Although I missed the opportunity to go full BS2010 expedition, it is good that the first two Special Stages (SS) were started near Kota Kinabalu. So, many of the enthusiast photographers got the opportunity to shoot some of the extreme off road challenge in Borneo Safari. The venue for the SS1 and SS2 is Bukit Vor in Putatan. It is actually big stone quarry. Taking photos of the action under the hot sun is not easy, but nothing can stop the temptation to get the shoot. I had already prepared since some previous 4x4 challenges to wear a good shoes, hand protector and large hat. I also have an umbrella and small folding chair.
Camera in use: Olympus E-1 + 12-60mm
Camera in use: Olympus E-1 + 12-60mm
The location of SS1 & SS2 - Bukit Vor Putatan, one can see the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Islands at the background
Some of the extreme modified 4x4 ready for the challenge
SS2 rock crawling
The Aircraft is about to do a landing at KKIA.
It is easy for this Toyota Landcruiser BJ43 to do this water crossing
Modified Suzuki has not much problem to climb the stone obstacle in SS1 with determined driving skill and successful winching.
The co-driver of this BJ43 competitor pulling the winch cable, unfortunately they unable to climb this obstacle until end of 15 minutes to complete SS1.
Full set photos can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sam4605/sets/72157625057088929/
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