Metallica to welcome India's first Grand Prix (http://sports.ndtv.com/formula-1/news/item/175787-metallica-to-welcome-indias-first-grand-prix?pfrom=home-Sports)

New Delhi: US heavy metal outfit Metallica will rock India with their first-ever show in the country at a concert to mark the inaugural Formula One meeting in October.

"There are very few places in the world that we have not dragged our gear and crew to," the nine-time Grammy Award winners said on their website on Monday. "For the first time ever, we will be visiting India for two shows."

India are slated to host the Grand Prix on October 30 at a new $350 million circuit in Greater Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi.

The veteran rockers, famous for numbers like "Nothing Else Matters", will perform at the "F1 Rocks" gig in the satellite town of Gurgaon on October 28 and another show in Bangalore on Oct 30.

Ticket details for the shows are yet to be announced.

i heard an interesting statistic the other day
(as you all may have done if u get the bbc commentery for ur f1 coverage).
there are 5000 motorsport events in the UK per year.
that must include all the(some v small but important grass roots) club meets with some sort of competative structure
Hopefully the Noida F1 event will be the beginings of a wider participation in m/s in india.

Good luck and njoy

:cheers:

100 days to go for race day.

MoD updates please.....

Formula One Track will result in people from all over the world coming to Uttar Pradesh. Hope that it will only the first of big projects to come up in the state.

Formula One Track will result in people from all over the world coming to Uttar Pradesh. Hope that it will only the first of big projects to come up in the state.

TAJ MAHAL IS IN UTTAR PRADESH..and people from all over the universe come there...and it is the symbol of India as well.

Will it be finished before october?

Taj Mahal is already finshed.

TAJ MAHAL IS IN UTTAR PRADESH..and people from all over the universe come there...and it is the symbol of India as well.

:lol::lol:

Bhai, Taj Mahal has been finished by the Mughal PWD long ago. Formula One Track generates huge employment and of course gives a fillip to tourism among other things. It benefits everybody in fact. Hope that other big projects which generate employment and revenue come up in UP, that was what I was saying.

^^you tone expressed as if its the first time people in history of the universe will start visiting uttar pradesh..as if its some incipient far away neverland state...

Did it? I am sorry for that. No offence was intended.

but not it may be complete in November.

^^ Can you people please stop spamming.....ehhhrr

guys, if you want to edit first post with some info, pics etc send me PM with body of post.
btw 3 months to go, track must be at least 85% finished. if we count some 1 month for track testing only 2 months left...

Taj Mahal is already finshed.

:hilarious

Will it be finished before october?

Taj Mahal is already finshed.

:lol:

Hehehehe......

theres been no photos for a while, can anyone update on the status of the circuit i.e is the landscaping done? are the stands in place? etc rather than just making educated guesses about it being '85% done'

Guesses??? Ahem ahem...

Just 3 months to go!!:) Would love to see some progress pics!!

If not pics, can we atleast get a descriptive update on the progress.. status of grand stand, pits, track, landscaping etc.. The last major update was from MOD on June 6th..

Wait bro...!!! Its not even 2 months...Updates will come post 15th August...

^^

Are you vachan-bandh for F1 pictures only after 2 months? :)

Formula One transforms Indian village: for better and worse

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India's new Formula One circuit has made rupee millionaires out of hundreds of farmers who sold their land to make way for the track, but many are unhappy at the changes to their lives.
Life was tough but simple not very long ago for farmer Sanjay Singh and his tight-knit family of six who say they were content with their small piece of land on which they harvested cucumbers, vegetables and other crops.
Not any more.
Construction of the new $350-million circuit outside New Delhi, set to host the first Indian Grand Prix on October 30, has turned their lives upside down. "We sold away our land for the organisers of the race," Singh told AFP while supervising the construction of his new two-storey house in Dankaur-Sarlarpur village which overlooks the race circuit.
"We got the money in exchange, but it was a raw deal," the 49-year-old said without revealing the compensation amount, believed to be around five million rupees ($112,622) according to a senior village official.
"We are building a new house and we have a car now, but we are not happy because our means of livelihood which was farming has been snatched away," he added.
Around the dusty settlement of about 500 families, 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the capital, there are signs of construction as the newly wealthy improve their ramshackle homes.
In the background, trucks carrying construction materials rumble noisily along the badly potholed road to the circuit and buffalo graze in the rubbish-strewn open areas.
Singh says there is "ill-will among the villagers" because of jealousy and suspicion.
"Even in the families, sons are fighting over their share of money," he said. "They are giving up on their studies as they think they have enough money to last a lifetime.
"They roam around the whole day drinking beer and picking petty fights."
Across India, fights over land are taking place as companies and governments look for space for new industrial projects.
The existing land acquisition act dating back to 1894 allows the government to acquire any piece of land for projects in the "public interest" such as hospitals, roads and schools.
A new law has been promised, possibly as early as this year, but in the meantime perceived injustices over land acquisition flare up periodically.
Farmers complain they are being pushed off their land unfairly, while businesses say that industrial projects that provide jobs for local people are being unnecessarily held up.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry said in a 2009 report that land disputes had stalled 133 projects in the country, holding up investments to the tune of $100 billion.
The villagers of Dankaur-Sarlarpur illustrate how, even when compensation is paid generously and on time, strong emotional links to land and the lack of future prospects for uneducated farmers leave many dissatisfied.
Mukesh Kumar, a 22-year old college drop-out, has taken up work as a security guard at the racing circuit due to lack of other employment options.
"I have a temporary job but what after the race is over? The government had promised that at least one member of each family will get employment but that has not happened," he said.
"We would have been happier if we had jobs rather than some cash stashed in lockers."
Not everyone in the village though has made money out of the buying spree.
A few like Bihari Lal did not own any land and instead tilled the plots of other land-owners.
"We knew only farming but the farms are also gone. We have had to switch to construction work. Those who got money strut around in gold chains and drive fancy cars," said Lal. "We are stuck in the same misery."
Builders of the facility, the privately-owned Jaypee group, have been quick to dispel any notion of wrongdoing, stating that "mutually agreed compensation" was paid to the farmers.
It's work as usual for them at the site.
Trucks and other heavy vehicles buzz around in the grime and dust, workers labour around the clock, and alert security personnel ensure unwanted visitors are kept out of the state-of-the art facility.
The frenzy is understandable as Formula One bosses are set to visit the track, named Buddh International Circuit, on August 3 for an inspection.
The track looks likely to be ready to host the race, but there remains a lot of work to do.
"We made the long trip from our homes in west Delhi to be able to get a look at the track," said Himanshu Mehra, a 24-year-old motorsport fan.
"It can't get bigger than having an F1 race of our own. But some of our enthusiasm has gone down after looking around this place. You have exotic backdrops for races the world over -- be it Yas Marina or Monza.
"What will they show here? Buffaloes covered in mud?"
Back in the village, the general feeling among the older generation is one of disillusionment because of the difficulties in adapting to the new lifestyle.
And with money and aspirations have come frustrations -- over the poor roads, the open sewage system, the intermittent electricity supply and the lack of proper schools or hospitals in the vicinity.
"We have a new dish antenna which beams as many as 200 channels," said Santo Devi, an elderly woman who lives in a spacious house where buffaloes share space with a shiny new car in the front courtyard.
"But the problem is we can hardly watch TV because the electricity is only available for 3-4 hours. The government is allowing so much to be spent on racing cars but they have done nothing for the village.
"The money will get over with time. What will we do then? We will be left to beg in the streets."

i was up at silverstone last wkend for the 'classic'. bloody great meet btw.
they used both pits and paddocks so we got to see the new one, which the f1 commentators having been hailing as the best thing since sliced bread.
and believe me it aint nothing special.
its ok , buit not done to a very high standard like i imagine dubai or wherever.I walked around the whole complex on my way to race control (to get the press briefings and results)
so dont worry noida, india is absolutly capable , with ease,of producing something as good or better then the faciliaties in the .cradle of motor sport'.
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Indian Grand Prix to mark a historic first on home turf this October

POSTED ON 2011-07-30

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Last week saw Force India pull a big winner at the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring. A bundle up at Silverstone caused Force India to lose precious points, and miss out on having both cars place in the top ten. P6 for Adrian Sutil is something the team will happily settle for while looking for more. It adds to their team power while the team inches its way towards October's inaugural Indian Grand Prix at Delhi, a home race for Force India for the first time.

