Sepang 2008: T-BHP meet? - Team-BHP

nitinbhag · 15th January 2008, 15:53

Folks, how about repeating the excesses of last year?
The Malaysian GP is on 23 March this year and it is a Good Friday long weekend. What say?

Sam, you listening?

To referesh memories and build some enthu:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...prix-meet.html (The Official Team-BHP Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix Meet!!)

normally_crazy · 15th January 2008, 15:55

This year it has to be your hometown , NItin !!

Singapore - it is !!

suman · 15th January 2008, 16:16

Gautam, I think Singapore will be outpricing itself on its first attempt. I've been hounding Hotels & the Singapore GP helpline & trust me - to say its expensive would be an understatement.

Just some pointers on hotel accommodations -

Hotel on Orchard Road - Regular Room (incl B'fast) - Usually - INR 6k per night
Same Hotel - Regular Room ONLY - GP week - INR 33.6k per night

.

Trust me, I'm not kidding. My Company has Corporate rates with all the big names & ALL have declined to give Corporate Rates for that period

F1 Ticket costs - they will start selling end Jan & early Feb so are not keen on giving too many details now. I was told that the prices will range between INR 6k (which will probably be standing accommodation) & INR 33k (Pits grandstand).

I'm slowly but steadily waving the Singapore F1 GP goodbye! Really wanted to be there since it is the first night race in history but at these prices - dunno yet!

GTO · 15th January 2008, 16:17

I think one time in Malaysia was good enough, not more. It was too darn HOT! Plus, it is best to experience the other tracks too. Singapore looks almost certain, but my family is planning a European GP trip. Still undecided.

Steeroid · 15th January 2008, 16:36

Sepang is too hot, Singapore is too expensive, Bahrain is too boring.

What say we do the Turkish Grand Prix this year, guys? Great place with lots of history, terrific coffee and fantastic women. Cant get better.

Dippy · 15th January 2008, 16:39

Singapore will be a spectacle for sure since its the first night race ever Suman is this the reason why the prices are sky high?

suman · 15th January 2008, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippy

Singapore will be a spectacle for sure since its the first night race ever Suman is this the reason why the prices are sky high?

Absolutely Dippy! And they are making no bones about it either. And for Hotels, this is the Advance Purchase Rate which means your Credit Card gets charged NOW & its a 100% cancellation fee

When I think back to KL, we were at F Platinum, one of the best spots on the track, cost us less than INR 10k for a 3 day pass. This year, they even have a special promo on that & it works out to INR 5 or 6k with some freebies thrown in. Against that, this guy was recommending one spot near the War Museum in Singapore which has visibility of a couple of corners with overtaking opportunities, guess what the price is - S$ 900 lol - INR 25k!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Sepang is too hot, Singapore is too expensive, Bahrain is too boring.

What say we do the Turkish Grand Prix this year, guys? Great place with lots of history, terrific coffee and fantastic women. Cant get better.

My thoughts were on similar lines! If not Singapore, then maybe........

normally_crazy · 15th January 2008, 17:20

Shanghai ??? But Turkey....hmmmmm

esteem_lover · 15th January 2008, 17:35

Go to China guys, meet some reds.

normally_crazy · 15th January 2008, 18:04

Turkish GP - 9,10 and 11th May

Chinese GP - 17,18 and 19th October

kpzen · 15th January 2008, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Go to China guys, meet some reds.

Why don't u also plan & join the guys?

gd1418 · 15th January 2008, 22:51

Did I hear 'fantastic women'...Hmmm..very interesting. When is the Turkish GP. What would I give to have a dip in those famous Hammams with those fantastic....

Oh, I hadn't read Norm_Crazy's post. So May it is. But May would be hot in Turkey as well..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Sepang is too hot, Singapore is too expensive, Bahrain is too boring.

What say we do the Turkish Grand Prix this year, guys? Great place with lots of history, terrific coffee and fantastic women. Cant get better.

Steeroid · 15th January 2008, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by gd1418

But May would be hot in Turkey as well..

Guruji May is still spring na. Wont be too hot, I would think. It isnt even "hot" in this part of the world at that time.

