Apex Web Brochure 2.8 060614

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Who are Apex Circuit Design?


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Our Passion


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At Apex, we practice what we preach and have

endeavoured to take a hands on' approach to

motorsport participation.

All Apex personnel have MSA FIA racing licenses,

allowing any member of the design team to race

competitively in MSA sanctioned motorsport

events. Apex staff routinely participate in track days

at circuits in the UK in the companys own track

prepared car and are active racers.

Clive Bowen raced in national karting championships

in the mid 1990s, owned and ran a privateer

Formula Ford team in that period and has six years

experience of operating within a British Touring Car

team.

RACING EXPERIENCE INDUSTRY RELATIONSSince the company was founded in 2006, Apex

strived to develop relationships within the industry

to improve the knowledge of their staff to ensure

that our clients benefit from best practice principles

and secure active feedback from both the industry

and its regulatory bodies.

In 2010, Apex developed a relationship to embed

Apex personnel into the Carlin Motorsport F3 race

team which helped our design engineers learn more

about data logging and race team set ups at racecircuits across the UK and Europe.

In recent years, Apex has also had a close

involvement with SRO, the organisers of the FIA GT

(now Blancpain) championship, and with Dorna/

IRTA, the commercial rights holders and organisers

of the MotoGP championship, to embed staff

members into their operational teams to gain

hands-on experience in race event operations.

ENVIRONMENTApex recognises that our business operations,

albeit largely office based, have an impact on the

environment in terms of raw materials used and

waste generation from our design processes, as well

as emissions from our global travel. As a company

we take our responsibilities in environmental

matters very seriously and recognise that good

environmental management must be integral to our

business. It is our policy to ensure our environmental

impact is monitored and minimised and our staff

work as a team to implement such policies.

As part of this commitment to improve the

environmental impact of the company, Apex have

applied for accreditation from the FIA Institute in

accordance with the Environmental Creditation

Framework.

In addition, Apex have a very close working

relationship with the motorsport regulatory bodies,

the FIA, FIM and CIK, with circuit operators and

industry suppliers. These relationships allow for

regular review during the design process to assure

design approval and the application of contemporary

solutions, particularly with respect to electronics.

Apex currently consults for four major automotive

brands, providing design and engineering support

for brand experience centres and proving grounds.

Our passion and energy for the motorsport and

automotive industries manifests itself in the

function, commercial viability and detail of each of

our designs.


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Our Expertise


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Any large site should have a core

attraction and our design philosophy

utilises automitve activity as that

core, helping to attract visitors to a

wider entertainment or commercial

destination on a day to day basis.

Differentiating us from our competitors

is our approach towards infrastructure

development projects which focuses

on commercial viability and operationalflexibility to drive the success of a

project.

Apex provides Master Plan services

for an entire site wide scheme or will

integrate as part of a larger project team

to focus on the specialist motorsport

component.

MASTER PLANNINGOur core competency is the ability

to design exciting and innovative

race circuits that conform fully to

contemporary safety standards set by

motorsports regulating authorities.

We use computer simulation and design

tools throughout the design process

to ensure that we create a unique,

technically challenging, exciting and safe

circuit to drive or ride.

We have a proven record for designing

circuits to satisfy the regulating

authorities and have submitted dozens

of design dossiers to the FIA, CIK and

FIM, all of which have been approved

to be taken forward into detailed

design. Ten of these facilities have been

constructed and successfully licenced by

the relevant authorities and continue to

safely operate today.

We always seek to ensure that a viable

business model is in place before a

project enters a detailed design stage.

This process is critical to evaluating land

use and to ensure that motorsport can

add economic value to a project, whilst

also ensuring that the maximum land

value from development surrounding

the motorsport destination covers all or

part of the capital cost required for that

destination.

We work with internationally reputed

financial institutions, such as KPMG,

to provide commercial feasibility

assessments which draw upon

motorsport specialist knowledge and in

depth economic research and have been

used by many clients for securing private

and public investment.

Our team know that every project

requires the application of engineering

principles from the outset. for this

reason, our experienced civil engineering

personnel work with our motorsport

designers to evaluate potential sites

and provide engineering solutions from

the initial site visit through to project

conclusion. This approach has proven

invaluable on all of our projects, allowing

Apex to maximise function and efficiencywithout compromising circuit safety.

Our range of engineering capabilities

include 3D terrain modelling, earthworks

analysis, sight line analysis and drainage

design. Our core skill is the specialist

design of the vertical and horizontal

alignment of FIA, FIM and CIK racing

circuits to maximise driver excitement

within the safety parameters required

for the construction of a racing circuit.

Our clients come from all walks of life

and have varying degrees of knowledge

with regard to developing projects or

understanding the world of motorsport.

We are always available to guide and

advise clients in the realisation of

the design and construction process,

building strong and successful

relationships as we go with our clients

and potential project stakeholders, such

as governments, local authorities, andprivate investors.

FEASIBILITY MODELLING CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT SUPPORTRACE CIRCUIT DESIGN


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Motorsport Facility Design


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Two of our internationally proven and recognised

competencies are the design of permanent race

circuits (or road courses) and the development of

commercially viable, attractive and exciting master

plans for motorsport destinations. We work

closely with both the FIA and the FIM to assure

their design approval and our work in this field is

highly regarded. Much of the Apex design ethos

stems from our response to the industry requesting

new circuits to be more exciting and to feel closer

to 'classic' and 'organic' examples built in the erabefore modern modelling techniques. We feel that

our interpretation of the guidelines and use of

topography, crossfall and corner sequencing with

varying apex locations has succeeded - and the

plaudits for our circuits confirm this.

