spiderweb Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Talk going around there could be a GP in Aust in 2009. Any truth in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I wonder who would be the wild card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Schumi Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 There was talk of it during the final round of the Aussie Champs - I believe they mentioned Syndey. We asked Rory Schlein if he thought there was a market for an Aussie GP and this is what he said: Do you think there’s a market for that, and would you like to see a “home GP”? I think so, but it needs to be run at an already built track and not a one off, because the racing would be a lot better, plus I think you would get more people. If I had to choose what track, I’d say Mount Gambier in South Australia. Not many meetings are run there any more but when there is it’s the best racing in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 . If I had to choose what track, I’d say Mount Gambier in South Australia. Not many meetings are run there any more but when there is it’s the best racing in the world.[/color] Definatley would not be run at Gambier though, it's in the middle of nowhere. A one off track it would have to be because no "already built" tracks have the infrastructure to expand and i doubt whether the promoters of these tracks are willing to put in the money for a one of event. Wild card = Tai & Noddy* *Chris may well be in the GP series by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sward Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Whilst Mt Gambier is a decent race track there is no chance it would hold a GP. Like Ozyace says it's in the middle of nowhere and would be a logistical nightmare. In my opinion, if they made some slight alterations to the Sydney Showground track and were able to attatch an air fence to the corners they that would be a suitable venue for a round of the GP series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Melbourne is the strong favourite, has to be a venue with a roof in my opinion. So the Telstra Dome is a very short priced favourite. Now lets hope they are sensible and have a Malaysian and or New Zealand GP within a week or two, to save costs and to help me organise a racing holiday. A little too early for wild card picking and as for Mount Gambier staging a GP...No Chance, it would be way down the list..if existing tracks were to be considered the Brisbane Ekka would be top of my list, absolutely fantastic venue, track would need altering but that wouldn't be as difficult as laying a complete one night only track. If a roof isn't absolutely vital, Suncorp Stadium = very similar to Cardiff and in a great location for public transport / airport etc http://www.suncorpstadium.com.au/default.asp?PageId=58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackman Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) It would be cheaper for us Qld'ers to fly out to Malaysian or a New Zealand GP from ..... http://www.msfa.qld.gov.au/content/venue.a...oldCoastStadium Regards. Edited March 26, 2008 by Trackman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Melbourne is the strong favourite, has to be a venue with a roof in my opinion. So the Telstra Dome is a very short priced favourite. Now lets hope they are sensible and have a Malaysian and or New Zealand GP within a week or two, to save costs and to help me organise a racing holiday. A little too early for wild card picking and as for Mount Gambier staging a GP...No Chance, it would be way down the list..if existing tracks were to be considered the Brisbane Ekka would be top of my list, absolutely fantastic venue, track would need altering but that wouldn't be as difficult as laying a complete one night only track. If a roof isn't absolutely vital, Suncorp Stadium = very similar to Cardiff and in a great location for public transport / airport etc http://www.suncorpstadium.com.au/default.asp?PageId=58 It would be great to have these GPs near each other , I can see i need to start saving again for another trip to OZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sEdgY2 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 the dome is perfect and melbourne sports fans well come out and have a look at something different than wat they are used 2! and plus if u got 30,000 people it would look pretty full unlike when it was at the aussie staduim! It would be great to have these GPs near each other , I can see i need to start saving again for another trip to OZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 First Mt Gambier is NOT in the middle of nowhere, its in the City of Mt Gambier in South Australia 2nd it has an airport about 15 mins drive from the city 3rd its in the limecoast region with plenty to see and do 4th If people like wine there are plenty of winerys 5th there are plenty of pubs 6th plenty of hotels in the area, not just Mt Gam just because you dont know a place dont put it down Myself i go for Wayville showgrounds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozyace Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Sorry Andy 1st - It's in the middle of of two major cities - about 400 - 500kms away. 5 hours eachway if your lucky. whose gonna go if your not a spedway type person. It has to get bums on seats or bye bye for another 5-10 years. 2nd - Whoopee an airport 15 mins from town - on a plane that will carry 200 tops, at maybe 3 servisces a day = 600 people, i would think to be above the flatline on this event i would have thought you would need at least 12000 -15000 attendinding. 