HoKC Images: Super GT: Day 1

20th June 2009

Round 4 of the Super GT is upon us again.. Fast car and hot girls is probably what comes to mind when we think about Super GT. Year after year, throngs of spectators and photographers made their way to Sepang for this once a year event. The last time i went, i was still using my Ricoh PnS. This will be the first time I'm going with proper gear..

If you're not working on a Saturday morning, logically you'll still be in bed at 6.30am. But fueled with the desire to to meet some Japanese girls, 3 Alpha kaki woke up much earlier than they would on a normal working day and race over to Sepang International Circuit. This was the scene that greeted us....

The first pit walk session started at 8am and there are no Race Queens in sight. All we see is cars and mechanics and of course fellow photographer probably thinking "Kena conned already!!"

But, have to make the most out of the day so started shooting..

Saw a lot of people surrounding the Epson garage so made my way over there..

The marshals were being briefed on the safety procedures and also the correct way to release the race driver from the seat..

The pit session was nearing it's end and we made our way towards the exit. This stopped me in my tracks..

The Nissan Skyline has a rich history in the Super GT and I think it's fitting to have the "Godzilla" heading the field as well..

1st practice session was due to start in a while and I made my way to the Tower. Stopped by at the main grandstand and watched as people were being shoooed out of the pit like cattle.

The sky was dark and rain cloud was moving across the race track. But right on cue, the action starts...

Less than 10mins after the session started, the rain came..

Too fast too furious...

After the session ended, the GT3 and Formula V6 event was coming up. But, decided to go shoot the other main attraction of Super GT.... the girls!!

As representative for their respective team and sponsors, their command of English is somewhat...lacking. Most of the time, I had absolutely no idea what on earth they are talking about. But hey, that's not really the main point, is it?

Crowd favorites... the ZENT girls.

Offical GT Queens for Round 4, Nana Shibata...

and Sana Yuuki. They can dance, they can sing and make cute poses..

While the girls were no doubt amazing, the environment was not. Hot blazing sun, sweaty bodies (not the girl"s unfortunately) pushing around, blocked views and ruined shots basically sums up everything..

After a quick KFC lunch, I made my way back to the stands for qualifying session. This time I chose the grandstand opposite Turn 9. I loved this spot as you can usually get some good shots of the cars approaching the tight left turn..