Good master planning requires not only effective

design for the circuit for drivers or riders, it also

requires good sightlines for spectators, TV cameras,

marshals and officials; our 3D modelling techniques

allow for optimised views for all stakeholders.

PERMANENT CIRCUITSApex have secured the reputation as the World

leader in kart facility design and the construction of

'the world's best karting circuits'.

Apex have pionered the design process for karting

facilities that follows the same design principle as

for an FIA|FIM road course.

This includes the use of exciting corner sequences,

elevation changes, varying cambers, adequate run

off and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

It is widely known that, due to their accessibility

to amateurs, karting circuits provide a strong

investment case to developers in almost any

location worldwide.

Apex are pleased to be contributing to both grass

roots development of the sport up to World

Championship standard through the provision of

high quality commercial karting facilities.

The ability to bring motorsport to the people on the

streets of a major city or town has massive benefits

to both the macro and micro economics of the region

in which it is based. However these benefits are only

seen when successful and comprehensive planning

is carried out in advance of the event.

Apex have provided design consultancy services for

a number of clients, all local or national authority

representatives, to ensure that the street circuit

track is exciting and offers a spectacle for visitors.Our focus includes effort to ensure that the impact

of the event on the surrounding area is minimised,

managed and, where possible, complimentary.

This includes the planning of access routes, public

transport integration, road closures, event spaces,

spectator grandstands and minimisation of

negative impact to surrounding businesses. This is

inclusive of the civil engineering works associated

with the track itself, including permanent works to

surfaces, street furniture and kerbs, for example and

the temporary installations required.

Over the years Apex have diversified its knowledge

base to incorporate a detailed knowledge of the

following disciplines:

FIM Motocross

FIA and Global Rallycross

FIA|NHRA|ANDRA Drag Racing

This knowledge has been used to good effect on

a number of projects worldwide resulting in the

design and construction of safe and compliantfacilities that are being used to this day.

STREET CIRCUITS OTHER DISCIPLINESKARTING CIRCUITS


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Automotive Facility Design


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A successful driving experience centre can be an

invaluable tool for heightening brand awareness,

promoting new vehicles and allowing potential

customers to get out onto a purpose built track

to drive the latest models in a safe and controlled

environment.

Typically, driving experience centres have a number

of professional instructors on site who sit in with

the customers to ensure they get the most out of

their experience, leaving them wanting to take homethe car they have spent the day in.

Apex have been involved in the development and

expansion of existing brand experience centres as

well as the design of new facilities, all of which have

proven to boost sales and interest for the client

brand.

BRAND EXPERIENCE CENTRESDriver training experiences are a great way to

improve driver skill and confidence, to gain new

skills and to achieve a more advanced driving

ability. Driving schools are commonplace at many

of the larger racing circuits around the World and

experience centres and can be booked by individuals,

groups or as a corporate event. Driving schools

often incorporate a number of activities including

handling circuits, emergency stop areas, dynamic

areas and other activities which simulate loss of

vehicle control.

Apex use their automotive experience to create

driving schools which provide easy stepping stones

for clients to become confident and proficient.

We also provide designs with more exciting and

challenging permutations to push the abilities of

the more advanced student. Good site organisation

is key allowing multiple activates to be used

simultaneously.

Vehicle test facilities allow automotive

manufacturers or vehicle sports performance

companies to test their vehicles away from public

roads in a secure, controlled and safe testing

environment.

Testing facilities often include a range of indoor and

outdoor disciplines which aim to emulate the most

extreme challenges a vehicle might face once it is

the hands of its intended customer.

Typically, because of the broad range and specificity

of the disciplines required to test a vehicle to its

limits, these facilities occupy the biggest land

allocations.

Apex has assisted a number of clients in the

development and expansion of successful vehicle

test facilities for both on and off road vehicles.

Off road vehicles are the most versatile means

of modern transport, capable of passing over the

toughest and most unforgiving of terrains, from

steep slopes and deep mud to soft sand dunes and

snow. The impressive nature of powerful vehicles

off road makes off-road experiences centres

very popular from both a driver and spectator

perspective.

Apex has worked with vehicle manufactures and

event organisers to design purpose built off-roadcourses, comprising dramatic slopes, challenging

cross falls, seemingly impassable obstacles,

water pits and which also offer great spectator

opportunities.

TEST AND PROVING GROUNDS OFF-ROADDRIVER TRAINING FACILITIES


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Our Services


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VISION PLAN COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITYA Vision Plan is an initial design for a project

site which occurs prior to commercial feasibility

modelling. The purpose of a Vision Plan is to provide

our clients with a tool to prepare a business plan and

to generate an estimate of the likely construction

costs.

A Vision Plan identifies an initial, yet credible and

safe, circuit layout and demonstrates potential land

allocation for surrounding leisure or commercial

development patterns as well as suggesting apotential phasing strategy for the project. The

creation of a Vision Plan can often be used to solicit

support from local authorities and/or prospective

investors by presenting the concept for the project

and associated commercial opportunities.

