A History of the Motor Clubs

Below is a list of references to Singapore and Malaysia's motor racing history that have appeared (or will appear) in regional as well as international magazines. A detailed history of the Singapore Grand Prix can be found in Snakes & Devils - A History of the Singapore Grand Prix, published by Marshall Cavendish in 2008.

 

Malayan Special Brew - Malaya's Racing Specials

A unique look at a selection of the made in Malaya Specials, racing cars built in garages and backyards over the course of 30 years with names such as the Flying Susah, the Rojak, Black Draught, Kudensay, K&K, Lim-Dawood, L.A. Special and many more. Over 80 of these specials were built in both Singapore and Malaysia and few survive. This is a story that's never been told before with photos and details taken from an upcoming book.  

[Vintage Racecar Journal, May 2009]

 

 

Changi Landing - Singapore's first circuit race
The story of the first and only time a circuit race was held at the Changi airfield.

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[A version of this article appeared in TOP GEAR Singapore Edition, March 2009]

 

 

 

 

The Bouna Vista Club - A History of the Singapore Gap Hill Climb 1927 - 1973

Singapore's most popular hill climb began with a motorcycle event organized by the motorcycle platoon of the Singapore Volunteer Corp in 1927. This 1400 word story covers some of the more interesting cars and drivers who participated.

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[This article appeared in TOP GEAR Singapore Edition, April 2009]

 

 

 

 

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