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Message: <blockquote data-quote="SummErs" data-source="post: 1063603344" data-attributes="member: 95798">Hi Acedin,Now that it's been a while since the event, I'm all calm and no longer irritated and annoyed by the matters before hand. I do admit that my tone was harsh previously (for good reasons). Nevertheless, I appreciate you replying to me directly. For that, you have my thanks!However, please seriously consider the need to distribute program guides in a more successful manner. In fact till date, I've heard conflicting reports. Some claims that program guide are available...others like myself are totally in the dark. You mentioned that the pit time was mis-communicated. I'm sure such vital information can easily be conveyed in the program guide with a dis-claimer. However, I would like to at the same time, give you a new feedback. I arrived at the tunnel at 11 and was NOT ALLOWED to proceed because the marshalls or whoever was manning the tunnel entrance explicitly informed me that pit walk has closed. Imagine my shock and horror seeing people popping up non stop while I stand in the grand stand in absolute anger. A program guide is also helpful in helping people to understand rules of the race, the teams, history and culture, what sort of events have been planned for the weekend...from Driver signing time sessions to race event starting times etc etc. Not to mention...I think it may help in making some money from it. Every cent counts for independent organizers and I would gladly buy a copy in contribution and recognition of the effort displayed. One thing I would also like to highlight is safety. While many have reported of the sheer arrogance and recklessness displayed by the 'safety' (my ass) marshals, I was appalled that some people managed to climb all the way to the top ( View pic below, top left corner)<a href="http://www.racerevo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/0117.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.racerevo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/0117.jpg</a>(I'm sorry, I didn't take a picture to illustrate my point better. My search online for SIC image lead me to this particular link...which I think is the best I can do for now).where there is no safety rail/barrier at all. Non such or whatever. These idiots put their own lives at risk due to whatever reasons...but all it takes is a single slip, with plausible death / injury and surely, the blame on organizer's negligence will be next, even though it's not the organizer's fault per se...but we know how cruel the media can be.With regards to arranging for buses to ferry people, I completely understand your perspective when it comes to logistic arrangement. However, please understand for tourist who fly from where ever they may be from, this is an extremely sore point. It costs only 80 dollars to go from Citidel to SIC, yet 145RM from SIC back to Citidel...I was like 'HUH HAR WHAT?'. Perhaps it may be a good idea to actually come up with a package with a hotel? Accomodation + transport combo would be extremely attractive. Going by analogy of only being able to 4000 people...I'm confident in telling you that even if there is a 20 dollar surcharge of taking the bus from SIC to KLIA (so that we can have the option of taking KLIA express to sentral), I don't think most will complain in comparison to the ridiculous pricing being asked by the taxi drivers. If anything, I think JPM might stand to gain 4000 new fans! Anyways, I suppose now, there are some solid numbers backing you up (I hope!) when JPM approaches bus companies for co-operation.Anways, having said all the above (and whatever rants I vented before)...I still maintain my stance.The event/race itself is excellent. The marshals are an absolute frigging disgrace. For what its worth, upon meeting up with my friends that night, I told them I'm coming back next year. I don't regret the trip I made.</blockquote>