MEET RALLY STARS AT ZON HOTEL
6/10/2008

Johor Bahru, 6th October, 2008 - ‘Johorians’ and rally enthusiasts can meet and get the autographs of the international and local rally drivers and co-drivers who will be competing in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) in Johor Bahru this weekend.

Malaysia will host the sixth round of the APRC which is known as the Ancom Malaysian Rally 2008 which will see over 45 rally cars thrashing through the palm-oil plantations of Johor.

International stars like Japan’s Katsu Taguchi and Australia’s Cody Crocker are currently in Johor Bahru preparing for this weekend’s race and they will be signing autographs on Friday night at 6pm at the Zon Hotel. Local stars such as rally legend Karamjit Singh will also be there to meet the fans.

There’s loads of rally action at the Atrium of the Zon Hotel all this week from Tuesday 7th through to Sunday 12th October, 10am – 10pm which includes fun activities for the whole family. Local artists will perform across the weekend and there will be colouring and hoola-hoop competitions for the young ones.

Proton is sponsoring an Autokhana competition to be held on Saturday and Sunday for the public to test their driving skills against the clock. Only RM10 per entry, those with the top three fastest times will take home great prizes.

Members of the public are also invited to enter their own car or just come and check out the Auto Show which will be held on Saturday. Prizes will be given for the “Best Dressed” and “Best Modified” cars. Don’t miss the rally fun this weekend!