Formula 1 Race Thread 2008

[barmby]

Upz...4 more days!!

[trident]

have you guys seen the track?
I was there today to recce for a good place and sad to say
the whole track is fenced up. At some places it's double fencing.
For viewers I think it's still ok, but for photographers, it's a nightmare.

[tcy81]

well....... i am going down to recce tonight too.....
take photos of the fences? haha

[trident]

Chee Yong,
Yes go take some pictures of the fence, there were quite a number of people taking photos yesterday. The whole place was buzzing with activity, officials, contractors, helpers, the various teams, all putting everything together for the first F1 night race.

[Quixotic]

For what it's worth, here's a simulation of the Singapore circuit from Red Bull Racing. Those interested in F1 may have seen it, but even for those not into F1, it's worth a look.

Okay, it's a simulation, so the actual race track may not be so glamorous, but well, you get the idea...

http://www.redbullracing.com/4th-Sec...ber-Singapore/ (note thought this will utilise heavy bandwidth)

[Verminator]

Well exciting. Great link Its going to be a fantastic race!

[oblivion]

have you guys seen the track?
I was there today to recce for a good place and sad to say
the whole track is fenced up. At some places it's double fencing.
For viewers I think it's still ok, but for photographers, it's a nightmare.

for photographers its not really a nightmare
for ME it definitely is a nightmare
i work in the area
and its a total PITA getting to and off work
getting out from the marina square carpark and reaching cte takes me 30mins!!!

[barmby]

Dear Friends, 2 more days. So many great things that this land created out of nowhere without natural resources. Come to think about it.. it used to be a swamp. Something never change..it is still an island. And Singapore is hosting her F1 race !! The biggest event of the year. A carnival bigger than the S'pore National Day. The biggest circus ever is in town!!!!

Upz!!!!

[AquaObsession]

There will be a dark green plastic sheet to be put on the fence such that outside people cannot see at all. So even viewers from outside wunbe able to see if they are standing just outside the fence.

Cheers, Christophe
Now I wish I had a ticket

[illumnae]

my office has a view of part of the track. i suspect lots of people will be "working overtime" this weekend.

[trident]

My friend just gave me a ticket for Sat qualifying.

yixiang, should have told us earlier, I'll pay you a visit

[oblivion]

There will be a dark green plastic sheet to be put on the fence such that outside people cannot see at all. So even viewers from outside wunbe able to see if they are standing just outside the fence.

Cheers, Christophe
Now I wish I had a ticket

yeah but everyone is crowding at the sides and pulling down the sheet to get a free view!
last i saw when getting off work this evening the sheet in some spots was at ankle height lol

my office has a view of part of the track. i suspect lots of people will be "working overtime" this weekend.

my office too, although today not much to view yet

on a side note, its damn noisy though
some parts of the track runs quite near my office and the engine sounds were droning half the day
kinda hard to work under those circumstances

[bryan]

Alonso clocks fastest on practice session during the last few minutes leaving everyone's jaw gapping.

[tcy81]

there's lots of free spots around marina area for people without any tickets to get up close with the track and F1 cars.
The sound is amazing loud !

[barmby]

One more day ! Upz !

[Wackytpt]

I am working at the site. The noise is dammed Loud!!!

[Verminator]

Aha- glad you can experience the buzz in person. I remember my first time at Silverstone =D Truely remarkable. The sound goes straight to the bone and just sends shivers down my spine Havnt been for some years. Not since the days of Hakkinen

[Quixotic]

Some stunning photos of the Singapore GP.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/200...rand_prix.html

[bossteck]

Not a F1 fan, but those are some great pics shared by Quixotic.
Click on the link and see for yourself.

[Verminator]

Fascinating read and stunning pictures. Incredible quality.

Good race i thought, kept giggling seeing the sparks fly off the slide rails underneath the cars. Been a good few years since anyone has seen sparks fly from bumpy roads/tracks. Blast from the past. Thank-you Singapore for a great race!