Singapore F1 Grand Prix - Final Race (Part 2)

Hi,

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.

Singapore F1 Grand Prix - Final Race (Part 1)

Hi,

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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Singapore F1 Grand Prix - Day 2

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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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Singapore F1 Grand Prix - Day 1

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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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Singapore - Least Corrupt Nation

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I am proud to see that it is recenlty reported that Singapore is ranked among the world's least corrupt nations.

The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Singapore as the 4th least corrupt country in the world.

David

Singapore Formula One Night Race - Countdown

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Only a few more days to the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, the first night race in the world...!

We received 3 complimentary F1 tickets for the 3 nights, 26 Sep Fri to 28 Sep Sun, of fast racing....!

I was having lunch near the street race track and decided to check it out so here are some photos of a part of the street race track.

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I will keep you updated after I have been to the F1 race this weekend so stay tuned.....

David

Singapore Flag & National Athem

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It was so good to see out Singapore Flag raised and the national athem played during the Gold medal presentation to our women swimmer, Pin Xiu.

I also saw the interview with the 2 girls, Laurentia & Pin Xiu, on Channel News Asia Prime Time morning news today.

I salute them for their achievements and their dreams.

Singapore Swimmer Won Gold in Paralympics

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Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu has won the first gold medal for Singapore at the Beijing Paralympics in the 50-metre backstroke finals.

Yip broke her own world record during the heats earlier Monday. She clocked a new world and Paralympic record time of 57.92 seconds.















Yip on Saturday clinched Singapore's first silver at the Paralympics, in the women's 50-metre freestyle finals. Despite not coming in first in the finals, she maintains the new world and paralympic record she set in the heats earlier on Saturday, with a timing of 57.04 seconds.



Singapore has won four medals in the Beijing Paralympics. Rider Laurentia Tan aced two bronze medals in equestrian.


We are so proud of these 2 women...!!!

Congratulations to Laurentia Tan

Hi,

We are so proud of Laurentia Tan for winning 2 Bronze medals in the recent 13th Paralympic games.

She became Singapore's 1st Paralympic medallist when she came in 3rd for the individual championship (Grade 1a) event at the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Centre in Shatin.

Then she won another bronze medal for the individual freestyle test (Grade 1a).

She quit her job as a mental health worker in June 2008 to train full-time, a sacrifice that have paid off.

I think she deserves as much credit and recognition as the table-tennis women team who also won a bronze medal in their Olympic recently.

Also, fantastic support from her parents and grandparents. I doubt she could have made it so far if her parents have not moved her to live in UK when she was 4 years old.

Once again, we are proud of you.......Laurentia Tan .... our true blue Singaporean who lives in UK but still retain her citizenship!

Check out the blog below for more information on her .........

http://blogs.straitstimes.com/2008/9/2/nothing-to-lose

No Outside Food & Drinks !

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I was having a late breakfast & early lunch ( brunch ? ) with a friend in a coffee shop near my home this morning.

A car pulled up and the mother asked her young daughter to reserve the table next to ours. The Primary School girl ( she was in school uniform and from Jason's ex-school too ) came out of the car and sat at the table with a book and a bottle of water.

The coffee lady came to clear her table and pointed her to a sign that says " No Outside Food & Drinks ! ". She also spoke to the small girl but I did not catch what she was telling her.

I was a bit upset as the coffee lady could have waited for an adult to address the issue. I wonder whether the small girl felt intimidated and what is the impact on her. Did she share it with her mother when she came or she may be fearful from then onwards of bringing in a bottle of water into a coffee shop?

I was also carrying a bottle of water in my bag too but no intention to drink it in the coffee shop though. It is more for me when I am walking along the road or even on the bus as I am recovering from a sore throat and cold.

I think the coffee lady or waiters in restaturant should use their discretion and observe the customers before they decide on the actions to be taken.

My mother likes to drink from her own bottle of water as she does not take outside drinks or she would order a cup of warm water, if necessary. But she always keep a small bottle in her handbag and takes it out after the meal...... Yes, she could put me in a spot at times if we are dining in a restaurant..!

We should also give some allowances to children too, I think.