Singapore GP Circuit

Burnsie · 27 Feb 2008, 16:20 (Ref:2139368)

Have a look at the video below - a computer-generated 3D lap of the Singapore street circuit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htOu3_GrufE

It looks like a very challenging track, with everything from long sweeping bends to tight corners. Will this make it a Monaco-style setup for the teams, or will they need to start from scratch? The chicane at 0:40 looks like it has the potential to catch some drivers out, and assuming it's an accurate representation of the seating layout - imagine sitting in the front row of the grandstand at 0:51 as the cars drive under you!

Kai · 27 Feb 2008, 16:37 (Ref:2139382)

Cool stuff, looks good.

I was thinking about it and I was wondering if they're gonna hold Quali at night or during the day?

Ralf's Girl · 27 Feb 2008, 16:43 (Ref:2139386)

According to the FIA website (http://www.fia.com/mediacentre/Press...300108-05.html) qualifying will take place at 8pm local time, as will the race.

Sodemo · 27 Feb 2008, 17:15 (Ref:2139402)

Looks like a great street track, there might even be space for overtaking depending on how wide it is.

mattt · 28 Feb 2008, 19:53 (Ref:2140295)

looks a realy interesting track

wills · 29 Feb 2008, 15:44 (Ref:2140947)

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imagine sitting in the front row of the grandstand at 0:51 as the cars drive under you!

I bet that seat will go for high money, looks like it could be a great venue but holding it in the evening is definately a hit or miss. Singapore is the Asian equivalent to Monaco as a country and I do hope it will be as good if not better.

**Craig** · 29 Feb 2008, 16:02 (Ref:2140961)

I sooo can't wait for Singapore. I booked tickets recently and I'll be in row 1 of the turn one grandstand. It's gonna be awesome

**Bononi** · 29 Feb 2008, 17:21 (Ref:2141000)

That's wonderful Craig, and all those asian girls too... they are famous for...

oh well, just focus on the race !

mjstallard · 29 Feb 2008, 17:30 (Ref:2141009)

I had no idea they had that tunnel going under a grandstand - ruddy bloody excellent idea!

**Craig** · 29 Feb 2008, 18:12 (Ref:2141028)

And to top it all those are the cheap seats! Unfortunately it looks like you'll see sod all from there so I went for an alternative. I was quite taken with the idea otherwise!

S.Moss · 29 Feb 2008, 22:19 (Ref:2141191)

and its already coming to a racing game

http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail...Singapore%20GP

wills · 29 Feb 2008, 22:32 (Ref:2141204)

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That's wonderful Craig, and all those asian girls too... they are famous for...

Being stereotyped as whores?

Burnsie · 29 Feb 2008, 23:11 (Ref:2141223)

Now now Wills, we all know that Bononi was referring to Asian girls being famous for their fine cuisine.........

Anyway, if the track is as wide as some are suggesting, it will make for an extremely entertaining race. Does anybody think it will be as good a street circuit as Adelaide?

wills · 29 Feb 2008, 23:29 (Ref:2141230)

Oh I should have known, though I must say you should check out Newton Circus over there for some good outdoor grilled food(although famous for being a tourist trap its a good experience). Its been a long while since we had a street race other than Monaco so I don't know what to expect. At least with street races is that driver error will be punished so we won't expect to see all but 2 cars finish like we do in most grand prixs these days.

Marbot · 1 Mar 2008, 00:28 (Ref:2141262)

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Originally Posted by Bononi

That's wonderful Craig, and all those asian girls too... they are famous for...

.....well,in some cases for not being girls at all! Not that I'd know too much about it you understand!

Gotta like the idea of the track going under the grandstand.A great opportunity to throw an empty 'tinny' at your most loathsome driver!

**Bononi** · 1 Mar 2008, 02:25 (Ref:2141303)

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Originally Posted by martyn bott

.....well,in some cases for not being girls at all! Not that I'd know too much about it you understand!

I believe that you know perfectly about it...

bludvl_x19 · 2 Mar 2008, 23:08 (Ref:2142785)

When is the Singapore GP? I am hoping Septemberish, as I'll already be over there for another purpose. . . .

Mick

Dead-Eye · 3 Mar 2008, 00:48 (Ref:2142854)

September 28

bludvl_x19 · 3 Mar 2008, 02:08 (Ref:2142907)

Very good, that when I'm over there. Looks like I'm off to another GP this year

Mick

**Craig** · 3 Mar 2008, 16:12 (Ref:2143355)

Good luck with finding tickets

bludvl_x19 · 3 Mar 2008, 23:18 (Ref:2143665)

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Originally Posted by Craig

Good luck with finding tickets

Has the marshalling deadline closed yet? That would be the way I'd go. Otherwise, just sit in the hotel overlooking beach rd, just up from the cricket club. I'll get a good view there.

Mick

**Craig** · 4 Mar 2008, 19:52 (Ref:2144405)

Good luck getting a hotel

bludvl_x19 · 4 Mar 2008, 23:06 (Ref:2144533)

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Originally Posted by Craig

Good luck getting a hotel

I'm pretty sure that has already been booked, the group I'm going over with arrive on the Thursday. Just gotta weasel my way out of a couple of days of the tour

Mick

**Craig** · 6 Mar 2008, 16:46 (Ref:2145766)

Nice work

If I'd have known that I'd have asked to sleep in your bath

Marbot · 10 Mar 2008, 01:12 (Ref:2147911)

With regard to the Singapore track lighting: I've just watched the MotoGP highlights of the Qatar race.Apparently the power output for that particular track is 5,400,000 watts! Certainly it looked like it was doing a good job,but I do really think that it's a bit wasteful! It certainly goes against F1 becoming a more environmentally friendly sport.

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