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  1. RP

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    #1 RP, Mar 20, 2009
    Three of the corners on the Marina Bay street circuit which hosted Formula 1's first night race last year in Singapore have now been named.

    Organisers launched a contest to ask fans to submit names for the corners, and close to 1,800 proposals were submitted.

    Now Turn 1 will be called "Sheares" in relation to the Benjamin Sheares Bridge which towers over the track at that point.

    Turn 7 will be called "Memorial", due to its proximity to the monument honouring civilian World War II victims, and Turn 10 will be named after Singapore's most famous cocktail, the "Singapore Sling".

    "Just like any icon, the corner has to be treated with respect" says Colin Syn, deputy chairman of the Singapore GP. "Drivers have to be careful here, but it can serve as a slingshot if they tackle it well.

    "I guess after the exploits of some drivers last year, there could be jokes about a Wallbanger, but we chose to name the turn after the Singapore Sling because it is known internationally and fans everywhere can relate to it instantly."
     
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    #2 tifosi12, Mar 20, 2009
    ROTFLMAO!

    That is too funny. Thanks for a good chuckle, Ron.
     
  3. IanMac

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    #3 IanMac, Mar 20, 2009
    I'll drink to that!
     
  4. mir88i

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    #4 mir88i, Mar 21, 2009
    speaking of wallbangers.. i'm gonna miss canada's last corner.
     
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    #5 tifosi12, Mar 22, 2009
    While obviously drinks and driving sends the politically wrong message, I'm glad to see new and different names for corners. I'm so tired of all the Senna or Schumacher esses. Worse yet are the simply numbered turns. Why not have a little fun.
     
  6. RP

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    #6 RP, Mar 22, 2009
    When I build my new circuit this fall, I will name a corner after you.
     
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    #7 tifosi12, Mar 22, 2009
    Will that be the "obsessed with Massa" turn or the "pompous moderator corner"?

    At any rate, I have to drive a track built by you. Time for a little Mexican getaway. :)
     
  8. RP

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    #8 RP, Mar 22, 2009
    No no, simply, Andreaesses, fast right, then fast left, then another fast right, ending in a hairpin left.
     
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    #9 tifosi12, Mar 22, 2009
    Andreaesses actually sounds clever. Me likey. :)

    And if you add an endless turn a la Istanbul or the Road America caroussel you could call it the Ron-dabout.
     
  10. DGS

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    #10 DGS, Mar 22, 2009
    What's wrong with numbered turns?

    Such as, "Turn 666". ;)


    I hear Fuji turn one will be called "Everyone Turn ... except Hamilton".
    While turn three will be called "Massa Crossing". :D
     
  11. barbazza

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    #12 tifosi12, Mar 22, 2009
    The pitlane in Singapore will be renamed into fuel hose alley. ;)
     
  13. 1_can_dream

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    #13 1_can_dream, Mar 22, 2009
    Did they ever name that 3 apex corner in Hungary?
     
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    #14 tifosi12, Mar 23, 2009
    You probably mean Turkey and I believe the answer is no.
     
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    #15 Remy Zero, Mar 24, 2009
    Turn 8
     
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    #16 1_can_dream, Mar 24, 2009
    Was it turn 8 in Hungary or Turkey? I could have sworn in was Hungary...could be mistaken tho.
     
  17. DGS

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    Turn eight in Turkey -- four apex left hander, as I recall.
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118747


    Last year broke the string -- so maybe Rascasse might not be renamed "Ferrari Park", after all. ;)
     
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    #18 1_can_dream, Mar 24, 2009
    Ahh thanks! I knew there was a thread about it on here somewhere.
     
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