Slightly more than a week ago, a motocross circuit in Tuas, Singapore officially opened, to the applause of local biking fans.
Previously, Singaporean bikers, motocross or otherwise, cross the borders over to Malaysia in search of racing grounds. Pasir Gudang and Sepang are among the most well-known in Singapore, especially in the circle of sportsbikers.
I suspect this new circuit is riding on the wave of the impending inaugural F1 race in Singapore, banking on the racing fervour in anticipation of the races in September. Already hotels, and the yet-to-open Singapore Eye are pushing up the prices for a first-hand view of the race.
In addition to the motocross track and the F1 street track, the circuit at Tuas is poised to open a tarmac track for the racing of another kind of motorbike. To my disappointment, the other bikes they were talking about were the Super Motards, a motocross b*****d with road wheels, according to CNA news. Sadly, it looks like sportsbikers still have to cross over to Malaysia to enjoy that sense of speed and thrill, though the possibility of sportsbike racing is still possible in Tuas.
Now I can only hope that the F1 races will enjoy immense success to encourage the authorities to introduce the Motor Grand Prix, F1's 2-wheeled brother.
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