Finally, the day we all been waiting for. It’s race day!
Today I decided to park near Pahang Road (free parking mah) and go in by gate 1, so it’s 4 different gates for the 4 days 
Lots of happening at gate 1, and off course, the merchandise stores are here.
As usual, we have our mass briefing as we prepare ourselves for 4 races today. The Aston Martin Asia Cup (10 laps), the Formula BMW (10 laps), the Porsche Carrera Cup (12 laps), and finally, the F1 night race (61 laps).
Again, no photos during race so you will have to see them via other media. The Aston Martin kick off the afternoon with our Singapore hope, Ringo Chong starting at 4th position. It was an exciting race as the beautiful cars zoom by us. A couple of incidents during the race which required the safety car to come out once. The most noticeable incident was the leader who crash out of the race, leaving Ringo with a chance for podium and he did a fine job to ensure that he finish with just that. 3rd and the Singapore flag was flying on this fantastic day.
Next up was the Formula BMW. This is their 2nd race (1st one was yesterday) and it is pretty much the same result as the winner was just zooming away from the rest of the pack. The Porsche promises just an exciting race and they were wheels flying, bumper coming off, kissing the back of cars, white smoke, oil leaking, all happening in the race. A really competitive race with the eventual winner really well deserving.
We have a bit of a break before the F1 race starts and manage to took some shots.
The drivers’ parade is up next before the actual race begins.
After qualifying, Massa is in pole, followed by Hamilton and Kimi. Alonso, fastest lap in practice 2 & 3, went out of Q2 due to mechanical problem and starts at 15. Alonso make an early stop to change to the harder compound tire and soon after, his teammate Piquet had a bad crashed at around 17.5, which is very near to where we are. Safety car was called out as the car is right at the racing line with nowhere to go. It turns out to be a great call by Alonso to pit early as other cars frantically try to pit, some went in when the pit lane is close and required a 10sec penalty.
Ferrari, in particular Massa, was having a bad day at the pit, with Massa driving off with the fuel hose and a mechanic having to be send to the hospital. Kimi was stuck behind Massa and was delayed. Massa had to wait further up for his mechanics to retrieve the fuel hose and his race all but gone. Thing became worst when he was given a drive through penalty.
Hamilton also have to come from behind after the pit stop and Rosberg was the surprise leader after the safety car period is over but he too incurred a 10 sec stop penalty. So he was putting in fast time to try and come back in a good position. Meanwhile, Alonso is quietly moving up the grid. After everyone has done their pit stop, and Rosberg diving in for his penalty, Alonso is now leading the pack. A truely remarkable come back by the double world champion.
Massa than half crash at turn 18 (yes, it my turn) and than try to drive off, and Sutil, in an effort to avoid crashing into Massa, crashed into our corner and is out of the race.
In the end, Alonso hold his nerve and made history by becoming the winner of the 1st ever Formula 1 night race. As a banner in the crowd opposite us says, ‘Alonso, You’ll Never Walk Alone’. Alonso drove pass and saluted them.
After the award ceremony, it’s track invasion time as fans all come down and walk the track of the champions, champions because every single driver gave their best in an exciting history making race.
After the event is over, it’s party time for the race official as we can finally let loose.
Till next year, cheer!
More photos at F1 Singapore GP 2008 – Race Day
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