Alvis and family wish all a Merry Christmas holidays and stay healthy.
There will be more races coming up for race season 2012 for Alvis. Please stay tuned for more updates on January 2012.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
The World's Fastest Ready-To-Race® Supercar 0-100mph in under 5 seconds!
Wow!!! Saw this video on youtube and would like to share it with everyone
Also, you can check it out on their official website at http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/6407xo1 for more info about this RC Supercar.
Also, you can check it out on their official website at http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/6407xo1 for more info about this RC Supercar.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Alvis Ang Kart Racing - Vitessekid
This is a video of 9 year old Alvis Ang, who is inspired by the Japanese animation Initial D and the song Forever Young - Symbol. The video was taken at Kart Center Biscarrosse, France. A beautiful 1.3km FFSA homologué category 1 track.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Alvis Flying Lap (Onboard Camera)
Alvis first onboard camera video. The recorded sound was too noisy and please remember to lower the volume before watching.
Alvis Flying Lap (Onboard Camera)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Alvis Flying Lap At Kart Center Biscarrosse
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
My First Pole Position In Minime 2011
It was a very special race day for Alvis. First, it was his 9 year old birthday on the race weekend and second, his 'Gong Gong' and 'Ah Ma' came to France to see him race.
A family photo with Alvis' Sodi race kart
This is also the first time we engaged CSKart47 race assistance to manage Alvis for the weekend. Due to my limited knowledge in the 2 stoke kart engine and carburetor setup and tuning, we thought it will be better to try it out with the professional.
Snap shot with CSKart47 Chief, Cedric (right) and mechanic, Johan (left)
The timing said it all. This is Alvis first pole position in the new category, 9 to 12 year old (birthday in the year). After his entry in Feb, he has been training hard on the track. I guessed he has progressed and I was moving too slowly as his mechanic.
Fastest during chronos and secure his first pole position of the year
Just look at his size amongst his category, that, however did not stop him from wanting to race with them. In fact, he is looking forward to race with the bigger boys. When comes to racing, he is all ready to race with anyone regardless of age and size.
Having a chat with the big boys before the briefing for the racers.
Thank you CSKart47 for managing Alvis during the race weekend and provide a good setup and tuning to enable a pole position for him.
Johan and Alvis on PP during the lineup.
It was a very good experience for Alvis as he has learned how to take the lead during the formation lap.
The starting line
What Alvis lack during the race was luck. He was 'touched' on the back on the first corner and was skidded out of the track. Though able to restart engine and continue the race but were many seconds behind. It was a rain and shine situation throughout the race and we know it wasn't easy on the kart setup as well as for Alvis. Nevertheless, We were happy for the weekend.
Crossing the finishing line
We would like to thank Cedric the chief, Johan the mechanic and staff of CSKart47 for the assistance in managing Alvis for the race weekend. Also not forgetting 'Gong Gong', 'Ah Ma', Peter Chong and wife for coming to support Alvis on his race. Lastly, we would like to thank FFSA and circuit Kart System de Merignac for organising the race.
This is also the first time we engaged CSKart47 race assistance to manage Alvis for the weekend. Due to my limited knowledge in the 2 stoke kart engine and carburetor setup and tuning, we thought it will be better to try it out with the professional.
The timing said it all. This is Alvis first pole position in the new category, 9 to 12 year old (birthday in the year). After his entry in Feb, he has been training hard on the track. I guessed he has progressed and I was moving too slowly as his mechanic.
Just look at his size amongst his category, that, however did not stop him from wanting to race with them. In fact, he is looking forward to race with the bigger boys. When comes to racing, he is all ready to race with anyone regardless of age and size.
Thank you CSKart47 for managing Alvis during the race weekend and provide a good setup and tuning to enable a pole position for him.
It was a very good experience for Alvis as he has learned how to take the lead during the formation lap.
What Alvis lack during the race was luck. He was 'touched' on the back on the first corner and was skidded out of the track. Though able to restart engine and continue the race but were many seconds behind. It was a rain and shine situation throughout the race and we know it wasn't easy on the kart setup as well as for Alvis. Nevertheless, We were happy for the weekend.
