The Need for Speed with Michelin Pilot Experience

Bonjour Monsieur, Bonjour Madame!

Michelin Pilot Experience (MPE) is BACK!

This annual track event is organized by Michelin and it will takes place at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on 9th September 2012.

Michelin is a well-known french tyre manufacturer found in 1888. Michelin's commitment in using advanced technology has successfully brought in some new inventions in this industry, such as invention of run-flat tyre, air-free Tweel tyre and the radial tyre technology used in modern green tyres nowadays that reduce fuel consumption. 

Michelin has been participated in numerous motorsports activities which held across the world such as World Rally Championships (WRC), MotoGP, Le Mans and Formula One (F1) . Participation means nothing without the trophy, Michelin has won 21 victories in Le Mans 24Hours, 102 F1 Grand Prix, 26 world titles and 350 victories in MotoGP and may more titles in other categories.

Bibendum also known as Michelin Man is the well-known symbol and mascot for the french company.

MPE - "Most Precious Experience"

Asian Pacific edition of the MPE has been running at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia since 2006 and Michelin is the only tire company that organizes such product experience program. It aims to showcase and share their latest technologies and innovations with consumers, partners as well as the public through a medley of exhilarating and adrenaline-pumping track activities coordinated by the Michelin Motorsports team. 

Think you have what it takes to drive a Formula Michelin that capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 sec? Yes, 3.5 sec!

Experience the thrill and adrenaline of being in the driver’s seat of a Formula Car!

Invited participants are offered for an open-wheel racing, dirt rallying, a touring car circuit experience as well as the ultimate chance of being behind the wheel of Formula Renault single-seater! Not to forget the R Factor Race Simulation; and the "Pitstop Challenge", chance of being a pit crew member! All of these money-can't-buy track activities definitely will put a smile on the participant's face!

Formula Michelin: 2000-spec Tatuus Chassis, 480-kilograms and powered with a 196 bhp 2.0-liter Renault engine mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox!   

Drive in the dirt with the 150bhp 1.6-liter Citroen C2 Rally car mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Renault Clio Cup car  with 220bhp of the F4R RS 2.0-liter engine mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

R Factor Race Simulation.

Chance to get your hands dirty by performing a pit stop!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride shotgun with Michelin's professional drivers in a Formula One 2-seater car!

The ultimate chance of being behind the wheel of Formula Michelin single-seater car!

- Drive Your Dreams with the Michelin Pilot Experience Contest by Nuffnang Malaysia -

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Ruling the track, cruising of speed, the ultimate experience I ever need!
If this opportunity should strike, sweet dreams await me every night!
Being so victorious would make me feel happy and glorious!

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F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix 2011 ~Garage Tour~

Coveted Diamond Grand Stand tickets to watch the Formula One Petronas Malaysia GP race at Sepang on 9 – 10 April 2011.

Photo recap that captured the highlights of the visit:

Day 1 - Exclusive Paddock and Garage Visit

The road to Paddock Area starts here! There are two highly guarded entries available to access to the paddock area, and this is one of them!

The tunnel that connects the Main Grandstand area to Paddock area of Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

VIP access card for us in order to access through the Paddock area.

Each garage of the F1 racing team was guarded with one of their team member to protect their top secret technical information and technology from their rivals!

Ferrari Team crew

And finally, this is what we were looking for! Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team's garage guarded by a friendly 6' 3" guy! ^^

Dry - Intermediate - Wet F1 tyres

Wet tyres reserved for Schumi

What an unforgettable garage tour organized by Petronas!

Schumi get ready for the qualifying session!

And official cap for Mercedes-Benz!

The qualifying session was closely fought among the Red Bull and McLaren drivers, with the difference between pole and second place just one tenth of a second, as opposed to the eight tenths seen in Melbourne. It end up with Vettel, Hamilton and Webber in the pole starting position for tomorrow race followed closely by Button which qualified in fourth position!

Day 2: Race Day!

Diamond Main Grandstand area! Here you can get the best view of the starting line!

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG. It has a slightly modified 481 bhp V8 engine over road-going specification, and has also been modified to reduce its weight and improve braking response!

Jenson Button and his team crew get prepared for the start of the race!

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes.

Mark Webber for Red Bull Renault team.

The huge crowd of F1 die-hard fans at hillstand area!

The fans stand on their feet to witness the start of the race for 2011 season!

Nico Rosberg

 And the race starts with a great noise from crowd! Vettel began developing a strong lead from the rest of the pack. Hamilton and Button fought with Fernando Alonso for position, Button coming out on top and taking his first podium for 2011 season!   Bad day for Hamilton and Alonso, both were penalised for their actions on track which gave the opportunity for Heidfeld to finish in third.

Time for Champagne!