P6 at Nurburgring for Adrian Sutil puts Force India in a good place. A top quality race, the German Grand Prix saw most races finish with Jenson Button being the only top contender to have retired. What could have been is difficult to predict, but if Paul di Resta wasn't involved in a first-lap accident with Nick Heidfeld at Nurburgring, both Force India cars may have finished with points.

Though Paul Di Resta hasn't yet put points on the board, team Force India has shown glimpses of hope with Paul starting at P6 at Silverstone this year, Adrian Sutil having started a race from P2, and Giancarlo Fisichella at pole position at Spa in 2009. While rule changes have serous cost implications in F1, the big teams don't seem as inundated with such changes because money isn't a limitation. The considerations for a team like Force India however change in a big way when FIA alters rules but despite these limitations the team is soon establishing themselves for a car that is quick enough.

Whether or not Force India takes home some points in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix this year is what everyone is talking about. Vijay Mallya looks at things realistically and understands that the team isn't yet a podium contender but hopes for points from every race. With another three months before F1 touches down on Indian turf, it's going to be all about utilizing this development time as best as possible. As of now, we're certainly in amidst the action that will culminate into an historic first Indian Grand Prix in a few weekends time. For those who wish to rock the event, you can be part of the F1 Rocks event and watch Metallica rock the race weekend. For Indian F1 enthusiasts, it's time to become part of a countdown that'll be a first for many and understand the implications of an international sporting event on home ground.

Source (http://www.rushlane.com/indian-grand-prix-to-mark-a-historic-first-on-home-turf-this-october-1218244.html)

Hi ~~~ My first post and on the strength of the pictures posted by MOD I have just booked flight & hotel accomodation for the event.

Just need tickets to be released now! IMHO no way it will NOT go ahead, maybe it will not be 100% finished but it's well in advance of Korea at the same time and that happened!.

Look forward to MOD up dated pics..............anyone know when Charlie Whitings next visit is due?
Thanks


Pedro917

FIA homologation will take place on 3rd August .... i.e. 2mrw.
Hope everything goes well.... :)

Hi ~~~ My first post and on the strength of the pictures posted by MOD I have just booked flight & hotel accomodation for the event.

Just need tickets to be released now! IMHO no way it will NOT go ahead, maybe it will not be 100% finished but it's well in advance of Korea at the same time and that happened!.

Look forward to MOD up dated pics..............anyone know when Charlie Whitings next visit is due?
Thanks


Pedro917

Hi Pedro, hope you enjoy your stay in G Noida.

If homologation is tomorrow, then maybe we can see some latest pics in media.

Hi Pedro, hope you enjoy your stay in G Noida.


Thanks Cosmicbliss

Staying in Sector 34 Noida.:banana:

Pedro917

Image from Mint report

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WOW!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-14371931

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/business/2009/business_of_sport/8503932.stm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11686172

Indian Grand Prix track homologation on Sept. 1 (http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sport/motor-racing/indian-grand-prix-track-homologation-sept-1-870)

Hey Pedro....Enjoy your stay...I'll be posting he updated pics...very very soon..

cheers

Indian Grand Prix track homologation on Sept. 1 (http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sport/motor-racing/indian-grand-prix-track-homologation-sept-1-870)

“We have been sending reports to the FIA on fortnightly basis and they are completely satisfied with the progress,” said Vicky Chandhok, president of the Federation of Motorsports Clubs in India.

“Actually the final inspection was scheduled for the first week of August and the track was ready for it. But FIA’s technical director Charlie Whiting confirmed that he will be coming to New Delhi only on August 31.”

That's some good news... for all indians...
Keep up the Good Work.

Hey Pedro....Enjoy your stay...I'll be posting he updated pics...very very soon..

cheers


Hi MOD

See Charlie Whiting has put off visit till end of month! Look forward to your pics!!!

Pedro917

July 31st 2011

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super :cheers:
those cranes in the background look huge

super :cheers:
those cranes in the background look huge


Sure are, they are there to help Bernie lift his wallet:nuts:

Pedro917

The Grass is growing !! :)

Eagerly waiting for pics MOD !!

Sure are, they are there to help Bernie lift his wallet:nuts:

Pedro917

funny.:)


so 917 is that an early porsche in ur pic or a chevron or lola?
on magnification it looks like aheavely modded lotus elan or marcos followed by an e type jag.
U have a n interest in the uk modsports class of the
'70's , or just coincidence?

funny.:)


so 917 is that an early porsche in ur pic or a chevron or lola?
on magnification it looks like aheavely modded lotus elan or marcos followed by an e type jag.
U have a n interest in the uk modsports class of the
'70's , or just coincidence?


Hi DATC

In fact it is a Ginetta G4 and it is me in action at paddock bend during the 70's at Brands Hatch contesting the STP modsports championship . Not bad managing to hold off 2 Lotus Elans and a Turner from the higher class.

I had a very mediocre career during which I won £15 and 5 gallons of Duckhams oil before retiring to obscurity!:lol:

Pedro917

I would attach a better picture but for some reason I am not allowed to post attachments.

man that is embarissing (almost as bad as my typing....)that i thought it was an elan...blame it on age...
mate i probably saw u race .used to watch a lot of modsports as a teenager
(and now all u ssci ers is the moment u've been waiting for as u can work out me age.....)
great days of the big class, brian hough, john p pearson a mad lotus 7 etc,and those super quick g4's, as in ur pick , leading the e types( b4 the intermarque creations later).
And duckhams, such good stuff .q20-50 anyone?
so strange that u should turn up on ssci.
u must must be on ten tenths already?
im 'cut 7' there.post in historics now and then
.u know about mallory on bank holiday august?
i cant make it but it sounds great .
some you tube pix of the practice day inc some 80's modsports.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bneRd8HTW8Q&feature=relatedome .

was at the stone classic last week and sometimes go to the revival and f o s(and btn speed trials as i live there)
but my connection with india and asia generally put paid to any motor sport in the 80's and '90's as i was rarely in blighty.(missed gp c altogether,....)
Never had the bottle to test my driving skills.
so good on yer
oh and btw pedro?
thats rodrigus right? he did 917's or am i going senille?

whats ur india connection or u just fancy an f1 do in delhi?

he is pedro pinto from CNN

is that fredas cousin?
if he IS the guy of cnn he was driving ginettas at the age of 6 months.....


lots of modsports pix .it was the gt/sports car class of uk club racing in thje 70's

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=modsports&rls=com.microsoft:en-gb:IE-SearchBox&oe=&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=819&bih=442



this is type of car pedro drove

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lots of fantastic pedro 512's at the classic but alas no 917's
welcome to ssci

Hi DATC

Well lots of coincidences, yes I raced against Brian Hough's TVR and Pearsons e-type and had an enjoyable couple of years visiting all the circuits in the UK. I do not have permission to post pics on this site, but if you follow this link you can see some photos. ~

http://www.autofiends.com/2008/12/picture-of-the-day-ginetta-g4/comment-page-1/#comment-49498

Pedro Rodriguez just happens to be my favourite driver of all times especially his exploits in the Porsche 917's.

