The Asian Festival of Speed is recognised regionally and internationally as the premier Asian motorsport event, comprised of five powerful FIA-Sanctioned race series, GT3 Asia, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA), Formula BMW Pacific and the Asian Touring Car Series (ATCS). The 2010 season will also see the introduction of the newly formed GT4 Asia Cup.

Each series captures the interest of a different group of motorsport enthusiasts and together, they are able to provide 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 Asian Festival Of Speed (AFOS) weekend.

This season will see drivers from no less than 23 countries, Australia, Canada, China, Columbia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Sri Lanka, Macau, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Taipei, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America and Zimbabwe. In the past, drivers such as Takuma Sato (F1), Alex Yoong (A1GP & F1), Narain Karthikeyan (A1GP & F1), Karun Chandhok (F1), Franz Engstler (WTCC), Daniel Ricciardo (British F3 & F1) Daisuke Ikeda (Super GT), Fariqe Hairuman (Super Taikyu),) and along with many others, were all participants in 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 organiser, Motorsport Asia Ltd, ensures that these side events and activities further enhance the spectator experience at the track. Side events include Car Club Gatherings, In-Car-Entertainment Shows, Autoshows, Automotive exhibitions and booths, games and activities, and lucky draws.

This year, AFOS will head to twelve 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.