Sunday, May 05, 2013

Travel - Some of my Traveling Photos


Travelling has been everyone dream and i has been blessed to be able to travel to many places till now and many more to come.

 Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

 Bragg Creek, Calgary, Canada

 Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA

 Sunset @ Las Vegas, USA

Santa Monica Pier, California, USA

Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, California, USA
Las Vegas, USA

Sun Flower Farm @ Singapore Airport

Fisherman Wharf @ San Francisco, USA

Spray Lake, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Rodeo Drive, Los Angelas, USA

Castello di Amorosa, Napa Valley, California, USA

Dog Sledding In Canandian Rockies, Alberta, Canada
Napa Valley, USA
Nakiska Ski Mountian, Alberta, Canada

Skywalk, Grand Canyon West, USA

Los Angelas, USA

Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park, Canada

Saturday, May 04, 2013

SIZZLING SUPER GT ACTION RETURNS TO MALAYSIA IN JUNE 2013



The fast and furious action of grand touring car racing returns to the Sepang International Circuit in June 2013 with Malaysia playing host to round 3 of the AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series.

Organised by JPM Motorsport, the Malaysian round of the AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series from 15-16 June 2013, is regarded as one of the world’s fastest and most exciting GT racing series. The 2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series features eight rounds, and is divided into the GT500 and GT300 classes, gathering what is traditionally the largest ensemble of the latest Japanese manufacturers the likes of Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Subaru, as well as continental marques that include Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, BMW, Mosler, Chevrolet, Audi, Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz.

Round 1 of 2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series opened in dramatic fashion at the Okayama International Circuit on 6-7 April 2013 in which a drastic change in weather produced an exciting race.

In the GT 500 class, the MOTUL AUTECH GT-R team secured pole position during a wet qualifying but a completely dry track on race day produced a three-way battle which eventually resulted in the RAYBRIG HSV-010 (GT500) driven by Takuya Izawa and Takashi Kogure clinching the victory for Honda.

MOTUL AUTECH GT-R’s Masataka Yanagida led the race until it began to drizzle and with 10 laps to the finish he struggled for grip and was eventually caught by two Hondas. With five laps to go, RAYBRIG HSV-010’s Takashi Kogure shot ahead to claim a slim victory for the team’s very first win since 2006 ahead of team KEIHIN HSV-010’s Koudai Tsukakoshi, with Yanagida settling for third place.

Meanwhile, despite claiming their first ever pole position, SUBARU BRZ R&D SPORT’s Kota Sasaki and Tetsuya Yamano had to be contented with fifth place finishing the 300km race one-lap behind race winners Katsuyuki Hiranaka and Bjorn Wirdheim in the GAINER DIXCEL SLS Mercedes-Benz SLS car.


Starting from third on the second row of the grid, GAINER DIXCEL SLS gained the lead in the early stages of the race to drive to an unchallenged victory ahead and its first ever victory since its debut last season. GSR HATSUNEMIKU BMW’s Nobuteru Taniguchi and Tatsuya Kataoka in a BMW Z4 finished second 11 seconds adrift, with the LA SEINE Lamborghini Gallardo of Hideki Yamauchi and Hiroki Yoshimoto in third place one lap down.

Malaysia’s Fairuz Fauzy alongside Japanese Yuki Iwasaki, racing for team APR Audi R8 LMS Ultra in the GT300 class meanwhile, valiantly converted a disastrous qualifying session from 23rd on the grid, to finish 14th in the race.

Round 2 of the Series moves to the Fuji Speedway at Oyama in Shizuoka from 28-29 April 2013, famous for its 1.5km straight and will be run over a distance of 500km, before teams head for Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit for round 3 on 15-16 June 2013.

Fans can purchase their tickets, priced at RM100, for the Malaysian round of the AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series by logging on to www.supergt.com.my, or tune in to the entire season’s updates on www.facebook.com.my/supergt.my.


MALAYSIAN SUPER GT QUEEN HEADS FOR JAPAN
Beauty Julie Tan will have the honour of joining a line-up of Japanese GT Queens when she travels to the Fuji Speedway at Oyama in Shizuoka, Japan for round 2 of the AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series from 28-29 April 2013.

Tan, winner of the 2012 Malaysian SUPER GT Queen Search Pageant, will join representatives from JPM Motorsport with the objective of promoting the Malaysian round of the series as well as the country as a popular tourist destination.

The 2012 Malaysian SUPER GT Queen Search Pageant was organised by JPM Motorsport with the objective of promoting the sharing of knowledge, expertise and talent between Malaysian and Japanese GT queens. 

