[Special Event]

Every now and then comes along an event so special and memorable it stands out from the hundreds of events that I attend each year. I always look forward to the Marlboro M.Scape VIP Lounge during the Formula One and Moto GP races at the Sepang International Circuit, and this year I was privileged enough to be invited to attend on the Moto GP race day, 26 October 2014.  I well and truly hate waking up early on weekends but I was so excited to visit the M.Scape Lounge that I barely got any sleep the night before.

In the morning, we made our way over to Zouk Club KL which was the registration and meeting point before boarding coaches bound for the circuit. Once there we were ushered into the Paddock Club and past all the other hospitality suites into the most happening one – the M.Scape Lounge. Waiting for us were a bevy of beauties who got us settled in and ready for the day’s programme.

With me for the day were my guests – Annie, Pei Shyen and Grace

The lounge was stylishly decked out and had a wall displaying the racing outfits of the riders

There was an X2 two-seater bike for us to take pictures on and it proved to be very popular among guests as everyone patiently waited for their turn on the bike

Henry Golding was the MC of the event and the girls lined up to take pics with him

There was lots of delicious food throughout the day

And glasses of bubbly to go along with it

As well as a fully stocked open bar

There was also a DJ spinning and live performances by this percussionist

A spokesperson for team Ducati dropped by to share some info about Moto GP and the team and the riders

After which Ducati rider Cal Crutchlow came up to the suite much to the excitement of the guests

After the interview, Cal Crutchlow autographed some exclusive merchandise which were later given out through the games, quiz and lucky draws.

We headed down to the pits for the pit walkabout before the race started

We also had some time to walk around the mall area between the races and you can view some of the pics I shot during our walk here – https://timchew.net/2014/10/28/the-babes-of-the-malaysian-moto-gp-2014/

Then it was back up to the comfort of the aircon lounge to watch the race

There were lots of TV screens

And we could also watch the action from the windows which offered a great view of the starting straight

Shirley with her friends

Race was won by Marc Marquez from team Repsol Honda followed by Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo from team Yamaha. Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso came in 8th while Cal Crutchlow did not complete the race.

The M.Scape Lounge is the ultimate race viewing experience, and for a chance to experience the Moto GP/ Formula One in true VIP style at the next Moto GP, do look out for the M.Scape team at major entertainment outlets in the months leading up to the race.

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