Race of Champions 2013 backed by Red Bull and Singha

Energy drinks giant Red Bull and beer brand Singha have signed up as title partners of international motor sport event the 2013 Race of Champions.

The news was announced on Thursday as it was confirmed that the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand will again host the annual event from December 14-15. Bangkok staged the event for the first time last year.

Organisers in Thailand have also confirmed the return of the Roc Rocks Fan Festival where, under the terms of the sponsorship deal, Red Bull and Singha will both have a presence. The two companies, along with other event partners, will have stands at the festival, which will feature a range of shows, music and DJs – designed to allow fans to get closer to motor sport stars.

The annual ROC event will welcome some the biggest names in world motor sport, who compete against each other in races using identical cars.  Drivers from Formula One, the World Rally Championship, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (Nascar), sportscars and touring cars will participate.

Organisers said other major sponsors will be announced in the coming months.