Post by nakajima on Nov 13, 2006 13:21:09 GMT 7
A1 Grand Prix Malaysia + MSS Cars
24 - 26 November 2006
A1 World Cup of Motorsports
A1 World Cup of Motorsports is the first opportunity in any area of motorsport for nations to compete on a level playing field. It is a series where technology and innovation are deliberately equalised and performance is determined by human bravery, skill and excellence. Team and driver combine to create their advantage and the winning nation raises its flag in celebration.
A1 World Cup of Motorsports is more than just another motorsport phenomenon; it's an entirely new sport - The World Cup of Motorsport. Pitting driver against driver and country against country for the first time in history, A1 World Cup of Motorsports will bring together 25 nations representing 80 per cent of the world's population to actively compete on a level playing field.
A1 World Cup of Motorsports has created a new medium for national and international brands and organisations to promote themselves on a global scale. Through the World Cup of Motorsport, they can join forces with their national teams to be part of this unique sporting event.
The World Cup of Motorsport promotes countries and utilises the national patriotism instilled in every person on the planet not only attracting traditional motorsport and sporting fans but exciting anyone who is passionate about their heritage, country and population.
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What is an A1 World Cup of Motorsports Event?
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A fast, exciting, adrenaline fuelled weekend full of entertainment in a glamorous and exclusive environment, affordable and accessible to all the family.
With three days of on-track action, an A1 World Cup of Motorsports event offers a rare opportunity for fans to interact with teams and drivers. Exclusively inclusive, The World Cup of Motorsport brings the thrill of international motorsport to billions of fans across the globe.
Taking in a mix of established world-famous venues, exciting new state-of-the-art facilities and tight twisty street circuits, A1 World Cup of Motorsports promises to deliver high-speed action at every turn.
An A1 World Cup of Motorsports event is a fast, exciting, adrenaline fuelled weekend in a glamorous and exclusive environment, affordable and accessible to all.
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A1 World Cup of Motorsports Point System
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Sprint Race
The average (based on aggregate) of the best two lap times will determine the grid for the sprint race which will be a 'rolling start'. The sprint race will be 20 minutes long.
1st place will receive 6 points
2nd place will receive 5 points
3rd place will receive 4 points
4th place will receive 3 points
5th place will receive 2 points
6th place will receive 1 point
Feature Race
The results of the sprint race will determine the grid for the feature race. The feature race will be 70 minutes long.
1st place will receive 10 points
2nd place will receive 9 points
3rd place will receive 8 points
4th place will receive 7 points
5th place will receive 6 points
6th place will receive 5 points
7th place will receive 4 points
8th place will receive 3 points
9th place will receive 2 points
10th place will receive 1 points
One point will be allocated to the fastest lap achieved by a team during the sprint race or feature race. All points are allocated to the winning Nation and there are no driver points. A1GP is a team effort and a team sport. The winner is the driver, team and most importantly the Nation.
Race Schedule
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Friday
8:00am Gates open
11:00am - 11:25am Official Practice Session 1 (Part one) – Rookies only
11:35am - 12:00pm Official Practice Session 1 (Part two) – Rookies only
4:00pm - 5:00pm Official Practice Session 2
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Saturday
The average of the two best times of the four qualifying sessions will form the grid for the sprint race. All teams must participate timed in at least two timed qualifying sessions. Within each 15 minute session each team may only complete three laps (outlap, flying lap, in lap).
8:00am Gates open
11:00am - 12:00pm Official Practice Session 3
2:15pm - 2:30pm Qualifying Session 1
(5 min break)
2:35pm - 2:50pm Qualifying Session 2
(5 min break)
2:55pm - 3:10pm Qualifying Session 3
(5 min break)
3:15pm - 3:30pm Qualifying Session 4
(5 min break)
Each session is followed by a 5 minute 'break' containing adverts and commentary. At the end of each 5 minute break fans on track and at home are brought up to date with the times.
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Sunday
8:00am Gates open
10:30am Pit Lane opens
11:00am - 11:20am Sprint Race (rolling start)
2:15pm Pit Lane opens
3:00pm - 4:10pm Feature Race (standing start)
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