Timelapse: Sepang – Kota Damansara

Yes, I’ve been truly enjoying my new toy. Didn’t expect to be having so much fun with it but heck, I am! Here’s another time lapse that I did using the ContourGPS traveling from Sepang to Kota Damansara.

The captured photos was done at 1frame per 3seconds and then later put together into a video that you see above. What do you think?

Anatomy of a 2011 F1 Steering Wheel

Over the years, not only do we see changes happening in the engine bay and on the bodywork of the F1 car. There’s also changes that we can see on the steering wheel as well to reflect on the respective new components that is added onto the car. One of the new changes to the Steering wheel compared the previous season is the addition of the KERS and the DRS both of which would play a big part in helping the cars win races.

Each of these steering wheels weighs in at 1.3kg, it cost an estimated RM125,000 a piece. A typical Malaysia driver driving a Proton Wira installs a sports steering that only cost RM125 a piece and this usually comes with a Boss Kit! The interesting thing about all these steering wheels is, each one is designed specifically for each driver, with the buttons and dials positioning custom made to each driver. So even though Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso drives the same car, the steering wheels for both drivers are different. (more…)

Super GT International Series Malaysia Ticketing Info

Do you know that the Super GT International Series is going to reach Malaysia on the 18 and 19 of June 2011? I’m sure most of you would have known about it by now unless you’re one of those who either lives in a cave or isn’t too bothered about cars.

“SUPER GT is the fastest Super Grand Touring car race in the world. The Malaysian leg of the SUPER GT Series is the only round held outside of Japan. Hence, we are pleased to be a part of this extraordinary affair. As such, we are looking forward to welcome foreign spectators, which will be a great boost for tourism in Malaysia”, said JP Chin. For those of you out of the loop, this year’s Super GT series’ Malaysian edition will be organized and managed by JPM Motorsports instead of Sepang F1 Circuit itself. (more…)

The Sepang F1 Circuit on a Single Lap

A virtual drive through of what a race car driver can expect on the Sepang F1 circuit irregardless whether you’re in a Formula 1 car or a GT car.

Who do you think will claim the checkered flag this Sunday at the Malaysian GP?

Photos from the Malaysian F1 GP 2010

The Malaysian GP for the 2010 season is up and it’s going to be a very wet affair from what we could see from the qualifier. With a handful of upsets with Button and both the Ferrari drivers couldn’t manage a good time in Q1. The race will look to be an exciting one with the teams looking at ways to overcome their qualifying disappointment to come up tops.

It’s all down to the race strategies employ by each time and I’ll definitely be looking forward to it. Here’s how the top 10 drivers line up look like prior to the race. (more…)