NZ MotoGP

[k1w160]

Caught the news on 1 tonight and was blown away by the announcement in the sports round-up that Taupo has been given preliminary approval to host MotoGP for the next 7 years starting next year pending track changes and funding approval.

This might be old news to some - but it completly caught me by surprise.

Anyone know any more about this??

[DogBreath]

Caught the news on 1 tonight and was blown away by the announcement in the sports round-up that Taupo has been given preliminary approval to host MotoGP for the next 7 years starting next year pending track changes and funding approval.

This might be old news to some - but it completly caught me by surprise.

Anyone know any more about this??

Might be hype, but recorded here a few hours ago...
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411749/716603

Be cool eh?

[Edbear]

Can KBers block book tickets?:soon:

[Motu]

Would Prime show it live? Or would it be delayed until 1.00am because of a rugby game in OZ?

[NC]

Wicked!!!!

[Velox]

I KNOW!!!!!:spudflip: They've gotta wait and see if the govt will give them $12k of funding though so hmmmmm....

[Highlander]

I KNOW!!!!!:spudflip: They've gotta wait and see if the govt will give them $12k of funding though so hmmmmm....

Slipped a couple of digits there bud.
$12 k to secure the Moto Gp for Taupo we could just about do a Kiwibiker pass the hat around, 12 mils a touch deeper than most pockets stretch though.

[Pixie]

I KNOW!!!!!:spudflip: They've gotta wait and see if the govt will give them $12k of funding though so hmmmmm....
The Govt. fund this?
You've got to be kidding.
Much too white male for those pinkos

[Pixie]

Would Prime show it live? Or would it be delayed until 1.00am because of a rugby game in OZ?
Tiddly winks will get preferential air time

[riffer]

I don't agree.

If its tied in with Tourism New Zealand, the money could be forthcoming.

Another opportunity to sell NZ as the adventure capital of the world and all that ... there's a huge market in MotoGP fans.

I think a few submissions to the government are in order.

[pritch]

Superbikes I could maybe see, but MotoGP? Be brilliant if it happened.

At least there would be someone in the stands, unlike several of the current venues. Nor would we need to consider running it at night so as to get a half-pie acceptable temperature (and to hide the fact that the stands and carparks are empty?)...


Certainly MPs would need to be educated as you could probably write the sum total of their collective MotoGP knowledge on the back of a postcard.

As far as Helen goes I suspect that $5mil for the arts is one thing, $12mil for motorbikes would be something else. Also she couldn't sign it and pretend that it was hers:whistle:

[Squeak the Rat]

I don't agree.

If its tied in with Tourism New Zealand, the money could be forthcoming.

Another opportunity to sell NZ as the adventure capital of the world and all that ... there's a huge market in MotoGP fans.

I think a few submissions to the government are in order.
Who in particular? Minister of tourism?

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[Two Smoker]

Superbikes I could maybe see, but MotoGP? Be brilliant if it happened.

At least there would be someone in the stands, unlike several of the current venues. Nor would we need to consider running it at night so as to get a half-pie acceptable temperature (and to hide the fact that the stands and carparks are empty?)...


I too could see WSBK... and at a stretch MotoGP... But i dont think the seats would be empty... There was 20000 at Wanganui (even though it tied in with the Jimmy Barnes Concert) and i know a hell of alot more people would come to watch if it was high profile like MotoGP... Then there is all the overseas spectators that would come... I think we would do better than the amount of people going to Chinas venue...

[MacD]

I don't agree.

If its tied in with Tourism New Zealand, the money could be forthcoming.



Yep, remember the America's Cup funding from the government?

The argument has to be made in terms of overall benefit in terms of tourism, high technology development etc (think Virtual Spectator, composite material development and design).

[White trash]

There ere actually over 30000 people at Shanghai this year. Didn't look like it but they were all in the main stands on the front straight.

Where the hell would 30K+ people stay in Taupo for a weekend?

[Kickaha]

Where the hell would 30K+ people stay in Taupo for a weekend?

They can camp at the track :laugh:

[Devil]

Where the hell would 30K+ people stay in Taupo for a weekend?
Where the hell would 30K+ people STAND around the track? Its a bit shit as far as spectating goes...

I guess you could fill the old pits with seating.

[Mental Trousers]

Hey look on the bright side - it isn't in Auckland so there's now a 50/50 chance it'll happen rather than 100% chance of a NO.

