Venue
Overview
Rules
Track Layout
Event Schedule
Banquet and Awards Dinner
How to travel

General

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   Welcome to the 2006 Ready Race of Asia in Trang , Thailand . The event will be bringing intense racing action to Trang RC Raceway on December 8-10, 2006 . This is an International event with drivers traveling from Asia and many different other parts of the world. This racing event is open for all brands of 4WD electric powered (EP) 1:10 touring car, no restrictions on modifications of the car. Two different classes , Stock 19 Turn Motor and Open Modified Motor will be raced on a challenging road course . IFMAR rules and format will be used with a few exceptions as outlined in the Rules section.

   According to the 2003 and 2004 Reedy Race of Asia, they were held in Bangkok also went well with great successes. There were more racers more people than in the past. This year, the 2006 Ready Race of Asia will be held in Trang , Thailand and we will our best to satisfy all racers/visitors who come to this racing event. Our goal since we first started planning the 2006 Ready Race of Asia was to give you the racer the absolute best value we could while still giving you the most amazing event we possible could. Therefore we will provide drivers/visitors all the arrangement including accommodation and transportation. Moreover after the end of this event, we would like to introduce you a special one day trip to the wonderful emerald cave where you will see the beach in cave and enjoy snorkeling.

   We truly hope everyone that wanted to travel to the 2006 Ready Race of Asia in Trang will not only enjoy the racing event but also enjoy our province. On behalf of the event organizer, we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Trang December 8-10, 2006 at the Ready Race of Asia.


Venue

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   Trang RC raceway is the biggest permanent outdoor on-road track in southern Thailand . It is very brand new track and will be grand opening for this racing event. The track has been built on city sport stadium with the land kindly donated by the municipality of Trang province. This facility and building were also fund and built by municipality of Trang province. The asphalt surface is exceptionally smooth. The track design will be laid out in such a way to satisfy hi-end electric power radio controlled race cars. It also features a 12 meters long drivers' stand and 2.8 meters high with an unobstructed view of the entire track area. The pit area completes with benches and 220v AC power outlets ( Type A three holes style) to accommodate all drivers and their pit crews. However the pit area is not bit big enough to fit all drivers during this event period so the organizer will prepare temporary and comfortable tents for drivers which complete tables, chairs, lights, AC power outlet and fans. Food and drink will be available throughout the day from the trackside restaurant. Public restrooms are separated men and women.


Banquet and Awards Dinner

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    A presentation dinner for the 2006 Ready Race of Asia will be held at the Thummarin Thana Hotel on  Sunday December, 10th 2006 starting at 19:00 The fee for the drivers' dinner is included in the event registration fee. A “Drivers” accreditation pass is required for complimentary entry. International buffet as well as best local cuisines will be served along with live music band. The winners will be announced at the presentation dinner

How to travel

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There are many ways to come to Trang by flight, train, bus or car.

    By Flight

    Nok air operates a direct flight from Bangkok to Trang daily. It is low cost airline so you buy your cheap ticket around 3,900 Baht for round trip depending on an earliness to book your flight.

    Time schedule

From Bangkok ( Suwanabhumi Airport ) TO Trang Airport (Daily) : Flight No. DD 251
•  Departure time 09:25 am
•  Arrival time 10:55 am
From Trang Airport TO Bangkok ( Suwanabhumi Airport )(Daily) : Flight No. DD 252
•  Departure time 11:20 am
•  Arrival time 12:50 pm

For more information and booking, please contact www.nokair.com In addition pick up from Trang Airport to hotel will be arranged upon request with no charge so please send you request via email at least a week before you come.

    By Train

    Two trains depart from Bangkok station for Trang station daily,express train and rapid train. Express train has three classes available but we do recommend you only 1 st class and 2 nd class not 3 rd class.

    Time schedule : There are two trains daily as follow.

Express train from (recommend)

•  Bangkok TO Trang At 5.05 P.M - 09.40 A .M.

•  Trang TO Bangkok At 5.20 P.M. - 10.30 A .M.