Commercial modelling is the process of testing the

financial feasibility of an early design proposal, such

as a Vision Plan, in order to build a credible business

case and a design strategy for the next phases of

the project.

We work with various internationally renowned

business consultants, such as KPMG, to prepare

financial feasibility studies which calculate potential

project return on investment by evaluating the

estimated construction costs, project phasing,estimated circuit revenue and facility operational

costs.

We begin the Vision Plan process with a project

workshop held as part of a 2 to 3 day scoping visit

to the site where a detailed brief for the project is

developed with the various project stakeholders in

order to generate a well-considered design brief

and gain a greater understanding of the engineering

challenges that each site will ultimately provide. We

subsequently create images and a report, the vision

for the site outlining the design strategy, land uses,

circuit layouts, phasing and over-arching project

objectives.

The data from these studies informs the strategy for

future design stages by indicating a target budget

and providing an indication of the development

areas required in order to maximise returns based

on national, regional and wider economic data.

We always encourage our clients to carry out this

stage of work to obtain an early understanding of

the project and build a credible business plan as

the key to ensuring the projects financial success.

We define this stage as 'establishing the art of thepossible' and, we think, this is a key differentiator

between our approach to projects and that of others.

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The aim of a Master Plan is to provide a

comprehensive set of guiding instructions for use

by the client to inform potential investors, local or

government authorities and other stakeholders of

the project elements. It also acts as a blueprint for

future work as the project progresses through the

detailed design phases.

We define a Master Plan as a well-considered

and commercially viable project plan for a future

development that draws upon results from theVision Plan and the key conclusions from the

Commercial Feasibility study.

Every circuit that aspires to be officially licensed to

host international or national motorsport events

must demonstrate that the latest guidelines for

circuit safety and function have been respected.

This is done through the submission to the FIA,

CIK and FIM of a formal drawing dossier for design

review so that conformance checks against the

guidelines can be undertaken.

Apex have developed a Matlab-based vehicle

simulator which allows us to emulate the process ofreview and refinement as the FIA undertakes when

analysing any new design for approval. We have data

sharing relationships with four Formula 1 teams as

well as with GT, V8 Supercar, BTCC, Formula 3, GP2

and karting teams, allowing us to create models of

those categories and to test their performance on all

iterations of a design during the process of design

development. Our motorcycle simulator is under

development at the time of press.

MASTER PLAN HOMOLOGATION DESIGNThe Master Plan culminates in a report that

combines high quality imagery with informative text

that presents an overview of the design process,

proposed circuit designs, architectural layouts,

3D architectural renders, land use strategies, key

information from the Commercial Feasibility study

and a project cost estimate.

We have provided our master planning services to

over 40 clients who have used an Apex developed

Master Plan, with supporting content, as a tool togain investor interest and answer questions raised

by investors, regulators and other stakeholders,

facilitating the project to progress onto future

stages of design work and into construction.

An Apex prepared dossier submission contains a

detailed 2D circuit plan, a 3D circuit centre line, a

circuit long section, track cross sections, r unoff areas,

barrier locations, marshal post locations, service

road layout and motorsport building floor plans.

In addition we provide a design report to support

the dossier that describes the design approach,

as well as undertaking an in-house 3D analysis

to assess marshal and race control sight lines.

Although the drawings contained within a dossierpackage do not constitute construction drawings,

the homologation dossier does contain circuit

engineering information which contributes towards

the detailed design documentation that a civil

engineering team or contractor would require to

prepare construction and tender documentation.

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Apex can generate a virtual driving experience of

a proposed design, which has proven an essential

tool for presenting a concept for new motorsport

destinations.

A virtual driving experience offers the opportunity

for the Client and relevant stakeholders to "drive"

their race circuit prior to spending any investment

in its construction. We've found this to be a fun,

interactive and useful way of presenting initial

concept designs or final circuit proposals to a varietyof clients.

The virtual driving model allows users to experience

the feel of driving on the circuit, understand views

across the site, to review the safety infrastructure

proposed, to evaluate potential advertising

opportunities and to give racing drivers the

opportunity to comment on the design and propose

refinements to the track and facilities.

3D VISUALISATION AND SIMULATIONUsing the latest in software design packages, our

qualified and experienced Civil Engineering team are

able to provide innovative engineering solutions for

a diverse range of clients and projects on a global

scale. Apex pride themselves on the application of

sound engineering knowledge and practices from

the outset of all projects from the initial site visit

through to project construction.

Our in-house team has the capability to develop

three-dimensional ground models, analysehorizontal and vertical race circuit geometry to

conform with FIA, FIM or CIK guidelines, provide race

circuit or site wide drainage design and produce

detailed written and drawing specifications for all

race circuit safety equipment such as circuit barriers

or debris fences .

CIVIL ENGINEERINGThe virtual experience also provides a promotional

tool for the facility allowing a Client to generate

interest and investment in the developments

proposed.

This is why we have developed the ability to create

our 3D driving models for use in the popular

and realistic RFactor simulation engine. From

this software rendered images and videos can

be extracted to be used in presentations, viral

advertising and website promotions.

