MotoGP petition

[dwnundabkr]

It would need to be held at Hampton Downs.

A1GP showed how crappy the Taupo track is for equipment that can put on a proper turn of speed.

would have to agree if its ok for superbikes should be good for gp

[James Deuce]

It's not OK for WSBK. NZ Suberbikes are more like Superstock bikes and MotoGP is an order of magnitude "faster" than WSBK. Much stiffer chassis, much more grip from tyres, and much higher corner speeds.

There's a couple of corners at Taupo where the run off just isn't big enough. Not as bad as Puke by a long chalk, but FIM regs are a lot different to MNZ in that regard.

If Taupo invested in Air Fence then it may be a goer, but I remember that video of Shaun and thought "sheesh" when that wall looms up in the 1st(?) or 2nd (?) corner.

[Oscar]

It's a great thought and I wish it would happen, but the chances are less than zero.

Firstly, there are too many rounds now (which is why China bit the dust).
Secondly we are in the wrong time zone (hence the introduction of night racing).
Thirdly, and most importantly, you will need in the order of US$10m up front, and I can't see the Gummint ponying that up.

[lostinflyz]

my understanding when the gov't pledged that money it was based on them securing a single world event. which they did.

At the time they only really considered WSBK and A1GP really i think. Motogp is about money really and we dont have enough. bring on WSBK ill walk to the downs to watch it (but i think i might just ride).

looking at hampton downs even it doesnt look like they have a mountain of run off either.and the off camber hairpin thingy looks like it will cost lots of fairings.

wonder what one of those flash looking apartments will cost

[TOTO]

signed. hope we get the fast boys here some day.

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