Singapore Grand Prix organisers are handing over the naming rights to three of their street circuit’s corners to Formula 1 fans ahead of the night event’s second running later this year.

Fans are being asked to come up with names for turns one, seven and 10, with the ideas submitted required to have a strong local flavour and be no longer than three words including either the words ‘turn’ or ‘corner’.

A race spokeswoman confirmed to itv.com/f1 that the winning entries would remain as permanent corner names on the track, with organisers keen to build on the success of the sport’s inaugural floodlit event last September.

“The Singapore street circuit, with its stunning cityscape backdrop, was one of the most memorable images of the 2008 Formula 1 season,” Singapore GP deputy chairman Colin Syn told the local Today newspaper.

“To add even more local flavour to the circuit, we have decided, in association with Today, to launch a competition to name three of the turns that will see some of the hottest driving action this September.

“The judges will be looking to choose names that are punchy, have a strong local connection and are easy to pronounce.

“With a global race weekend television audience of more than 110 million and with 600 foreign media in town, it is a great opportunity to highlight our local icons throughout all the action-packed 61 laps.”

Each corner winner will receive a three-day pass and pit lane tour for this year’s race, with entries open to all fans worldwide and to be made via the Singapore GP website.

Two of the corners to be named were recently confirmed as some of the turns that will undergo changes in a bid to boost overtaking chances for 2009.

The first corner will be made sharper to reduce corner entry speeds, while the bumps that caused problems at turn seven last year will be smoothed out.

source[www.itv-f1.com]

 

I vote for the main straight should be called "Strebo".

 

Colbert needs to get on this

 

+1. Colbert Corner ftw.

 

I second that

I can totally see a petition for this

 

Following its successful maiden Grand Prix last year - the first Formula One race to take place under floodlights - the Singapore GP and local news daily Today have now launched a contest which will allow fans to name three corners of the city circuit.

The three corners at play are Turns 1, 7 and 10. The first was an easy candidate for the contest as it is always a crucial moment at the start of any race.

According to the circumstances at hand, Turn 7 was the scene of several tactical or improvised overtaking manoeuvres last year, and the action seen there prompted the need for a name as well.

As for Turn 10, it proved a difficult challenge to handle for many drivers due to its triple apex and bumpy kerbs; both Kimi Raikkonen and Giancarlo Fisichella ended their Singaporean race in the barriers as they attempted to navigate through.

Fans can choose from a variety of sources for their inspiration, be it former F1 drivers, landmarks, shapes, characteristics, etc. However, although the contest is open to all regardless of their location in the world, adding a local aspect to the potential names is a must.

In addition, the name submissions must not contain more than three words (including the terms 'corner' or 'turn') and have no commercial connotation.

"The judges will be looking to choose names that are punchy, have a strong local connection and are easy to pronounce," said the Singapore GP's deputy chairman Colin Syn to the Today newspaper.

"With a global race weekend television audience of more than 110 million and with 600 foreign media in town, it is a great opportunity to highlight our local icons throughout all the action-packed 61 laps," Syn added.

The contest winners will each receive a three-day pass for the 2009 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix in addition to a tour of the pitlane.


This year's Singapore Grand Prix week-end will take place September 25 - 27.

Daniel BASTIEN
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