Apex can also provide photorealistic renders

of motorsport infrastructure through the use

of industry standard software such as Adobe

Photoshop, Autodesk 3DS Max and Google SketchUp.

5 6When detailing race circuit geometry, our civilengineers and motorsport design team use in-house simulation and speed data assessments to

refine the proposed track design to improve cost

efficiency and circuit safety.

Our use of industry recognised modelling software,

such as Windes Microdrainage, provides Apex with

the capability to design and develop Sustainable

Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and evaluate

historic rainfall events both in the U.K. andinternationally, producing accurate drainage models

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The objective of this stage is to provide drawings

and design documentation suitable to engage a

local contractor for constructing the facility.

Our experience suggests that the use of an

Employer's requirements package to tender local

consultants is, typically, the most cost efficient

method of project delivery and we typically provide

design information for a local engineering consultant

or a building contractor to prepare full construction

documentation to local regulatory standards prior toinstructing construction.

DETAILED DESIGNAlternatively, we can provide a fully detailed

construction design service to support a project and

our services can be tailored to suit your procurement

strategy, budget and project schedule.

7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT8Site inspections with supporting visit reportsare essential to review the circuit and facilityinfrastructure development against the design

proposals and against the motorsport regulatory

requirements.

Following the Detailed Design phase, we provide

ongoing project support services in the form of

regular site visits and remote support to the client,

contractor and local engineering team during circuit

construction.

We also act as the liaison between our clients and

the sports regulating authorities to ensure that

construction of the circuit meets the safety and

functional requirements for homologation and work

with our partners to provide a cost analysis services

to our clients in order to ensure accurate cost

management for the project. We can also evaluate

tender submissions from bidding contractors, if

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SUMMARYOver the years we have refined our services to

provide a comprehensive and cost effective solution

for our clients.

The nine services outlined in this document are

the result of that process and can be combined

to provide a turnkey solution for the design,

construction, regulatory approval and operation of

an international motorsport destination.

At the same time we appreciate that all projects aredifferent and sometimes require a more bespoke

approach. To this end any number of these services

can be tailored to provide a suitable team for your

project.

We work with internationally renowned circuit

operators, race teams, series promoters, organisers,

race drivers and motorsport engineers to develop

appropriate circuit operation manuals which outline

critical information and operating procedures for

new or existing circuit operators.

This may include the organisation of event calendars,

equipment procurement lists, strategies for

marshal training, circuit hire agreements templates,

personnel recruitment lists, job descriptiontemplates and a major incident plan template.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORTIn addition to providing pre-operational services,

we can provide experienced circuit management

personnel, through Apex Motorsport Management,

who have experience of being integrated within a

new circuit (or existing) operations team to ensure

a smooth transition from contractor hand over to

operation, which is crucial in the early operational

months or years for any business.

Our extensive network of relationships with race

circuit operators allows us to benchmark anyfacility, whether operating or planned, with others

to establish appropriate models for cost, income

and operation. This know-how extends with our co-

consultants to include facilities management advice

and strategic planning for a commercial operator.

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Our Experience


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Apex and our partners have delivered in excess of

100 automotive design projects around the globe

including master plans for green field site, upgrades

to existing facilities for the following automotive

disciplines:

Permanent Circuits

Karting Circuits

Street Circuits

Other Motorsport Disciplines

Brand Experience Centres Driver Training Facilities

Testing and Proving Grounds

Off Road

The table, shown above, demonstrates a small

selection of the projects delivered by Apex. As you

will appreciate, much of our work is confidential and

we take that responsibility very seriously. As a result

most examples of our work cannot be presented in

this report.

Details of the date, location and incorporated

disciplines can be seen in the table, allowing clients

to view past projects which relate most to their own

site ambitions.

The following pages aim to provide further

information on the projects listed above. For each

project we have also indicated what services

were provided to the client using a 'dot' system

that corresponds to the 9 core services described

previously.

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OUR EXPERIENCE

Project

Country

Date

Permanent

Karting

StreetCIrcuit

OtherDisciplines

BrandExperience

Centre

DriverTraining

Facility

TestingandProving

Grounds

Off-Road

Al Forsan Kart Circuit UAE 2004 x

Autodrome Nicaragua Nicaragua 2008 x x x x

Avalon Motor Park Australia 2010 x x x x x

Bankok Street Circuit Thailand 2013 x

Bath & West showground UK 2007 x

BIC karting Bahrain 2011 x

Bushy Park (upgrade) Barbados 2010 x

Dubai Autodrome UAE 2004 x x

FDM Sjaellandsringen Denmark 2012 x x

Hampton Downs New Zealand 2006 x

KYMI Motorsport Park Finland 2009 x x x x

Project

Country

Date

Permanent

Karting

StreetCIrcuit

OtherDisciplines

BrandExperience

Centre

DriverTraining

Facility

TestingandProving

Grounds

Off-Road

M-Sport Evaluation Centre UK 2013 x

Nutts Corner (upgrade) UK 2011 x

OEM Test Facility UK 2013 x x x

PrimRing Russia 2011 x x x x x

Sepang International Malaysia 2010 x x x x x

Silverstone UK 2011 x x x x

Singapore Street Circuit Singapore 2007 x

Sydney Motorsport Park Australia 2011 x x

Yvelines France 2009 x x

Zhejiang Racing Circuit China 2013 x x


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APEX SERVICES EMPLOYED

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Vision Plan

Commercial Feasibility

Master Plan

Homologation Design

Civil Engineering

3D Visualisation and Simulation

Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

Commissioned in 2004 by Offsets, an Abu Dhabi

government investment body, Apex designed a

CIK-FIA approved Category B 1.2km kart circuit and

an FIM sanctioned motocross circuit as part of a

combined leisure, education and resort complex

around the Abu Dhabi International Shooting Club,

later renamed the Al Forsan resort. Construction

commenced in September 2006 and the circuit

opened in 2010 to wide local acclaim. the karting

facility remains, by some margin, the most lucrative

component of the development.

