MRF International challenge

Gilead · 8th February 2010, 15:54

I went to the track yesterday and I got a good spot on the terrace of the scrutiny bay. I had a good view of the first corner and the action was hectic. I missed the first bike race, but I saw the 600 cc bike and Formula 1600 race and most of the stunt bike show.

David Jones was clearly a class above the rest in the 600cc. I bet he must have been bored by the end. Hats off to Alisha Abdullah who was the lone lady rider in the field.

How old is Ashwin Sundar? He looked like a 12 yr old kid to me. But he drove well to win the Formula 1600.

The stunt bike show was too good. I had moved to the dividers between the track and the pits by then and I had a good view of all the action.

Naresh Iyer's (and gang) singing and dancing was a huge embarrasment. The less said, the better. The MC could also have kept his trap shut for some time and allowed us to hear the exhaust notes better.

The two Fiesta safety cars were awesome. They were doing some unreal speeds after exiting out of the first corner. The acceleration was mind boggling and I think they could have kept up with even the Formula 1600 cars. Does anyone know what kind of mods they were running on?

kraft.wagen · 8th February 2010, 17:33

Great pics. Who were those guys doing the stunts, I mean were they local riders?

more pics

esp the Fiesta

nickatnite · 9th February 2010, 00:05

Pics from the saloon car category race. I hope someone posts more pics from the stunt show too. The stunt guys were Americans.

Gilead · 10th February 2010, 15:30

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Originally Posted by kraft.wagen

Great pics. Who were those guys doing the stunts, I mean were they local riders?

more pics

esp the Fiesta

The three riders were from America, Australia and Peru.

nickatnite · 11th February 2010, 01:41

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Originally Posted by Gilead

The three riders were from America, Australia and Peru.

Are they performing this coming weekend?. I barely made it towards the end of the show last Sunday and i'd like to see them again, if possible.

Gilead · 11th February 2010, 15:59

No, they were hired for last weekend only. It looks like you have an all access pass. Can you get us more pics of the Fiesta and videos if possible?

nickatnite · 12th February 2010, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Gilead

No, they were hired for last weekend only. It looks like you have an all access pass. Can you get us more pics of the Fiesta and videos if possible?

Thanks for info.I should have gone there earlier last Sunday. re: 'all access' the answer is none. Just walked around and no one stopped me and no more pics of the Fiesta or videos. Sorry!.This was the first event at the MMRT that was well attended by the public and organized and i'm surprised that there's not much interest among the T-bhp community, especially attendance. Almost none at the event!.

Senna4Ever · 21st January 2015, 00:24

Was lucky enough to meet James Hunt's son Freddie Hunt on Monday, who's here for the MRF Challenge this weekend.

goingout · 21st January 2015, 01:41

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Originally Posted by Senna4Ever

Was lucky enough to meet James Hunt's son Freddie Hunt on Monday, who's here for the MRF Challenge this weekend.

Haha nice. He's a very cool guy!

We're really close

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Senna4Ever · 21st January 2015, 18:21

^ Haha, if you put it that way, Maldonado must be having a lot of friends

I agree, Though we only talked for about 5 minutes, he seemed to be a very cool guy. Infact, he was the one who asked me if I wanted a picture

I'll come to the races possibly on Saturday but definitely on Sunday.
Are you also racing this weekend? Hope I'll see you there!

8th February 2010, 15:54	#16
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	I went to the track yesterday and I got a good spot on the terrace of the scrutiny bay. I had a good view of the first corner and the action was hectic. I missed the first bike race, but I saw the 600 cc bike and Formula 1600 race and most of the stunt bike show. David Jones was clearly a class above the rest in the 600cc. I bet he must have been bored by the end. Hats off to Alisha Abdullah who was the lone lady rider in the field. How old is Ashwin Sundar? He looked like a 12 yr old kid to me. But he drove well to win the Formula 1600. The stunt bike show was too good. I had moved to the dividers between the track and the pits by then and I had a good view of all the action. Naresh Iyer's (and gang) singing and dancing was a huge embarrasment. The less said, the better. The MC could also have kept his trap shut for some time and allowed us to hear the exhaust notes better. The two Fiesta safety cars were awesome. They were doing some unreal speeds after exiting out of the first corner. The acceleration was mind boggling and I think they could have kept up with even the Formula 1600 cars. Does anyone know what kind of mods they were running on? Last edited by Gilead : 8th February 2010 at 16:01.
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8th February 2010, 17:33	#17
kraft.wagen BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cbe <- >Ams Posts: 978 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	Great pics. Who were those guys doing the stunts, I mean were they local riders? more pics esp the Fiesta
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9th February 2010, 00:05	#18
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Pics from the saloon car category race. I hope someone posts more pics from the stunt show too. The stunt guys were Americans. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nickatnite : 9th February 2010 at 00:08.
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11th February 2010, 15:59	#21
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	No, they were hired for last weekend only. It looks like you have an all access pass. Can you get us more pics of the Fiesta and videos if possible?
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21st January 2015, 00:24	#23
Senna4Ever BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gothenburg Posts: 399 Thanked: 1,658 Times	Re: MRF International challenge Was lucky enough to meet James Hunt's son Freddie Hunt on Monday, who's here for the MRF Challenge this weekend. Attached Thumbnails
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21st January 2015, 18:21	#25
Senna4Ever BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gothenburg Posts: 399 Thanked: 1,658 Times	Re: MRF International challenge ^ Haha, if you put it that way, Maldonado must be having a lot of friends I agree, Though we only talked for about 5 minutes, he seemed to be a very cool guy. Infact, he was the one who asked me if I wanted a picture I'll come to the races possibly on Saturday but definitely on Sunday. Are you also racing this weekend? Hope I'll see you there!
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