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Post by dcruz on Apr 23, 2006 20:54:25 GMT 7
KUALA LUMPUR: Felda is making waves in the local sports arena, being the title sponsor of the prestigious Malaysian Rally Championship (MRC) 2006. The championship sanctioned by motor sport world governing body FIA will be held over four rounds, with the first in Pekan, Pahang, on March 24 followed by Perlis on May 19 and Johor on Aug 18 before returning to Pahang on Nov 17. Drivers from around the region, including those from Thailand and Indonesia, are expected to participate in the rally. Last year's champion Saladin Mazlan is almost certain to defend his title. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak launched the championship at the Felda Building here yesterday and announced that Malaysia had bid to host the World Rally Championship, the ultimate event in rally racing. "The Felda MRC is the first step for us, to show the FIA that we are serious and capable of hosting the world championship," he said. Event Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROUND STARTING ENDING FMRC ROUND 1 24/3/2006 26/3/2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FMRC ROUND 2 19/5/2006 21/5/2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FMRC ROUND 3 18/8/2006 20/8/2006 APRC ROUND 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FMRC ROUND 4 17/11/2006 19/11/2006
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