Al-Forsan Kart Circuit runs leisure karting activities as well as competitive racingAl-Forsan International Sports Resort under construction

AL-FORSAN KART CIRCUIT | UAE


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Autdromo Nacional de Nicaragua


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Vision Plan


Master Plan

Homologation Design

Civil Engineering


Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

Club Automovilistico de Nicaragua (CAN), the

National Sporting Authority for Motor Sport in

Nicaragua, secured grant funding via the FIA

Institute for Motor Sport Safety to develop a

master plan and to establish a commercially

and environmentally sustainable case for a new

motorsport facility in Nicaragua. Should the

project proceed to construction, this will be the

first permanent motorsport destination to be

constructed in Nicaragua.

The proposed development will provide the

nation with a new 2.5km circuit designed to FIA

International Grade 3 standard that will contain

integrated link sections to allow for kart racing up

to World Championship. The kart circuit is aimed at

obtaining CIK-FIA Category A homologation.

In addition, a 1/8th mile drag strip has been included

in the master plan, as part of a national campaign

to help reduce accident rates on public roads due to

illegal street racing.

A short motocross track for club level racing is also

proposed, allowing not only enthusiasts to start in

the sport but also experienced riders to hone their

skills.

A road safety centre is also included to utilise the

paddock infrastructure, comprising of a kick plate

test and a legoland type mini-road network for

kids.

Away from the track, the development hasbeen planned to include commercial properties

to contribute capital towards the motorsport

construction costs including a hotel, clubhouse,

apartments and a marina. Fundraising for this

project is underway with significant support from

CAN and the government of Nicaragua.

Aerial View from Lake Managua2013 Master Plan perspective view

AUTDROMO NACIONAL DE NICARAGUA


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Vision Plan


Master Plan

Homologation Design

Civil Engineering


Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

In 2013 Apex were consulted by the Sports Authority

of Thailand to provide a technical study into the

feasibility of holding an FIA sanctioned race on the

streets of Bangkok.

The study provided the Sports Authority with

a concept design for the track layout that was

simulated using Apex's in house simulation

software, to ensure that the proposed design was

compliant with contemporary FIA safety standards.

In addition the study also provided the Authority

with a major event logistics plan that included

solutions on how transport the vast number of

visitors and from the event during the race weekend;

a plan for how to minimise disruption to the busy

streets of Bangkok during the circuits erection and

dismantling procedures, and; a summary of the

civil engineering works that would be required to

convert the streets of Bangkok into a fully fledged

race circuit

3D Visualisation of the r iverside start finish straight and paddock complex3D Visualisation of the proposed Turn 1 complex

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Bath & West Showground | UK


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BIC Karting | Bahrain


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Vision Plan


Master Plan

Homologation Design

Civil Engineering


Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

In 2008 Apex were commissioned by Bahrain

International Circuit to design a karting facility to

complement the existing Formula One motorsport

infrastructure and to provide a facility which could

be enjoyed by adults, families and children alike -

whether they are spectating or competing.

The circuit layout has a length of 1.4 km,

topographically challenging, environmentally sound

specification that has over 4.7 m of grade change.

The design conforms to CIK category A standards

whilst also providing a variety of interesting track

permutations for day to day users, ranging from

a simple bambino layout to more challenging

permutations for experienced kart drivers.

Apex, working with URS Scott Wilson continued to

provide a post design contribution to the project

throughout 2010 in a project support, technical and

CIK conformance role to the BIC Karting team. The

facility opened for operation in 2011 and is operated

by Bahrain International Circuit.

The design brief asked for the Worlds best in terms

of visitor experience and facilities and the circuit

is widely regarded as one of the most successful

karting venues in the world, proven by its hostingof the CIK World Championships in 2012 and 2013.

Views of the terrace and circuit Henry Easthope (GBR) the 2012 U18 World Champion races at Viva Kart Circuit, Bahrain November 2012

BIC KARTING | BAHRAIN


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Bushy Park | Barbados


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Vision Plan


Master Plan

Homologation Design

Civil Engineering


Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

Apex were invited by Ralph Bizzy Williams to

attend the season finale of the 2005 Bajan saloon

car championship at Bushy Park, an event which

attracted 15,000 spectators, nearly 5% of the

countrys population.

As a result of this visit, Apex were asked to review the

circuits options to upgrade the track to FIA Category

3 status and in 2010 Apex were commissioned to

establish an engineered solution and master plan

to upgrade Bushy Park to a 2.0 km FIA Grade 3circuit, with a commercially sustainable surrounding

development.

This project is was very much a target for economic

regeneration and tourism and Phase 1 of the

upgrade was completed in May 2014, in time to host

the Top Gear festival and the first overseas round of

the Global Rallycross championship.

