Dr. Fernando Chui Sai On, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture and President of the Macau Grand Prix Committee, today (November 9, 2005) said that the FIA World Touring Car Championship (FIA WTCC), a new addition to this year’s Grand Prix, will definitely further boost Macau’s status in international motorsport. Accompanied by Engineer João Manuel Costa Antunes, Co-ordinator of Macau Grand Prix Committee and other Committee members, Dr. Chui visited the Grand Prix Building at noon to review preparation of the different aspects of the 52nd Macau Grand Prix. Dr. Chui stated in an interview that every aspect of the Grand Prix is ready and the ticket sales have been satisfactory. In addition, he also said that the Macau Grand Prix always puts the safety of the circuit as a high priority which fulfills the strict requirements of the FIA. Dr. Chui also pointed out that the FIA WTCC, a new addition to the 52nd Macau Grand Prix, will bring motorsport in Macau to a new level, and the Macau Grand Prix Committee has great confidence in running this world class event successfully. At 1pm in the Scrutineering Area of the Grand Prix Building, Dr. Chui hosted a traditional Chinese worshiping ceremony to bring good luck and smooth sailing for year’s event, which was attended by Engineer Costa Antunes, Ms. Davina Chu, Deputy Co-ordinator of Macau Grand Prix Committee and other Committee members. That evening Dr. Chui hosted a working conference with the Macau Grand Prix Committee at the Hotel Ritz Macau. After the conference, Dr. Chui invited Grand Prix Committee members, Sub-committee members, local drivers and the media to a dinner where Dr. Chui delivered a speech. During his address, Dr. Chui said that this year’s Grand Prix will be staged next week. In addition to the exciting races, the Food Festival (Nov 11 - 27), the Super Car display at the Macau Tower (Nov 14 - 19) and the Firework Display (Nov 12, 16 and 20) will again create a carnival atmosphere for the Grand Prix. Dr. Chui added that the SAR Government has long been supporting the China-Macau Motorsport Club in training local drivers and racing officials. There will be 93 Macau drivers competing in seven races in this year’s Grand Prix, and he wishes our drivers victory. Dr. Chui also expressed his gratitude to the media for their tremendous support.
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