- Do you feel the need for speed? Scratch that itch legally, and share that joy with the rest of your family with our specially curated Motorsport-themed itinerary!
- 1. Satisfy Your Need for Speed at KF1 Expo
- 2. Relive Local Motorsport History by Cruising on Old Upper Thomson Road
- Address: Old Upper Thomson Road 3. Refuel at Joji’s Diner
- 4. Drive at Your Limits Virtually With Topspeed SG
- Address: 107 North Bridge Rd #03-K09, Singapore 179105Opening Hours: Daily, 10 am – 9 pm 5. End the day With Sentosa Luge
- Notable Mention: Take a Detour to Mount Faber
- Combined Itinerary
Do you feel the need for speed? Scratch that itch legally, and share that joy with the rest of your family with our specially curated Motorsport-themed itinerary!
It’s only by allowing your significant other to have a taste of what you’re passionate about, that he/she would genuinely be able to understand the appeal of whatever it is that you are interested in. Think of this as a way to allow for better bonding opportunities, over something that they might have otherwise dismissed/have grave misunderstandings about.
With all the formalities out of the way, let’s start the article proper!
1. Satisfy Your Need for Speed at KF1 Expo
And you’ll be able to tell when you first jump into a kart. The straights are just about long enough for the karts to fully breathe, without you sitting for prolonged periods at the artificial 50 km/h limiter. This is very much a track that rewards you with preserving overall momentum, so you may actually be quicker overall if you go slower and prioritise the exit speed of each corner, if that makes any sense!
Address: Singapore Expo, Carpark H, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150Opening Hours: Weekdays 1pm to 9pm, Weekends & PHs – 10am to 9pm, Closed on Wednesdays for Maintenance
Contact Number: 9340 2335
2. Relive Local Motorsport History by Cruising on Old Upper Thomson Road
You can actually drive on most of the original layout, though the roads are now significantly narrower than when it was used as a street circuit almost half a century ago. This ribbon of tarmac is notorious for the Devil’s Bend, an almost-blind right hander that has claimed the lives of many. Still, keep within the legal limits, and there’s no reason why you can’t safely soak in the rich history of the area whilst also enjoying the nature!
Address: Old Upper Thomson Road 3. Refuel at Joji’s Diner
How affordable? The most expensive item on the menu comes in at a whopping $12.90, and is their signature Joji Diner’s All-Star Platter. Burgers, another iconic American staple, also has a strong presence on their menu. All in all, what American diner is worth their weight in salt if they do not literally serve you your recommended daily dose of sodium in one sitting?
Address: 534 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534549
Opening Hours: Daily, 10 am – 10 pm
4. Drive at Your Limits Virtually With Topspeed SG
Their six high-end simulator rigs feature industrial grade hardware, accurately mimicking the sensations and the experience of actual on-track driving, but in a safe, virtual space. They also offer driving coaching and track day preparation services, and are also on the lookout for the next breakout motorsport star!
Address: 107 North Bridge Rd #03-K09, Singapore 179105Opening Hours: Daily, 10 am – 9 pm
5. End the day With Sentosa Luge
Once you’ve made your way to the bottom of the hill, you can enjoy a scenic ride back to the summit on the skyride, which allows you to have a bird’s eye view of the Sentosa beach area and the surrounding open seas! We’ll quote the Sentosa folks here by saying – Once is Never Enough!
Address: 1 Imbiah Rd, 099692Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9:30 pm
Contact Number: 6274 0472
Notable Mention: Take a Detour to Mount Faber
You’ll pass another driving road on the way to Sentosa from Funan. Popular with hikers, but presenting a proper challenge if you’d like to tackle the roads at some LTA-unfriendly speeds, the stretch of road leading up to the summit of Mount Faber can be engaging to drive on even if you adhere to the speed limits.
Combined Itinerary
Here are all of our recommendations handily plotted on a singular map, so it’d be much easier for you to actually use our itinerary wholesale for your next family day out. Singapore may be an island-nation obsessed with technology and finance, but there’s still a fairly strong car culture anchored by some proper car fanatics.We suggest you do all of the above mentioned activities at a pace that you are comfortable with, because motorsport of any kind is never safe. Do let us know if there are any spots we’ve missed out on – we’d be happy to include your suggestions in the next instalment!
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