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<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR>Bought tickets to watch F1, but only heard the roar
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I WISH to highlight my experience at this year's Formula One and hope the authorities would make improvements to make it more enjoyable.
I drove to Marina Bay to watch the race. On my way there, there were signs to indicate how many parking spaces were available in the various shopping malls.
As I walk with a crutch after my recent operation, I decided to park at Raffles City. At that time, there were many parking spaces available.
I proceeded to the Padang with my family. Ours were walkabout tickets. Although they may not be expensive, I paid $68 each for my family members.
Like many others, I didn't mind having to stand and watch the race, unlike holders of grandstand tickets. But imagine my disappointment when I realised I could not see the cars at all - I could only hear the engines roar.
I know I did not pay much, but I did not go there just to hear the roar of the engines.
The only way to see the cars was to climb and stand on top of the barriers - that too, if you were lucky to be in front.
I hope the authorities can think of ways to improve our enjoyment, for
example by placing platforms to elevate the ground level so more can enjoy the race.
Tan Kah Hong
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I WISH to highlight my experience at this year's Formula One and hope the authorities would make improvements to make it more enjoyable.
I drove to Marina Bay to watch the race. On my way there, there were signs to indicate how many parking spaces were available in the various shopping malls.
As I walk with a crutch after my recent operation, I decided to park at Raffles City. At that time, there were many parking spaces available.
I proceeded to the Padang with my family. Ours were walkabout tickets. Although they may not be expensive, I paid $68 each for my family members.
Like many others, I didn't mind having to stand and watch the race, unlike holders of grandstand tickets. But imagine my disappointment when I realised I could not see the cars at all - I could only hear the engines roar.
I know I did not pay much, but I did not go there just to hear the roar of the engines.
The only way to see the cars was to climb and stand on top of the barriers - that too, if you were lucky to be in front.
I hope the authorities can think of ways to improve our enjoyment, for
example by placing platforms to elevate the ground level so more can enjoy the race.
Tan Kah Hong