Race Day-f1 2008

PAVAN KADAM · 4th March 2008, 17:55

2008 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX.

Malaysia hosted its first F1 race in 1999. Surprisingly this circuit is owned and operated by the Malaysian Airports.

This track is known to be the finest of tracks world wide because of its clothespin design.

Recently this track has taken a trashing from Mr Bernie Eccelstone for being the worst maintained Venue.
One of my fave track, and yes the best looking track. This was the only track where Ralf Schumacher won his first and the only win of his life in 2002.

3D view

Track

Statistics:

Second race of 2008 season : 23rd March 2008
Circuit length: 5.54 Kms
Total Laps: 56 laps
Total distance: 310.4 kms
Number of Turns: 15
Top speed: 301 kmph
Best Track record: Juan Pablo Montoya.2004 (1min 34.223 Seconds) Eventually Michael Schumacher won the race that year.

The First Practice Session begins on 21st March 2008- Friday

Qualifying session on 22nd March 2008-Saturday

The Race Day is on the Sunday 23rd March 2008

Thats all folks for the Month of March 08, will catch up with the updates for these 2 races later.

Any more information pls start shooting.

PAVAN KADAM · 5th March 2008, 14:18

Hey guys,

All this information and no queries or comments.

Its time guys start shooting.

we are 10 days away from the First Race of the F1 Season.

ram_hyundai · 5th March 2008, 15:47

Oh my,wonderfull details buddie.Good pictures and nice bit of details about the track.Your efforts are appreciated buddie.More later,
ram

PAVAN KADAM · 6th March 2008, 22:01

Guys,

I was expecting lot of participation on this real war of BHP coming ahead.

Seems none are hooked real F1 buff on T-BHP.

Cant wait keep shooting.....

ram_hyundai · 7th March 2008, 00:10

Hey PK i was bed ridden for the past 2 days buddie.you gave an amazing information here .Maybe every ones busy.We will have the points shooting in from tommorow.
Who will be hot favourite in your opinion PK.And which will be the track with most happenings,Which manufacturer would be leaping forward unexpectedly.
ram

kkr2k2 · 7th March 2008, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

The Australian Circuit of Melbourne...

The race day is on 15th March 2008 and thank GOD its Sunday.

I guess its 16th.

pavan,
can you tell us the time of the race and which channel is airing it in india. This will help us to have a F1 meet - off track.

raj

PAVAN KADAM · 7th March 2008, 12:48

Yes its 16th the Sunday and is aired on Star Sports.

Will update on live timings very soon.

joe_mclaren · 7th March 2008, 12:52

im getting goose bumps.. cant wait to see it all starting
more insight into the fuji speedway and spore tracks

how are the stats on the winter testing

how about a poll on forceINDIAF1 teams position this season.
now that our man mallya is out with a revamped technical team and a ferrari engine, there sure is going to be some surprises this season

looking forward to wearing a mercedes cap and fly an indian flag

wanderlustindia · 7th March 2008, 12:55

All set to see the first race. My money on Raikonnen this year again, but its going to be a lot tougher, I'd assume!

route666 · 7th March 2008, 12:58

the timing is 10 am ist.

Pavan @ all the races are held on sundays and ralf has won more GPs and his first was in imola.

mobike008 · 7th March 2008, 13:07

It will be a tough fight between Kimi, Lewis and Fernando. It would be very interesting to see who wins this season. Our own Giancarlo Fischecella if he comes below 10 spots would be an achievement.

Also, the Motogp is starting off this season with a night race at Qatar this Sunday. And, here i am putting my money on Casey Stoner and followed by Dani Pedrosa and Rossi.

junky · 7th March 2008, 13:25

source:
The Hindu Business Line : Gulf Air offers ‘Grand Prix’ package

Will it cost only that money to watch a GP???

VC12 · 7th March 2008, 15:32

I see another thread of this topic about Gulf air package to baharian for 20k tahts toooo tempting...

kkr2k2 · 8th March 2008, 21:40

Any updates on the timing of the race in the tv on 16th?