Rapid train from (non recommend)

•  Bangkok TO Kantang At 6.20 P.M. - 12.10 P.M.

•  Kantang TO Bangkok At 3.00 P.M. - 09.00 A .M.

    Price for express train First class 1,380 Baht/seat or 1,680 Baht/room for one person Second class with air condition 761-831 Baht/bed Second class without air condition 591-661 Baht/bed

    For further information, please log on www.railway.co.th In addition pick up from Trang Railway station to hotel will be arranged upon request with no charge so please send you request via email at least a week before you come.

    By Bus

    The Transportation Company Limited provides daily services both of non and air-conditioned buses, leaving from the Southern Bus Terminal on Borom Ratchonnani Road in Bangkok . Further information can be acquired by calling 435-1200, 435-1199. There is also a province bus company, Sap Paisan Tour. Tel. (02)435-5017 ( Bangkok ), that offers regular services.

    By Car

•  Highway No. 4 (Bangkok-Chumphon) to Highway No. 41 (Surat Thani - Thung Song - Huai Yot - Trang), total distance of 828 kilometres .

•  Highway No. 4 (Bangkok-Chumphon) to Ranong - Phan-nga – Krabi – Trang, total distance of 1,020 kilometres .

•  Highway No. 404-416 (Satun – Palian - Trang), total distance of 140 kilometres .

•  Highway No. 4-407 (Hat Yai – Phatthalung - Trang), total distance of 148 kilometres .

•  Highway No.4-402 (Phuket - Phang-nga – Krabi - Trang), total distance of 312 kilometres .


How to get to the Track

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    Trang RC Raceway is about 3 kms. from Trang downtown. It is easy to get there, just follow the Highway 4046 from Trang to Krabi or Phuket. The track is located just 5 min from downtown on the left side of the highway (opposite Saparachinee II school). See more detail in the map.

map credit: www.directroom.com :: enlarge map
    However we will supply mini bus from hotel(s) to track and from the track to hotel without any charge during that week. For your convenience, please contact the information center at the second floor, Thummarin Thana Hotel.

 


Accommodation Information

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    While there are many hotels in Trang downtown, Thumarin Thana Hotel has contracted special rate for gusts of the 2006 Ready Race of Asia. Due to facilities and our Information center have been arranged at this hotel. Therefore it is highly recommended that you choice is Thummarin Thana Hotel. However rooms are limited and it is high season during that period, it is advisable to make booking early.
Hotels information  

Thumrin Thana Hotel www.thumrin.co.th
69/8 Huayyod Rd. Trang , Thailand 92000 Tel 66-75211-211 Fax 66-75223-288

Our special rate (reservation required and rooms limited)
Standard room (Deluxe) Two twin beds and included breakfast

 

 

Room Type Rate/night
Minimum 3 nights Deluxe THB 900
Only 1-2 nights Deluxe THB 1,200
Walk in or not our Guests Deluxe THB 1,600

The hotel's reservation staff will be handling all you booking directly. Please mention that you are attending the 2006 Ready Race of Asia in Trang to ensure you get the best rate.

However if you want the organizer stuffs make rooms reservation for you, please do not hesitate to contact us early. (See how to contact us)

•  Wattana Park Hotel 315/7 Huayyod Rd. Trang , Thailand 92000 Tel 66-7216-216, 66-75216-217 Fax 6675-216111

•  Trang Plaza Hotel 132 Pattalung Rd. Trang , Thailand 92000 Tel 66-75226-902-10 Fax 6675-226-901


Trang

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Trang is coastal province on the Indian Ocean with a long western coastline of about 199 kilometers . It is about 900 kilometers far from Bangkok . Trang was the first city where rubber was planted. This province consists of an archipelago in the Andaman Sea with over 46 islands.

Kradan Island

Morakot Cave
Ngai Island
Pak meng Beach

For further tourist information and Trang, please log on web site below.

•  http://south.sawadee.com/trang/index.html

•  http://www.tourismthailand.org/destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=72

 
 
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