| Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and Singapore GP | | | | Group really embracing the spirit of FORMULA ONE. |
| jointly present the inaugural “Pan Pacific – | | | | Singapore GP is pleased to support this competition |
| Singapore GP Recycle Challenge 2010”. The | | | | to reward students who best demonstrate creativity |
| challenge is open to all tertiary students in Singapore, | | | | and ingenuity in this worthwhile and demanding |
| challenging teams of four to build FORMULA ONE car | | | | challenge” said Jonathan Hallett, Media & |
| replicas made either with recycled materials or with | | | | Communications Director for Singapore GP. |
| an environmental theme. | | | | Endorsed by the National Youth Council, its Chairman |
| The teams must first submit a concept paper to | | | | Mr Teo Ser Luck who is also Senior Parliamentary |
| propose their design and materials used. Eight | | | | Secretary for Community Development, Youth and |
| shortlisted teams will thereafter proceed to the final | | | | Sports and Transport comments, “We remain |
| round and submit their replica submissions. The | | | | focused on creating a vibrant environment to |
| teams’ entries will be assessed based on the | | | | engage, connect with and develop youths. The Pan |
| eco-friendliness of the design, aesthetics, | | | | Pacific - Singapore GP Recycle Challenge is an |
| resemblance to a FORMULA ONE car and the | | | | innovative and relevant effort which involves tertiary |
| concept. Prizes for the top three submissions are | | | | students with one of the most prolific motorsports |
| worth over SGD$40,000 in total and include coveted | | | | events of the year, Singapore F1. The challenge will |
| items like three-day passes to the Green Room, Pit, | | | | be a positive exercise in promoting teamwork, |
| Grandstand and Walkabout F1 tickets for 2010 | | | | creativity and environmental awareness amongst our |
| FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX | | | | youths.” |
| courtesy of the race promoter Singapore GP, | | | | “The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is |
| exclusive invitations to the Red Bull Racing and | | | | delighted to support the Recycle Challenge 2010,” |
| Scuderia Toro Rosso Paddocks and Garages to see | | | | said Howard Shaw, SEC’s Executive Director. |
| the cars up close and meet the team drivers | | | | “Two of the key criteria for this challenge are: |
| Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, Sebastien Buemi and | | | | the use of recycled materials and the eco-friendliness |
| Jaime Alguersuari, plus stays at Pan Pacific Singapore | | | | of the design – both mantras often espoused by |
| and Pan Pacific Orchard. Details about the judging will | | | | SEC and other green groups. SEC hopes there will be |
| be available nearer to the event. | | | | more organisations like Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts |
| “Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts celebrates talent, | | | | organising outreach events which showcases that |
| innovation and teamwork, qualities that we hope to | | | | thinking ‘environmentally sustainable’ is a |
| encourage by organizing this challenge for tertiary | | | | way of life that is not only achievable, it can be |
| students.” said Ivan Lee, Area Vice President for | | | | design-beautiful too.” |
| Pan Pacific Hotels Group. “This challenge involves | | | | Eligible students can visit for more details about |
| both Pan Pacific Singapore and Pan Pacific Orchard | | | | joining the Pan Pacific - Singapore GP Recycle |
| hotels in one of Singapore’s most high profile | | | | Challenge 2010. |
| events of the year while generating creativity and | | | | For more information, please contact: Fiona SMITH |
| environmental awareness amongst Singapore’s | | | | Senior Communications Manager |
| youths.” | | | | Singapore GP Pte Ltd DID: +65 6731 4943 |
| “It is great to see the local community and | | | | +65 9800 7274fiona@singaporegp. |
| important stakeholders such as the Pan Pacific Hotels | | | | |