Or maybe you fancy a Hot Turkey?

nitrous · 16th January 2008, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by kp

Why don't u also plan & join the guys?

We all would plan if U can sponsor us.
As part of the sponsorship, we will wear T-shirts with "KP ROCKS" in the front and a huge picture of U on the back.
Jokes apart, I'd love to join if the trip is not too hard on my tiny wallet.
I personally would like to club a tour and the F1 race together.
So, what does a teetotaler get to enjoy in turkey?

esteem_lover · 16th January 2008, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

We all would plan if U can sponsor us.
As part of the sponsorship, we will wear T-shirts with "KP ROCKS" in the front and a huge picture of U on the back.
Jokes apart, I'd love to join if the trip is not too hard on my tiny wallet.
I personally would like to club a tour and the F1 race together.
So, what does a teetotaler get to enjoy in turkey?

Didn't ya hear someone say hot women ?

@kp, no way man, just do not have funds for this kind of a thing. I will sit back & enjoy your reports & photos.

15th January 2008, 15:53	#1 (permalink)
nitinbhag BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 268	Sepang 2008: T-BHP meet? Folks, how about repeating the excesses of last year? The Malaysian GP is on 23 March this year and it is a Good Friday long weekend. What say? Sam, you listening? To referesh memories and build some enthu: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...prix-meet.html (The Official Team-BHP Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix Meet!!)

15th January 2008, 15:55	#2 (permalink)
normally_crazy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,342 View My Garage	This year it has to be your hometown , NItin !! Singapore - it is !! __________________ Giving up things beyond our control doesn't always mean we are weak, sometimes it means we are strong enough to let it go.

15th January 2008, 16:16	#3 (permalink)
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,891 View My Garage	Gautam, I think Singapore will be outpricing itself on its first attempt. I've been hounding Hotels & the Singapore GP helpline & trust me - to say its expensive would be an understatement. Just some pointers on hotel accommodations - Hotel on Orchard Road - Regular Room (incl B'fast) - Usually - INR 6k per night Same Hotel - Regular Room ONLY - GP week - INR 33.6k per night . Trust me, I'm not kidding. My Company has Corporate rates with all the big names & ALL have declined to give Corporate Rates for that period F1 Ticket costs - they will start selling end Jan & early Feb so are not keen on giving too many details now. I was told that the prices will range between INR 6k (which will probably be standing accommodation) & INR 33k (Pits grandstand). I'm slowly but steadily waving the Singapore F1 GP goodbye! Really wanted to be there since it is the first night race in history but at these prices - dunno yet! __________________ *Making my own road, 4.81 meters at a time - Safari Dicor VX 3.0L 4x4* Last edited by suman : 15th January 2008 at 16:22.

15th January 2008, 16:17	#4 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 11,200 View My Garage	I think one time in Malaysia was good enough, not more. It was too darn HOT! Plus, it is best to experience the other tracks too. Singapore looks almost certain, but my family is planning a European GP trip. Still undecided. __________________ GTO Self-imposed limits are the only type that exist. Break them....then, make it a habit. Exceed. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

15th January 2008, 16:36	#5 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,055 View My Garage	Sepang is too hot, Singapore is too expensive, Bahrain is too boring. What say we do the Turkish Grand Prix this year, guys? Great place with lots of history, terrific coffee and fantastic women. Cant get better. __________________ Cheers Steer Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. - Albert Schweitzer

15th January 2008, 16:39	#6 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,727 View My Garage	Singapore will be a spectacle for sure since its the first night race ever Suman is this the reason why the prices are sky high? __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

15th January 2008, 17:20	#8 (permalink)
normally_crazy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,342 View My Garage	Shanghai ??? But Turkey....hmmmmm __________________ Giving up things beyond our control doesn't always mean we are weak, sometimes it means we are strong enough to let it go.

15th January 2008, 17:35	#9 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 4,688 View My Garage	Go to China guys, meet some reds.

15th January 2008, 18:04	#10 (permalink)
normally_crazy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,342 View My Garage	Turkish GP - 9,10 and 11th May Chinese GP - 17,18 and 19th October __________________ Giving up things beyond our control doesn't always mean we are weak, sometimes it means we are strong enough to let it go.

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