You mention the Festival of Speed plus the Revival meeting, afraid I gave up going this year as the events have proved too popular, I am fed up with all the pushing and shoving and getting to choosey at my age!

Goodwood is fairly near as is Brighton because I live near Gatwick. I try to visit a GP a year and it is India this year. Done OZ, China and Malaysia in the last 3 years.

I am fortunate in that I live in Thailand for 7-8 months of the year so they are easily reached. I did at lot of the European GP's when I was younger but now prefer the more exotic destinations ....... So I am looking forward to MOD's pics to see what I have let myself in for!

Take care

Pedro917

Imagind all the farmers of greater noida choose this day to highlight their problems and declare the massive bandh of east u.p
they are very fierce.

Bhatta parsaul and noida extension are very close to this arena and also not to frgt there are elections in u.p in jan 2012
signs r not good.

Hi DATC

Well lots of coincidences, yes I raced against Brian Hough's TVR and Pearsons e-type and had an enjoyable couple of years visiting all the circuits in the UK. I do not have permission to post pics on this site, but if you follow this link you can see some photos. ~

http://www.autofiends.com/2008/12/picture-of-the-day-ginetta-g4/comment-page-1/#comment-49498

Pedro Rodriguez just happens to be my favourite driver of all times especially his exploits in the Porsche 917's.

You mention the Festival of Speed plus the Revival meeting, afraid I gave up going this year as the events have proved too popular, I am fed up with all the pushing and shoving and getting to choosey at my age!

Goodwood is fairly near as is Brighton because I live near Gatwick. I try to visit a GP a year and it is India this year. Done OZ, China and Malaysia in the last 3 years.

I am fortunate in that I live in Thailand for 7-8 months of the year so they are easily reached. I did at lot of the European GP's when I was younger but now prefer the more exotic destinations ....... So I am looking forward to MOD's pics to see what I have let myself in for!

Take care

Pedro917

you can post pix by nusing imagesahck if u want. shouldnt be a problem mods ?
thailand , yeh nice. i know it well though circumstances mean i aint been for a decade or so.
and yeah its true those events are getting v busy. thats why i went to the classic.
there is a section of ten tenths that is right up your st, all about historics.many drivers from that era posting too.have witnesed quite a few forum reunions...


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that you ?
:cheers:

you can post pix by nusing imagesahck if u want. shouldnt be a problem mods ?
thailand , yeh nice. i know it well though circumstances mean i aint been for a decade or so.
and yeah its true those events are getting v busy. thats why i went to the classic.
there is a section of ten tenths that is right up your st, all about historics.many drivers from that era posting too.have witnesed quite a few forum reunions...


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that you ?
:cheers:




Yup ~~~~ The one with the hair!:)

Pedro917

PS:- Where are MOD's pics?

Latest from Autosport

Indian motorsport president Chandhok voices concerns over 2012 Indian GP date

By Simon Strang Saturday, August 6th 2011, 11:23 GMT

Vicky Chandhok, Indian motor sport federation president, 2012Indian motor sport federation president Vicky Chandhok has voiced concerns about the event's proposed April 22 slot on the 2012 Formula 1 calendar which the sport's supremo Bernie Ecclestone submitted to the teams ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend.

Following team principals remarks that they are set to ask Ecclestone for a rethink due to the logistical demands of fly-away back-to-back races at the end of the season, Chandhok believes New Dehli's race could also benefit from a change of date due to the country's hot weather at that time of the year. Temperatures in the region are frequently just below 40 degrees centigrade during April. On average only May is a hotter month for Dehli.

"I am not happy with April because it's going to be hot," Chandhok, father of Team Lotus driver Karun, told Reuters.

"But if we have to go in April we will go. But I really think that the ideal dates for India are when it's cooler. Maybe March or you go to October, November, December."

Chandhok added that he believed that New Dehli's debut on the world stage will impress F1 when it hosts India's inaugural grand prix on October 30 this year.

"I have been to every single racetrack in the world," he said. "It's going to be one of the fastest circuits in the world. A 1.2 km straight and three corners that have now been redefined - they are following the new FIA guidelines to encourage overtaking.

"I think it's going to be phenomenal. There will be lot of scope of overtaking."

Chandhok also insisted that preparations for this year's event remain on track in spite of FIA delegate Charlie Whiting delaying his final inspection until the beginning of September.

"He is visiting Korea at the end of this month, on his way back he is flying over Delhi," said Chandhok. "So he will stop over at Delhi as it will make logical sense for the FIA. It's purely procedural and a matter of convenience for the date of inspection."


Pedro917

Any recente pics??

^^ On 15th or 16th August...

Formula1 expected to trigger auto racing frenzy in India
11 AUG, 2011, 02.39PM IST, AP

NEW DELHI: With names like Sachin Tendulkar already being linked to a racing franchise concept, India's usually overshadowed motor racing fraternity is banking on the arrival of Formula One to spark a surge in domestic interest in their sport.

As workers put in overtime to get the Buddh International Circuit into shape, officials are growing in confidence that the Oct. 30 Indian F1 Grand Prix will change the face of motor racing in this country of 1.2 billion where all sports take a backseat to cricket.

''It's a dream come true,'' said Vicky Chandhok, president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs in India. ``For the motorsport fraternity, it's fantastic to get F1 on home soil.''

Chandhok dismissed concerns about any delay in completion of the $215 million track about 40 kilometers from New Delhi in the satellite town of Greater Noida.

''It will project India as a technologically driven country, since F1 is the most technology-driven sport in the world,'' he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. ''We already have a few drivers in the international arena and you must note that F1 has huge television audiences. So you can expect a lot of youngsters to take to the sport.''

The 5.14-kilometer track is part of a sports city being developed by the Jaypee Group, which has vast interests in real estate. Jaypee Group has 10-year rights for the Indian F1 race. The venue has been designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, who has designed many of the new circuits that have been added to the sport's calendar in recent years.

Seeking to capitalize on the predicted boom, a motorsports management company has announced the launch of a city-based franchise competition this December, albeit using star cricket icon Tendulkar as its brand ambassador.

Motor racing joins an increasing group of sports launching pro leagues in India following the stunning success of cricket's lucrative Indian Premier League.

American football, field hockey, volleyball, badminton and tennis are among the sports to have either launched their leagues or made announcements already.

The i1 Super Series, which has sought clearance from motorsport's governing body, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), will feature teams from nine Indian cities competing in seven Asian cities: New Delhi, Chennai in India; Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai in the Gulf; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; and Pattaya, Thailand.

