Team-BHP @ Sepang 2007 report - almost a blog

speedzak · 18th April 2007, 14:54

Vintage cars on the way to pick up drivers.

Drivers getting a parade around the circuit. Man, it is hot and wonder how they get to survive this!!

One DNF here. This Merc broke down during the parade. It was Hamilton's car!! But he had a wonderful race.

F1 cars going into the pits. That is the pit entrance between 2 cones.

Spectators' car parking areas. Cars were being parked with great order without any unnecessary blocking etc..

The track used to be cleared of any debris after any activity before the race.

It was hot outside and inside the umberella. Chhatri ke neeche kya ho raha hai??

DNF!! Who was it???

Sideways · 18th April 2007, 15:18

Fantastic report Sam. I am in agreement with Mobikes suggestion. I also think that this should be moved to the collection of the best threads section. Jiyo Sam Jiyo.

Sam Kapasi · 18th April 2007, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippy

Nice pictures zak. Reliving my memories from three years ago. Its funny that you guys actually used ear plugs. I didnt use them and I still have the two pairs with me which I got in my goody bag. I didnt go all the way to put ear plugs and listen to the roaring engines. And they were V10s then

Surprisingly my dad didnt use them either.

What about the raincoats?? Did you use raincoats?

esteem_lover · 18th April 2007, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideways

Fantastic report Sam. I am in agreement with Mobikes suggestion. I also think that this should be moved to the collection of the best threads section. Jiyo Sam Jiyo.

Absolutely

. Great report sam. Are you going to china too ? at this rate, we might all pool up & send you there.

Dippy · 18th April 2007, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

What about the raincoats?? Did you use raincoats?

Used an umbrella. Started raining but went away before the actual race started

suman · 18th April 2007, 16:50

By the way Dippy, it did rain on qualifying day & race day - just not during the event thats all. We got quite a few drops while we were waiting for the circuit shuttle on qualifying day (post qualifying) and it was raining LIKE HELL on Raceday, an hour or so after the race, when we were midway between the circuit & the airport

Dippy · 18th April 2007, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

By the way Dippy, it did rain on qualifying day & race day - just not during the event thats all. We got quite a few drops while we were waiting for the circuit shuttle on qualifying day (post qualifying) and it was raining LIKE HELL on Raceday, an hour or so after the race, when we were midway between the circuit & the airport

Aha !! A certain someone didnt mention it in any of the blogs . All they wanted to do was feed me raincoats and fish sauce

Sam Kapasi · 18th April 2007, 17:19

I see this thread has been moved to the Best Threads. And you guys have really appreciated my writing. I am very grateful for your kind words.

As a mark of my gratitude I shall treat you all to a picture of my chest, nay, to be precise, my right nipple to you. You are all very welcome. Enjoy.

Rtech · 18th April 2007, 17:24

.....and there he goes and ruins a nice thread.

speedzak · 18th April 2007, 20:00

That's the view I have from my room. (2 floors below Sam's??)

Sam's apna favorite drink!! This drink alone is worth flying there.

A RESTORAN where fishes are kept alive in nice beautiful tanks. You point your choice and it will soon be on your table cooked according to your tastes.

A street scene where an S class is closely followed by a Beemer 7! (Ooops, they were parked).

Fireworks galore!!

Suria KLCC. The shopping mall below Petronas towers. It is Huge!! It covers almost 2 sq Kms!! Spanning many streets.

Baby sharks at the Aquaria! There was a board next to it saying: Please touch!!

This one was BIG!! Straight from the amazon. (Check the next pic)......

It is B I G !

I've seen this face somewhere???

Time for cheese!

jkdas · 18th April 2007, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I see this thread has been moved to the Best Threads. And you guys have really appreciated my writing. I am very grateful for your kind words.

As a mark of my gratitude I shall treat you all to a picture of my chest, nay, to be precise, my right nipple to you. You are all very welcome. Enjoy.

what da!

Wardrobe malfunction!!

kpzen · 18th April 2007, 21:12

Sam having cray pot but the pic has more to look at...!