[Lou Girardin]

$12M for a bike race?
With engines?
Not in this country, only sports with world wide appeal like yachting gets money here.
And there's bound to be some taniwha that'll get upset by the noise and will need bulk money to soothe it's nerves.

[sil3nt]

to be honest i dont think taupo is a very interesting track. They would be better off waiting for the hampton downs race track to be built.

[k1w160]

Ok guys - lets no try to torpedo this before it even gets launched.

IF this is going to happen then we all need to unite behind who ever is trying to make it happen.

We are the greatest nation of knockers of anyone trying something new, so if ANYONE asks you about your thoughts on the NZ MotoGP - TALK IT UP cause you don't know who might be listening, maybe even someone who controls govt funding.

I don't think anyone ever thought we'd get the world Superbikes - but we did in the '80's, who knows, if we get MotoGP, maybe we'll get the Superbikes as well cause they might as well come down to this part of the world for two rounds instead of one.

Maybe Taupo isn't the best for these races, but until somewhere else gets built or improved - it's all we've got.

Has anyone heard what they are planning for Taupo?
If the international MotoGP board are considering Taupo, then they must be satisfied with what is proposed for the circuit.

Where will people stay - Auckland, Wellington, Napier and Palmerston North are all only a few hours of good riding away, if I can't get digs in Taupo - there is nothing in this world that will stop me putting in an early morning ride to see the best in the world racing, hell - I've just forked out $5000 for me and the wife to go over to Phillip Island in September and I would have found that money very useful to put into my bikes.

[k1w160]

And while I'm putting my 2 cents worth in - don't forget that Hamilton got the V8's because they were willing to make it happen, and all Auckland could do was foucs on the negitives.

Good on Hamilton, and good on Taupo.

[Maha]

And while I'm putting my 2 cents worth in - don't forget that Hamilton got the V8's because they were willing to make it happen, and all Auckland could do was foucs on the negitives.

Good on Hamilton, and good on Taupo.
2 cents well spent there k1, im sure if this does go ahead in Taupo, the short burst from towns close by would be the way to go, how many would stay in Paeroa the weekend of the street race there?.......i have once, last year stayed at Morrinsville, worked just as well......:drinkup: :ride:

[Motu]

Taupo is doing ISDE this year,that's pretty big in some circles.The final round of the World Long Track Speedway Championship is signed up for a few years in NZ too....we are on the world venue for impotant motorcycle sports,MotoGP can be added no problem.

["D" FZ1]

It will be awesome to have the MotoGp here but we will have to make sure that a lot of people get behind it and support it so they come back again.
BRING IT ON !!!!!:headbang:

[marty]

to be honest i dont think taupo is a very interesting track. They would be better off waiting for the hampton downs race track to be built.


i presume you are talking about the old track - the new track is great. i guess your 100's of laps of said track(s) though cloud your opinion.

why would they be 'better off' waiting? how would that improve the occasion? what if we waited and hampton downs wasn't a very interesting track? would we wait for another one to be built?

[The_Dover]

What's MotoGP?

[Motig]

Would be great if the Govt backed it which they should do if the promoters have got any nounce. Broadcast to millions world wide, 1000's of overseas visitors, 100's of overseas bikers taking extended riding holidays on quaint country roads with hardly any traffic (and that would be our main roads) to see the beautiful scenery, more coming after word of mouth seeing the telecast etc etc etc
Heck the daughter might get to see Thomas!

[Highlander]

With the ever vigilant HP parked roadside collecting impromptu donations and GST on tickets to get in the gate the 12 mill would be just about paid by the end of the exercise.

Note to Helen, put my increased family assistance and chewing gum tax break to this instead.

[Mr. Peanut]

Iv'e got first dibs on beating Rossi's PB :bleh:

[Velox]

Slipped a couple of digits there bud.
$12 k to secure the Moto Gp for Taupo we could just about do a Kiwibiker pass the hat around, 12 mils a touch deeper than most pockets stretch though.
Yeah - whoops. $12M

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Motorbike racing is an art. Note to Helen....hand over the money bitch.:angry:

[hodgeman]

Should we start a petition?
I can whip up a quick website and we'll see just how many people would support it. I'm sure we could get hundreds if not thousands of people sign it!
It would be freaking awesome for New Zealand. I'm sure each event would bring more than 12 million to the country every year, so what's the big deal?

