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[Che Guevara]

 

[Che Guevara]

 

[Che Guevara]

Puma, official merchandise partner to Buddh International Circuit

MUMBAI, OCT 18:
Global sportlifestyle brand Puma is the official merchandise partner to the Buddh International Circuit.

Earlier this year, Puma was also the first brand to open an exclusive retail store at the country’s premier motor racing track.

The brand has launched an exclusive range of BIC merchandise ahead of the big race being organised from October 26 to 28.

The premium collection is being retailed at key Puma stores across Delhi and Noida as also on their e-commerce site for avid motorsport fans, who shop for Rs 3,000 or more on the company’s Web site.

“Motorsport in India has been witness to a big positive push over the past two years.

The launch of the Buddh International circuit in 2011 and the grand prix has brought motorsport home to India in a very real way. It has been our endeavour to promote sports and the spirit of sportsmanship in all aspects. Puma’s motorsport collection is unparalleled and it’s only fitting for us to be the merchandise partner to the BIC,” said Rajiv Mehta, MD, Puma India.

Puma will also have five stores at the BIC in different zones during the three days of the race where the official merchandise will be sold.

Business Line : Industry & Economy / Marketing : Puma,*official merchandise partner to Buddh International Circuit

 

[KRAIT]

And here they come............

 

[Che Guevara]

The Trophy Maker

After creating the baton for the Commonwealth Games, product designer Michael Foley moves on to design the Indian Grand Prix trophies.

On October 28, even as the winners of the Indian Grand Prix celebrate their victory, Michael Foley will, perhaps, cheer the loudest. He is no devoted Formula One (F1), follower, but has designed the trophies for the F1 event, slated to be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida. “Formula One is an interesting combination of sports, technology, glamour, entertainment and youth. So, designing the trophy for the Airtel Indian Grand Prix this year was an exciting challenge that I was happy to take on,” says the Bangalore-based product designer.

Interestingly, this is the first time that an Indian designer has been roped in to design the trophies. The inaugural edition of the Indian Grand Prix, held last year, had British silversmith Richard Fox helm the project. For Foley, it was a welcome experience. “The idea was to capture the country’s culture and blend it with a dynamic, futuristic vision,” he says.

An alumnus of the National Institute of Design, Foley is among the country’s topmost names in the field of product design. Before branching out on his own, he headed the Titan Design Studio. His firm has also created the baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

For the Grand Prix trophies, Foley says it was a conscious effort on his part to come up with a design that drew from both contemporary as well as traditional India. “We are known for making products that are rooted to the Indian identity. This time, too, we have stayed true to our design philosophy,” says Foley. For instance, the trophies make use of new-age materials such as aircraft-grade aluminium and, at the same time, boast of traditional ornamentation in form of a red enamel filled engraving on the side. This depicts a ‘victory procession’ inscription from ancient Indian architecture.

All the four trophies — three for the F1 drivers and one for the winning constructor — have a unique touch. The internal surface of each trophy has a mirror finish while the outer surface is all matte. “The base foundation, on the other hand, bears an Ashoka Chakra that denotes speed. All trophies bear the same design, the only difference being their size — with the biggest trophy being awarded to the winner,” Foley states.

The Trophy Maker - Indian Express

 

[Che Guevara]

Indian Grand Prix scheduled from October 26 to 28

Friday, October 26:

JK Racing Asia Series (practice): 08:45-09:15
F1 first practice: 10:00-11:30
MRF challenge (practice): 12:00-12:30
F1 Paddock Club (pit lane walk) 12:35-13:45
F1 second practice: 14:00-15:30
F1 press conference: 16:00-17:00
MRF challenge (Qualifying): 16:00-16:30
Marshall Pit Lane Walk : 17:45

Saturday, October 27:

JK Asia Racing Series (Qualifying): 09:15-09:45
F1 Paddock Club (pit lane walk): 09:50-10:40
F1 third practice: 11:00-12:00
MRF Championship 1st Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 12:25-12:55
F1 Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk: 13:00-13:45
F1 Qualifying: 14:00
JK Asia Racing Series 1st Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 15:30-16:00

Sunday, October 28:

F1 Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk: 10:00-10:50
MRF Championship 2nd Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 11:00-11:30
JK Asia Racing Series 2nd Race (10 Laps or 25 Mins): 12:00-12:30
F1 Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk: 12:35-14:15
F1 drivers grid parade: 13:30
F1 starting grid presentation: 13:40-14:15
National Anthem: 14:46
Grand Prix: 15:00

 

[karan21]

Hats off the jaypee. Indian private sector is what is making Indian proud all over the world. Great job.

