Indian GP tickets launched, Sangakkara gets first one
11 April 2012 2:54 AM IST
Greater Noida: Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara was presented with a complimentary pass of the F1 Indian Grand Prix 2012 to mark the commencement of the sale of tickets for the mega-event, scheduled to take place at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here on October 28.
Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI) Managing Director and CEO, Sameer Gaur launched the programme when he gave the first ticket to Sangakkara and his DC teammates at a function at the BIC on Tuesday. Besides Sangakkara, Dale Steyn, JP Duminy, Parthiv Patel and Shikhar Dhawan were also present on the occasion and each of them got the taste of the F1 circuit as cricketers took three laps each of the BIC.
‘I almost scrapped in my pants while taking a turn at around 160-180 kms per hour. But it was a great experience. The track is incredible,’ Steyn said.
The track has come in for praise last year from F1 drivers and others for being extremely fast and challenging.
Meanwhile, in order to give motorsport enthusiasts a chance to watch F1, JPSI has increased the seating capacity by almost 2000 to make a total of approximately 99,000. And while the minimum ticket price for the event is kept at Rs 3,500 for natural stands, the Main Grand Stand’s price has been reduced by Rs 5,000 to make it Rs 30,000. PTI
Jaypee Sports International Limited (JPSI) Managing Director and CEO, Sameer Gaur launched the programme when he gave the first ticket to Sangakkara and his DC teammates at a function at the BIC on Tuesday. Besides Sangakkara, Dale Steyn, JP Duminy, Parthiv Patel and Shikhar Dhawan were also present on the occasion and each of them got the taste of the F1 circuit as cricketers took three laps each of the BIC.
‘I almost scrapped in my pants while taking a turn at around 160-180 kms per hour. But it was a great experience. The track is incredible,’ Steyn said.
The track has come in for praise last year from F1 drivers and others for being extremely fast and challenging.
Meanwhile, in order to give motorsport enthusiasts a chance to watch F1, JPSI has increased the seating capacity by almost 2000 to make a total of approximately 99,000. And while the minimum ticket price for the event is kept at Rs 3,500 for natural stands, the Main Grand Stand’s price has been reduced by Rs 5,000 to make it Rs 30,000. PTI
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