity that AFOS represents in one of the fastest growing areas of the world and have utilised AFOS as a platform for their marketing strategies.
At each venue, there are other attractions to entertain the crowd during the AFOS events. 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 seven different circuits around Asia and once again the event will attract great media attention at each venue.
The AFOS TV programmes are regularly watched by an audience of over 230 million viewers in more than 70 countries. Over 297 publications worldwide carry regularly 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.