First, I would like to apologies for telling you that I will get to visit the pit lane. Actually takda la. Because I was too excited, I read the wrong info. So sorry. Opps
Over the past 10 years since F1 came to our shore, I’ve been to Sepang 5 times. Of this 5 times, 4 have been on grass, cheapest ticket was RM50 and the highest I’ve spent was RM300 and the luckiest I’ve got was winning 2 grandstand tickets from Toyota for yesterday’s race which cost RM1,100/ticket (turquoise).
For me, the best F1 experience was my first time there at 2000. Everything was new to me so everything is HUGE. I even visited the grandstand in 2000. Yes everyone can go in after the race (not sure now). So coming to yesterday’s race, I wasn’t that excited because I know what to expect.
Kimi Raikkonen winner of 2008 F1 Malaysian GP. Congratulations! 
This is the view from Turquoise grandstand.
Left view. Towards the end of turn 1.
Front view. We sat right in front of Toyota’s pit.
Right view. Wish I’m from that area. That’s where the cars are lined-up before the race, chequered flag area, podium area and of course Ferrari’s camp.
Aiyoo so far away. Cannot see la.
Jarno Trulli’s pit stop. Not bad he finished 4th ahead of Lewis.
And Lewis’ pit stop where he stayed there for very long.
I love signboards. Hahaha. Hmm what do you call them? I called them important men. 
Oh btw this is the ‘uniforms’ that we wore.
All in all it was a pleasant experience. Though the crowd at my area wasn’t that cool. Not much cheering. I think they’re afraid to cheer for their favourite team since they’re wearing a Toyota shirt.
I didn’t know I missed the roaring sound of a F1 car so much until I was there. ROOOOOOOOOMMMM!!! 
Plus the engine sound is different from when they have traction control. To those who have always been a TV spectator, you should give F1 circuit a visit. The sound is so much different. So umphhh!
Thank You TOYOTA for everything!!!
Compared to sitting on a grandstand to hill stand area (grass area), I didn’t feel that clueless but there is still some because the large TV screen is actually quite small and the audio wasn’t working at our area. I have to wince my eyes just to read the drivers position from the ‘position tower’.
And why not set up a few TV screens over at the hill stand area (grassland hahaha)? Doesn’t we deserve a better understanding of the race even though we’re paying very less than those big guns from grandstand?
Oh and I came back with a stupid tan on my face.
And the next time I’m going to Sepang to watch F1, it must be a corporate ticket whereby most probably la we’re allowed to walk along the pit lane. Paddock Club ma. Hahaha. But how to get ar?
And I welcome Sepang night race with open arms. Fight with Singapore!
p/s: Moz please tell me who you shake hands with.
Tags: F1, Sepang, Toyota, randstand, Kimi Raikkonen, Turquoise grandstand, Ferrari, Jarno Trulli, Sepang night race
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hcfoo Says:
March 24th, 2008 at 4:21 pmVisit hcfoo
Nice uniform wor… if KL is going to organise the night race, I I’ll definitely go and watch liao.
Jason Says:
March 24th, 2008 at 4:56 pmVisit Jason
So nice. Yes, the sound of the roaring engines is really different from the TVs. Seen them live before, damn nice.
Dawn Says:
March 24th, 2008 at 10:36 pmVisit Dawn
And the smell of gasoline too adds the umph to a live race. I will definitely go see a live race if I can.
lex Says:
March 25th, 2008 at 2:03 amVisit lex
fuuyoohh super fun eh? i do KNOW how to get hold of the paddock club passes. hehe… you know me rite, i always got lubangs. haha and why do I see shahrukh khan’s advert on your blog?! >.
dreamcatcher Says:
March 25th, 2008 at 9:58 amVisit dreamcatcher
that’s a good view of the pit lane. opportunity too to spy on celebrities down there. was the sound bearable? i do know that grandstand spectators received more expensive earplugs than other stands, heh! heh!
wuching Says:
March 25th, 2008 at 10:41 amVisit wuching
so jeles lah I!
keeyit Says:
March 25th, 2008 at 11:18 amVisit keeyit
You went there for 5 times !! I never been to Sepang lol.. Good experience for you
MonkeyWong Says:
March 25th, 2008 at 2:26 pmVisit MonkeyWong
Why I didn’t see you on TV ler
Neo Says:
March 25th, 2008 at 5:02 pmVisit Neo
I haven’t even been to Sepang once, when you wanna bring me there?
Bengbeng Says:
March 25th, 2008 at 9:20 pmVisit Bengbeng
yr life is so exciting wuah
Lob Says:
March 26th, 2008 at 10:04 amVisit Lob
Wei, I am still waiting the story you promise to tell last time. Now its the time , right?
Che-Cheh Says:
March 26th, 2008 at 11:32 amVisit Che-Cheh
Hcfoo, ya the shirt is nice. The night race will be cooling but I think the jam will be horrendous. Hahaha
Jason, oh yeah so umphhh!
Dawn, over here we can only smell the tire and the yuccky break disc smell.
Lex, wah really? Then why you never ask for the pass. Aisehh…who knows you might see Shah Rukh Khan there wuahahaha…just joking.
Dreamcatcher, no free earplugs. Must buy.
Wuching, hehehe
Keeyit, go next year la.
MonkeyWong, because I’m not that hot lor
Neo, You’ve been to so many places except Sepang. Next year you must go la.
Bengbeng, no lah..my life is dull and boring.
Lob, sabar my friend. When the time is right.
Lex Says:
March 26th, 2008 at 7:27 pmVisit Lex
LOL… I dont want to meet fugly man! lol I got it last year and I met Raikkonen! So icyyy lahh that guy! LOL
pacco Says:
March 26th, 2008 at 11:09 pmVisit pacco
i’ve been at sepang once to watch A1….got free grandstand ticket and i can sit wherever i like…can change place summore…coz not many ppl mah…LoL so i juz assume A1 n F1 sounds will be almost the same…ear piercing and wearing ear muff can’t differentiate much guah….
narrowband Says:
March 27th, 2008 at 7:37 amVisit narrowband
OMGOMG!! U got grandstand seat!!! That’s exactly the ticket that Satkuru got from Toyota last time, I remember. He sat at the same place, few seasons back - while I was seated at the end of Turn 1, looking down the grids. But this year I was not in Malaysia for the F1…
jam Says:
March 27th, 2008 at 11:17 amVisit jam
So envy of you!
Che-Cheh Says:
March 27th, 2008 at 1:46 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Lex, oh yeah now I remember! Oklah I know how much you hate that fugly man.
Pacco, wah can switch place? so nice…aiseh!!! No, F1 sound is a lot louder.
Narrowband, wah going to Singapore one? gulpss exchange rate expensive. hehehe. Now without traction control the sound is a little bit different.