Bathurst-type motorsport circuit planned in Waikato

[James Deuce]

Yeah, it does sound very promising. But I think they are a little optmistic about getting a F1 race. That will never happen over here. Maybe get a world superbike race, but can't see them getting any of the top level motorsport events here, we just dont have enough people. Probably not even enough to get the superbikes.

At the moment I think the biggest thing we will get would be the V8's from auzzie. Might be able to get a round of auzzie superbikes if we are lucky. What else is there? I can't think of anything.

It's not about people attending the race, it's about how much the circuit owners are prepared to pay the series organiser for the rights to run a race. The series owner could care less if no one turns up on race day, so long as they get their event money, and television coverage with its advertising revenue potential.

[k14]

It's not about people attending the race, it's about how much the circuit owners are prepared to pay the series organiser for the rights to run a race. The series owner could care less if no one turns up on race day, so long as they get their event money, and television coverage with its advertising revenue potential.

Yeah and the main way the circuit owners are going to pay for that is by gate sales. I doubt that they could pay the multi million dollar price tag on a F1 round. But lets be optomistic, it could happen.

[James Deuce]

Yeah and the main way the circuit owners are going to pay for that is by gate sales. I doubt that they could pay the multi million dollar price tag on a F1 round. But lets be optomistic, it could happen.

It would be a sad businessman who relied on gate sales to pay for a motor racing event, criminally incompetent would be more like it. It's why the BRDC has so much trouble keeping the Silverstone round of F1, as they aren't left with enough money to develop the circuit and facilities. Middle-Eastern and Asian governments have stumped up large amounts of money to secure F1 rounds, and with the current NZ government budget surplus, we could definitely afford a round. But we all know THAT won't happen.

[Hoon]

Yeah the F1 spin is just media hype to generate interest. But having the track to do it is one big step closer. Definately not in 2006/2007 but maybe 5-10 years down the line F1 could be a possibility.

However I'm more interested in this track from a racers perspective not a spectator so I'm not too fussed if theres F1 or not. I'm just hanging out for a better local track to race on woohoo!!!!

[Two Smoker]

oooooooh man thats going to be awesome, i can't wait..... just imagine exiting corner whilst going over crests getting the front wheel light or even airbourne..... mmmmmmmmm airbourne....

[wkid_one]

Remember tho that Bathurst is actually a private road when it isn't being used as a race track - so it serves more than one purpose.

Bugger Bathurst - I would want a copy of Laguna Seca - now that is a track!

And the Deep Forest Long Track from GT3

[Kickaha]

Remember tho that Bathurst is actually a private road when it isn't being used as a race track - so it serves more than one purpose.

Bugger Bathurst - I would want a copy of Laguna Seca - now that is a track!

And the Deep Forest Long Track from GT3

Pah pussy tracks the both of them

Bring back the old Nurburgring http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/

[Two Smoker]

hell yes!!!! you gotta love those 8 minute laps LOL.....

[Drunken Monkey]

How long do you think it would take you to ride the RG150 round, TS?

[Two Smoker]

7 minutes 59

LOL, not a clue, but wouldnt mind giving it ago, i would estimate the high 8 mins....

[FROSTY:Me]

It would be so cool if we had some serious elevation changes -and like 2 circuits so club racing is cheaper and.....
Well we will just have to see wont we.