KevH Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 There was talk a while ago about BSI introducing the GP series to Paris and Monaco to name two. It's great news that Latvia has been added to the list, but does anyone know if any other venues are being explored? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Monaco? At the football stadium, presumably. Darn near impossible, I would have thought - the costs would be totally exorbitant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I can't remember the location Andy, but I do seem to remember talk of an underground car park nearby. Why would the costs of staging the meeting at the football stadium be exorbitant anyway - surely it wouldn't cost any more than Cardiff or Copenhagen to stage it there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Most things in Monaco seem to need the patronage of the royal family. So, I guess, if Prince Albert wants it to happen, there's a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 The cost of everything in Monaco tends to be extortionate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Most things in Monaco seem to need the patronage of the royal family. So, I guess, if Prince Albert wants it to happen, there's a chance. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Didn't he attend one of the GPs a while ago as a guest of BSI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 The cost of everything in Monaco tends to be extortionate! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cant imagine for one moment that a single Pole could afford to finance a trip to Monaco - it would take a years salary + I would imagine. Sounds wondrful but not very practicable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'd imagine most speedway supporters (young Shovlar excepted, of course), would find staying in southern France and travelling into Monaco for the GP a cheaper option. I think it's what a lot of F1 fans do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 I can't remember the location Andy, but I do seem to remember talk of an underground car park nearby. I seem to recall that the underground car park was exactly the problem. It was the football stadium that they were considering, and Prince Albert was on board after visiting the first staging of the Cardiff GP, but the pitch at the stadium couldn't take the weight of a track being laid on it because of the way it is constructed with a car park underneath it. Or at least, that's the way I remember it. It seems far more sensible to take the series into Nations that already have a good speedway base. Latvia is a good start...hopefully Russia next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Yeah that's right - I'm sure you are correct HenryW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 (edited) HenryWs post is spot on, from what I can remember. There was a meeting in Le Stade de Frace circa November 2002. Paul Hurry (I think) rode in it. I was a watching the Race of Champions on Eurosport the other day from there, they already had the ideal speedway track in there, they only had to remove the chicanes. Edited December 8, 2005 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Le Stade de France is crying out for a GP I reckon. They already host motorsport so as far as organisation is concerned it's not like it's anything new to them to have a track in there. Easy transport links from all over Europe and smack bang in the middle of a capital city for fans to visit. I know it's not that simplistic obviously, but outside of the established speedway nations, it's the one that shouts out loudest to me at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Monaco would be an interesting one .... places to stay .... hmmmm .... my uncle is currently moving from Cannes to Monaco .... could come in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Meynell Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) It was the football stadium that they were considering, and Prince Albert was on board after visiting the first staging of the Cardiff GP, but the pitch at the stadium couldn't take the weight of a track being laid on it because of the way it is constructed with a car park underneath it. I believe there is a car park underneath, but it sounds like a load of cobblers to me. The problem with staging a GP anywhere, is finding a mug to pay the staging fee and assume the financial risk. The Monaco royal family is not known for its charity, and is unlikely to back what would almost certainly be a loss-making event. It seems far more sensible to take the series into Nations that already have a good speedway base. Absolutely. Although Daugavpils is not exactly the most accessible place in the world, at least it does seem to have a speedway club in the ascendancy. I'd imagine the GP there will draw as many fans as Monaco would. Edited December 9, 2005 by Kevin Meynell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Meynell Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 Le Stade de France is crying out for a GP I reckon. Can't see the point. It's an overly large stadium in a country with few speedway traditions. What track racing there is, is way down in the south-west. IMO, the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium would be a much better bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy105 Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 IMO, the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium would be a much better bet. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No..I still remember the dire 2 day affair in 1987. Holland is not renowned for it's speedway riders....I still think there should be a US round and an Australian round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Meynell Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 No..I still remember the dire 2 day affair in 1987. Holland is not renowned for it's speedway riders. And France is? I still think there should be a US round and an Australian round. Sure, but who's going to take the financial risk to stage them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I believe there is a car park underneath, but it sounds like a load of cobblers to me. Have to agree with you there.How much does a speedway track weigh considering it is spread out around the pitch.Add a few tractors,etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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