If you have what it takes to be the next Malaysian Super GT Queen, do try out the 2013 edition Pageant. Aspiring candidates can log on to the SUPER GT’s Facebook at www.facebook.com/supergt.my to obtain updates about the event, as well as to read about Tan’s Super GT experience during her trip to Japan.


Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Super GT Tickets Give Away!



Great news folks! I have 3 pairs Super GT tickets to give away, Thanks to JP Motorsports and Super GT... and all you need to do is

Step 1 - LIKE Super GT Facebook @  https://www.facebook.com/SuperGT.my
Step 2 - Follow my blog @ sakakida.blogspot.com | click follow at the follower column
Step 3 - Give me a shout why you want to go Super GT event | at the comment area of this post

Hurry up and give your best shout and this give away will end on Thursday 7th June 2012 8.00pm


Friday, June 01, 2012

Super GT Round 3 Malaysia Team


Are you prepared for this year Malaysia Round 3 Super GT? 8 days to go for a whole new excitement people! Other then all the great activities that i have mention in my last post, there is another thing worth to shout about or cheers till your lung out! We will be having a Malaysia Team 'Thunder Asia Racing' to enter as a wild card to challenge the excited and blood rushing race.


Thunder Asia Racing will lead by our very own Fairuz Fauzy and Hikori Yoshida in as Mosler MT900m, and will be blazing the tarmac of Sepang International Circuit on the weekend of 9th and 10th June 2012.


Here is what Fairuz Fauzy got to say!
It’s always an honour to represent Malaysia on the international stage. The Super GT is something new and exciting which will enable us to challenge ourselves. We certainly look forward to putting on a good show for our community,” 
  “To be part of the fastest grand touring race in the world and a sport with a huge global following is superb. The fact that Malaysia is the only other country outside of Japan to host this race is spectacular and I am absolutely thrilled to represent Malaysia and hope that more Malaysian fans will root for us.

What are you waiting for? get your ticket now and every second ticket you purchased you will get 20% discount and children under 12 will enter free! when you get your tickets, remember to enter the lucky draw and get your chances with the great prizes worth more then RM40,000

Quick grab your tickets @ http://www.ticketcharge.com.my or http://www.supergt.com.my/



Saturday, May 26, 2012

15 Days count down to Super GT Round 3 Malaysia


Super GT is one particular event that i always look forward to every year and last year it was an experience i will never forget. 


The event turn out to be more then just a Super GT race since the event took over by JP Motorsports last year and i witness a fun and excitement filled event with lot of activities line up for everyone and the best thing is that the event it is not only for adult, children are most welcome as well and children under 12 years old enter free, yes! you hear me right.. FREE! There will be kids zone which they can have plenty of fun.


Apart from the race, there will be a lot other activities like support race, Playstation Gran Turismo 5 tournament, BMX demonstration, dance competition and good news to those who like gadget, cosplay and food as there will Akiba Town install for you this year. Akiba Town would be similar to Akihabara Electric Town in Japan and i heard you will get some good bargain so make sure you remember to check them out. After an awesome bargain, you can join the rest to admire some great and mean machine at the motorshow.


You can find yourself witnessing the Malaysia's biggest super car/ performance car gathering as well and JP Motorsport is going to try to break the Malaysia record again for the largest gathering and it is your chance to view all the different magnificent machine up-close.


Not to forget about your pit walkabout access if do not to miss out the Super GT Queens and the Team girls during the pit walkabout and you can find yourself at up close with the team drivers and their mean machine and make sure you get an autograph from your favorite team ;)

Quick grab your tickets @ http://www.ticketcharge.com.my or http://www.supergt.com.my/  and with RM100 will get you a Grandstand ticket and a limited edition Super GT Touch and Go card and it doesn't just end there, each tickets purchased, you stand a great chance to win a prize from the lucky draw which help daily and with over RM50,000 worth of prizes to be won.


Lucky draw is held DAILY and winner stand to win a random prize daily of:
  • Pitwalk passes 
  • Gridwalk passes 
  • Naza NZ125R motorbike 
  • Avira anti virus 
  • Samsung 32" LCD TV 
  • Samsung 43" Plasma TV 
  • Panasonic 50" Plasma TV 
  • Panasonic 32" LCD TV 
  • Fujifilm Compact Camera 
  • Canon Compact Cameras 
  • Olympus Cameras 
  • Samsung Mobile Phones 
  • Nikon D5100
You also can visit Super GT facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/SuperGT.my to get more information.


