Time: 9:30 am, 30th October 2011
Location: Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
For the huge F1 junkie in me, being present at the inaugural Indian GP is a moment awesome enough to make it to the list of "Top 100 Moments" by itself. As the five red lights go out, the roar of 24, 2.4Liter V8 engines hits you from miles away and way before you first see your favorite speed demons thunder down the back straight at over 320 kmph!!!(God bless DRS and KERS for the added thrills) The race in itself, is 90 minutes of non-stop, high-speed, adrenaline-pumping action leaving you spell bound and craving for more, thinking "Man, I'm coming back next year for sure." (AND get my non-F1-fan friends here too)
Seeing Michael Schumacher in person: Priceless
Location: Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
For the huge F1 junkie in me, being present at the inaugural Indian GP is a moment awesome enough to make it to the list of "Top 100 Moments" by itself. As the five red lights go out, the roar of 24, 2.4Liter V8 engines hits you from miles away and way before you first see your favorite speed demons thunder down the back straight at over 320 kmph!!!(God bless DRS and KERS for the added thrills) The race in itself, is 90 minutes of non-stop, high-speed, adrenaline-pumping action leaving you spell bound and craving for more, thinking "Man, I'm coming back next year for sure." (AND get my non-F1-fan friends here too)
The chequered flag is waved, bringing us to the conclusion of 3 days of sheer motorsport delights (A typical F1 weekend has many smaller championship races too). Many memories are collected in the space of those 3 days, but one memory does stand out above all.
For me, the most memorable moment was an hour prior to the big race, and that was the traditional F1 Drivers' Parade. For once, the pace on the track slows to a crawl as the racers are driven around in vintage convertibles. Above everything else, its the sheer joy and pride of the moment when one sees their heroes up close for the 1st time ever. I can go on and on for pages but I'll save you the trouble. Check out the fans and marshals going absolutely crazy, especially as Michael Schumacher passes by!! Awesome!!
For me, the most memorable moment was an hour prior to the big race, and that was the traditional F1 Drivers' Parade. For once, the pace on the track slows to a crawl as the racers are driven around in vintage convertibles. Above everything else, its the sheer joy and pride of the moment when one sees their heroes up close for the 1st time ever. I can go on and on for pages but I'll save you the trouble. Check out the fans and marshals going absolutely crazy, especially as Michael Schumacher passes by!! Awesome!!
In the end, its quite simple, and as Mastercard would say it:
Tickets to the F1 Race: $140
Food and Drinks: $20
Seeing Michael Schumacher in person: Priceless
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