''Cricket and Bollywood stars as well as some top industrialists have shown a keen interest to own teams,'' Machdar Motorsports' chief executive M. Darshan told reporters in Mumbai last week.

It is expected to further fuel interest in the sport initially evoked by Narain Karthikeyan, who in 2005 became the first Indian to race in the high-profile series for Jordan.

Karthikeyan, who drove for Hispania in the early part of this year's F1 championship, expects the Indian Grand Prix to make motor racing a mainstream sport.

''I'm absolutely sure that its success will be the starting point for a big surge in Indian motorsport. We've been on the threshold for a few years now and this should give us a shot in the arm,'' Karthikeyan said.

Vicky Chandhok's son Karun, who emulated Karthikeyan when he made his debut with Hispania last year and had since switched to Lotus, feels business support is vital.

''More people will want to be associated with the sport,'' Karun Chandhok said. ''Our biggest challenge has always been funding. I hope more corporates step forward and see the benefits of being associated with the sport.''

Indians have taken some interest in the performance of Force India, an F1 team run by liquor baron Vijay Mallya for four years now.

Force India drivers Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta had shown improved form after a sluggish start to the season, and will be eager to perform well on the team's home track.

''There has been huge interest in F1 for many years, so the fan base is already there. Last year's Monaco Grand Prix was watched by 27 million people back home. That's more than the TV figures for the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy combined,'' Karun Chandhok said.

''If only 0.5 per cent of that audience comes for the race, it would give us a crowd of 150,000 spectators.''

Like the Korean Grand Prix which debuted in 2010, the area where the circuit is being built was originally agricultural land, but is designed to become a new suburb with apartment and townhouse complexes, which are also under construction.

The developers are hoping to market the area as a sports city, complete with a cricket stadium and golf course.

It is a dusty area right now, with security guards keeping a tight vigil in the vicinity to keep out curious residents and media.

There has been litigation over land acquisitions in other parts of Greater Noida, but not in the area of the circuit, which is expected to seat around 150,000 spectators, with 20,000 in the main grandstand, and corporate facilities for up to 5,000 in the hospitality areas.

Organizers are planning a national racing meet after the FIA inspection on Sept. 1 and before the Grand Prix. Some luxury and media facilities will be completed next year, with work on those not expected to start until after the inaugural race.

Unlike last year's New Delhi Commonwealth Games, which promised to put the spotlight on India's growing power and rapidly-growing economy but caused international embarrassment amid building delays and allegations of corruption, the F1 race is expected to start without any major hitch.

Jaypee Group executive chairman Manoj Gaur played down any concern about construction delays when he last spoke publicly about the F1 circuit.

''Be assured my friends. Our and our country's reputation is there. We are responsible people. The track is ready,'' he told reporters in April. ''It's a privilege to do something for India. Before the champions are born, we have to give them the infrastructure.''

Source (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/formula1-expected-to-trigger-auto-racing-frenzy-in-india/articleshow/9565106.cms?curpg=2)

Just saw monthly VIDEO updates and pictures of the construction of American Formula 1 Circuit ( Circuit of the Americas) posted on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/12/circuit-of-the-americas-in-austin-coming-together-before-your-ve/) as well as on COA's website (http://formula1unitedstates.com/gallery.html)... The circuit will be thrown open in 2012 only.

Amazed to see it as it is a great build up and a good PR exercise to showcase their future might.

Wish Jaypee too does it as it will would be a great PR exercise....

Don't they already have a circuit in Indianapolis?

Don't they already have a circuit in Indianapolis?

They do but a new one is u/c in Austin, Texas.

Texas :horse:

^^ On 15th or 16th August...

yaar is baar dubana mat....:jk:....waiting for the updates...:smug:

pichli baari kabhi dubaya tha....

aby late nhi kiya tha......vul gya????

aby late nhi kiya tha......vul gya????


Yaar business main time cam milt hai...Its little far from my place....Will get it though may be on wednesday or thursday bro....

MoD:

Ham intezar kar rahe hai...

http://www.dawn.com/2011/08/12/indias-f1-preparations-underway.html

^^
More than circuit the images show poor workers and villagers

The stand looks good

^^
More than circuit the images show poor workers and villagers

I agree, in this circuit maybe will be run between 3 or 5 races, the FIA cannot permit to damage is image, promoting a divide between rich and poors, and this divide you can see with the construction of the Circuit, the asistants to the event will be the people with more purchasing power and no will bring some economic help for the arounds citizens of this poors villages and workers and his families.

^^
More than circuit the images show poor workers and villagers

Thats a pakistani news agency, instead of highlighting the work being done it seems they are interested in other things:bash::bash:

Why am I not surprised to see Pakistani Newspaper focusing on something else than the matter....humnnnn...Don't worry guys they are actually bigger assholes than Indian media....GOd bless both Pakistan & India


@ Topic.....More than Circuit I am excited about that Super Expressway....That will be one super awesome thing....

August 11th 2011

http://www.thenational.ae/deployedfiles//Assets/Richmedia/Image/aug11F1india.jpg

source (http://www.thenational.ae/sport/formula-one/india-banking-on-grand-prix-to-create-a-buzz-for-f1-racing?pageCount=0)

Everything is going better than expected..considering how unlucky India is as a country...I pray for good. :)

Everything is going better than expected..considering how unlucky India is as a country...I pray for good. :)

Why is that?

^^ Though agree with certain comments above, one cannot eat and drink petrol nor F1.....

So pls stop commenting ill on farmers.....


Btw, MOD where are the pic updates??? 15th hogaya....!

Why is that?

:lol::lol: really??

I still don't get your point man. Why do you think the nation is unlucky?

i hope the approach road doesnt stick out like a sore thumb.

Tell me if this is a repost

July 2011
http://www.qbtpl.net/images/omonth.jpg

Source (http://www.noidascoop.com/story/2011/8/4/222355/5575)

I think i remember that there were going to be two ponds underconstruction in sports city. Are they a part of the circuit as in the Chinese F1 circuit or are they just an attraction etc?

Why am I not surprised to see Pakistani Newspaper focusing on something else than the matter....humnnnn...Don't worry guys they are actually bigger assholes than Indian media....GOd bless both Pakistan & India


@ Topic.....More than Circuit I am excited about that Super Expressway....That will be one super awesome thing....

Actually those are AP images. Dawn's photo features are directly sources from AP.

You can really tell that the circuit's coming together at the right pace. It should be ready for its inaugural race on time. :cheers:

MoD time for the updates now.

Yes ..."Be a man. Do the right thing"

^^ Lol. Btw, it really happened to someone I know. The Chinese guy offered him a discount of 50 cents on something that costs 32 euros :D

I am guessing your friend's name starts with an R and his last name's initial is P.

Guys...will update you soon with the latest pics....I'm busy with my work like hell....so please excuse this really SHORT Delay...Hope you all understand..

K bhai

August 2011

SOURCE (http://www.indianrealestateforum.com/noida/t-50-lac-budget-ready-move-apartment-noida-greater-noida-indirapuram-19809-page5.html)

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1429/35152520.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/230/f1track.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1653/f1track2.jpg

I am guessing your friend's name starts with an R and his last name's initial is P.

Lol, no. It happened in Europe. So it was really interesting to know that they are the same everywhere.

@deekshith Great find, thanx for posting here!

MOD na sahi...deekshith hi sahi.....@least we got some updates....thanks deekshith....n MOD....m waiting 4 the updates....

