Macau racing revs up in Sydney

Saturday, 02 May, 2013 0

Macau is bringing its motor racing pedigree to Sydney.

From May 23-26, the Macau Government Tourist Office (Australia) is to host a free exhibition – Macau Grand Prix: 60 years of Motorsport History – for the public, focusing on the upcoming Diamond Jubilee of the globally famous event.

The Lower Exhibitions Hall at Sydney Town Hall, the venue for this 60th Anniversary expo, will be decorated with a series of historic photographs, video coverage of Macau Grand Prix meetings, posters from yesteryear and other forms of motor racing memorabilia.

To add a splash of colour to the event, three Australian-based racing cars of different vintages will be displayed within the exhibition, open each day from 10am until 4pm.

Visitors will also have the chance to win a coffee table book on the history of Formula Three racing at the Macau Grand Prix, signed by two Australian motor racing legend. Kevin Bartlett and Vern Schuppan, who both won past Macau Grand Prix.

Macau tourism information will be handed out during the four days.

To showcase the significance and importance of this year’s Macau Grand Prix’s Diamond Jubilee, the racing committee has unveiled an unprecedented programme over two weekends (November 9-10 and November 14-17).

To complement the racing, the former Portuguese enclave will stage an accompanying food festival and fireworks display. 



 

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Ian Jarrett



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