The two most populous nations on Earth will be in the hunt for the ROC Asia title at the 2012 Race Of Champions. Team India will feature Formula 1’s Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok while Team China will partner F1 test driver Ho-Pin Tung with rally ace Han Han, best known as the world’s most widely-read blogger. The two giants will take on host nation Thailand and one other Asian team in the event at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium on December 14.
Dusit International Hotels offers a special ROC Package for all visitors.(Please scroll down for more Informations and also see the offer at the end of this newsletter.

After recent visits to London’s Wembley Stadium (2007-2008), Beijing’s ‘Bird’s Nest’ Olympic Stadium (2009) and Dusseldorf’s ESPRIT arena (2010-2011), ROC 2012 will take place on a specially constructed tarmac track with two parallel lanes winding their way round Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium. Built for the 1998 Asian Games, the 50,000-capacity stadium has since hosted Thailand’s home football matches plus athletics, pop concerts and even political rallies.

The two most populous nations on Earth will be in the hunt for glory at ROC 2012 as Team India and Team China have joined hosts Team Thailand in the line-up for ROC Asia on Friday 14 December at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium.

The four-way competition will seek to find Asia’s fastest nation, with the winners going on to race against the best drivers in the world in the ROC Nations Cup and the Race Of Champions itself.
The end-of-season contest, which is being staged for the 25th consecutive year in 2012, brings together the world’s greatest drivers from motor sport’s main disciplines – including Formula 1, world rally, touring cars, Le Mans, MotoGP, Indycar and the X-Games – and sets them free to battle head-to-head in identical machinery. Drivers pair up for the ROC Nations Cup, this year scheduled for Saturday 15 December, ahead of the individual Race Of Champions on Sunday 16 December.

Team India will see Formula 1’s Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok join forces as they make their ROC debuts. Team China will partner F1 test driver Ho-Pin Tung with Han Han, who secured a rare double in 2012 by winning both the China Rally Championship and the China Touring Car Championship yet is even better known as the world’s most widely-read blogger. The Chinese pair already have experience at the Race Of Champions as they both competed in the 2009 event at Beijing’s ‘Bird’s Nest’ Olympic Stadium, getting as far as the semi-final of the ROC Nations Cup.

Fredrik Johnsson (Race Organiser)
“We have been looking forward to ROC Asia ever since we knew we were coming to Bangkok this year – and the line-up has lived up to our expectations. With the might of China and India in the mix, we hope to see plenty of new motor sport fans cheering on their heroes at the Race Of Champions. Narain and Karun are a formidable pairing for Team India and we already know what the Chinese duo can do from Beijing. Rest assured Han Han’s expertise stretches to more than one type of hard drive…”

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The ROC Race Weekend in december, short before christmas, is an ideal choice to see a spectacular Car Race with a lot of Top Drivers from around the world like Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, and to use the time between the races to shop around the clock in Bangkok. The ideal stay in Bangkok is at the two Dusit Hotels:
Dusit Princess Srinakarin, Bangkok
The gateway location gives you the inside track Ideally located in Bangna district, Dusit Princess Srinakarin is just 20 minutes from both Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the centre of Bangkok, 15 minutes from the Bangkok Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) , mere minutes from the Industrial and Service Offices of international corporations in the area and right next to Seacon Square Shopping Complex.
The cool calm interior resort style setting and warm service of the Dusit Princess Srinakarin offers a respite from urbane demands. Its 198 spacious guest rooms and suites are finely furnished in contemporary Thai style, boast international standard amenities and offer a welcome return at the end of each day.
The facilities help you unwind or engage
A state-of-the-art Health Club with swimming pool, invigorating sauna and steam bath ensure business travellers a great time, it’s not all work and no play. Rejuvenate with afternoon tea at Petit Four or take a long cool drink in the Lobby Lounge before a sumptuous sushi meal at Miyuki Japanese Restaurant, rich Far-Eastern cuisine at the Chinese Restaurant or an international buffet at Square One.
“Race of Champion package”
Rate THB 3500/3800 net for single/twin
Validity 1 December – 31 December, 2012
Privileges:
Daily Buffet breakfast, Welcome drink and fresh fruit, Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access in room and public area, Round trip transfer to Rajamangala National Stadium ( Race of Champions), Guaranteed late checkout till 4 pm.10% discount at all dinning venues including alcoholic beverage, 10% discount on laundry

Dusit Thani Bangkok
“ROC Thailand 2012 Package”
A luxury hotel in Bangkok

For 40 years, the famed Dusit Thani Bangkok has been a ’social and business’ landmark in Bangkok. Its international luxury hotel standards delivered with distinctive Thai artistry and graciousness personify the earthly manifestation of its name which means in Thai, a town in heaven.
Ideally located in the heart of Bangkok, known as the ‘City of Angels’, it sits opposite Lumpini Park with its broad boulevards and expanse of lakes. The luxury hotel is adjacent to both the sky train and subway systems within easy proximity to major business, shopping and entertainment centres.
Dusit Thani Bangkok 517 rooms and executive suites are luxuriously appointed with distinctive Thai inspirations and well-designed facilities. The Executive Suite offers 60 square metres with a separate bedroom, living area and larger bathroom. The Thai Heritage Suites are each inspired by the characters and touches of ancient Thai cities.
Complementing the excellent accommodation of the hotel is an unrivalled choice of eight signature dining experiences, whilst the Devarana Spa, and DFiT offer state-of-perfection facilities ready to help you wind down or wind up.

Rate THB 4,600++ per room per night
Validity 11 December – 20 December, 2012
Privileges:
Accommodation in a Superior Room, Full Buffett Breakfast, Lunch for two at il cielo Italian restaurant,
Complimentary Singha draft beer in our Lobby Lounge. Complimentary broadband internet access in room and wireless in public areas,* Welcome fresh fruits in room