Black Circuit Is Heading To Penang!

Posted By Michael Yip / August, 8, 2011 / 0 comments

JOHNNIE WALKER®, the world’s number one Scotch whisky and the market leader in Malaysia will continue the iconic and successful series of glamorous Black Circuit race parties by launching the first event of its kind in Penang.

Exclusively for loyal JOHNNIE WALKER® fans, aficionados and society high flyers, The BLACK CIRCUIT PENANG will whisk guests into the luxurious lifestyle of international motorsport on Thursday, August 25th at a secret location to be revealed only days before the party. (more…)

Experiencing the Lifestyle of a Formula 1 Driver

Posted By Michael Yip / March, 31, 2011 / 0 comments

Thanks to Johnnie Walker Malaysia, I got to not only head down to Singapore to party it up like a G6 at the Jet Black Party but also experience what it’s like to live in the life of the rich and famous, in this case, as an F1 driver. Here’s my little story… (I hope you got the time to read til the end and not get bored….)

We took off from KLIA on a chilly Friday morning but before we even step into the plane, Johnnie Walker presented us each with 2 beautiful gifts, 1st a beautiful bottle of Gold Label (as seen in this studio hi-key shot). Yes, I have my own studio so I’m able to do all this kinda nonsense of shooting whatever things I get my hands on when I’m not busy with shoots. Can you see that beautiful name engraved into the bottle? Yup! My name’s on it! (more…)

Photos from the Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party @ Red Dot Design Museum 2011

Posted By Michael Yip / March, 15, 2011 / 0 comments

Over the weekend, thanks to the people of Johnnie Walker Malaysia, I got a chance to live it up like an F1 driver and experience what it’s like to party like a SuperStar for the weekend in Singapore. As it was a 3 day trip, I’m separating each part of the trip to various posting but first up, the Jet Black party itself. The very reason why we were in Singapore in the first place.

Held at the Red Dot Design Museum in Maxwell road, we got there at 10.30pm just as the party was getting started and had the customary photo taking session in front of the Vanity Board before heading in. (more…)

The Johnnie Walker Malaysia Pit Crew Experience @ Sepang International F1 Circuit

Posted By Michael Yip / August, 29, 2010 / 3 comments

Recently attended the The Johnnie Walker Malaysia Pit Crew Experience held at Sepang International F1 Circuit where I participated in the afternoon session experiencing the challenge by forming a team with Reshmonu and Dawn Yang along with Noel, Elf and Andy (sorry guys, my notepad with your full names on it was stolen when i got attacked). We were up against a pretty strong team consist of all guys led by Richard.

Here’s some of the people that was there when I dropped by the Paddock area of the SIC. Be warn, loads of images ahead! (more…)