Organizers of Hong Kong’s Formula E race "are keen to strengthen public involvement for next year’s event, with the expansion of the eVillage among the options." Lawrence Yu Kam-kee, who just stepped down as Hong Kong Automobile Association president after a third term, "hailed the inaugural event at the Central Harbourfront over the weekend as a great success" although improvements were needed to "make it even better" in '17. Yu: "We are planning to get an additional supplementary race next year and increase the eVillage area so that more people can join and taste the experience of electric-powered car racing." Organizers "are also considering adding an extra day, on Friday, for eVillage entry at a lower ticket price provided they could identify more entertainment elements" and other supplementary services for fans (SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, 10/12).
England will host the World Squash Federation World Double Squash Championships next year for the first time following an agreement between the WSF and England Squash. The 2017 World Doubles will take place at the National Squash Centre in Manchester from Aug. 1-5, featuring men's, women's and mixed events (INDIAN SPORTS NEWS, 10/12).
Spartan Race, in partnership with Miami-based MultiRace, will hold one of its races on March 18 in La Habana, Cuba -- the first endurance obstacle race in Cuba since the re-establishment of relations with the U.S. The exclusive Cuban event, which will be limited to only 1,000 participants, includes a package deal. Early registrants will receive a travel visa, ground transportation, entry to a cultural celebration and the opportunity to make Spartan history (Spartan Race).
Usher, who will joined by the Roots Crew, has been added as the headline act for the post-race concert on Sunday during the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix weekend. Usher will be backed by The Roots, the house band for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (Circuit Of The Americas).
