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I went to the Sepang International Circuit yesterday to view the International Formula Championship track testing. With a workers pass granted, I managed to go to the side of the track and getting really close to the cars on the track.
The state-of-the-art circuit, Sepang International Circuit was officially opened on March 9, 1999 by the Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (Former Prime Minister Of Malaysia). It was completed in a record of 14 months and with the recognition of its ultramodern facilities, it was given the honour to incorporate the F1 logo in its name.
Situated 85km from Kuala Lumpur city centre, it is accessible via modern North-South Expressway, Railway Links and a network of Highways. Being closely situated to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport makes it an ideal place for world-class international events.
With the length of 5.543 km, the track features 15 turns and 8 straights with access speed of more than 300km/h. the track allows ample opportunities for overtaking, ensuring a suspense and thrills of the race.
Malaysia, however, is not only looking at Sepang International Circuit as only a physical facility for Motorsports. In this place called ‘Home of Motorsports’ lies the aspiration of making Malaysia as the hub for motor racing activities in the region and a catalyst to spark a new beginning of Malaysia’s motorsports.
In all, the track can accommodate up to 130,000 spectators at a time. It can fill up the grand stand with 32,000 spectators at the Main Grand Stand and 18 corporate suites. New Grand Stand K and F, which can fill up another 18,500 spectators facing, turn 1 and 7 respectively.
The 1.3 km length of double frontage grandstand affords a view of the circuit’s longest straight. The grandstand is constructed along the east-west alignment to ensure shade from the sun’s glare at all times.
The heart of the circuit and focal point is the three-storey Pit Building, facing the main grand stand. All the main facilities are housed here 33 Pits, Race Control Room, Time – Keeping Room, Paddock Clubs and management offices.
The track is electronically linked through a network of fibre optic cabling system along the track to 27 closed circuit TV cameras, which is centrally monitored at the Race Control Room. Every incident along the 5.543km circuit is recorded by the cameras and will be closely watched by the clerk of the course during events. |
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- mir (8)
- [2007-04-01 9:49]
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Taking photograph of fast moving cars in F1 is not an easy job. I tried to take such a photo in Melaka today when F1 Demo was held at Melaka International Trade Center, Ayer Keroh. I realized its not easy. It requires a good camera as well as good skills to capture such moments. Good Photo!
I like this view of the Ferrari, it's very impressive and it's not easy to do. You need a good lens and to be fast.
Great shot.
Cheers,
Jean-Claude
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- zeca
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(18032) - [2007-07-12 20:50]
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Hello Adam!
Its a nice POV to see the race car details. I agree with our fellows "mir" and "jcdurka" about the difficulty, specially when you shoot the front part... not easy!
Regards,
Zeca
