Grand Prix du Canada

Well after a lag from my Canada posts, let's take a look at the Formula 1 event itself the reason why I even bother going to Canada. Thank god it wasn't raining that weekend. It was actually the very opposite. Hot and sunny with some humidity thrown in, which reminded of days when I used to live on the east coast.


He won the event.


I wish he won the event.


AMG wagon. This thing sounded so mean. I like it.




People with a lot of team spirit.


The brakes, they glow.

After the race was over, the track was open for visitors to roam around. The view from the driver's perspective was simply amazing.



The track was much bigger than I thought. Walking to the start finish line was so long, our seats was located at turn 10. Which is basically the other side of the track.


Team USA out to lend a hand to teams in need of help

Thanks for visiting. For the rest of the pics swing by here. Or if you hate racing but love Montreal like I do, go here.

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The Last Meal

Well time has come to say good bye to Montreal. I've enjoyed every minute. I hope to visit again and enjoy the hospitality.

A few pics before we leave to remember this day.

Someone really loves Triscuits.

Ferrari fans showing their colors. I wonder if they all own Ferrari's?

A view of our seats from the other side of the track.


There's bits of this stuff all around the track. Just gotta have a good eye. I wonder who this belonged too?

Now I just need a car.
The last meal. And yes it was fresh.

I hope you enjoyed. There is alot more pics but only so much time. Next time will be some track time.

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Montreal Part Deux

Another day wonderful Montreal. Did I tell you how much I love this place. Check the previous post. Today we go to the famed Gilles Villeneuve Circuit.


The best way to get there is by Montreal's subway system. Just like Japan, it's very easy to use and so convenient. It was just a block away from our hotel.

There is still quite a bit of walking required to get to the track itself since it's in a park, Parc Jean-Drapeau.

After the subway, you need to go through the forest

Next is crossing a bridge.

Then it's through another forest, by the time you get out, you're greeted by this guy on the big screen.

Nice Canadian girls giving out some stuff.

Ferrari's pit crew on a break.



To here these things at full song is so beautiful. So loud, yet so sweet. Qualifications for today was so exciting since at the last minute Lewis Hamilton pulled a rabbit out of his helmet with the pole on his last lap with barely enough gas to make the finish. I'm sure you all know that already.

Now let's take another walk about the city. I don't know if was Formula 1 or the World Cup, but there was a bunch of things going on everywhere around downtown.


More strip club action.


One street played host to a fashion show.


Another street featured a band playing old rock covers.


With a couple of campaign girls.

There was a lot more going on, but i'm all tuckered out from all this walking. Til next time au revoir.

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Do you like French?

We'll if you in Montreal Canada, it's a must. After about 9 hours of travel i've finally arrived to attend the Canadian Grand Prix. Since it's my first trip here, I didn't know what to expect. I'll be brief.


There was quite a bit graffiti on buildings.


The strip club here was flanked between a chinese restaurant and pizza shoppe. No joke. Even the ladies were chillin out side on their break, so you know what you're getting into. I think i'm loving this place already.



This was also the start of the Montreal arts festival. So there was alot music on different stages depending on your taste. All in french but no doubt alot of fun.

Row of bikes were for rent. How convenient is that.


Here's Montreal's version of whittier blvd cruise on a friday night.


So far this has been a great trip. Great people, great music, great place. Viva la France Montreal!

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The Fruits

After many months of saving, i've finally received the a gift from the racing gods.


Oh yes, Formula 1 tickets Canadian Grand Prix here we come!


Hopefully, i'll see this guy take a win for Mercedes. Go Schumi!

But after missing my chance to go to U.S. Grand Prix a few years back, I knew I had to make this event. Since good 'ol Bernie is such a loose cannon who knows what venue he's going to add or remove. But then he pulls a fast one and now it's been recently announced Austin, Texas as a venue. But then again I don't want to wait 2 years. Who knows what's going to happen between now and then. Bernie changing his mind altogether or Austin not able to pull off a track in 2 years. I'll believe when I see it. And when I do i'll be there too!

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Another one bites the dust

Hmm I wonder if it's me or coincidence. It seems that every time I contemplate going to a Formula 1 race they decide to give it the boot. It seems that the 2009 Canadian Grand Prix will not happen. First was U.S. Grand Prix and now Canada. Which is sad, this means there's no North American Formula 1 race. I wonder if I decide to attend Singapore Grand Prix will they cancel it? Hopefully all this is temporary and Formula 1 will return to North America.

Source: F1-Live

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