Lewis Hamilton chases Ken Block at the 'W's' hairpin during the Top Gear Festival 2014Bushy Park circuit 2014 Top Gear Festival crowd

BUSHY PARK | BARBADOS


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Dubai Autodrome | UAE


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Vision Plan


Master Plan

Homologation Design

Civil Engineering


Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

Clive Bowen, via his company MERS (which

subsequently became Apex), was commissioned

through WSR as the motorsport consultant to HOK

Sport, who were appointed in 2001 to design and

master plan the Dubai Autodrome and Business

Park, completed in October 2004. This project was

a US$100 million investment and included an

FIA, FIM and FOM sanctioned 5.4 km race circuit,

a CIK sanctioned 1.2 km kart circuit and multiple

commercial ventures all integrated into a 700 acre

site in Dubai, UAE.

The project required the provision by Clive of

detailed design and specification of various project

elements.

These included the design of the circuit topography

in three dimensions; the coordination of consultation

with drivers, riders, governing bodies, engineering

consultants, architects and local authorities; the

specification of all safety criteria; the definition of

the pit and paddock complex; detailed input into

the spectator facilities, VIP facilities, commercial

facilities and a major contribution towards the

project master plan.

Since its construction the Dubai Autodrome hasattracted over US$3 billion in property investment

in the area adjacent to the circuit, including the

development of the Green Community Motor City

currently housing 4500 people. The circuit hosts a

number of international events, including the now-

famous Dubai 24 Hours in January each year.

Apex consultant, Martin Baerschmidt, racing in the Dubai 24hrsThe Dubai Autodrome and surrounding development 2011

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Hampton Downs | New Zealand


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Clive Bowen was commissioned in 2005 through

WSR to undertake the detailed design and FIA

design approval/homologation for a new hill circuit

for V8 Supercars, A1GP and historic Formula 5000

race cars in New Zealand. The circuit commenced

build in 2007 and held its first international event

in February 2010.

The design philosophy was to incorporate the views

of the drivers, teams and the FIA into a sequence

of corners and straights to provide good racing,spectating and safe use for all abilities.

The circuit, which has been voted as "the best

circuit in Australasia is overlooked by residential

apartments, which assisted in the commercial

viability of this project and allowed the management

team to launch the 2.8 km short circuit. The 3.8 km

circuit, once completed, will have nine corners, five

right hand and four left hand.

Phase 1 under constructionElevation change through Turn 5, National Circuit

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Kymi Motorsport Park | Finland


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Project Management

Operational Support

This 4.6 km FIA Grade 2/FIM Grade A race circuit

respects as much as possible the configuration set

out originally by Pohjola Racing in 2009, though it

has been revised by Apex to take into account FIA

and FIM guidelines, optimised land use, reduced

material quantities and to employ ideas to establish

greater commercial yield and revenue.

The 15 corner main circuit combines sequences

and straights to form an intentionally complex and

technically demanding experience for driver andengineer alike.

The Finnish government and the regional

governments of Kuovola and IItti are committed

to construction of this exciting project and Apex

is leading the detailed design development with a

view to construction commencing in late 2014/early

2015.

The facility will include a dedicated road safety

driving centre and a kart circuit.

The facility is integrated into the new motorsport

park which includes a

A working relationship between AKK motorsport

association and Action Park has been established

to create a unique driving and visitor experience for

visitors to KYMI motorsport park.

The Pits Building, 3D perspective render2D photorealistic render of the Apex developed master plan

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M-Sport Evaluation Centre| UK


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In October 2013 Apex were contracted by Northern

Developments (on behalf of M-Sport) to assist

in the preparation of information for a planning

submission to the local authority in May 2014.

The focus of the planning submission was the

development of an automotive evaluation centre at

the M-Sport Headquarters, Dovenby Hall, Cumbria.

The Apex designed facility will primarily be used

by M-Sport engineers to evaluate vehicles that

have been developed on site, however there is acommercial case to use the facility for corporate and

manufacturer experience activity. M-Sport currently

visit nearby evaluation centres prior to competition

and retail.

By bringing this activity on site alongside all the

existing manufacturing & engine testing facilities,

the organisation will create a unique facility in this

part of the UK offering complete R&D Testing &

Evaluation Manufacturing & production facilities

Whilst also benefitting from reduced testing and

logistics costs, the facility will also reduce otherwise

unavoidable staff down time due to travel time to

and from other facilities nationwide and improve

the facility's Carbon footprint.

In the short term this facility would directly benefit

its core WRC business, however M-Sport have

recently developed a very successful relationship

with Bentley that has led to the development of the

new Bentley Continental GT3 for competition. So,

with the development of multiple vehicles on site,

the requirement for a suitable private evaluation

centre is more evident..