We would like to thank Cedric the chief, Johan the mechanic and staff of CSKart47 for the assistance in managing Alvis for the race weekend. Also not forgetting 'Gong Gong', 'Ah Ma', Peter Chong and wife for coming to support Alvis on his race. Lastly, we would like to thank FFSA and circuit Kart System de Merignac for organising the race.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Enjoying The Race
The 2nd Race took place at Muret, Toulouse. A more technical and tougher track with many corners and two short straights.
Muret circuit at Toulouse
As usual, striking a pose before going out to the track for practice and not forgetting to give a thumb up sign.
Again, new to the track and Alvis has to grab every opportunity to discover the best racing line possible. Though following the local racers will help but the little racer will still love to explore out of the local racing line. I guess this is where Alvis learns and get the ability to adapt to different circuits fast.
Photo courtesy of Patrick Lascombes
Alvis making an overtaking attempt during a practice session.
Photo courtesy of Patrick Lascombes
Alvis made good progress during the practice session. This time round, Antoine was not with us and I was trying my luck with the setting up of the kart with some helps from other mechanics onsite.
Photo courtesy of Stéphane Agnus
Being the youngest in his category, Alvis surprised many during the chrono laps clocking the 4th fastest although with limited times on the track. 2nd row on the grid during the qualification and maintained his position till the checkered flag before we break for lunch.
Photo courtesy of Stéphane Agnus
History kind of repeated itself from the first race. Things wasn't going the way as the morning as the afternoon is getting hotter. During the pre-final, Alvis was going steadily during the formation lap and keeping close to the front row. When the red lights off to sign a start of the race, Alvis pressed on the throttle but only to experience a slow in respond from the engine. Dropping from 4th to 11th after the first corner and gained back 2 places to finish 9th. Was feeling uneasy while trying to meddle with the carburettor before the final and told Alvis to complete the race no matter what happen to the kart. True enough, the kart lost power and Alvis fighting hard to maintain his position but only to see that his position was dropping and was the last to cross the finishing line.
Photo courtesy of Stéphane Agnus
Nevertheless, it was an exciting race for us both as a racer and a mechanic. There are plenty for us to learn, try and put to use on the right moment. Alvis made a few more friends and was welcomed by the the locals to practice together with them. We thank them for the invitations and will certainly find time to meet up though it is more than 3 hours drive away.
As usual, striking a pose before going out to the track for practice and not forgetting to give a thumb up sign.
Again, new to the track and Alvis has to grab every opportunity to discover the best racing line possible. Though following the local racers will help but the little racer will still love to explore out of the local racing line. I guess this is where Alvis learns and get the ability to adapt to different circuits fast.
Photo courtesy of Patrick Lascombes
Alvis made good progress during the practice session. This time round, Antoine was not with us and I was trying my luck with the setting up of the kart with some helps from other mechanics onsite.
Photo courtesy of Stéphane Agnus
Being the youngest in his category, Alvis surprised many during the chrono laps clocking the 4th fastest although with limited times on the track. 2nd row on the grid during the qualification and maintained his position till the checkered flag before we break for lunch.
Photo courtesy of Stéphane Agnus
History kind of repeated itself from the first race. Things wasn't going the way as the morning as the afternoon is getting hotter. During the pre-final, Alvis was going steadily during the formation lap and keeping close to the front row. When the red lights off to sign a start of the race, Alvis pressed on the throttle but only to experience a slow in respond from the engine. Dropping from 4th to 11th after the first corner and gained back 2 places to finish 9th. Was feeling uneasy while trying to meddle with the carburettor before the final and told Alvis to complete the race no matter what happen to the kart. True enough, the kart lost power and Alvis fighting hard to maintain his position but only to see that his position was dropping and was the last to cross the finishing line.
