F1 Singapore Grandprix and Singtel sponsors

The F1 Singapore Grandprix is mainly sponsored by Singtel.

If you know of any other smaller sponsors or companies involved with the Formula 1 Singapore race, post them up in the comments.

Wonder if there are any hotels sponsoring the event too? Its sure is a lucrative sponsorship. Many expats & travellers will be coming to Singapore. And this will benefit the Singaporean economy a lot. So many business opportunities will come up too.

The official F1 Date is on September 28 and there will be an estimated 90,000 spectators.

Its the first formula 1 night race in F1 formula 1 history. The cars will race through 61 laps around the anti-clockwise circuit with 14 left turns and 10 right turns, will pass six slowest corners in each lap, during which the racers are estimated to drive between 80 to 100 kph.
Here, I can think of business opportunities of producing games or graphic decorations relating to the Night race theme. For example, an F1 calendar with night themes. This will be a historical piece of merchandise/souveneir.

The track offers three turns where the drivers will get overtaking opportunities. The maximum speed a driver can zoom across the circuit will be in excess of 300 kph. The surface of the track will be laid with polymer modified binder and will offer vehicles 20% more grip.

State-of-the-art lighting system along the circuit will deliver optimal visibility for the night race conditions, which will be four times brighter than a sports stadium.

Ok so what does this F1 Singapore Night Race look like? Here we go:



Yes, its happening right here, in all the places I & my friends hang out. You know around Suntec, esplanade, raffles etc.

Some games you can play to get the feel of the F1 Singapore:

• http://www.visitsingapore.com/racer/index.html - Nicely designed flash game
  
• http://www.singtelrace.com/MobileRacer.aspx - You can download the Mobile Racer game from Singtel to play on your mobile phone. Its a cool 3D race game.

Contests held relating to F1 Singapore:

• Singtel grid girls - A beauty & talent contest to find the F1 Grid Girls who will flag & start off the race.
  
• The Singtel Prediction Challenge - you pick the winners in the 2008 Formula One™ season.Before each Grand Prix, you have the chance to predict who will be the eight fastest drivers.Play now and WIN fantastic prizes!

Sponsor Websites:

• Singtel Race - singtelrace.com is the official sponsor website

There will be three other support races, namely the Aston Martin Asia Cup, the formula BMW Pacific and the Porche Carrera Cup Asia. Anyone covering these events, can provide us with info or links on the comments too.

Its an exciting month.

Mobihunt 2008 Singapore is back

Mobihunt 2008 is back. And its going to be even more exciting this time round, as it covers a bigger area.

The idea is simple. Using the clues (questions) given on your mobile phone, you have to run/walk & find the answers in different location around Singapore. The team that answered all the questions correctly in the shortest time will win the event.

Top prize for the event is $1,500 cash. The event starts on 8 November 2008. And its a good way to exercise & keep fit.

So what are you waiting for? Come and register online today at:

http://mesh.portalcity.com.sg/mesh/mobihunt/registerNewAcct.do

Watch American Idol artist Teddy Campbell live in Singapore

After SingFest, this concert would be the next best thing, here in Singapore.

Concert in the park

DAY 1
Sept 13 (sat)
6pm - 11pm
Fort Canning Green
Featureing: American Idol's Teddy Campbell & Sy Smith & all American Star Band

DAY 2
Sept 14 (Sun)
6pm - 11pm
Fort Canning Green
Featuring: Rockstar Supernova's Storm Large witih NAte Morton & Rafael Moreira from the Roack start House Band




Two day concerts: $80
One day concert: $50
More info: http://www.singaporedrumfest.com/

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Event: Be Part of the NS Portol Mobihunt 2008 Treasurehunt Challenge in Singapore

Mobihunt 2008 is back. mobiHunt is an event run by the NS Portal (ns.sg) ( A portal to serve our Singapore NS men).

What is mobiHunt?
Simply its the Singapore version of the Amazing Race, on a smaller but more high tech level.
Participants are required to search for answers to the clues in different areas around Singapore. Participants (mobiHunters) will be using their mobile phone to receive their clues. They will travel from one location to another around Singapore to look for answers to the clue questions. Those who answer all the clue questions correctly and arrive at the finishing point in the shortest time will win.


1st prize is $1,500 Cash
2nd prize is $1,000 Cash
3rd Prize is $500 cash



There are also more consolation prizes. For more details, click the mobiHunt website

How is this possible? Its all possible with the help of a company called NCS. NCS is Singapore's biggest local IT system integrator. And with the mobiHunt event NCS will provide the location based technology required forthis event. The technology is called LBS which simply means location based service.

