The first Grand Prix was held at Johor Bahru. It was organized by Almarhum Sultan Sir Ismail ibni Almarhum Sultan Sir Ibrahim in 1940, at that time he was still a Tunku Mahkota Johor. The main objective of the Grand Prix was to collect fund for war.
4 races released in the event lasted for two days. Participation is only for the invited participants only. Invitation sent to all affected areas in Johor, including Singapore, Bangkok, Penang and Melaka.
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First Grand Prix in Malaysia |
The second Grand Prix was organized by Singapore Motor Club and supported by Tunku Mahkota Johor in 1948. This time the race only last in one day with 4 races released. Two motorcycles category and two cars category.