In less than 190 days, the 2008 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix is set to debut amongst the beautiful backdrop of Singapore city. The race will make its mark as the first ever night race to be held in F1 history.

Set amongst the stunning Singapore city skyline, drivers and spectators alike will be immersed in the exotic garden city as the circuit winds past an intriguing blend of historic landmarks and modern-day buildings.

All eyes will be on the technically challenging grand prix street circuit that will test drivers and their cars as they reach speeds in excess of 300 km per hour and maneuver their machines through 14 left hand and 10 right hand turns offering a number of overtaking opportunities.

Tickets are soon to be released for the F1 extravaganza and cheaperhotelrates.com highly recommends the following hotels for the best viewing and quick access to the Singapore Grand Prix track:

- Swissotel, The Stamford
- Marina Mandarin
- Oriental Hotel
- Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel
- Conrad Hotel
- Ritz-Carlton Millenia Hotel
- Fullerton Hotel

Other well located hotels include:

- Hotel Rendezvous
- InterContinental Hotel
- Bayview Hotel
- Singapore Oxford Hotel
- Summer View Hotel
- Allson Hotel
- Peninsula Excelsior Hotel
- Carlton Hotel
- Raffles Hotel

Hotels in the Marina Bay area are well located to the city center and provide great access for track viewing as-well as good shopping and sightseeing right at your doorstep.

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Fast Facts: F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Race Date: 28 September 2008

Milestones:
Asia’s first F1 street race
First night-race in F1 history
*subject to approval by FIA

Number of Laps: 61 (estimated)

Circuit Length: 5.067 km

Race Direction: Anti-clockwise

Number of Turns: 24 turns, consisting of 14 left and 10 right turns

Maximum Speed: In excess of 300km per hour along Raffles Boulevard
Between 250 and 300kph on Pit Straight, St Andrews Road and Esplanade Drive

Slowest Corners: 80 – 100 km per hour at T3, T10, T11, T15, T19 and T20

Overtaking Opportunities:
Turn 1 Pit Straight,
Turn 7 Raffles Boulevard
Turn 15 Esplanade Drive.

Official Singapore Formula One 2008 Website: www.singaporegp.sg

View and experience the actual race circuit in 3D: http://www.earthsg.com/index.php?option=com_esg&act=mups&task=list&cid=38