Second karting track in the pipeline

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Singapore could finally see a second karting track, in addition to the current existing facility at Jurong.

The plot of land behind the F1 Pit Building is where the new track is being planned.

Test events have been staged at the 850-metre long track. With some resurfacing works and spectator stands, the track could be up by the end of the year.

The new set-up, which is a semi-permanent track, would also likely host international races.

Arina Hogan Builders' general manager Richard Tan said Singapore needs to have more than one karting track as the karting community continues to grow.

"One (karting) track is not enough in Singapore. The community is growing and there are a lot of challenges and competitions. Having two tracks give karters the (feel) of different (track) layouts," said Mr Tan.

Pending final approval, the track could be operational for eight months a year.

The new track will also help to improve the karting competition scene in Singapore and benefit local karters who aspire to have a career in motorsports.

The new track could also allow more organisations to introduce karting at the grassroot levels, such as the one organized by Bishan Motorsports Group earlier this year.

Singapore Motor Sports Association's President Tan Teng Lip, said: "(We are) using karting as a community engagement programme. With this, we are working very closely with various grassroots organisations like the Bishan Motorsports Group to introduce karting at the grassroots levels."