WSB back in NZ?

**Kendog** · 11th August 2009, 20:06

Originally Posted by Shaun

and the crowd attendence at the cars, WILL and DOES piss all over bike crowds

As much as I would love WSB in NZ like most other KBers, Shaun's post is right on the money. Have a read of all the threads about the Sky tv delayed coverage of Moto GP and WSB, it's the same problem. Bike racing in NZ is a minority sport.

I am looking forward to being part of the Taupo end of year weekend event. That is great motorcycle racing in NZ

**Str8 Jacket** · 11th August 2009, 20:10

You never know. With the right people and approach it could one day be a reality...

**Wingnut** · 11th August 2009, 20:25

Originally Posted by Burrt Badger

Wingnut, isn't that what I said???????? And WSBK is the Flamini Group, Dorna are MotoGP.

Jesus - have a fucken breakdown why dont ya.

Oppppps Correction - What he said then....

**Shaun** · 11th August 2009, 20:59

The SUZUKI TRI series, ( supported by BADD) is the future for new Zealand

Get yor arses there and help grow the future for all the petrol heads out there

**Creeping Death** · 13th August 2009, 17:10

Maybe I got it wrong.Wishful thinking on my behalf.

Really hoped it might have happened.

**johan** · 13th August 2009, 17:36

They better build a BIG parking lot!

Do they fly these trailers around or by ship?

**dubshack** · 13th August 2009, 19:35

The cost of WSB is no where near the dollars that are being thrown around on here. I don't know where that number came from but it is way over the top. Even MotoGP is cheaper than that.
The WSB proposal did not go ahead for 2010 due to the facilities not being ready in time. Everything else was in place and the guys behind it are businessmen who know what they are doing and not a bunch of blokes who have suddenly decided it would be great to have WSB in NZ.
The numbers add up and they are now pushing hard for 2011. The biggest thing going against NZ is the fact that the race will be held in the middle of the night european time and that is their target audience. Apparently they wont get out of bed for a few races a year when we have to get up for nearly all of them.
I am close to the guys who are doing this so my source is pretty good.

**dubshack** · 13th August 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by johan

They better build a BIG parking lot!

Do they fly these trailers around or by ship?

European mainland only.
The pit is nowhere near as elegant outside Europe.

**Shaun** · 13th August 2009, 21:17

Originally Posted by dubshack

European mainland only.
The pit is nowhere near as elegant outside Europe.

Would you log back on then using your TRUE name, and explain how you know what you say above, so the Motor cycle community can have some inside informed truth

As I said in my first reply, Dreams are free RE this happening

Money

TV

The Continent time frame etc etc

PS,, and by 2011, Hampton Downs, will be SINKING

**roadracingoldfart** · 13th August 2009, 21:40

Originally Posted by Shaun

PS,, and by 2011, Hampton Downs, will be SINKING

Can you explain that in your normal FACT way Shaun ????

**dubshack** · 23rd August 2009, 21:19

Originally Posted by Shaun

Would you log back on then using your TRUE name, and explain how you know what you say above, so the Motor cycle community can have some inside informed truth

As I said in my first reply, Dreams are free RE this happening

Money

TV

The Continent time frame etc etc

PS,, and by 2011, Hampton Downs, will be SINKING

As it is so important to you Shaun, my name is Darren Sweetman and I run Hampton Downs Ride Days and the California Superbike School that will be held at Hampton Downs.
I meet with the track management and it's owners every couple of weeks or so. I hope that this is good enough for you.

**DEATH_INC.** · 23rd August 2009, 21:34

Originally Posted by saul

The whole of NZ bikers would arrive I would think

The same one's that won't pay $10(or whatever it was) to get in to the nats at puke?
You really think tightass kiwi's are gonna shell out $200 odd for a wsbk meet?

**avgas** · 23rd August 2009, 21:48

Fuck that - how about WSBK in Paeroa?

**Shaun** · 24th August 2009, 06:45

Originally Posted by dubshack

As it is so important to you Shaun, my name is Darren Sweetman and I run Hampton Downs Ride Days and the California Superbike School that will be held at Hampton Downs.
I meet with the track management and it's owners every couple of weeks or so. I hope that this is good enough for you.

Thankyou Darren, at least now with your true name in front of your posts, things you type can be taken with more believe, than a no name poster