a1gp

**trev** · 7th August 2006, 17:37

" Kiwi motorsport fans could get the announcement they have been waiting for on Friday.

Taupo looks set to hold an A1 Grand Prix event in January next year.

Motorsport journalist Sandy Myhre says weeks of discussions could come to a happy conclusion this week when A1's David Clare visits.

Myhre says the chief operating officer is coming to New Zealand to meet and it could end up with the race being confirmed.

A clash with the national motor racing series round in Timaru was causing difficulties, but it appears common sense is about to prevail."

Must be good for racing in general

**James Deuce** · 7th August 2006, 18:09

Fingers crossed!!

**gav** · 7th August 2006, 20:29

So they're going to reschedule the A1GP for a couple of weeks after Timaru then? Nice!

**loosebruce** · 8th August 2006, 09:35

Thats good news for sure, but those cars round a tight track like taupo, passing is going to be limited and i for see a fair bit of carnage.

**Matt Bleck** · 10th August 2006, 15:12

there will be an announcement this friday

http://xtramsn.co.nz/sport/0,,12049-6152671,00.html

**wysper** · 10th August 2006, 19:09

I wonder if we could wangle a round of the MotoGP too! F**K, that would ROCK

**gav** · 10th August 2006, 20:14

So who here, used to go to Manfield for the World Superbikes? thats right you young whippersnappers, the final round of WSBK use to be raced at Manfield!

**James Deuce** · 11th August 2006, 07:26

I went. Biggest crowd I ever saw at Manfield, two years running.

**Cleve** · 11th August 2006, 12:12

I went. Ahhh fond memories...

**Jantar** · 11th August 2006, 12:53

Announced on the midday news. A1 has been confirmed for Taupo on Jan 21st. Anf I can't get the time off work.

**k14** · 11th August 2006, 14:31

Originally Posted by Jantar

Announced on the midday news. A1 has been confirmed for Taupo on Jan 21st. Anf I can't get the time off work.

Well obviously you need to check the roster a bit closer

**Blackbird** · 11th August 2006, 15:50

Originally Posted by Jantar

Announced on the midday news. A1 has been confirmed for Taupo on Jan 21st. Anf I can't get the time off work.

So I won't be laying in any extra Speights in anticipation of a visitor then?

**James Deuce** · 11th August 2006, 16:07

Accommodation booked.

Tickets being ordered.

Get in there people, the Tourism Commission is trying to block book every motel, hotel, and B&B room in sight.

**sAsLEX** · 11th August 2006, 16:24

Originally Posted by Blackbird

So I won't be laying in any extra Speights in anticipation of a visitor then?

Originally Posted by Jim2

Accommodation booked.

Tickets being ordered.

Get in there people, the Tourism Commission is trying to block book every motel, hotel, and B&B room in sight.

On that note. BB I drink speights Old Dark or Distinction though if you have space on the lawn for a tent. oh and its just days after pay day!