Motor sports take off in Buri Ram

22 Aug 2016  2049 | World Travel News

BURI RAM Motor sport and soccer are the magnets that draw domestic tourists to Buri Ram in Northeast Thailand.

Buri Ram is home to one of Thailand’s most successful football clubs and a motor sports circuit that can host events in all categories except Formula 1.

Tourism Authority of Thailand is currently positioning Buri Ram as a dream destination for sports to attract domestic tourists, who love to tour the famous football stadium. Regional tourists are the target for motor cycle and saloon car races that are part of the Asian tournament circuit.

inside no 4Buri Ram is also one of Tourism Authority of Thailand’s 12 hidden gem destinations that have been identified as key destinations to attract domestic tourists and in some instances international visitors keen on spectator sports.

The province’s new man-made attractions such as the circuit and stadium are already attracting a following of soccer and motor cycling racing fans.

Before sports tourism took off the main reason for an overnight stay at Buri Ram was to visit Phanom Rung Historical Park and Prasat Mueang Tam.

Chang International Circuit, motorsport race-track opened thee years ago, while the i-mobile Stadium, has a long illustrious history as the home of Buriram United.

The upcoming of TCR International Series will be hosted by Chang International Circuit, 27 to 28 August,  for the second year in a row. The signature race will be the Thai Touring Car which usually has plenty of action and spills.

Motorsport in Thailand is rapidly growing and TCR is providing the platform for car manufacturers, teams and drivers to compete said circuit managing director, Tanaisiri Chanvitayarom.

sourced:ttrweekly.com

 

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