Melaka International Motorsport Circuit

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Melaka International Motorsport Circuit
Litar Sukan Bermotor Antarabangsa Melaka
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Melaka International Motorsport Circuit
Location Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Malaysia
Coordinates 2°17′45.2″N102°18′24.9″E / 2.295889°N 102.306917°E / 2.295889; 102.306917 Coordinates: 2°17′45.2″N102°18′24.9″E / 2.295889°N 102.306917°E / 2.295889; 102.306917
OwnerMalacca State Development Corporation
Type Motorsport race track
Construction
Opened9 May 2009
Construction costRM 9.9 million [1]

Melaka International Motorsport Circuit (abbreviated as MIMC, Malay : Litar Sukan Bermotor Antarabangsa Melaka) is a motorsport racetrack in Durian Tunggal town, in the Malaysian state of Malacca. [2] It was opened in 2009 by then-chief minister Mohd Ali Rustam with four tracks within its premises: Go-kart 1.6 km track (largest international go-kart circuit in the country), Motorcycle sprint 200 meters, Night racing light 1,000 lux and Remote control car track.

The circuit area is equipped with two-tier grandstand capable to accommodate 800 visitors, parking bays, office, ticketing booth, operation room, service and inspection area and pit stops. [3] [4]

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