Is that one of the ponds (in the last pic posted by deekshith) that we were talking about?

Thank you raakshas and studdmanster

@ infraned
That thing doesn't looks like a pond to me. Click on the source (post #1087) to see full picture..... I cropped and resize it to show only the stand

waiting.....................................
ur update MOD

Please give MOD some time, yesterday night he was in Tihar jail (not because of love for Anna) but he was caught taking fotos of the F1 track in the middle of the night.

Indian GP gets thumbs up from Ecclestone

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday gave a thumbs up to the preparations for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on October 30 but said that the organisers need to put in extra effort to generate interest for the race in the cricket-crazy nation.
Ecclestone, the Formula One Group CEO, was speaking on the occasion of an announcement to mark telecom giant Bharti Airtel's association with the race as its title sponsors.
"F1 is new to India. It would take efforts to generate interest. We will never catch cricket but we can get close to...perhpas with extra effort," Ecclestone said after unveiling the logo of the race.

Ecclestone, the 82-year-old British sports entrepreneur, was pleased with the pace of work at the Budh International Circuit, the venue for the race.
"It will be one of the nicest circuit and will complete in time. People are there, checking everything on daily basis. It will be in good shape," he said.
Asked whether F1 needs India or India needs F1, Ecclestone replied, "India is one of the top 5 countries, it's a major part of the world and we wanted a championship here.
"When I came here, I was pleased (with what I saw). Things will be fine. In the end we will do good things for India."
He also said that 30 per cent of the total spectators will come from abroad, especially Europe.:cheers:

Sanjay Kapoor, CEO - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel, said there was a lot of merit in having an association with the world's most popular motorsport event.
"Such events do not come cheap. We see value in this in investment. We met five-six months back and meeting of the minds happened at first time. F1 is a sports and Airtel is a brand. Both resonate well in the contemporary markets," he said.
He did not give a direct answer when asked if association with F1 was the reason behind their decision to pull out as sponsors of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament.
"You take decision keeping in mind the brand. We keep balancing the portfolios," Kapoor said.

MOD can u tell which time will u uplode pix's
i have open that side more then 20 times from morning

Guys...will update you soon with the latest pics....I'm busy with my work like hell....so please excuse this really SHORT Delay...Hope you all understand..

Please give MOD some time, yesterday night he was in Tihar jail (not because of love for Anna) but he was caught taking fotos of the F1 track in the middle of the night.

:rofl:

MOD can u tell which time will u uplode pix's
i have open that side more then 20 times from morning

arent you the same fraud who took MODs pics last time posted them on another website and have still yet to give any credit to him for his pics and updates?

pls ckeck that site
i have mention about this site
sorry for if anybody hurt by this

arent you the same fraud who took MODs pics last time posted them on another website and have still yet to give any credit to him for his pics and updates?

^^ It's alright you can post his pics provided you give him the credit. Anyway, he won't post pics until we rub it in, so we'll just have to wait until the hype builds up.

^^ Hehehe..Nautanki...

Tomorrow you all get the pics.....I have taken them today..however, won't be reaching my place till late tonight...so tomorrow is the day...

More than F1 track ( which is in good good shape...though they need to speed up a bit on interior works) I was fascinated and shocked to see the magnificent TAJ EXPRESSWAY...

Wow, My jaws dropped ...beautifully landscaped, great great roads.....green dividers...probably will be the BEST INDIA has ever seen.....I forgot F1 for sometime due to it..hehe...

Had a great time today covering both of them....Abhishek had live commentary on it haha


wait for the pics...

AIRTEL GRAND PRIX

Airtel Grand Prix of India set to flag off India’s F1 dreamshttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/8/12420.html

F1 Chief Says India Grand Prix on Track After Inspection Delay
By Kartikay Mehrotra - Aug 18, 2011 4:35 PM ET

Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone said preparations for India’s inaugural Grand Prix are on schedule after an inspection of the circuit still being built on the outskirts of New Delhi was delayed by a month.

“We have people on the ground on a daily basis and they’re telling me we have no problems with construction and everything is on time,” Ecclestone, who heads the Formula One Group that organizes the 19-race series, said in India’s capital.

F1 officials will now test the Buddh International Circuit developed by Indian construction company Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. (JPA) on Aug. 31, Ecclestone said at a sponsorship event. “It will be signed-off on in the first week of September,” ahead of the Oct. 30 race, he said.

Guidelines of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the world’s governing body for motorsport, stipulate tracks should be fully tested at least 90 days before a competition.

“We were ready for the inspection in the first week of August but we all agreed that it made sense” for F1’s Race Director Charlie Whiting “to come at the end of the month,” Vicky Chandhok, president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India, said today in a phone interview. “Logistically, it made sense for Whiting to fly to Delhi around the same time as the other inspections in the region.”

‘Lot of Work’

Whiting will evaluate progress in finishing the pit-lane and grandstand area along with the necessary safety measures at Jaypee’s Sports City, about 30 miles southeast of New Delhi, said Chandhok. “There are parts that need a lot of work,” he said. “I think they’ll have it done by the end of September.”

He described Whiting’s inspection as an “open dialogue” instead of “a series of ultimatums where we either meet a deadline or we’re out.”

Sameer Kumar, the press officer handling the grand prix for Jaiprakash Associates, said the company would not comment on the race until Aug. 20, when details on ticket availability for the race are scheduled to be released.

Monsoon rains have slowed work at the circuit, Raju Kapai, a 33-year-old construction worker who has been at the site for two years, said in an interview. “Rain has made work impossible, we have not made much progress in the last 10 days,” Kapai said.

Almost a year after the Indian capital’s Commonwealth Games was hit by the collapse of a pedestrian bridge less than a month before the opening ceremony and international headlines over filthy athletes’ accommodation, Chandhok and his son, Karun Chandhok, a reserve driver for F1’s Team Lotus, said the absence of state agencies had made life easier.

“Luckily, we don’t have the government involved,” said Vicky Chandhok.

To contact the reporter on this story: Kartikay Mehrotra in New Delhi at kmehrotra2@bloomberg.net

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Sam Nagarajan at samnagarajan@bloomberg.net

Source (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-18/f1-chief-says-india-grand-prix-on-track-after-inspection-delay.html)

Finally updates coming... Wow!!

Hope work is done on time :cheers:

^^ Hehehe..Nautanki...

Tomorrow you all get the pics.....I have taken them today..however, won't be reaching my place till late tonight...so tomorrow is the day...

More than F1 track ( which is in good good shape...though they need to speed up a bit on interior works) I was fascinated and shocked to see the magnificent TAJ EXPRESSWAY...

Wow, My jaws dropped ...beautifully landscaped, great great roads.....green dividers...probably will be the BEST INDIA has ever seen.....I forgot F1 for sometime due to it..hehe...

Had a great time today covering both of them....Abhishek had live commentary on it haha


wait for the pics...


We are waiting....... :popcorn:

waiting..................................

hi MOD
i have tried to enter in F1 track
but they not let me enter in F1 track

how u do manage these pix???

Waiting...:colbert:

hi MOD
i have tried to enter in F1 track
but they not let me enter in F1 track

how u do manage these pix???
MOD ko koi nahi rokta :cheers:

hi MOD
i have tried to enter in F1 track
but they not let me enter in F1 track

how u do manage these pix???

MOD ko rokna mushkil hi nahi namumkin hai....