Nevertheless, it was an exciting race for us both as a racer and a mechanic. There are plenty for us to learn, try and put to use on the right moment. Alvis made a few more friends and was welcomed by the the locals to practice together with them. We thank them for the invitations and will certainly find time to meet up though it is more than 3 hours drive away.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Taking Up The New Challenge
Back in France for a new challenge. After returning from Singapore, Alvis started his training on the next category Minime kart (9 to 12 year old). Powered by Parilla Puma 85cc 2 stroke engine with 14000rpm and having a whopping 13hp.
After a practice session and coming back to the paddock
While still trying to build up his physical strength and at the same time trying to get more track time, Alvis decided to go for his first race at Layrac to have a feel of the new race environment.
To add on to the challenge, the race was held on a new and unfamiliar track. He will be racing against the bigger boys that have more experience racing there. Being the youngest and least experience in the group, that doesn't put Alvis off as he is the type that will take any challenge when come to racing.
Photo courtesy of Patrick Lascombes
Due to my inexperience in managing kart racing and especially 2 stroke engine where more setup and tuning were needed, we decided to engage the service of Kart Center Biscarrosse to manage Alvis's first race.
Antoine and Alvis waiting for the tires to be marked in the Parc Ferme
It wasn't a good timing for Alvis during the chrono session. With lack of practice and while still trying to find the right setup, Alvis tried his best to keep up to the front runners but only to settle with 8th position on the grid.
Photo courtesy of Patrick Lascombes
During the qualification, Alvis had a great start. Seeing that there was a bit of traffic on the inner of a right turn, he took the outer and gain 2 places to 6th. Getting hold of the feel around the track, he was able to overtake one more and up to 5th. The 3rd kart skidded and was unable to return to track and soon, the fight for 3rd was visible during the last 3 laps. It was a close fight but Alvis was happy to finish 4th.
Starting the pre-final in 4th on a rolling start.
Things wasn't as smooth going during the pre-final and final as the qualification. Alvis dropped 3 places to 7th on the pre-final and one more to 8th during the final. It was a very good experience for Alvis to race with the bigger boys and me to learn a lot on the setup and tuning of the 2 stroke engine and chassis.
We would like to thank Kart Center Biscarrosse and Antoine for the support, FFSA and Layrac karting for organizing the race and all who one way or another that rendered their help to us. Lastly, not forgetting Peter Chong and wife for making a great effort to go all the way to Layrac to support and see Alvis in his kart racing.
While still trying to build up his physical strength and at the same time trying to get more track time, Alvis decided to go for his first race at Layrac to have a feel of the new race environment.
Photo courtesy of Patrick Lascombes
To add on to the challenge, the race was held on a new and unfamiliar track. He will be racing against the bigger boys that have more experience racing there. Being the youngest and least experience in the group, that doesn't put Alvis off as he is the type that will take any challenge when come to racing.
Due to my inexperience in managing kart racing and especially 2 stroke engine where more setup and tuning were needed, we decided to engage the service of Kart Center Biscarrosse to manage Alvis's first race.
Antoine and Alvis waiting for the tires to be marked in the Parc Ferme
It wasn't a good timing for Alvis during the chrono session. With lack of practice and while still trying to find the right setup, Alvis tried his best to keep up to the front runners but only to settle with 8th position on the grid.
During the qualification, Alvis had a great start. Seeing that there was a bit of traffic on the inner of a right turn, he took the outer and gain 2 places to 6th. Getting hold of the feel around the track, he was able to overtake one more and up to 5th. The 3rd kart skidded and was unable to return to track and soon, the fight for 3rd was visible during the last 3 laps. It was a close fight but Alvis was happy to finish 4th.
Things wasn't as smooth going during the pre-final and final as the qualification. Alvis dropped 3 places to 7th on the pre-final and one more to 8th during the final. It was a very good experience for Alvis to race with the bigger boys and me to learn a lot on the setup and tuning of the 2 stroke engine and chassis.
We would like to thank Kart Center Biscarrosse and Antoine for the support, FFSA and Layrac karting for organizing the race and all who one way or another that rendered their help to us. Lastly, not forgetting Peter Chong and wife for making a great effort to go all the way to Layrac to support and see Alvis in his kart racing.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
HKS Garage R Singapore
Alvis was excited about his visit to a race car garage. An arrangement was made with Mr Lawrence Lee, Managing Director of HKS Technical Factory Singapore for Alvis to visit Garage R during his holidays to see how a race car is being created.