Monday, May 14, 2012

SUPER GT 2012 Press Release



SUPER GT 2012 Round 3 Malaysia Launch 

12 May 2012, Kuala Lumpur – The SUPER GT 2012 Round 3 Malaysia, one of the most popular and greatest motorsport events was officially launched by JPM Motorsport at Bangsar Village 2. SUPER GT is a world class Grand Touring Race Series where it is hugely popular and reputable in its country of origin – Japan. SUPER GT 2012 Round 3 Malaysia is the one and only round out of the eight round of the SUPER GT in Japan.

This year SUPER GT Trophy was unveiled by Mr JP Chin, founder of JPM Motorsport, Mr TJ Chin, Managing Director of JPM Motorsport; Mr Yochiro Ueno, MD & CEO of Honda Malaysia and Mr David Tan, Managing Director of Tumasek Pewter. Hundred members from several car clubs were also present to witness the momentous event.


The prestigious trophy, sponsored by Tumasek Pewter, was presented to Mr JP Chin by Mr David Tan.

JPM Motorsport also announced their plan to support the Kids for Kids Charity Foundation, a foundation that focuses on children welfare by contributing RM50 of every SUPER GT tickets sold at RM100 (only at roadshows). The beneficiaries are Stepping Stones Home, Rumah Kanak-Kanak Angels and Agathian’s Shelter.

Speaking to the Participants of the Biggest Super and Performance car gathering, “You are encouraged to contribute RM200 in which RM100 of it will be channelled to the Kids for Kids Charity Foundation, while the balance will be given back to you in the form of preloaded Touch ‘n Go card. We hope this little gesture will go a long way for the kids in the foundation.”

SUPER GT this year will see the return of the much anticipated Biggest Super and Performance Car Gathering. “This year, we are looking at more entrants to break the record of previous year. With your support, we will surely achieve it!” furthered Mr JP Chin.

The Semi-finals of the SUPER GT Queen Search 2012 was held after the official launch. SUPER GT Queen Finalists have been chosen vying for a spot in the Final search.

Apart from the SUPER GT Queen Search 2012, the Malaysian Final round of the Sony Playstation 3 Gran Turismo 5 Asia Online Tournament – SUPER GT Cup was held there as well. The winner will represent Malaysia to compete with 5 other finalists from Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia to crown the title of “Asia’s Fastest!”



One of the highlights of this year’s SUPER GT Race will be an all-day Dance Competition by 40 dance teams from various colleges in Klang Valley and Penang to showcase their astound dance choreography. The top two teams will be battle on the center stage! The theme for the 9th June is ‘Street’, and the night will be filled by a Dance Party, where 10 professional dance crews will be showcasing their moves to the hypnotic beats live spin by hot Japanese DJ!



In tandem with the Super GT race, the AFFIN Bank Motorshow will be held with the participation of leading conglomerates such as Sime Darby Motors, NAZA World, Lamborghini and other major Japanese and Korean manufacturers like Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Subaru and Hyundai, as well as aftermarket accessory makers like Motul, Denso, V Kool, Paint Shield, ENEOS, McKee Racing. Hence, visitors can expect the finest collection of vehicles from exotic makers such as Ferrari, Maserati, and Porsche, Mercedes Mclaren SLR to performance automakers such as Alfa Romeo, BMW, Ford and even Land Rover, who provide alternatives for 4x4 lovers. Adding to the excitement; private owners will be displaying some of the rarest cars and bikes, like the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, Morgan Aero Super Sport, 3 times Le Man Winner remake like the Ford GT40, the 2400cc Motor Cycle in the form of Triumph Rocket 3 and many more! Even some of the SUPER GT Race Cars will be on display, making it truly a heaven for automotive enthusiasts! To top it off, Ducati and Harley Davidson will be bringing in their best motorbikes to the show. The AFFIN Bank Motorshow is definitely the place to scratch your speed itch.



If racing and a spine-tingling selection of rare cars are not enough to quench the thirst for automotive entertainment, JPM Motorsport has lined up one more star attraction for motorsport fans. This time, with the support and help from all the car clubs, JPM Motorsport aimed to break the record created last year in the Malaysia Book of Records with the 2nd Edition of the Biggest Super and Performance Car Gathering! The objective is to gather more than 405 cars (2011 record)on the front straight of Sepang International Circuit (SIC), featuring cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, and other road-going variants of SUPER GT racing machines such as the Lexus SC430, Honda NSX, Nissan GTR and Mazda RX7. There’s already a surging interest with an expected crowd (of more than 5000 visitors) attending the SUPER GT Pit Walkabout which will happen simultaneously.



Whether you are there to admire the magnificent machines or the breathtaking ‘beautiful race queens’, or just to have a fun-filled day out with loved ones, the Super GT has something for everyone!

Grandstand tickets are priced at RM100 each, and can be bought online at www.ticketcharge.com.my or at any of the organised roadshows. Children under the age of 12 can enter for free. The Corporate Bulk Discounts are still available. For more information regarding this, call the respectively JPM representatives or visit www.supergt.com.my.

