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The Audi R8 LMS of Audi Race Experience Team Joest running in the main straight at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) ahead of the Lamborghini LP560 of Arrows Racing.
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For the 2nd part the of the 12 Hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race 2010 photo journal, we take a look at the action from the pit lane an hour before daylight.
When the 4 lights went green, the thundering sounds of roaring engines broke the usually silent midnight horizon at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). The sights of men and machines blazing through the darkness – the epitome of endurance racing. Night racing is what separates the man from the boys. It was a battle of fitness and mental toughness, a story of joy and despair, an epiphany of perseverance and persistence. Your body wants to shut down, but your mind forces it to stay awake.
Petronas Syntium Team crew members preparing the two BMW Z4Ms for the qualifying session.
Although all eyes are on the track action during the qualifying session, life in the pit lane is as hectic as ever. Cars kept coming in and out for tyre changes and minor setup adjustments. Engineers analyse feedback from the drivers and decides if something needs to be changed. Despite this being a qualifying session, crew members of the teams are always on standby in case if anything happens. Life in the pit lane, is as fast and furious as life in the fast lane. After all, endurance racing is not a one man’s effort – it’s a team game.
The Sepang International Circuit’s pitlane came alive with a flurry of activities as teams prepare for the official practice session.
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No rain this time around, as the track stayed dry for the whole day during the 2nd Round of the Time to Attack challenge at the Sepang International Circuit. It was hot and humid as usual, which meant that the lap times are bound to be quicker compared to the times that were set during the 1st round in damp conditions. While there are some competitors from the 1st round that didn’t take part, a lot of new competitors emerged. Spotted were a few fully prepped time attack machines, a bunch of full spec race cars that took part in the Sepang 1000km and a preview of some of the teams that will take part in the upcoming Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER).
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