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Korea confirms inaugural event will go ahead

30 August 2010

Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO), the promoter of the upcoming Korean Grand Prix, has announced that the Korea International Circuit (KIC) will stage its inaugural event on September 4-5 and that currently the ‘finishing touches’ are being put to the country’s first ever international motorsport facility.

KAVO added: “The Circuit Run 2010 will mark the 50-day countdown to the country’s first ever F1 Grand Prix, as work continues to ensure the facility’s readiness for the October date.

“Circuit Run 2010 will include a lap of the new circuit by F1 World Championship leaders Red Bull Racing, with [Hispania man] Karun Chandhok at the wheel of the team’s running show car, as well as a variety of car and motorcycle performances, parades and shows.”

The event will act as a promotion for the Korean Grand Prix, which is due to take place on October 24.

In addition to the announcement of the Korea International Circuit’s first event, KAVO also released new images of the circuit, which is currently said to be 90 per cent complete.

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