LIVE REPORT: Chopard-sponsored Porsche 919 Team 1-2 finish at Fuji Speedway
KIH
I was fortunate to be invited to the final session of WEC 2015 6th race in Fuji International Speedway in Japan.
I admit that I have been a fan of motor sport since I was very little. The first one that I remember was F1 at Fuji (which my dad was watching on TV), and I remember the announcer saying "James Hunt!'. I'm not sure of the result, but that was my first race watching. Since then, I studied F1, Endurance including 24 Heures du Mans, and such. But after I started working, it was pushed back from my hobby line-up. It has been a long time dream to watch the race at a circuit, with my own eyes.
As you may know, there are many circuits where many great drivers lost their lives and thinking of those places still would bring tears to my eyes. That said, going to Fuji Speedway, where it all started for me is something very special - once in a lifetime (I hope not!) "a dream comes true" experience.
I will divide the sections to three as following, and I hope you don't get bored by my as-usual lengthy report.
1. About the WEC race
2. Welcome dinner, surprise guests + short interviews
3. Final Session at Fuji with lots of photos, and watches.
I hope you enjoy the report as I did at the Fuji Speedway.
Best,
Ken
Oops, I couldn't resist....
To be continued!
Please read the following posts.
Ken
This message has been edited by KIH on 2015-10-12 09:53:53 This message has been edited by MTF on 2015-10-12 14:14:26
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KIH October 11th, 2015-22:18
1. About WEC Race. First comes first - WEC 101. According to Mr. Marc Vandalen working for Chopard and in charge of its sponsorship for Porsche WEC team. He said at the lecture before the dinner, "I want to introduce you to the world of racing. A bit different from other ra...
KIH October 11th, 2015-23:26
2. Welcome Dinner, surprise guests and short interviews. The welcome reception and nice dinner reception was held at the nearby Prince Hotel. Several VIP were present and Marc explained a bit about Porsche partnership as well as about the race (see previous post), and Thomas Dobeli (the new President of Chopard...
KIH October 12th, 2015-00:09
3. Final Session (lots of photos) and watches! Disclaimer: all the photos are taken by me, so please pardon if the quality is not up there Yes, we all wore the "uniform". The hospitality lounge building. Porsche lounge inside. Before starting. Fans flocked the tents in front of the pits/ garages. In t...
Bill October 12th, 2015-00:44
That looks like one hell of an event. Bravo to Chopard the Drives and Porsche. Sitting on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Thank you for the great coverage. Bill
KIH October 12th, 2015-00:48
Thanks Bill. Great experience to watch the race "there". Now I understand more about the races and my interest for the motor sports was re-ignited Ken
MTF October 12th, 2015-03:49
I can vouch for the Chopard watches actually being raced Thanks Ken for the LIVE report from Fuji Speedway. At least, I think it was Fuji but Mount Fuji was hiding?!? I can vouch for Romain wearing his Chopard watch during the races... Romain Dumas with Chopard Superfast Power Control watch Chopard Superfast Po...
KIH October 12th, 2015-03:59
Yeah, I knew where it was, but the cloud was so low..... .. and couldn't see which one is which. Damn. Today, on the other hand, is very, very nice day. Yes, that 's exactly what Romain was wearing at the dinner - which my too-bad photo barely captured. I couldn't confirm during the race, though. Thanks for the...
MTF October 12th, 2015-07:55
Proof of Life photos of Chopard watches duriing races Yes: the watches actually race....well, definitely on Romain Dumas (see photo) Chopard Superfast Power Control watch on Romain Dumas Chopard Superfast Power Control watch on Mark Webber between racing stints ...
MTF October 12th, 2015-14:06
I don't usually look at girls with racing cars and watches on show BUT I don't know why this girl caught my eye... What do the secret Japanese hand signals mean? It's a mystery. Regards, MTF ...
KIH October 12th, 2015-18:10
I have no idea, sir.... ... they are soooo much younger than us and I don't know the "trend"....
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