Grand Prix event kicks off with car and motorcycle show

The 64th Macau Grand Prix was officially opened on Saturday with the regular Car and Motorcycle Show held at Tap Seac Square in central Macau.

The event, the first of many events scheduled at and away from the track for the Grand Prix, is also an opportunity for the many fans to get up close and personal with some of the machines that will race the Guia circuit from November 16 to 19.  There is also a “meet and greet” opportunity with the men driving and riding them.

Over the weekend, several of the GT category sports cars that will run in the FIA GT World Cup – as well as the 28 motorcycles racing in the 51st Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – were on display for the enjoyment of passers-by.

In the center of the square, the number 29 Dallara-Volkswagen from Carlin Motorsports – driven by Portuguese driver António Félix da Costa to last year’s title in the FIA F3 World Cup – was also on display.

In addition, several of the official cars that will be in operation during the Grand Prix to ensure safety and prompt reaction to accidents were on display.
Many of the riders competing in the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix met fans and posed for pictures with their motorcycles. Among them was the winner of the last two editions, Peter Hickman, eight-time winner Michael Rutter, and many others.

The show also included a pre-registration booth for the newly-launched Macau Grand Prix Club, a pop-up store with GP merchandise created by Macau designers, and family-friendly games. RM