Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit)

anekho · 23rd October 2011, 17:58

Enjoy guys!

A small glimpse of the track!

Buddh International Circuit pit report by Autocar India - YouTube

aditya116 · 24th October 2011, 00:17

(from Times Of india http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...w/10459025.cms) The Drivers Parade, is a tradition at every GP and the man responsible for arranging the heritage cars required for the parade at indian GP is well-known car collector and lawyer Diljeet Titus, the secretary general of the Heritage Motoring Club of India
Vintage Hot Wheels

Driver
Car
Vettel
Buick Convertible (1947)
Webber
Rolls Royce Phantom I (1925)
Button
Lanchester (1928)
Hamilton
Essex Super Six (1929)
Alonso
Studebaker Commander (1930)
Massa
Chrysler CM 6 (1931)
Rosberg
Mercedes 680 K Supercharged (1929)
Schumacher
Stutz Speedster (1931)
Petrov
Lagonda M45 (1934)
Senna
Auburn Boattail Speedster (1935)
Barrichello
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1950)
Maldonado
Jaguar Mark V (1950)
Sutil
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1950)
Di Resta
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1951)
Kobayashi
Jaguar XK 140 Roadster (1955)
Perez
Chevrolet BelAir (1956)
Alguersuari
Triumph TR - 3 (1956)
Buemi
Austin Healey 100/6 (1956)
Trulli
Daimler Dart SP 250 (1959)
Kovalainen
Sunbeam Alpine Series I (1960)
Liuzzi
Austin Healey 3000 (1962)
Karthikeyan
Mustang Convertible (1964½)
D'Ambrosio
Mustang Convertible (1968)
Glock
Karmann Ghia (1972)

ninjatalli · 24th October 2011, 07:25

Guys,
Is there any rule that we are not allowed to take SLRs to the race? Read a few threads on the net about this - SLR (professional cameras) are not allowed in the race apparently.

mayankk · 24th October 2011, 10:01

the ticket has a photo of an SLR, with a not permitted slash.
I am not going to take any chances, will not take anything on FP , and confirm.
For FP, the (un) trusty phone cam will suffice!
i'll click a picture of the McL, and the pic will be of the renault following it.

kimianks · 24th October 2011, 12:29

I have a Classic Stand 2 West Ticket. Block E, J row. Please PM Me if Interested. I will be able to give the ticket in Delhi on 27th though.

kpzen · 25th October 2011, 21:48

Guys just fyi !!

Classic stand west is the best place to see this race.
Almost 70% + track would be visible from there.

deetjohn · 26th October 2011, 08:06

Had posted this RBR simulation video of Buddh International Circuit with Vettel earlier.

Now, its Mark' turn to run us through the track.

Lap of the Indian Grand Prix circuit with Mark Webber - YouTube

courtesy: f1fanatic.co.uk

Just 2 more days to go for the first FP1 in our country. Can't wait.

liquidmetal99 · 26th October 2011, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

Guys,
Is there any rule that we are not allowed to take SLRs to the race? Read a few threads on the net about this - SLR (professional cameras) are not allowed in the race apparently.

i don't think carrying an SLR or a DSLR is going to be a problem. The same rule is there for pretty much every other grand prix. I was a bit nervous carrying mine for the Singapore gp this year. but when i got there people were carrying all kinds of stuff from tripods, monopods to bazooka lenses.. and no they were not from the press. i think what they're really concerned about is professional equipment but if you're carrying a basic dslr i highly doubt that's an issue. at least it wasn't a problem for me.

polopm · 27th October 2011, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by liquidmetal99

i don't think carrying an SLR or a DSLR is going to be a problem. The same rule is there for pretty much every other grand prix. I was a bit nervous carrying mine for the Singapore gp this year. but when i got there people were carrying all kinds of stuff from tripods, monopods to bazooka lenses.. and no they were not from the press. i think what they're really concerned about is professional equipment but if you're carrying a basic dslr i highly doubt that's an issue. at least it wasn't a problem for me.

Guys
I've got a Nikon D5000 with a inbuilt 18-105 & a 70-300 add-on lens as well. Should I dump the 70-300 and play it safe. End of the day, I don't want to lose the camera

Thanks !

myavu · 27th October 2011, 15:05

This should not have happened!

Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit)-bic.jpg

Source: The straight between turns 4 and 5 | Formula 1 photos | ESPN F1

C300 · 27th October 2011, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by myavu

This should not have happened!

