Sunday, 21 October 2007

MotoGP at the Malaysian Grand Prix

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Singapore - Genting
Day 2: Genting - Kuala Lumpur
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur - Sepang - Singapore


Route Map


THE PREPARATION
The moment my friends and I confirmed our vacancy for the trip, I got the MotoGP tickets the moment it was available for sale - that was 5 months before the race! Car rental and hotel bookings were done at a later stage.



DAY 1 (19 October 2007, Friday)
I first collected the car at Changi Airport and met up with the rest at 2230hrs in Clementi and proceeded straight to Kulai Yew Meng for dinner/supper. As usual, the popular dishes were all present. After filling our stomachs, its the long trip up to Genting Highlands.



DAY 2 (20 October 2007, Saturday)
We arrived at Genting at about 0200hrs and then proceeded to the casino for some actions. By about 0600hrs, we gathered back at the entrance and prepare for our downhill ride into KL.

Breakfast was in KL Chinatown for the porridge and noodle soup. By about 0900hrs, we got ourselves check in at the Hilton KL and shower up to freshen ourselves. I was then on my way to Sepang to watch the qualifying event.
Arrived in Sepang

I was rather surprised to see the autograph session being held at the time I stepped into the stadium. Immediately I whipped out my camera and captured few shots of Dani Pederosa and Casey Stoner.
Pedrosa
Stoner

Also, what is a bike race without race queens and babes?




Here are some of the pictures of the 125cc qualifying:


Crashed


MotoGP Qualifying:
Guintoli
Edwards
De Puinet
Stoner
Rossi
Edwards

250cc Qualifying:
Simon
H.Aoyama
Lorenzo
S.Aoyama
Lorenzo
Sandi

After qualifying, it was time to return to the hotel for a good rest, to prepare myself for the race day tomorrow!



DAY 3 (21 October 2007, Sunday)
We got up early, had breakfast, and checked out of the hotel. Battling through the jam, we manage to get into the stadium by 12noon, just in time for the 125cc race.

Here are some 125cc actions
Lap 1, Turn 9



Hard fight
Hard fight

KTM supporters
KTM Supporters
Lonely one

Arsenal Football Club supporter??????
Arsenal fan

Japanese fans
Japanese fans

250cc actions
Dirk Heidolf & Eugqnq Laverty<br />


250cc world champion - Lorenzo
Lorenzo
250cc podium

And finally, the MotoGP race
Rossi
Hopkins
West
Elias
Melandri
Aoki
Davis

Wheelie actions from the big boys!
Elias
Rossi

Everyone was shagged and tired after the race. We went to Yong Peng for the famous FuZhou fishball dinner and then proceeded home after returning the car back at Changi Airport.



MORE PHOTOS
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FAST FACTS

Accomodation: S$16
Car Rental: $40
Petrol: $15
Toll Fees: $9
MotoGP Entrance tickets: $35
Food & miscellaneous: S$68
TOTAL EXPENDITURE: S$183



TRAVEL GUIDES / NEWS / MAGAZINES

Sepang International Circuit
http://www.malaysiangp.com.my/



MAPS
http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Sepang_International_Circuit