Sam buying Rambutta

A MOD n D-BHPIAN admiring the Petronas

nitinbhag · 19th April 2007, 10:19

Wow.. what a read this has been. Revati & I had a blast reading this thread. I dont know which has been more fun - being at KL/Sepang with the gang or reading about it

Sam, thanks for all BSW (blood,sweat,tears) you put into organising this and then following up with this Pulitzer winning report.
It was good to meet up with the gang. As has been said before, it was amazing how we came together and got along like a house on fire although most of us didnt know each other in person.

Here's to more such meets.
Nitin

hydrashok · 19th April 2007, 10:34

I just noticed that this thread has gone to the "A Collection of the best Threads" section. It definitely belongs there.

ajmat · 19th April 2007, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

The minivan is late. It’s 0930 and we’re all sitting in the lobby. Ishaans friends arrive down, they’re late too. It’s not 945 and the minivan has arrived.

.

That's because the Driver was looking for "Mr Pakasi"

BTW - the winning Porsche has your initials on it...where the freebie Porker?

18th April 2007, 14:54	#226
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,345 Thanked: 21 Times	Random images from my cam! (II) Vintage cars on the way to pick up drivers. Drivers getting a parade around the circuit. Man, it is hot and wonder how they get to survive this!! One DNF here. This Merc broke down during the parade. It was Hamilton's car!! But he had a wonderful race. F1 cars going into the pits. That is the pit entrance between 2 cones. Spectators' car parking areas. Cars were being parked with great order without any unnecessary blocking etc.. The track used to be cleared of any debris after any activity before the race. It was hot outside and inside the umberella. Chhatri ke neeche kya ho raha hai?? DNF!! Who was it???
	() Thanks

18th April 2007, 15:18	#227
Sideways BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Madras - India Posts: 641 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	Fantastic report Sam. I am in agreement with Mobikes suggestion. I also think that this should be moved to the collection of the best threads section. Jiyo Sam Jiyo.
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18th April 2007, 16:50	#231
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 4,587 Thanked: 270 Times View My Garage	By the way Dippy, it did rain on qualifying day & race day - just not during the event thats all. We got quite a few drops while we were waiting for the circuit shuttle on qualifying day (post qualifying) and it was raining LIKE HELL on Raceday, an hour or so after the race, when we were midway between the circuit & the airport
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18th April 2007, 17:19	#233
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 1,848 Times View My Garage	I see this thread has been moved to the Best Threads. And you guys have really appreciated my writing. I am very grateful for your kind words. As a mark of my gratitude I shall treat you all to a picture of my chest, nay, to be precise, my right nipple to you. You are all very welcome. Enjoy.
	() Thanks

18th April 2007, 17:24	#234
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,769 Thanked: 290 Times View My Garage	.....and there he goes and ruins a nice thread.
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18th April 2007, 20:00	#235
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,345 Thanked: 21 Times	Random pics from my cam! (III) That's the view I have from my room. (2 floors below Sam's??) Sam's apna favorite drink!! This drink alone is worth flying there. A RESTORAN where fishes are kept alive in nice beautiful tanks. You point your choice and it will soon be on your table cooked according to your tastes. A street scene where an S class is closely followed by a Beemer 7! (Ooops, they were parked). Fireworks galore!! Suria KLCC. The shopping mall below Petronas towers. It is Huge!! It covers almost 2 sq Kms!! Spanning many streets. Baby sharks at the Aquaria! There was a board next to it saying: Please touch!! This one was BIG!! Straight from the amazon. (Check the next pic)...... It is B I G ! I've seen this face somewhere??? Time for cheese!
	() Thanks

18th April 2007, 21:12	#237
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,597 Thanked: 1,837 Times View My Garage	Some pics..!!! Sam having cray pot but the pic has more to look at...! Sam buying Rambutta A MOD n D-BHPIAN admiring the Petronas
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19th April 2007, 10:19	#238
nitinbhag BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 262 Thanked: 2 Times	Wow.. what a read this has been. Revati & I had a blast reading this thread. I dont know which has been more fun - being at KL/Sepang with the gang or reading about it Sam, thanks for all BSW (blood,sweat,tears) you put into organising this and then following up with this Pulitzer winning report. It was good to meet up with the gang. As has been said before, it was amazing how we came together and got along like a house on fire although most of us didnt know each other in person. Here's to more such meets. Nitin
	() Thanks

19th April 2007, 10:34	#239
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	I just noticed that this thread has gone to the "A Collection of the best Threads" section. It definitely belongs there.
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