 

[KRAIT]

Hats off the jaypee. Indian private sector is what is making Indian proud all over the world. Great job.

Yup, they have proved that Indian private sector can provide world class projects. Hope more private players like these invest heavily in other areas too especially defense sector. Some of them have started but we need the work at faster rate. Only private companies can higher top end engineers and scientists to make competitive products.

 

[karan21]

Yup, they have proved that Indian private sector can provide world class projects. Hope more private players like these invest heavily in other areas too especially defense sector. Some of them have started but we need the work at faster rate. Only private companies can higher top end engineers and scientists to make competitive products.

Dude private sector is what is leading now in every field. Services, manufacturing, thermal plants, metro rails, exports, medical, airports, highways, highrises, automobiles etc etc. Itss all private now. But defence, heavy engineering, nuclear are a few fields where Govt has and wants to keep monopoly. But tbh Private sector needs to mature more when they can takeover these responsibilities from govt. Private sector investment in defence has already been approved but will take time to show fruits. It took Indian auto companies 30 yrs to become world competitive or build European standard cars. Defence is much complex. Govt should start with outsourcing work to private sector and slowly they will take off. I see that happening.

 

[harpoon]

Hats off the jaypee. Indian private sector is what is making Indian proud all over the world. Great job.

If our CWG games hade been conducted by private parties we would have spared the embarrsement.

Hats off the jaypee. Indian private sector is what is making Indian proud all over the world. Great job.

If our CWG games hade been conducted by private parties we would have spared the embarrsement.

 

[karan21]

If our CWG games hade been conducted by private parties we would have spared the embarrsement.

Bastards sold the nation but we had no option.

Roads, metro and Brts could have been done by private players. But I don't think building these stadiums is very economically viable. I mean why would they build these stadiums for badminton and swimming. They are supposed to be open for public and are non profitable..

 

[OrionHunter]

The Trophy Maker

After creating the baton for the Commonwealth Games, product designer Michael Foley moves on to design the Indian Grand Prix trophies.

On October 28, even as the winners of the Indian Grand Prix celebrate their victory, Michael Foley will, perhaps, cheer the loudest. He is no devoted Formula One (F1), follower, but has designed the trophies for the F1 event, slated to be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida. “Formula One is an interesting combination of sports, technology, glamour, entertainment and youth. So, designing the trophy for the Airtel Indian Grand Prix this year was an exciting challenge that I was happy to take on,” says the Bangalore-based product designer.

Interestingly, this is the first time that an Indian designer has been roped in to design the trophies. The inaugural edition of the Indian Grand Prix, held last year, had British silversmith Richard Fox helm the project. For Foley, it was a welcome experience. “The idea was to capture the country’s culture and blend it with a dynamic, futuristic vision,” he says.

An alumnus of the National Institute of Design, Foley is among the country’s topmost names in the field of product design. Before branching out on his own, he headed the Titan Design Studio. His firm has also created the baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

For the Grand Prix trophies, Foley says it was a conscious effort on his part to come up with a design that drew from both contemporary as well as traditional India. “We are known for making products that are rooted to the Indian identity. This time, too, we have stayed true to our design philosophy,” says Foley. For instance, the trophies make use of new-age materials such as aircraft-grade aluminium and, at the same time, boast of traditional ornamentation in form of a red enamel filled engraving on the side. This depicts a ‘victory procession’ inscription from ancient Indian architecture.

All the four trophies — three for the F1 drivers and one for the winning constructor — have a unique touch. The internal surface of each trophy has a mirror finish while the outer surface is all matte. “The base foundation, on the other hand, bears an Ashoka Chakra that denotes speed. All trophies bear the same design, the only difference being their size — with the biggest trophy being awarded to the winner,” Foley states.

The Trophy Maker - Indian Express

Here's more. This trophy cost a whopping Rs 26 Lakhs to design!

Note the colors of the Indian flag in the image above.

 

[junaid1]

Here's more. This trophy cost a whopping Rs 26 Lakhs to design!

Note the colors of the Indian flag in the image above.

its beautiful trophy

 

[agamdilawari]

 

[KRAIT]

Loved the tri color displayed in the trophy. Truly artistic.