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This is the 3rd year that Singapore is hosting the F1 Night Race, the only night race in the world!
I managed to follow the practice, qualifying rounds and the final race itself 'live' on MediaCorp HD TV5.
It would have been nice if I could be on site too but then it is easier to follow the race on TV to get the overall picture on how the race is being run.
But to hear the F1 racing car engine roaring along the race track is also so exhilarating too!
It was a very exciting race and there was a few crashes including a racing car on fire at the end of the race.
The attempt by Lewis to overtake Webber turned into a disaster for Lewis as he was knocked out of the race.
I managed to get some stills off the TV and put them into a slideshow for those who may have missed the F1 race.
I am looking forward to 2011 F1 Night Race in Singapore....
Here ias another video which I have compiled a few still shots of the race track, some video highlights, and finally a few still shots of the winner, Alonso.
This video should give you an overview of the world's first F1 night race held in Singapore.
Here is another slideshow of more photos taken during the final race.
And a video of the racing taking at the corner opposite Victoria Theatre, and the cars coming out of Anderson Bridge and turning into Esplanade Drive. Turn up the volume to enjoy the roaring of the F1 car engines.
World's First F1 Night Race held in Singapore - a race of thrills and spills..!
Alonso stormed from 15th postition to win the drama packed race!
Massa went from 1st to 13th placing after pitstop blunder while Raikkonen crashed out with 3 aps to go! A Ferrari disaster indeed.....!
We were supporting Massa as we did not want Lewis Hamilton to win. But we are also happy that Alonso won as he deserves it as he has the fastest lap time during the practice and Qualification 1 until his car engine stalled in the 2nd qualification round.
Also, we read that Lewis missed the lunch invitation by our President and all the drivers were present! Arrogant young man....?
My family & I were thrilled to be part of this historic event and we arrived at the venue through Gate 4 around 6pm. The crowd was already there as there were some other events in the afternoon.
Though my wife & I have been attending the practice and qualification sessions over the past 2 evenings, yesterday night was the most electrifying as the crowd was much bigger and the roar of the F1 car engines were fantastic and really got everyone energy level up...
Jason, my son, managed to join us and it was indeed an experience for him too!
Finally, the F1 night race has also given a lot of publicity on Singapore.
Here are some photos taken of the venue and the racing cars turning at one of the corners. Hope you will enjoy it.
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My wife & I went to the race track around 6pm and the sun has not set yet but the crowd was already there.
I took my digital camera and I have better shots of the racing cars this time. I wish I have a digital DSLR camera instead!
The newspapers have reported that this first time night race in Singapore, has been very well organised as it is like a carnival. There was abundant food stalls and entertainment in-between the practice runs to keep the crowd attention.
Again, the roaring sound of the F1 car engines really got my adrenalin going and it was really an experience indeed and we are glad to be part of it. Ear-plugs are a must!
Tonight is the actual race itself and we will be going with our son, Jason, who has missed the past 2 evenings as he was away on a school camp.
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My wife and I went to the racing track after work and a quick dinner to catch some of the practice sessions by the drivers.
I did not expect much other some noise and the F1 cars just passing us by at high speed initially but ended up staying longer then intended.
But as we got nearer to the gates, the very loud engine noise could be heard and it got our adrenalin going too.
Yes, ear plugs were essential though I doubt it initially. We managed to buy some...!
We entered Gate 6 and was able to see the racing cars making a corner at that part of the race track. As they have to slow down at the corner, it is a good place to watch the racing cars though they were still going very fast.
I did not bring my digital camera so have to use my mobile camera instead so all the photos of the racing cars are terrible but the static photos were acceptable.
We did a fair bit of walking passing a few gates were on site for about 1.5 hours and we are very tired now....; walking from Shenton Way all the way to Esplanade and back to City Hall to catch the MRT home.
Luckily, the crowded was not as bad but I expect it to grow on Sat nad Sun nights though eventhough part of the race will be shown 'live' on TV. Although, u can enjoy watching it from the comfort of your home but the experience on site really get your adrenalin going.
Well, we should be better prepared for Day 2 at the race..... and I will bring my digital camera along though I met a keen photographer and he was telling me that it was very difficult to take photos from behind the fence ( his camera is in the professional range and cost S$6K..! ). A grandstand ticket would be great for photographers!
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