Attachment 833076

Source: The straight between turns 4 and 5 | Formula 1 photos | ESPN F1

Only in our country! They should get it right before the race!

Latheesh · 27th October 2011, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by myavu

This should not have happened!

Attachment 833076

I thought you are talking about missing green or some track related issue. But this one!! haha ha Walceme to India!

shortbread · 27th October 2011, 17:17

Some minor hiccups as the media are on the track:

Couple of power outages have the broadcasters panicking
BBC crew's commentary box is away from the track and without a window, only a couple of screens!!

Praying nothing major goes wrong.

liquidmetal99 · 27th October 2011, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by polopm

Guys
I've got a Nikon D5000 with a inbuilt 18-105 & a 70-300 add-on lens as well. Should I dump the 70-300 and play it safe. End of the day, I don't want to lose the camera

Thanks !

i seriously doubt if that's going to be any issue carrying that but if you're paranoid about the prospect of getting stopped at the security check you could skip the 70-300 or better yet leave everything and just carry a small digicam n you can focus on watching some world class racing

but jokes apart, i think its also dependant on the venue as well. And since its an inaugural race i wouldn't be surprised if they're a bit uptight about rules. Best thing is to wait till Friday practice and see how strict they are about these things from any bhpians attending it. That's your best bet.

dockap · 27th October 2011, 21:43

what's wrong with the picture?

Quote:

Originally Posted by myavu

This should not have happened!

Attachment 833076

Source: The straight between turns 4 and 5 | Formula 1 photos | ESPN F1

24th October 2011, 00:17	#362
aditya116 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: calicut Posts: 317 Thanked: 51 Times	Re: Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit) (from Times Of india http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...w/10459025.cms) The Drivers Parade, is a tradition at every GP and the man responsible for arranging the heritage cars required for the parade at indian GP is well-known car collector and lawyer Diljeet Titus, the secretary general of the Heritage Motoring Club of India Vintage Hot Wheels Driver Car Vettel Buick Convertible (1947) Webber Rolls Royce Phantom I (1925) Button Lanchester (1928) Hamilton Essex Super Six (1929) Alonso Studebaker Commander (1930) Massa Chrysler CM 6 (1931) Rosberg Mercedes 680 K Supercharged (1929) Schumacher Stutz Speedster (1931) Petrov Lagonda M45 (1934) Senna Auburn Boattail Speedster (1935) Barrichello Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1950) Maldonado Jaguar Mark V (1950) Sutil Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1950) Di Resta Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1951) Kobayashi Jaguar XK 140 Roadster (1955) Perez Chevrolet BelAir (1956) Alguersuari Triumph TR - 3 (1956) Buemi Austin Healey 100/6 (1956) Trulli Daimler Dart SP 250 (1959) Kovalainen Sunbeam Alpine Series I (1960) Liuzzi Austin Healey 3000 (1962) Karthikeyan Mustang Convertible (1964½) D'Ambrosio Mustang Convertible (1968) Glock Karmann Ghia (1972) Last edited by aditya116 : 24th October 2011 at 00:34.
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ninjatalli Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,941 Thanked: 16,996 Times View My Garage	Re: Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit) Guys, Is there any rule that we are not allowed to take SLRs to the race? Read a few threads on the net about this - SLR (professional cameras) are not allowed in the race apparently.
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mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,217 Thanked: 8,530 Times View My Garage	Re: Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit) the ticket has a photo of an SLR, with a not permitted slash. I am not going to take any chances, will not take anything on FP , and confirm. For FP, the (un) trusty phone cam will suffice! i'll click a picture of the McL, and the pic will be of the renault following it.
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kimianks BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 194 Thanked: 184 Times	Re: Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit) I have a Classic Stand 2 West Ticket. Block E, J row. Please PM Me if Interested. I will be able to give the ticket in Delhi on 27th though.
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kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,880 Times View My Garage	Re: Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit) Guys just fyi !! Classic stand west is the best place to see this race. Almost 70% + track would be visible from there.
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myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,572 Thanked: 1,969 Times	Re: Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit) This should not have happened! Source: The straight between turns 4 and 5 \| Formula 1 photos \| ESPN F1
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shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,629 Thanked: 7,469 Times	Re: Updates on the Indian F1 track (Buddh International Circuit) Some minor hiccups as the media are on the track: Couple of power outages have the broadcasters panicking BBC crew's commentary box is away from the track and without a window, only a couple of screens!! Praying nothing major goes wrong.
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