FIA approves Formula One night race in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Singapore has been given the
green light to hold Formula One's first night race, the
promoter of the race said on Thursday.
The sport's governing body, International Automobile
Federation (FIA), had granted approval via the Singapore Motor
Sports Council for the night race, Singapore GP Pte Ltd said in
a statement.
"With two positive lighting tests under our belt, we are on
track to delivering the first night race," Colin Syn, deputy
chairman of the promoter, said in the statement.
The grand prix is scheduled for Sept. 28 on public roads
around the downtown Marina Bay area, making it Formula One's
first street race in Asia.
The go-ahead follows FIA approval last month to build the
planned 5.067km Singapore circuit. The city-state agreed a
five-year deal for the race in May.