Feb.15 (GMM) Potential spectators of the inaugural Singapore grand prix night race endured another day of frustration on Friday.

70,000 tickets went on sale on Thursday, but the local New Straits Times described the performance of Singapore's ticketing procedures as "complete chaos", as fervent patrons in some cases tried several times to book a seat - by phone, internet and in person - before giving up.

The problems led Singapore's ministry of trade and industry to issue a statement of concern on Thursday evening.

But when the chaos resumed on Friday, the race's organiser, Singapore GP, convened an emergency meeting.

The first Singapore grand prix will take place in the Asian city-state's Marina Bay area on 28 September.