AnniHilat0R · 9th March 2008, 06:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

It will be a tough fight between Kimi, Lewis and Fernando. It would be very interesting to see who wins this season.

I guess Fernando will be a tough choice to be honest. Though a good driver, the car is slightly off the pace. Its almost a second slower than the McLaren and the Ferrari. But, well its a funny game so you never know. But being a True Alonso fan, thanks for mentioning his name in the list.

4th March 2008, 17:55	#31
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	2008 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX. Malaysia hosted its first F1 race in 1999. Surprisingly this circuit is owned and operated by the Malaysian Airports. This track is known to be the finest of tracks world wide because of its clothespin design. Recently this track has taken a trashing from Mr Bernie Eccelstone for being the worst maintained Venue. One of my fave track, and yes the best looking track. This was the only track where Ralf Schumacher won his first and the only win of his life in 2002. 3D view Track Statistics: Second race of 2008 season : 23rd March 2008 Circuit length: 5.54 Kms Total Laps: 56 laps Total distance: 310.4 kms Number of Turns: 15 Top speed: 301 kmph Best Track record: Juan Pablo Montoya.2004 (1min 34.223 Seconds) Eventually Michael Schumacher won the race that year. The First Practice Session begins on 21st March 2008- Friday Qualifying session on 22nd March 2008-Saturday The Race Day is on the Sunday 23rd March 2008 Thats all folks for the Month of March 08, will catch up with the updates for these 2 races later. Any more information pls start shooting. Last edited by PAVAN KADAM : 4th March 2008 at 18:06. Reason: one more pic added
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5th March 2008, 14:18	#32
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Hey guys, All this information and no queries or comments. Its time guys start shooting. we are 10 days away from the First Race of the F1 Season.
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5th March 2008, 15:47	#33
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Oh my,wonderfull details buddie.Good pictures and nice bit of details about the track.Your efforts are appreciated buddie.More later, ram
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6th March 2008, 22:01	#34
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Guys, I was expecting lot of participation on this real war of BHP coming ahead. Seems none are hooked real F1 buff on T-BHP. Cant wait keep shooting.....
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7th March 2008, 00:10	#35
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Hey PK i was bed ridden for the past 2 days buddie.you gave an amazing information here .Maybe every ones busy.We will have the points shooting in from tommorow. Who will be hot favourite in your opinion PK.And which will be the track with most happenings,Which manufacturer would be leaping forward unexpectedly. ram
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7th March 2008, 12:48	#37
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Yes its 16th the Sunday and is aired on Star Sports. Will update on live timings very soon.
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7th March 2008, 12:52	#38
joe_mclaren BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: TRIVANDRUM Posts: 103 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	im getting goose bumps.. cant wait to see it all starting more insight into the fuji speedway and spore tracks how are the stats on the winter testing how about a poll on forceINDIAF1 teams position this season. now that our man mallya is out with a revamped technical team and a ferrari engine, there sure is going to be some surprises this season looking forward to wearing a mercedes cap and fly an indian flag
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7th March 2008, 12:55	#39
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	All set to see the first race. My money on Raikonnen this year again, but its going to be a lot tougher, I'd assume!
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7th March 2008, 12:58	#40
route666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cochin Posts: 72 Thanked: 0 Times	the timing is 10 am ist. Pavan @ all the races are held on sundays and ralf has won more GPs and his first was in imola.
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7th March 2008, 13:07	#41
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	It will be a tough fight between Kimi, Lewis and Fernando. It would be very interesting to see who wins this season. Our own Giancarlo Fischecella if he comes below 10 spots would be an achievement. Also, the Motogp is starting off this season with a night race at Qatar this Sunday. And, here i am putting my money on Casey Stoner and followed by Dani Pedrosa and Rossi.
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7th March 2008, 13:25	#42
junky BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 31 Times	source: The Hindu Business Line : Gulf Air offers ‘Grand Prix’ package Will it cost only that money to watch a GP???
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VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I see another thread of this topic about Gulf air package to baharian for 20k tahts toooo tempting...
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8th March 2008, 21:40	#44
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Any updates on the timing of the race in the tv on 16th?
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