Pics from Abu Dhabi

kc1337 · Nov 6, 2009

A member of NASIOC, is the son of Brad Whitford of Aerosmith. He just got back from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1876324

Just got back from the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi and it was an incredible experience to say the least. I can definitely say that I have never seen so much money in my life. The combination of the hotel (which is built within the track), the track itself, the still under construction indoor Ferrari themed park, the Formula 1 cars, etc. was just staggering. Also, this entire area where this took place was a barren desert one and a half years ago.

Onto the pics:

Pulling up to the hotel.

View directly to the left of the circular driveway in front of the hotel. The buildings in the background are part of the villas where the race crews stay. The marina wraps around the entire hotel.

A Lamborghini Reventón was parked outside when we arrived.

The hotel lobby.

We had Arabic for dinner. The food in the hotel was great. There was an Arabic, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and American restaurant all in the lobby. We didn't even have time to try them all.

My room.

A white chocolate race car that was waiting in my room for me.

Views from my window.

Went to check out the rooftop bar that night.

The next morning we woke up very early to go eat breakfast outside on one of the patios.

View from where we sat.

Shortly after the first race practice session began - 'Chevrolet Supercars' (Holdens, really). Ironically, my girlfriend's cousin went on to win this race.

After we ate we took a very short ferry ride over to the race paddock to check out the upcoming races. This was a yacht that made all the others in the marina (which already were the most amazing boats I had ever seen) look like amateur hour.

This was the paddock club lounge that was above the pits, overlooking the front straight on one side and the marina and hotel on the other.

GP2 cars getting ready for practice.

The hotel - basically a giant dick and balls. If you don't believe me, look at Google Earth.

Some nifty games.

GP2 cars.

A great pit lane exit.

Whoops.

After the GP2 cars there was a Porsche practice and qualifying (factory prepped GT3's) but I didn't get any pics. After, we moved on to the northern grand stands where we were told that we would have a view of 65% of the track.

F1 qualifying.

This was F1's first day/night race. Made for some spectacular viewing.

After the qualifying we went back to the hotel.

Saw an SL65 AMG Black Series on the way.

I wish I had snapped more pics of some of the cars we saw. The Panamera is definitely the new 'in' car there - we must have seen about a dozen at least. I also saw a Camaro police car and a GTR police car.

Almost forgot.. In the distance is 'Ferrari World', an indoor theme park that is still under construction. Once complete it will house 22 roller coasters and a shopping mall. This picture really can't convey how massive this thing was. Think the ships in Independence Day.

The next morning, the Reventón had returned.

For race day we went back over to the Paddock Club for a pit walkabout.

Pitting practice.

Suddenly, my LCD was filled by this:

The Paddock Club a few hours before the F1 race. It eventually got really crowded. Felt like the Kentucky Derby.

I didn't get as many photos of the actual race as I would have liked. I did get some short video though, I'll upload those later.

Cute girl wearing a Breitling hat.

We weren't able to catch the whole race because we had to leave for the show venue (Ferrari World).

Before though I had the chance to meet and talk to Greek football legend, Demis Nikolaidis.

Parked outside the hotel, a KTM XBOW and a Veyron.

On the way to the venue.

Hanging out prior to the show, my dad had to remind himself why we were actually there. :lol:

View of the crowd.

Overall it was probably the coolest thing I have ever experienced. I never thought I'd have the chance to go to an F1 race, let alone be so privileged to have such access at one. I can say now that I plan to return to as many more as I can.

So those are the majority of the pics, I may have forgotten some cool one's but you get the idea. Anyways, thanks for looking!
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TONY MONTANA · Nov 6, 2009

when i clicked on this on thought i was gonna see pictures of the abu dhabi jiu-jitsu tournament, now i feel dumb

Asphalt Rocket · Nov 6, 2009

Awesome pics, thanks for sharing.

Misha · Nov 6, 2009

nice. so jelous, looks like one in lifetime experience. pics are amazing.

kc1337 · Nov 6, 2009

Oh, I wasn't there, I just came upon the thread on the NASIOC forum and wanted to share his experience with the rest of you guys.

kustomizingkid · Nov 6, 2009

To be rich... must be nice...

Amazing photos, and an amazing place...

rwisejr · Nov 6, 2009

Great pics.Looks like you guys had an awesome time !! Thanks for sharing

ahwil_lim · Nov 6, 2009

its such amazing place to visit for ... wish be there one day in future

cnut · Nov 6, 2009

Excellent pics. That an awesome track and scenery around it.

Denzil · Nov 7, 2009

Sweet, thanks for sharing!

Nica · Nov 7, 2009

:nod: very cool pictures :thumb:

P1et · Nov 7, 2009

I don't get who this guy is, or who his dad is? Or are these random people who won a trip?

GDAL · Nov 7, 2009

Amazing pics ... so that's where my gasoline money goes!!

911Fanatic · Nov 7, 2009

kustomizingkid said:

To be rich... must be nice...
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These guys are so far beyond rich that its ridiculous. Thanks so much for sharing. Just when I was starting to feel good about myself too!

Nikku · Nov 7, 2009

Thanks for sharing the pictures. The things the mind can imagine and put into practice ie. the circuit, the hotel, attractions and of course the cars.

kc1337 · Nov 7, 2009

kustomizingkid said:

To be rich... must be nice...

Amazing photos, and an amazing place...
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I heard the ticket prices for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was actually cheaper than the other ones to promote it.

P1et said:

I don't get who this guy is, or who his dad is? Or are these random people who won a trip?
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The guy is the son of Brad Whitford, a guitarist in the band AEROSMITH. From what I got from the pictures, his dad had a show to perform at FerrariLand after the Grand Prix.

You know, Aerosmith.. like that rockband.

E-Money · Nov 9, 2009

cooll

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