Malaysia to host Le Mans race

Malaysia to host Le Mans race

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is to host one leg of next year's Asia-Pacific series of the historic Le Mans endurance race, organizers said on Wednesday.

"The Malaysian event is scheduled from Nov. 9 through Nov. 11 2001 at the Sepang International Circuit where an annual Formula One Grand Prix is already hosted," said Julia Nicholas, spokeswoman for the organizers.

She said the Asia-Pacific series was introduced last year following Australia's inclusion. The other legs are held in the United States, Canada and Europe. The event will include a six- hour race instead of the original 24-hour race.