@MOD...aaj number ayega????:smug:

Waiting...:colbert:


Ditto:master:

Sorry guys I am still out....I have the pics for sure don't worry...detailed one's as always...Will post them ASAP..I am more excited than you all to show it ...:-)

Sent from my iPhone

kya yaar....:(

Sorry bro ...I have the pics with me ..it will be up soon

Sent from my iPhone

:colbert:

Tickets will be available in nearly 2 hours from now

http://in.bookmyshow.com

http://jaypeesports.com/tickets


The price starts from 2,500

Pics coming up .......

:banana:

Pics coming up .......

^^

Bring it on

Pics coming up .......

Hmmm........ Lets see.

Yay.....C'mon MOD...

Btw. tickets will be available from today. Minimum Price = 2500/- (Half the price we were speculating earlier)

400 + pics takes time to load boss......in short while they will be on SSC cheers

MoD bhai, your pics were published in this article (http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/news/2011/08/Indien_so_gut_wie_fertig_Sorgen_unbegruendet_11081804.html) on motorsport-total.com, which is a German website covering motor sport. The whole article is based on your pics, since they don't have any other information from first hand sources (maybe because they don't have capable journalists). They have credited you, but since they are using the photos for commercial purposes you have the right to get reimbursed. Just notifying you in case you are not aware of it.

And for those intersted, the article basically poses the question whether the circuit will be finished on time. Since they don't have anything other than the photos by MoD, they say it looks like there's a lot to be done. They quote the official travel agency of the F1 and says that JPSK haven't answered emails from the agency and that they've lost customers because it's not clear when the tickets will be available. They say they've asked JPSK for current photos but they told them to wait for next week since it rained this week.

Thanks raakshas for finding it ...... I think they are all old pics

Pics coming up .......
:cheers::master:

Those are all old pics but the article is new. They are using old pics to raise doubts on the project. If the stakeholders of the project bother about it. They can find IR in few easy steps (from the article to ssc to mod to his signature). Though motorsport-total.com is using pics for commercial purpose (the article has got some ads), asking for reimbursement wouldn't be great idea, considering if it doesn't go well with jaypee group, their PR team may contact website. They will say they bought the pics. But it doesn't seem likely.



I will suggest people to use Flickr as photo repository. It has got good copyright management and publishers are aware of it and they follow it. I dont know about other services but on flickr uploader can set that the photo is free to use for non commercial purposes without editing and with credits. That covers everything.

Humnn..actually that motorsport size took my permission before posting it on their website with few conditions and NO reimbursements.

Anyways my pics are almost uploaded on PB ...starting to post them here...

PB has limited bandwidth, try flickr.

PB is showing me some error after 2 hours of uploading ehhhrrr...its shows there's a " Trust Error "....what's this???


and about flickr it says I can download only 330 MB ????

Somebody please help...

Use imageshack

Use Fotosizer

http://www.fotosizer.com/

It compresses the pics to a very small size with no visible change. Good for posting on net. Usually 5-6MB photo gets compressed to 500KB.

Watermarking s/w : http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/20/featured/5-free-software-to-add-watermark-to-images.html
Maybe this can help

^^ Thanks I am using Image shack....now....How can I put my copyright sign on it..is it possible???

Ticket Sales go live

http://in.bookmyshow.com/sport/airtel-grand-prix-fone/spectator-guide/

The site contains other information too. Very helpful.

^^ Thanks I am using Image shack....now....How can I put my copyright sign on it..is it possible???

You must register in imageshack to post pics in SSC

^^ Thanks I am using Image shack....now....How can I put my copyright sign on it..is it possible???

This site (http://picmarkr.com/) helps you to to add watermarks

^^ Thanks I am using Image shack....now....How can I put my copyright sign on it..is it possible???

bhai at least 1-2 set toh upload kar.....dont say ki 1 v pic upload nai hua....or kitna iwait karwaiga???:colbert:

For Google+ users, there is unlimited storage (no bandwidth restriction) in Picasa, provided the album is not private. If you have Picasa desktop client it becomes even easier.

There are few other tools that come handy. Here is how to do it in simple steps-

1) keep everything in one folder
2) Resize image to 1024x768 (its good enough size IMO)
3) put watermark if you want

* Kigo (http://www.kigosoft.com/kigo-image-converter) does resize and watermark in a batch

4) Open picasa web (https://picasaweb.google.com) and go to upload section
5) drag all pcis from your desktop to the dropbox of picasa in ur browser.
6) wait for upload to finish

ps: By the time i finish the post i hope IR has posted his pics already :)

Hi MOD,

Use FastStone Photo Resizer... Use can download portable version too from

http://www.faststonesoft.net/DN/FSResizer31.zip

It helps to re-size the pics (i wish u dont).. I re-sized the 4mb pics to just 256kb without reducing the quality of pics and also add texts to the pic, like the way i add for NM pics....

But official F1 site yet to go live for booking.... So Guys wait.....

Ticket Sales go live

http://in.bookmyshow.com/sport/airtel-grand-prix-fone/spectator-guide/

The site contains other information too. Very helpful.

I don't think so we can see his updates today. :ohno:

^^Lets c.... :)

Yaar all the pics are still uploading on Imageshak....only 54 remains.....its painfully slow yaar

MoD, we are not asking you to post all 400+ pics. post at least 20 that's more than enough for us.:)

we have booked 6500 tickets at classic stand 2 (west)....see you guys there...

6500!!!!...... Are you giving tickets to all SSC-I members ?

There is premium north stand on the map, but its not showing in tickets list. I think apart from grandstand that's the only stand from where starting grid can be seen.

we have booked 6500 tickets at classic stand 2 (west)....see you guys there...

Aiish hai bro....congrats...2 tickets mujhe bhi de dena..

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/9255/ad0230009.png

Aiish hai bro....congrats...2 tickets mujhe bhi de dena..

starting rate 2500 ki h....baki rates pata h???

Aiish hai bro....congrats...2 tickets mujhe bhi de dena..

I thought you are the pass wala :)

Hahaha.....nice guess...I've already got VIP passes...from Airtel and not JayPee

^^Arrey waah cheeteh....

Yup, My dad's ID for Bharti and I was HR in Airtel HQ so kuch to fayda uthana chahiye hehe...Nahi on a serious note its for some purpose.....its a gift basically..

So shall we start with the pics now...

...hmm...kuch toh update kar....

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6452/sdc11779p.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Ok its working now....

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1464/sdc11765k.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

View from the 1st floor of grand stand...fantastic view

Thanks MoD :cheers::cheers::banana::banana:

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/5291/sdc11824z.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Grand stand view from VVIP & Drivers parking


http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/9606/sdc11821.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Wave roof

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4685/sdc11820i.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Roof

YAY finally :banana: :banana:

^^ Got to say this...that roof is one massive steel structure yaar....its massive....

Only exterior work left which I believe should be over by the time session starts....looked promising to me with approx 5000 labor at site ...

Great pics :)

Thanks IR !!!

But there is soooo much of work yet to do

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5271/sdc11818z.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6764/sdc11817w.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Main entrance...there's something really nice & unique coming up...see those 4 pillars??? that's what I am talking about...more of it later in coverage...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5018/sdc11816ps.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

first of the 2 ponds.....that's some sight...

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/2330/sdc11814i.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Racing track..turn 16 by the pond...niceee

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2986/sdc11812s.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

underpass below the track..

