IT IS a once in a lifetime chance to get up-close and personal with the drivers.

And come away with memento and memories to boot.

For this year's Singapore Grand Prix, there is an additional sweetener for a lucky few - exclusive access to a Formula One drivers' autograph session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Thirty five ticket holders to the 2009 Formula One Singtel Singapore Grand Prix will get the opportunity to attend the exclusive drivers' autograph session on the evening of Thursday 24 Sep.

The winners will also get to attend a pre-event cocktail reception that includes a preview of the 2009 Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix by STAR Sports' Formula One commentator Steve Slater before the drivers arrive.

To participate, Singapore GP ticket holders just need to register their ticket transaction number (which they can find on their confirmation email or receipt) on the official Singapore GP website, www.singaporegp.sg.

When you get into the website, just look for the banner "Drivers' Autograph Session", and each winner will receive a pair of tickets to the autograph session.

The 35 winners will be randomly selected by ballot and then notified by email.

Applications for the draw will close on 16 Sep, 2009 at 11.59pm Singapore time.

This article was first published in The New Paper.