Bentley GT3 in the testing and development phase prior to competitionThe proposed design for the M-Sport Evaluation Centre

The M-Sport Evaluation Centre design incorporates

the following key features:

2.53 km Handling Circuit

A straight of 750 m

A multitude of permutation options

A 70 m, low friction, steady state cornering pad

- Accessed via the track but could be separated

from the track to allow for independent

operation

A variance of high and low speed cornersequencing to allow for the testing of various

car setup parameters

Over 13 m of elevation change along the

track centre line challenge drivers and vehicle

capability alike

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Nutts Corner | Northern Ireland


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Apex were commissioned in 2010 to design an

improvement to the Northern Ireland circuit, in

particular with a request to improve the surfacing

and a requirement to extend and accommodate

contemporary CIK guidelines. This redesign included

re-surfacing the pit entrance lane, the creation of

a new internal track extension and replacement

kerbing which extends the original 1002 m track to a

CIK Grade B compliant 1270 m. Further re-surfacing

of the long track and paddock, was included in the

upgrade work, including the installation of a newdrainage system and duct work.

The finalised layout, with track construction

completed in 2011, increased the flexibility of the

venue by allowing the concurrent operation of

multiple circuit configurations including bambino

karting sessions. The new layout received approval

from the MSA (the motorsport governing body for

the United Kingdom) and now hosts sanctioned

national race meetings. Full CIK licensing forms part

of the circuits long-term strategy.

Corporate customer celebrates a victory on the newly developed circuitAerial view of the upgraded Nutts Corner Circuit

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In 2010 Apex were engaged by a world renowned

manufacturer to undertake a feasibility study for

extending an existing driver experience centre in the

UK.

The existing centre operates as a brand and

customer experience centre for a manufacturer

and is designed to allow potential and existing

customers to experience a range of vehicles in a safe

environment.

Apex worked directly with the manufacturer to

develop a design brief for an extension to the

existing track and building facilities to include a

handling circuit, acceleration and braking zone and

a central dynamics area.

The project required close liaison with experienced

driving consultants in order that the design

proposals were developed to test the varying control

systems across the range of high performance

vehicles on offer with the aim of providing a new

and unique experience for customers.

Apex delivered the feasibility report in February 2011

with positive feedback. The detailed design process

was ongoing through 2013 with construction

commencing towards the end of the year. The

facility has recently been completed, on schedule,

and has received high praise from the client.


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Apex staff inspecting the handling circuitView on handling circuit and straight and level areas

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Primring, Vladivostok | Russia


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Master Plan

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Civil Engineering


Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

The PrimRing project in the Primorsky Region of

eastern Russia, is situated on 78 Hectares of land

under the control of Sumotori Machinery Group

and has been selected by the Russian Automobile

Federation (RAF), its satellite member club the

PAF and by Sumotori as the location for the first

integrated multi-purpose commercial race resort

destination for Russia.

Apex were commissioned in early 2011 to undertake

the detailed design to accommodate FIA and FIM

guidelines for a 3.7km circuit, a CIK Grade A compliant

kart circuit, a 1.7km FIM compliant motocross circuit

and a 1/8th mile PAF compliant drag strip.

The 3.7km race circuit design was granted FIA Design

Approval in May 2011, the 1.7km FIM standard

motocross track opened later that year and the CIK

kart circuit was opened in 2013 for its first racing

events. The main paddock was completed later

in 2013 and now hosts regular drift and corporate

events. Detailed Design of the 4x4 course and

obstacles is expected to be completed in 2014.

Apex and our partners Ridge, URS, KPMG and

the Sustainable Hospitality Group were also

commissioned to design a master plan for the

PrimRing site to accommodate these motorsport

facilities and to develop a strategy for a commercially

and environmentally sustainable destination with

road safety driver training in support of the many

national and regional current education and driver

training programs being a particular feature.

An aerial image of the Primring development today showing the kart and motocross circuits 3D rendered aerial image of the 2011 Master Plan

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Sepang International Circuit | Malaysia


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Project Management

Operational Support

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is the home of the

Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix and Malaysian

MotoGP events and it also plays host to rounds of

the Japanese GT Championship and Asian Festival

of Speed.

The Vision Plan by Apex sought to identify how

SIC could utilise the existing site to develop this

purpose-built government-funded Formula One

facility into a commercially and environmentally

sustainable destination for the long term.

This vision was tested with a KPMG feasibility

evaluation and adjusted to the final Master Plan to

provide a commercially sustainable outcome.

In addition to design services, Apex provided SIC

with templates for key operational documentation

which allowed the management and operations

team to consider more efficient staffing structures,

day to day operational procedures and major event

planning.

As part of the final Master Plan design, Apex were

responsible for design proposals for a new business

park, secondary paddock area, F1 team huts, a

driving school, retail outlet, education facilities,

hotel, country club and plaza and design upgrades

to the current Kart circuit. An ongoing relationship

will develop new facilities for SIC in 2014.

Secondary paddock buildings from 2010 Master Plan, perspective render Extract from 2010 Master Plan, plan view

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Silverstone | UK


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In 2010 Apex were engaged through the FIAI

Facilities Improvement Programme to undertake a

feasibility study and master plan design for a new

kart circuit and road safety driver facility on the

infield of the Silverstone National circuit.

The area in question was formerly the pit and

paddock area during the British Formula One

Grand Prix and other major events however,

following construction of the new pit and paddock

development at Silverstone, the space can be utilised

for other developments and revenue streams.

Apex worked directly with the Silverstone

management and operations team to develop the

design brief and prepare realistic design proposals,

carefully considering the existing site infrastructure.