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4145/sdc11811w.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Temporary Stands has been installed

Thanks MOD !! I'd say even though it seems that they are going slow, but the main core of the construction has been done.. It's just the finishing work that needs to be done on a war footing now !!

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3318/sdc11807.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Turn 16


http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8096/sdc11804f.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4906/sdc11800i.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Grand stand from rear

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5814/sdc11798.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5814/sdc11798.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9159/sdc11794d.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Wow

Thanks MOD ~~ keep them coming :master:

Will book my ticket this weekend! any recommendations?

Pedro917



PS Hows the cricket coming on at the Oval?:bash:

yeah!! great pics IR bhai!

:dance:

I am directly browsing the pics from IR's imageshack page :)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9159/sdc11794d.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


Turn 14

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4666/sdc11783f.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Track side

I am directly browsing the pics from IR's imageshack page :)

how?? It was private?

how?? It was private?

I just clicked the indianrockstars1 link below your photos.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2946/sdc11872z.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2322/sdc11869v.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Temp stands coming up

6500!!!!...... Are you giving tickets to all SSC-I members ?

oops!! oh sorry...rs.6500 i meant...we are a group of 23 people...by the way any idea which stand will be the best for Rs.6500? east,west or north classic???

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9108/sdc11866l.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Main entrance gate to the complex

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4448/sdc11859t.jpg
By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Welcome indian style

I just clicked the indianrockstars1 link below your photos.


Wow thats a lot of photos!!! Will you be limiting it to private if not I will join up!

TBWG

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

:drool:

I just clicked the indianrockstars1 link below your photos.


:banana: Thanks MOD... Well i also clicked on the link and seen some...

But

Jo mazaa SSC mein dkehne mein hain.. woh imageshack ke original link mein nahi...

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Media centre

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

MC

:banana: Thanks MOD... Well i also clicked on the link and seen some...

But

Jo mazaa SSC mein dkehne mein hain.. woh imageshack ke original link mein nahi...

Hadd hai say directly waha pooch gayee .....can you all see it...coz I blocked it as people may misuse it or there might be some copyright violations...do let me know...!!

Cheers

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


Track, Grand Stand and Pond
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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Track

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

Hadd hai say directly waha pooch gayee .....can you all see it...coz I blocked it as people may misuse it or there might be some copyright violations...do let me know...!!

Cheers

Sorry bhai, control hi nahi hota :P

Maybe there would be some setting in ur account to make the album private. Otherwise there is no copyright tag on your images at imageshack. If someone reaches that page, he can use the image freely as there is no usage restriction mentioned.

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

View from Vip corporate boxes

MOD...thaks...finally ur pics r up....waise there r some queries...are the final layer on the tracks done???....looking at the progresse since ur last update...things would completed by Oct...mid...max to max....

:cheers2:

Bhai pics pe watermark kyun nai kiya???

Looks like you have made it private now :)

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Permanent stand ..beautiful structure...

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Landscaping in progress

Great updates, do you think they'll get it ready by October?

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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Vip Boxes


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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20


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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ Corporate boxes, Grand stand

Great updates, do you think they'll get it ready by October?

Yup, they will ...All these pics were taken at 7 am in the morning...and more labors are deployed during the morning and evening shifts....

they are working in three 8 hours shift...

Knowing JayPee for long...I am sure they will do a grand job...they are the best ..and know how to get it done on time....+ they are really nice people as well...


One thing I can assure you, as will those who have seen JayPee's finished products........LANDSCAPING would be AWESOME AND WORLD CLASS.....yes, jayPee is known for that and actually do take pride in that...Watch out for that....

cheers

Thx for pics.... Btw will it get ready by Oct?? and how about for Sep 1st 's FIA inspection???

Wonder it would be like UC Metro Rail's in India.....

@mod that's great to know, thanks.

^^ there's no govt involved in it....so it won't be cwg.....I trust JayPee

Amazing view.....Now tell when you will post Yamuna express way :D


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By indianrockstars1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/indianrockstars1) at 2011-08-20

^^ there's no govt involved in it....so it won't be cwg.....I trust JayPee

:lol:....rather no Suresh Kalmadi....

:lol:....rather no Suresh Kalmadi....

:lol:

India needs a huge tourism destination like Genting Highlands, Sentosa Island or DisneyLand. Hope the UP government launches something like that, after the Taj expressway and Formula One Track. Really hoping for a mega amusement park in UP (or any other state):cheers:

Yes Indeed.......

:lol:....rather no Suresh Kalmadi....

Don't worry Gujarat might get one.... Check this out

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-07/news/29747934_1_theme-park-villas-concept-plan

Also, the GIFT City ........ Amazing CM of Guj... He was world class ideas yet simple...

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/why-india-needs-narendra-modi/375103/0

:lol:

India needs a huge tourism destination like Genting Highlands, Sentosa Island or DisneyLand. Hope the UP government launches something like that, after the Taj expressway and Formula One Track. Really hoping for a mega amusement park in UP (or any other state):cheers:

MOD kamaal kar diya yaar :bow: You gotta just love the wavy roof :cheers:

Yup,its rather well executed...over all feel is grand.....

I loved Taj Expressway..its stunning....you'll forget about F1 circuit if you see that expressway..

If you have the pics of the e-way post it in the Yamuna Expressway thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=833786). Double mazaa aa jaayega :D

:applause:

Awesome pictures. Can't wait to see the finished circuit.

Fantastic pics:master:
Finished product will indeed be great!:banana2:
Wonderfull. I cant wait till the race. Shame i cant make it there cos i would have loved to see it live

Well played Modu. Waiting for Yamuna Expway.

Yup,its rather well executed...over all feel is grand.....

I loved Taj Expressway..its stunning....you'll forget about F1 circuit if you see that expressway..

hv u taken some pics of Taj e'way???

Thanks IR ...much appreciated man !

thank u MOD, hun Taj expressway di foto bhi post kar deyYup,its rather well executed...over all feel is grand.....

I loved Taj Expressway..its stunning....you'll forget about F1 circuit if you see that expressway..

My measly contribution to the updates. Pics are rather old though.

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Hope everything gets finisihed in time...
Great work MOD...

My measly contribution to the updates. Pics are rather old though.


No contribution is small.... thanks for the updates..

Don't worry Gujarat might get one.... Check this out

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-07-07/news/29747934_1_theme-park-villas-concept-plan

Also, the GIFT City ........ Amazing CM of Guj... He was world class ideas yet simple...

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/why-india-needs-narendra-modi/375103/0

If you have more Amusement and Theme Park related updates/news, please post them in the below thread:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1401588

Awesome pix...hope everything gets done in time...only 2 months remaining :)

:cheers::banana:

Great pix MoD :cheers:

Excellent updates MOD! The grandstand is really GRAND!

Great snaps MOD!

Fabulous updates there! :cheers:

The main/final inspection is on the 31st of this month (approval itself comes in the first week of September) , so the construction will go down to the wire. But since Bernie Ecclestone is fine with the progress, there's no reason to worry as of yet.

^^ Thanks...After long time ...

Yes, the progress is satisfactory ....did see huge number of heads working hard....

You know what..when you actually see the site.....its all quality...things might not be finished as yet but the build quality and overall feel is very nice....one feels good....

I am sure of great race...