All those in favour of a petition, let me know and I'll sort it out.
Something like bringmotogp2nz.co.nz or support4motogpnz.co.nz

[clint640]

Where the hell would 30K+ people STAND around the track? Its a bit shit as far as spectating goes...

I guess you could fill the old pits with seating.

Stay? My couch. $500 a night thanks :blah:

Stand? give 'em a break, they're still building all the facilities around the new track. There is a planned capacity of 30 000 spectators just for the dragstrip so I don't think seating will be an issue.

I'd rather spend my cash on doing motorsport than watching it but I still think it'd be great to have MotoGP here. I just hope their business plan has more items than #1: get the track to MotoGP standard. #2: Ask the government nicely for 12 million bucks.

Cheers
Clint

[Deano]

Didn't the Gubmint allocate $30million to the America's Cup, or was that the Thugby World Cup ?

[hodgeman]

Hey guys and girls,
I've set up an online petition to get some formal support going for MotoGp coming to NZ.
If your interested, please visit the link below and sign up.
http://www.motogp.co.nz/supportnz/

If you can think of any more blurb to put on it, let me know.
I'll add functionality to be able to view the people and comments already signed up in a few days.

Cheers for your support!

[Two Smoker]

Signed :niceone:

[GR81]

The government is to provide $2 million for new facilities at the Taupo Motorsport Park allowing New Zealand to bid for major events such as a round of the MotoGP World Championship....
http://xtramsn.co.nz/sport/0,,12049-5879286,00.html

[raster]

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[rogson]

The government is to provide $2 million for new facilities at the Taupo Motorsport..........

The Taupo track owners have succeeded - they've got $2 mill out of the government (i.e. us) and no events yet - brilliant!
Mallard's an idiot

[raster]

The Taupo track owners have succeeded - they've got $2 mill out of the government (i.e. us) and no events yet - brilliant!
Mallard's an idiot

Not surprised, bloody good track!

[Deano]

The Taupo track owners have succeeded - they've got $2 mill out of the government (i.e. us) and no events yet - brilliant!
Mallard's an idiot

Saw on the news last night the $2 M was for A1GP next year !!

[Biohazard]

I reacon we should get behind these guys like a randy dog gets behind the biatch next door :rockon:

MotoGp = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :first:

[rogson]

Saw on the news last night the $2 M was for A1GP next year !!

OK that seems to make more sense. If they already have the event subject to the upgrades - fair enough, I hereby eat humble pie.

[chris]

MotoGp = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :first:
I think you'll find that it's $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ = MotoGP

[roogazza]

They couldn't keep Superbikes here in the ,... whenever it was ??!!!!! how in hell are they going to get Motogp here ? G.
Helen will stick with the kapahakas..

[Deano]

OK that seems to make more sense. If they already have the event subject to the upgrades - fair enough, I hereby eat humble pie.

I want to be eating MotoGP pie !!

[Swoop]

And while I'm putting my 2 cents worth in - don't forget that Hamilton got the V8's because they were willing to make it happen, and all Auckland could do was foucs on the negitives.

Good on Hamilton, and good on Taupo.
Hamilton is doing bloody well!!!
World rowing champs as well. Poor old Auckland... (te he!)

[Swoop]

$12M for a bike race?

And there's bound to be some taniwha that'll get upset by the noise and will need bulk money to soothe it's nerves.
Oh SHIT!!!

How many fucking haka's will we have to endure before EACH smegging race!!!:angry:

[pritch]

It begins to look as if attempts are definitely underway:

http://www.crash.net/news_View~t~New-Zealand-Grand-Prix-~cid~6~id~131755.htm

You may have to cut and paste that link, it's a bit long.

[chris]

Here's a question; Which round of the MotoGP championship will be dropped to make way for the proposed NZ round?

[Biohazard]

But would they drop a round, they could add one to the calender, that would make more sense tbh...

[chris]

But would they drop a round, they could add one to the calender, that would make more sense tbh...
Very much doubt they would just add another round. The teams would bleat that taking it to 18 rounds is simply too many. Much more likely that a round will be dropped. It would have to be a poorly supported and funded event that takes place at a sub-standard track that is ripe for the chop.

[rogson]

Trevor Mallard was just interviewed on Radio Sport.

The $2m from the government is conditional on Taupo getting a major event (amongst other things apparently - one of which seems to be raising matching funds).

On this basis, I fully support it.

[Clivoris]

:doobey: :doobey: BRING IT ON :doobey: :doobey: