| If
you are a die-hard Formula 1 fan and you miss some of
its attraction, you can visit the Grand Prix Museum in
Macao and suddenly you will feel back on track.
Inaugurated
in 1993 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Macau
Grand Prix, the museum encourages a closer relationship
between the local people and this sports event as well
as to enable foreign visitors to know more about this
famous international championship.
The
Macau Grand Prix started in 1954 due to the enthusiasm
of a group of Macau residents and the support of the authorities.
It includes a number of automobile and motorbike races
and takes place every year in November. Since its beginning
in 1954, many internationally famous race car drivers
came here and participated in the races. Today, it has
become an exciting international sports event in Macau.
The
Museum displays more than 20 racing cars famous for being
driven by world class drivers, electric-operated motor
cars and accessories related to the Grand Prix. A visit
to the Museum will allow the visitor to retrace the history
of car race in Macau in the past 40 years. Many historical
pictures of splendid car races are also on display.
In
addition, the museum provides two racing simulators for
the visitors interested to experience the race feeling. |