Formula 1 Night Race 2019

Excited for the upcoming F1 night race? Sharing with you some info to get ready:

Date: September 21-22, 2019

Championship: September 22, 2019

Time: 8:10 PM

Track: Marina Bay Circuit

Host: Singapore Grand Prix

Last Year’s Winner: Lewis Hamilton of United Kingdom, Mercedes Team

The F1 night race is held once every year since it started last September 2008.

As per normal, the event is equipped with so much fun. An outdoor concert is usually enjoyed right after the announcement of winners. This year, there will be performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gwen Stefani, Hans Zimmer and many more. Also, F3 race, rovings acts, apparel shops, freebies, exhibits and food stalls will be on site to guarantee enjoyment.

For safety, medics, ambulance and police are deployed everywhere.

Some fans I've known dined at a restaurant situated at the top of CBD buildings. They got great food as well as panoramic track view. But personally, a grandstand perspective is enough for an eye candy experience. It is complete with a gorgeous city backdrop. Otherwise, a walkabout for budget conscious is already decent.

Here are some photo of the last year’s:

Ticket prices significantly varies according to preferences such as your selected category of experience, view and zone access. Price can shoot as high as 9,500 and as low as 40 Singapore dollar.

*My tip is to get a zone where the road turns so you can catch a glimpse of the car in slower motion. It will be good for the camera to adjust with the speed as well.

For more information, you can visit the Singapore Grand Prix Website.

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Walkabout F1 Night Race Experience

I’m not really a fan of masculine stuffs and that include automobiles. I grew up girly-girly. But my sister was an opposite. She loves fast cars and had been a fan of car racing for many years. In fact, she watches car relay competition on TV religiously. She even memorised most of the Formula 1 auto racing team and drivers. However, it took her years to finally got the chance to watch the actual race.

Here in Singapore, the world famous F1 car racing is only held weekend night. My sister, as an avid fan, got a package of 3 nights tickets. Unfortunately, Friday for her was a busy time in the office. So she called me to replace her attendance.

The pass she purchased was a walkabout. That means, I will not have a seat as a spectator. Rather, I will have to walk, stand and make my way for a good view of the race. Although, the allotted portion of the road for the ‘walkers’ is just small, I had a great time. Just hearing the zoom of every car heightened my adrenaline. It excites me and I was really enjoying even if I am all alone. Also, large screens are installed in selected points for the people to have a good view of the distant action.

The track was in the central business district. Surely, other than the road and the crowd, the racers have a good scene of the gorgeous buildings, lights and bridges.

Friday was only a practice race. Even though, the drivers are already competitive as it will determine their lane allocation for the championship night - which is always held on a Sunday.

Although the crowd is huge (mainly after-office people and tourists), I believe it is more during Saturday and Sunday. There were also volunteered medics who are stationed in case of accidents.

As soon as the race was over, I thought of going home straight. The public transportation during the event was altered at a reasonable distance. Despite they closed few of the roads, the walk going to my nearest bus stop is as usual scenic.

I tried passing through an underpass and saw the other side of the circuit. I explored the area and found an exhibit of vintage cars. Acquainting myself with each is like a bonus for my ticket.

At 11 p.m., I’m on the phone excitedly talking about my experience to my sister. I knew for a second that she is already enough than having more sisters. After I said ‘Good night’, I bet she wasn’t able to get enough sleep.

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Lessons I Learned From My Travel With Mom

PART 2:

I wandered around the town - walked and walked tagging along my heavy baggage. I can still remember some of the places around. It all looked the same as my childhood recollection of it, except that it is older and filthier.

As soon as I begun to feel tired, I took a jeepney, crossed the scary and disorganised road and searched for a pension house to stay. I chose a room with 2 double beds. I was hoping that I can persuade mom to sleep with me. But ironically, I opt to off my phone so she wouldn’t be able to reach me. Afterwards, I shut the world around me.

I felt good and well rested when I woke up early at night. I called Mom and she offered to pick me up for a dinner with relatives. I declined. But of course, Mom is Mom. She always wins. She eventually convinced me to stay with her at Aunt's place. So the next day, I met her at the mall full of displayed masks because the city is celebrating their first day of Maskara (Mask) Festival. I went gaga and was interrupted when Aunt Yen arrived to fetch us.

Anyway, I busied myself mapping out the places I wanted to visit on our first night at Aunt's residence. Before we sleep, Mom talked to her about my plans. Unfortunately, Aunt discouraged me and she won that night.

The next day, Uncle Martin was supposed to drive us so we can settle Mom's agendas. But he suddenly had something more urgent to attend. We resort in taking a public transport instead. Our commute wasn't comfortable due to all the dust and smoke that pestered us along the way. But mom is determined to sell our ramshackle house and lot. I was hurt when we arrived at the vicinity and to finally let go of something that had been valuable to us. It was full of precious childhood memories.

Days gone by, I was always left at Aunt’s. Mom had been too busy in processing the papers of our properties which she was selling. Two days before we will bid good bye to the province, I asked mom if we could at least go to the famous hot spring resort. She refused telling me that she did not come all the way from Manila for leisure. She was there to settle important matters. I was stunned.

Swiftly, I remember her telling me over the phone that she needs to go back to Negros to sell our estate. But I diffused it. I replaced what I heard with what I wanted to hear. I felt disappointed from I don't know whom - myself or Mom.

The next day, I occupied myself playing with Aunt’s dogs and preparing our bags back to Manila. In my mind, was a repetition of all the days we stayed in Bacolod. I was there for pleasure after a hard months of working abroad. I wanted to unwind, explore around, shot attractive photos, and enjoy the culture. But Mom's purpose was to engage in settling our property. To her, that is what she came for and that only matters.

We went back in Manila with all of her schedules a success while mine wasn't pushed through. Looking at her, I can see fortitude. Mom was mom. She is still the master. Even if sometimes at my age it was hard for me to obey her. She always executes firmness with all her decisions. Because of that, my respect to her had grown more.

Some people said to try travelling with our mother because there will be plenty of valuable lessons to learn. In fact, after my ruined itinerary, I was still glad, I travelled with Mom. I had deepened my understanding of how we are different from each other. I saw the other side of her strength and personality. Above all, I realised that not all people travel the same way as we do albeit we journey together. Each time we travel, may have different purpose and different experience.

Sometimes I found myself arguing with my husband because I refuse to go in a touristy places where most people go. I feel like I will not be of different from them. But my travel with Mom made me realised that despite we all go to the same places, our exposures, insights and feelings may not always be the same as the others. Our background, values, reasons for visiting the place, may influence the overall experience. After all, its the journey, the lessons from the people we travelled with, and the magic it creates when we knew ourselves and the one we travel with in a deeper way.

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