Every ticket purchased will stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes such as 50’’ TVs, Compact Cameras, DSLR, Samsung S2, Net Book, Anti Virus Product by AVIRA, GARMIN GPS, V Kool Tinting Services, Paint Shield Detailing and also motorcycles from NAZA.

Public do not need to worry about the traffic and where to park their car. In order to ease the commute for fans, Skybus will be providing shuttle services from KL Sentral to SIC (details can be found at http://www.supergt.com.my.)



About SUPER GT


SUPER GT was born in 1993 as the Japan Touring Car Championship, and shortly after was renamed the Japan GT. Upon expansion into Malaysia, the event was essentially renamed the SUPER GT in order to reflect its international ambitions. This race is utterly unique due to it having two racing classes: GT500 and GT300. The GT500 is raced by leading Japanese automobile manufacturers such as Honda, Nissan and Lexus, while the GT300 is raced by leading aftermarket auto-accessories makers, who use machines such as the Ferrari 458, Lamborghini LP570, Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Audi R8 GT3, Chevrolet Corvette, and even mean green machines like the Toyota Prius and Honda CRZ, making it the most diverse race! 

The race originally started with 500 and 300 as the maximum brake horsepower (BHP) of the participating machines in their respective classes. Over the years, this output has increased significantly and the machines today are unrated as of yet, however the category names remain the same. The machines are masterpieces of exceptional technical engineering, and the GT500 is the fastest Grand Touring Race in the world, surpassing even the FIA GT1 and DTM races. One would be hard-pressed to find a more colourful race anywhere in the world! All the race cars from both categories are fitted with low-cutting splitters and humongous GT wings, and then given a bright coat of colours ranging from orange to crimson red to Japanese white. In true Japanese fashion, some cars are even anime-themed! All ensure that the fans are entertained with a visual feast!



SUPER GT 2012 Round 3 Malaysia Launch @ Bangsar Village 2


As mention on my previous post, JPM is launching Supert GT 2012 Round 3 at Bangsar Village 2 and hope everyone manage to attend the great event with all the incredible super cars and GT queens. For those who missed it, don't worry there are more activities coming up and check out this post to see what you have missed.

GT Cars Photo session with JP Chin,TJ Chin & VIP 



 All kinds of luxurious super car and plenty of Honda CRZ attended as well


 i used to own a F430 before (for 15 minutes LoL0.. great car and easy to drive!


 One of my Favorite and it is yellow! Yummy!

 The car is so greatly polish, it can reflect the sky clearly...





 I am still thinking how they manage to find so many CRZ

 The GT cars from Autobacs 



 Emcee of the day - Hannah Tan (told you that she will be there hehehe)

 The lucky winner of the 32" LCD... Buy a Grand stand ticket and get a chance to win LCD TV! not bad at all, what you guys waiting for..



This year SUPER GT Trophy was unveiled by Mr JP Chin, founder of JPM Motorsport, Mr TJ Chin, Managing Director of JPM Motorsport; Mr Yochiro Ueno, MD & CEO of Honda Malaysia and Mr David Tan, Managing Director of Tumasek Pewter


Lushan Super GT Queens 2012 Malaysia and Toshimi Takahashi Super GT Queens 2012 Japan with emcee Hannah Tan

 Performance by our beloved Super GT Queens






Speech by Mr JP Chin, Founder of JPM Motorsport



 The team from Bangsar Village (i couldn't believe they can still direct all the traffic from the restaurant LoL)

 I would say, lucky them LoL


After lunch time we have The SUPER GT Queen Search 2012 Semi Final and The Sony Playstation 3 Grand Turismo 5 Tournament to further spark up the event...


The Sony Playstation 3 Grand Turismo 5 Tournament 


 Emcee and judges

Invited Guest (Yes! I know)


 The Judges!



 and the Ladies!


Erica Chan and Mico Lee

?? and Lily Kon 

Rice Hing and Cindy Chew 

Pauline Koo and Yumi Meiki

Miya Yap and Roselyn Woon

Valerie Chua and ??
?? and Freda Foong

Taylie Teo and Cookies Yap

Heidi Goh and Cath Lim

Akifu and Julie Tan

Jesnny Monk and Charissa Chong

Been trying very hard to put names to all contestant, so do advice me if i get the names wrong or you can help me to filled up those empty one as well.

 Back stages to catch some of the action before the contestant head to the stage









For ticketing and information click here or visit www.supergt.com.my
Facebook - www.facebook.com/supergt.my

look out for Grandstand tickets give away in my blog soon!