95% of Singapore F1 tickets sold

SINGAPORE : Ninety-five per cent of the Singapore Formula One (F1) tickets have been sold, and organisers are expecting all tickets to be snapped up before the race begins in September.

Charities will also benefit from the inaugural night race. The Singapore Grand Prix announced that F1 drivers and other celebrities will be attending a luncheon at the Istana.

The event on September 26 will be hosted by President SR Nathan. About S$1 million is expected to be raised from the event, which will feature a silent auction for limited edition watches and other F1 memorabilia.

Teo Hock Seng, chairman of the Singapore Grand Prix, said: "Being a night race, we'll have the official lunch because of the timing. And Bernie Ecclestone (president and CEO of F1 Management and F1 Administration) has fortunately agreed that the top drivers and members of the 10 teams will be (invited) to the lunch." - CNA /ls

By Patwant Singh, Channel NewsAsia

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anonymous (202.156.8.9) 2008-09-10 21:58:46

hi where do i buy tickets?

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