‘12 Hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race’
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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After all the hype surrounding many of their rivals, it is Arrows Racing who emerged as the best teams with the best drivers and car at the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race (MMER) 2010. They showcased a superb car performance, speed and reliability throughout the 12 hour endurance, marking their way into the record book as the winner with the most lap count with 315 laps registered.
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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.
The inclusion of current FIA European GT3 champion Christopher Haase and Le Mans regular Peter Kox paid off handsomely for Arrows Racing as they secured the win in the 11th edition of the 12 Hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) 2010 at the Sepang International Circuit. The duo teamed up with GT3 Asia champion Tunku Hammam Sulong and together they broke the total lap record with 315 laps in their formidable Lamborghini LP560.
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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.
Team Porsche Club Singapore (above) will start the 11th edition of Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race (MMER) from pole after topping Friday’s qualifying session for the 3rd time in a row.
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The Sepang International Circuit’s pitlane came alive with a flurry of activities as teams prepare for the official practice session.
