The MediaCorp Subaru Impreza WRX Challenge 2011 is well into its fourth day now, and after last night’s “critical period” only six contestants remain – all locals. The last of the regional contestants was Neblasca Alex Jr, who just dropped out. The Filipino is therefore the “Asian Winner”, awarded to the longest lasting non Singaporean. The last Malaysian standing dropped out this morning.
Battling the cold of the night and extreme exhaustion, contestants pushed themselves beyond their physical limitations, but a big chunk of them eventually had to throw in the towel. In the last six is last year’s runner-up Abdul Hamid bin Jonid.
I paid the Ngee Ann City event area a visit yesterday night, to watch their 7pm break time and it was interesting. Five minutes were all they had to eat, go to the toilet, get a massage and wash themselves before the next 5-minute break at 1am. Not everyone managed to do all, some electing to run for the food (chicken rice or vegetarian + energy drink) first while others rushed to the toilets.
The 7pm daily breaks are special, because a family member can come in to lend support. That hug and kiss can be invaluable considering the states of mind of the contestants – some were hallucinating and many looked like zombies!
Here are the pics from yesterday. Stay tuned for the results later today!
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Insane.
Only six contestants remain – all Singaporeans. It shows that Singaporeans are the most materialistic people in the region. :p
It also shows they’re the most toughest! That’s why they always have the winning attitude, you can say they’re kiasu but they preservered. Losers have a lot of complains and excuses
True.. It’s definitely a good work culture, but not a good life culture.. I.E, free samples at market, you imagine the rest.
Some Malaysians are no less
Think about it.
This event is happening at Singapore and the ratios between Singaporean contestants and all other countries’ contestants are significantly higher? Naturally, the percentage of a Singaporean to be in the finals is much higher too.
A foreigner won $80,000 from Mcdonald’s Monopoly in SIngapore recently. How do u explain this?
not suitable for muslim because not enough time to do prayers
It shows that sg are the most kiasu in the region. Nvm, let them stand there for this stupid car…
and it the final six were malaysians, can we conclude the same?
Come on at least Singapore is a first country and still in the top 10 world list high economy and tech country! kiasu that’s mean always want to be winners and hardworking ! i’m a M’sian and i think i’m so lazy and stupid!
Yeah.. enjoy your deep vein thrombosis afterwards which could stop your heart from pumping.. silly people
In singapore, car is worth more than your life.
quote of the day
guys, don’t be sore losers ok. singaporeans are very kiasu but you have to admit that they are more determined people. that is why they are more successful than the average malaysian that gives up easily.
having said that, i really pity the 2nd place guy.
Yeah, as much as I hate to admit, Malaysian generally lack the killer instinct and self confidence. They often buckle at the most critical moment, just look at our sportsman and woman. We are a bit like a teenager with unresolved internal/emotional conflict, we are in dire need to resolve this baggage if we want to forge ahead like true winners.
don’t play play arr……… :-D
Where r those pointy boobs chick?
We know that all the while. Thanks for confirming it !!!