Proposals include a new 1.2 km CIK kart circuit

and a driver training facility which includes a Skid

Pad, Kick Plate, Slalom and Braking test, Advanced

Manoeuvring area, a Handling Course and an area

for undertaking Motorcycle CBT tests and advanced

rider training.

Apex delivered the feasibility report in line with the

existing planning brief for the site and in accordance

with the MSA Driver Development Initiative and

Road Safety Initiative.

The study was completed in 2011 with positive

feedback and it is hoped that the project will

commence into detailed design and construction in

2015.

SILVERSTONE | UK

Caterham driving days already prove popular at SilverstoneExtract from 2011 Master Plan submitted for planning


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One of the original concepts proposed by Apex for the Singapore Street CircuitPhotograph of the start finish straight during the setup process in preparation for the F1 Grand Prix

Clive Bowen was appointed by Motorsport Asia in

2005 to assemble a consortium of consultants.

Through MERS UK Ltd. (Subsequently renamed

Apex) he invited HOK Sport London, Meinhardt

and Faithful+Gould to prepare a formal tender for

the government funded Singapore Street Circuit

feasibility study and preliminary design.

The bid was won by a rival consortium and

Singapore hosted the first night-time floodlit race

in F1 in Autumn 2008 along a circuit configuration

not dissimilar to the MERS proposed configuration

shown here.

Our team have an appreciation on the complexities

of constructing a street circuit in the Singapore

business district and gathered data as a result of the

work regarding the project such as road resurfacing,

traffic diversions, circuit routing, street lighting and

track infrastructure.

Since the inaugural race in 2008 Apex have been

consulted to design and plan of a number of changes

to the original circuit layout. The latest of these

design changes was proposed to be incorporated

into the track design ready for the Singapore Grand

Prix in 2014.

Further information regarding that study can be

obtained upon request.

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Sydney Motorsport Park, formerly Eastern Creek

International Raceway, has remained over the years

one of Australias premier racing venues with its

fast flowing corners, excellent spectator experience

and picturesque parkland setting.

The popularity of the circuit was such that the client,

The Australian Racing Drivers Club, had the facility

booked to full capacity year on year and had the

aspiration to increase annual revenue potential

and the need to accommodate additional business

resulting from the closure of the nearby Oran Park

raceway.

Apex were contracted to explore various methods by

which the circuit could increase operational capacity.

Two significant track upgrades were proposed and

subsequently constructed to allow the independent

and concurrent operation of both the north and

south circuit permutations.

In addition to these track upgrades, Apex proposed

a wider site development that includes industrial

parks, a museum, tuning shops, entertainment

zones, corporate hospitality and a road safety driving

school. These additional developments all increase

daily footfall to the site and provide a greater value

experience for all who visit Sydney Motorsport Park.

An aerial photograph of the upgraded circuit The return of the V8 Supercars to Sydney Motorsport Park

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Vision Plan


Master Plan

Homologation Design

Civil Engineering


Detailed Design

Project Management

Operational Support

The French government proposed a new national

Formula One Grand Prix circuit on an 85 Hectare site

in Les Mureaux, Yvelines, approximately 1 hour by

car or train, north west of Paris. The site was ideally

located to attract a high density of spectators and

provided a unique setting for the proposed new

home of the French Grand Prix and for French

motorsport. The department of Yvelines is home

to much of the French automotive industry, with a

significant Renault facility situated adjacent to the

project site.

Apex provided circuit design and master planning

services, with Ridge and Partners and URS Scott

Wilson on what was a challenging site location in

terms of environmental constraints.

2009 Master Plan3D perspective view of the Master Plan

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Project Management

Operational Support

In 2011, Apex were commissioned as lead consultant

to undertake the detailed design and engineering

of a luxury, multi-use motorsport destination in

Shaoxing, China. As part of this commission, Apex

appointed International Group, URS Corporation

and Ridge & Partners LLP as co-consultants

for operational planning, civil engineering and a

mix of architecture, cost consultancy and project

management support respectively.

The master plan for the 51 hectare site includes

a design for a 3.2Km FIA Grade 2 race circuit and

infrastructure including medical centre, an 800m

FIA-CIK compliant kart circuit, a mutli-use pit

building & conference facility, a private members

club, a five star hotel, 22 exclusive apartments

overlooking the circuit, a 9 storey office tower and a

multi-storey car market.

Following completion of the master plan, Apex

worked with KPMG to undertake a business

feasibility model of the project, which provided

crucial information to inform the later design stages

by the design team.

The project has seen Apex and its co-consultants

working closely with the clients appointed Chinese

Local Design institutes HHG and SMEDI, to

ensure that the design meets the Local Authority

regulations for approval.

In December 2013, the groundworks contractor

commenced work on site to commence the

intensive 2 year phase 1 construction programme

for the main circuit, the kart circuit, the pit/

paddock infrastructure and over 100,000 m2 of

building development. Phase 2 is forecasted to

commence immediately upon completion of Phase 1

construction and will add the car market, the hillside

lodges and the office building.

Aerial view of the Zhejiang Racing Circuit Master Plan 3D render of the Zhejiang Racing Circuit Master Plan

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Tony Roberts | Managing Director | Hampton DownsHampton Downs, New Zealand

Craig Lowndes | 3 times V8 Super Champion

Paul Michael Queyssac Berger | Union Properties

Dubai Autodrome, UAE

Testimonials


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