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Pahang government wants to redevelop Pekan Speedway drag strip

THE Pahang state government is currently studying efforts to redevelop the defunct Pekan Speedway Circuit located near Taman Tasik Sultan Abu Bakar, Pekan, which has not been operational for several years.

This intention was expressed in collaboration with the Pahang State Youth and Sports Department and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS).

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Pahang State Communication and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Governmental Organizations Exco, YB. Tuan Fadzli Mohamad Kamal stated that this effort is in line with the State Government’s aspiration to provide a platform for motorsport enthusiasts, especially among young people in Pahang.

“InshaAllah, the Pahang State Government, together with the Pahang State Youth and Sports Department, will collaborate with relevant parties including MAM, the Pekan District Office, Pekan Municipal Council (MPP), and KBS to ensure this aspiration is achieved. This is the State Government’s aspiration to support the interest of young people in motorsports, and based on the survey we conducted, the interest in this field is growing among young people, so it is time for the State Government to provide a suitable location to support this interest,” he said.

He made these remarks after a site visit to the Pekan Speedway Circuit in Pekan. The Pekan Speedway Circuit, which incurred an expenditure of RM3 million, was constructed from 2014 to 2017, with a track area of 400 meters in length and 40 meters in width. Therefore, discussions have been conducted to lengthen the track to enhance user safety criteria.

It is clear that integrated efforts are crucial to ensure that the Pekan Speedway Circuit can resume operations and attract young people interested in motorsports.

The Pekan Speedway Circuit also features another track that is more complex and technically equipped with a grandstand structure. This track has been used for Cub Prix events, karting races, drift competitions, and various other motorsport events.

It is hoped that the Pahang government will consider reviving this abandoned track as well.