Singtel Singapore F1 GP.

 Yesterday was THE DAY of the inaugural Singapore F1. Many have spoken on how it will be written into history when Singapore held its first F1 race and also the first night race in F1 history. 

 Many have voiced their concern on the timing of the race, including some of the drivers. Practice session commenced at 11 pm on Friday (26 Sep.) and the same too, for the qualifying race on Saturday (27 Sep.) The race was at 8 pm. The concern was that at being such late in the day, the body could not function optinally for the race. All of the teams have opted to stay working based on European time zone. However, after the race, the first F1 night race has been declared a success!

 Those who doubted the lighting initially were impressed by it after the race weekend. They were worried about the shadows, intensity of the light, affects of rain, etc. But the drivers have mentioned that the lighting system is excellent! The consultant for the lighting system is Valerio Maioli S.p.A. from Italy. Here are some article on the lighting systems: Article 1. Article 2.

 And here is the link to my Facebook page where some (not all of it, yet) of the photos are parked: My Facebook photos.

 I’ve enjoyed myself tremendously during the course of the race weekend and will volunteer myself again for the race in 2009.

F1 Singtel Singapore GP. (Day 1 – Friday Practice sessions)

OK! Today is the day! The first day of the F1 Singtel Singapore GP. I will be at Turn 1 manning the flags. (I am a flag Marshal). – Updated with photos.

My F1 mini-shakedown.

Today was the mini shakedown for the 2008 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix. The event was held at Turf City (the old turf club). After the event we are given our orange overalls (uniform) and our accreditation (access pass). A few car drivers volunteers themselves and the usage of their cars to simulate a race there for the benefit of the rest of the marshal volunteers. Attached is the photo of the ‘stating grid’ and my accreditation.

Hui En at Funan.

Was at Funan during the weekend. Spent some time browsing around there. Hui En was attracted to the Microsoft XBOX 360 when we visited Challenger store. Here are some shots taken when she was playing the XBOX console.

Hui En at library.

Here are some shots taken at the Tampines Regional Library where Hui En spent some time inside. But she was most interested in the PCs there.