The SAR has opened an indoor karting circuit, which it claims to be the largest in the world, as part of the old Kai Tak airport redevelopment.
The owner of the one-kilometre (0.6-mile) track, located in the passenger terminal, is hoping it will become a training ground for world-class racing drivers of the future.
'We are interested in developing young talent, to find the new [Ayrton] Senna, the new [Michael] Schumacher, the new [Rubens] Barrichello, the new [Mika] Hakkinen,' said Peter Thompson, president and chief executive officer of the Karting Mall. Most of the Formula One drivers who Mr Thompson named started racing karts as children.
Hong Kong has had its own kart club for at least the last 35 years, but not until now has it had its own karting circuit.
The old airport has been redeveloped for environmentally-friendly, residential and entertainment projects, including a 64-lane bowling and snooker centre and a huge car showroom. At the end of the runway is a golf driving range.