Awesome updates MOD ..... track is really getting into nice shape......:banana::banana::banana:

Nice work MoD. I remember how many people dismissed the idea of Formula One Track in India as impossible, as something which could never happen. Great to see it happening before our eyes. Congrats, keep it up!

Well I have now booked my ticket Premium stand south, which should have a good view over all of circuit plus it's covered :banana2:


Thanks again to MOD and look forward to updates prior to race!


Pedro917:cheers:

Yup, they will ...All these pics were taken at 7 am in the morning...and more labors are deployed during the morning and evening shifts....

they are working in three 8 hours shift...

Knowing JayPee for long...I am sure they will do a grand job...they are the best ..and know how to get it done on time....+ they are really nice people as well...


One thing I can assure you, as will those who have seen JayPee's finished products........LANDSCAPING would be AWESOME AND WORLD CLASS.....yes, jayPee is known for that and actually do take pride in that...Watch out for that....

cheers

Super!! Though I suspect they would need to do it faster as the circuit would need trial runs and stress tests afore the Big Day!!!

Yaar again these guys are using my pic without any credits ...this is really irritating..

http://www.aaformula1.com/2011/08/f1-india-latest-construction-pictures.html


What to do yaar..tried watermarking it..was unsuccessful .....ehhrrrr

^^ :ohno:

Yaar again these guys are using my pic without any credits ...this is really irritating..

http://www.aaformula1.com/2011/08/f1-india-latest-construction-pictures.html


What to do yaar..tried watermarking it..was unsuccessful .....ehhrrrr

Contact them and tell them its your pictures. Request them to take it down. If not, legal action and use a different software to watermark your images henceforth.

Yaar again these guys are using my pic without any credits ...this is really irritating..

http://www.aaformula1.com/2011/08/f1-india-latest-construction-pictures.html


What to do yaar..tried watermarking it..was unsuccessful .....ehhrrrr

MOD they have credited you. Following line is just above the pics.

"All pictures comes from the courtesy of Master of Disguise @ skyscrapercity"

Still you should ask them to get your nod before posting.

Cheers

MOD bhai now they have included your SSC link on the page. It is better if you watermark your images from now to avoid situation like this. Use Picmarkr or similar softwware :cheers:

Heres the message from a user of that website (http://www.aaformula1.com/2011/08/f1-india-latest-construction-pictures.html):

Hi Dear Friend,

Apologies for not giving you due credit, have included the same now.

Problem is we sourced these images from Indian GP facebook wall and tried hard to find a source for the same, but were unsuccessful.

We are as passionate as you are about the Indian GP and want to keep the viewers updated with the latest progress. A friendly suggestion that you can watermark your pictures very easily and it will maintain the ownership of your pictures (As you have helped us a lot, if required our team can help you in watermarking your pictures).

Thanks & Regards

Yeah got the message....

He mentioned about FB updates..need to find out that page

^^ MOD I was searching on FB for Formula 1 pics, I found this - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.121743007888125.17657.103289229733503

Are these your pics?

What to do yaar..tried watermarking it..was unsuccessful .....ehhrrrr

array aap paint brush use karna...duh, you don't need PhD for that.

Hi Guys...I'm new to SSC-I. Would like to share some more pix I found on the web!

Photo Courtesy: Madhav Parashar
https://picasaweb.google.com/104728680114470631737

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^^^^ Nice pics, but i believe that still a lot of work to be done in two months, however we hope this works will be ready on time.

Yaar again these guys are using my pic without any credits ...this is really irritating..

http://www.aaformula1.com/2011/08/f1-india-latest-construction-pictures.html

What to do yaar..tried watermarking it..was unsuccessful .....ehhrrrr


The issue has been sorted now with due credits given to you. Since all your updates are of big ticket projects, just use MS Paint or any equivalent software from now on. Even if you stamp your name on the point of interest (road or building), it should be fine with us.


Hi Guys...I'm new to SSC-I. Would like to share some more pix I found on the web!


Welcome to SSC India! Thanks for posting the pictures :)

The issue has been sorted now with due credits given to you. Since all your updates are of big ticket projects, just use MS Paint or any equivalent software from now on. Even if you stamp your name on the point of interest (road or building), it should be fine with us.




Welcome to SSC India! Thanks for posting the pictures :)

Yeah...I messaged him and now has put the right credits on it....anyways I tried Adobe Lightroom without much success.....will watermark my all pics from now on...

Yeah got the message....

He mentioned about FB updates..need to find out that page
I think you are talking about this... https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.206996436022347.67092.144159185639406

i think he mentioned already tht copyrighted by MOD

Yeah, there is still a lot work pending but hopefully they will manage everything by the early Oct (except maybe landscaping and parking).

i think he mentioned already tht copyrighted by MOD
He mentioned it today.....

Hi MOD,

Anywayz thanks for great pics..... Generally F1 is perceived as Rich Man's game... I hope F1 from Buddh reaches even the common man and helps to carve Indian Schumachers in future :):) ...

Any idea when ticketing officially opens on F1 Official website???? Is it after FIA Inspection???

Don't worry, in India, things may get delayed but in the end everything will be fine, Mayawati will inaugarate it and tens thousands would have got employment (most important thing). Everything will work out-yeh hai India meri jaan:)

Don't worry, in India, things may get delayed but in the end everything will be fine, Mayawati will inaugarate it and tens thousands would have got employment (most important thing). Everything will work out-yeh hai India meri jaan:)

:ohno:

tickets selling like hot cakes! :cheers:

Motor racing organisers expect full house for Indian Grand Prix (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Motor-racing-organisers-expect-full-house-for-Indian-Grand-Prix/articleshow/9706508.cms)



NEW DELHI: If the early response is anything to go by, the organisers of the Indian Grand Prix should have little to worry about over the turnout for the country's inaugural Formula One race on the outskirts of Delhi on Oct. 30.

Tickets worth 12.5 million rupees ($273,768) were snapped up in the first three hours of sales on Saturday, leaving Ashish Hemrajani, head of race ticketing partner Bookmyshow.com, in no doubt that there will be a full house at the Buddh International Circuit.

"Honestly, we did expect such a response. After all, it's the first ever Formula One race in India and there was anticipation over when tickets would finally go on sale," Hemrajani told Reuters by phone.

"So far, we have sold tickets worth more than 50 million rupees. We knew the response would be good and we are very pleased.

"Outside cricket and cinema, you don't get such response. I think most of the tickets sold so far must have gone to people living in and around Delhi.

"We would be launching packages soon for the foreigners for their travel and stay. We will see some traction coming soon."

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone last week gave the 5.14-km circuit a resounding thumbs-up ahead of its Sept. 1 homologation and home drivers Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok are also impressed by the layout.

"The first time I went there was in April last year and saw a lot of mud and a few ponds," Chandhok told reporters at Saturday's ticket launch programme.

"The undulation they created is very, very impressive... it adds to the character of the circuit," said the reserve driver, who replaced Lotus team mate Jarno Trulli in a one-off appearance in last month's German Grand Prix.

"I think we got two to three special corners with double the width to promote overtaking. This is the first circuit in the world with overtaking zones recommended by some drivers and (FIA race director) Charlie Whiting."

Hispania discard Karthikeyan, who will be back behind the wheel for his home grand prix, had similar views.

"I can straightway relate to some of the corners," the former Jordan driver said. "There are a lot of overtaking opportunities and I have seen four to five such places."