You can register for the exciting mobiHunt 2008 online today at
http://mesh.portalcity.com.sg/mesh/mobihunt


For those registering & participating in the event, i wish you all good luck. May the force be with you.




Pic: The mobihunt 2008 website is user friendly & nicely designed

Event Date: Singapore Airforce Show 31 Aug 2008 - RSAF Open House

The Republic of Singapore Air Force RSAF celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2008. As part of the celebrations, the Singapore Air Force RSAF Open House 2008 will be held on 30 August 2008 and 31 August 2008 at Paya Lebar Airbase. Admission to the RSAF Open House 2008 is free for the public, from 9am to 7pm daily.

Highlights include:

Aerial Displays
Watch the F16 Fighting Falcons, AH64 Apache Attack Helicopters, CH47 Chinook underslung operations and the Red Lions parachute free fall displays and be awed by them all.

Static Displays
Touch and feel the F16 Fighting Falcon Black Knight, AH64 Apache and Hermes 450 amongst the static displays. Black Knight pilots will also be making special appearances, although I’m unsure if you can ‘touch and feel’ them!

Real Aircraft Rides
Ride in a real C130 Hercules, Fokker 50 or CH47 Chinook aircraft. And be airborne to watch the Singapore Air Force RSAF Open House 2008 from high up in the air! Children will love this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Lucky Draws will determine who flies and who cries.

Hot Air Balloon Rides
For the first time ever, Hot Air Balloon ride will be available at the RSAF Open House 2008! Participate in the Hot Air Balloon Ride Lucky Draw and win a 150-feet lift up in the air.

Air Force Museum
Learn about the history of the Singapore Air Force RSAF from its inception till today. This will likely be one of the better ways to beat the scorching heat, as the Air Force Museum cool air-conditioning. Read my post on visit to Air Force Museum here.

Kids Zone
The Kids Zone has been set up to entertain children. They can enjoy fantastic times at the carnival game stores and participate in many kid-friendly activities while waiting for the Hot Air Balloon Rides or Aircraft Rides lucky draw results.

Photo Taking in RSAF Uniform
For a fee, you can dress up your children in RSAF uniform with an Air Force-related backdrop to take photographs as mementoes.

Performances
Get close to MediaCorp artistes Jessica Liu and Dawn Yeoh LIVE! Be entertained, play stage games and win prizes! SAFRA Radio will be there, the SAF Music and Drama Company will show their flair. The SAF Provost Unit's Silent Precision Drill Squad will dazzle with their footwork and precision rifle drills.

Flight Simulator Visits
Catch the shuttle service to the Flight Simulator Centre and get the rush as you fly RSAF aircrafts on the advanced simulator systems that are used to train pilots. Adults and children can try it to see if they have what it takes to be a Top Gun!

Exhibitions
Five Segments at the RSAF Pavilion will showcase the 40 years of development in the RSAF and its transformation into the 3rd Generation Air Force. Take a walk through the Heritage Segment to witness the transformation journey of RSAF, the Structure Segment to learn more about the newly set-up RSAF Operational Commands, the Operational Concept segment to learn how RSAF exploits new Operational Concepts to maximise the use of air power for SAF, the People Segment to see recent humanitarian and peace keeping operations and the Technology Segment for latest developments in RSAF.

Commemorative Stamps
As this is the 40th Anniversary of the RSAF since founding in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command, 5 commemorative stamps with the First Day Cover and Presentation Pack will be officially launched on 28 Aug 08 at all SingPost Post Offices. Visitors to the RSAF Open House 2008 can buy them to keep a piece of Singapore’s military aviation heritage.

Fund Raising Event
SAF Officers' Wives Club will raise funds at a booth filled with used books, aircraft models and RSAF memorabilia for sale. Collect your favourite RSAF or aviation-related souvenirs and help charities including the SAF Benevolent Fund and Food From the Heart.

How To Get There
Free shuttle bus services from Hougang SBS Transit Bus Interchange and Eunos SBS Transit Bus Interchange. Free Shuttle Service- operating hours: 0830 hrs to 2000 hrs

Security Advisory
For security reasons, do not carry any sharp objects such as knives, paper cutters, etc, Cameras are allowed, but not telephoto lenses that are 500mm and beyond.

For finer programme details: (Singapore Air Force RSAF Open House 2008)
http://www.mindef.gov.sg/rsaf/oh08/highlights/programme.html

Read all in RSAF Open House 2008 website:
http://www.mindef.gov.sg/rsaf/oh08/

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