Nissan GTR 35
Lawrence took his precious time off his busy schedule to bring Alvis for a tour around the garage. He brought him to the engine build room to show him how a engine was built and assembled.
Lawrence gor gor and Alvis thumbs up for the newly built race engine
Alvis was thrilled to see so many modded race car and everything seem to come to live from his video racing game car garage. He took the opportunity to take photos with the real race car.
Mitsubishi EVO
Honda S2000
After the tour, Alvis requested for a joy ride in the GTR but was not lucky enough because the GTR was undergoing upgrading. It was very nice of Lawrence to replace it with a Honda S2000 and bring Alvis for a joy ride.
Hahaha... Just look at his 'I am going for a joy ride' expression.
Nice car, nice colour and nice number too
Alvis even went out of the building to take a look at the nicely decorated race team van.
What a cool race team van
While striking a pose for a photo with the race team van, Alvis spotted a Mitsubishi Lancer with pink flowery decals. He then approached the car and took a photo with it too.
It's Cheryl Jie Jie's car
It was the first time for us to visit a race car garage. Definitely an eye opener for us, especially Alvis. We would like to thank Lawrence for the invitation and his time for accompanying us and show us around the garage. We wish him and Garage R with all the success in his business and races.
A group photo with the GTR
Lawrence took his precious time off his busy schedule to bring Alvis for a tour around the garage. He brought him to the engine build room to show him how a engine was built and assembled.
Alvis was thrilled to see so many modded race car and everything seem to come to live from his video racing game car garage. He took the opportunity to take photos with the real race car.
After the tour, Alvis requested for a joy ride in the GTR but was not lucky enough because the GTR was undergoing upgrading. It was very nice of Lawrence to replace it with a Honda S2000 and bring Alvis for a joy ride.
Alvis even went out of the building to take a look at the nicely decorated race team van.
While striking a pose for a photo with the race team van, Alvis spotted a Mitsubishi Lancer with pink flowery decals. He then approached the car and took a photo with it too.
It was the first time for us to visit a race car garage. Definitely an eye opener for us, especially Alvis. We would like to thank Lawrence for the invitation and his time for accompanying us and show us around the garage. We wish him and Garage R with all the success in his business and races.
Friday, February 25, 2011
2011 F1 Winter Testing and guided tour
This is the second time that Alvis visited Circuit De Catalunya. Last year, we did not manage to book the guided tour. This year, we did.
The forever Felipe Massa supporter. The first F1 driver that gave Alvis four signatures. If you have read the previous post, you will know that it was kind of fated that how Alvis got to meet up with Felipe Massa.
This day, we arrived early at Circuit De Catalunya to collect our guided tour entry passes. Alvis was so happy and excited because he waited for a year for the guided tour. He always wanted to see and be at the place where the F1 drivers would be.
While waiting for the others to collect their passes, Alvis took a photo with the Official Ferrari store. The Ferrari fan that started wearing Ferrari products because of Felipe Massa. He has given Alvis the special liking for the prancing horse.
Our shy little racer sitting on the chair where the F1 drivers will be interviewed during the press conference. Actually, the guided tour visitors were looking at him as if he was being interviewed by the reporters.
Listening attentively to the recorder (English recorded) at the rest and waiting area before going to the podium for the trophy!!!
Look at this trophy. It is for the guided tour group to take photo on the podium.
Alvis hopes the next time he lifts a trophy again in Circuit De Catalunya, it will be after a race with National Anthem.
Alvis favourite F1 team truck
Alvis all time favourite F1 driver, Felipe Massa
We thank Felipe Massa and sincerely wish him all the best with successful races and win the F1 World Championship.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Wet Race With Lao Tioh At Plentong
A day trip to Johor Bahru Plentong karting track on a rainy day. It was a near cancelled trip due to the rain but somehow we pressed on as to probably not to disappoint Alvis.
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