3rd - Agree, plenty of things to see and do. 4th - I like wine but see above 5th - I like pubs but see above 6th - Maybe plenty of hotels in the area (not mention pubs, see above) doesn't seem to need much more accomadation according to your argument. I went to Gambier 3 years ago for WSS, loved the place, not knocking the town or anything like that and i think might have taken Roo's comment out of context a little, he would love to see it at Mt Gam, but in reality it won't happen. And for what its worth i was going to post earlier that i'd love to see it at Wayville, but realistically the track would have to be revamped a little, too big and 100 - 200mm taken of the top. sEdGy2 -(whats with that mate, Sedgy is just fine ) is right, people in Melbourne come out to watch two Cockroaches race up a wall (and know there bloodlines) multi-cultral city and very knowledgable about motorsport (apart from Lunchy ) Only my thoughts for what there worth. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Even though the Telstra Dome is dwarfed by the MCG down the road, it's still a big stadium. Close to 60,000 if I remember correctly, so even if you got 30K fans they'd still be rather lost in there. Mount Gambier as a venue for a GP - is someone being serious here? Although I suppose it Togliatti is being considered then anything's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Although I suppose it Togliatti is being considered then anything's possible. You seen the newly developed stadium then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Appleby Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) You seen the newly developed stadium then? It looks great, but that's not the point. Eskilstuna also has a great little stadium, but it's in the middle of a Swedish forest nowhere near anything else (although at least Stockholm is a hour or so away). Same with Daugavpils and Krsko, which are quite far from major population centres (although in the case of Krsko, I suppose you could say Zagreb is within striking distance across the border in Croatia). What's good for domestic racing is not necessarily good for the premier event in the sport. I well remember going to the World Final at Pocking, and sleeping in my car in a muddy field next to the stadium. It was a decent little stadium, but I somehow can't see the hordes of Cardiff faithfuls tolerating the lack of facilities around it. Edited March 28, 2008 by Humphrey Appleby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Sydney Showgrounds track would need about two metres taken off the infield to allow for the Airfence then it'd be ideal, but they'd need more bars open than at Ozchamps, also the last train'd hafta be a bit later than 11:30pm. The Dome in Melbourne would be a ripper; in October/November'd be the best time there so as not to interfere with the FOOTY!! The EKKA - a boy could dream, eh? Wayville - too long and TOO COLD!! Northline? Now yer talkin'! Edited March 28, 2008 by BigFatDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazpozrl Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Same with Daugavpils and Krsko, which are quite far from major population centres (although in the case of Krsko, I suppose you could say Zagreb is within striking distance across the border in Croatia). Krsko is also not very far from Ljubljana and once the new highway will be finished it will only take you around 40 minutes to get to Krsko from Ljubljana. And if you are aiming for big stadiums in major population centres: how about a new stadium that will be built in Ljubljana by 2010: http://www.sadarvuga.com/php/project.php?id=59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Wild card = Tai & Noddy* were not going down this road again m8 quote name='Ozyace' 4th - I like wine but see above 5th - I like pubs but see above 6th - Maybe plenty of hotels in the area (not mention pubs, see above) doesn't seem to need much more accomadation according to your argument. i'd have never believed it big fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderweb Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Well if we are going to throw in Mt Gambier how about Murray Bridge? Holds 6,000 and I can accomadate about 20 at my place LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawakid Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 There was talk of it during the final round of the Aussie Champs - I believe they mentioned Syndey. We asked Rory Schlein if he thought there was a market for an Aussie GP and this is what he said: Do you think there’s a market for that, and would you like to see a “home GP”? I think so, but it needs to be run at an already built track and not a one off, because the racing would be a lot better, plus I think you would get more people. If I had to choose what track, I’d say Mount Gambier in South Australia. Not many meetings are run there any more but when there is it’s the best racing in the world. I find that hard to believe... Mt. Gambier as a solo track is appaulling.. Few riders like it, if any. I was there for one of the Aussie title rounds and it was boring. I would not be surprised if it gets pulled as one of the hosts for next years event. Melbourne is the strong favourite, has to be a venue with a roof in my opinion. So the Telstra Dome is a very short priced favourite. Now lets hope they are sensible and have a Malaysian and or New Zealand GP within a week or two, to save costs and to help me organise a racing holiday. A little too early for wild card picking and as for Mount Gambier staging a GP...No Chance, it would be way down the list..if existing tracks were to be considered the Brisbane Ekka would be top of my list, absolutely fantastic venue, track would need altering but that wouldn't be as difficult as laying a complete one night only track. If a roof isn't absolutely vital, Suncorp Stadium = very similar to Cardiff and in a great location for public transport / airport etc http://www.suncorpstadium.com.au/default.asp?PageId=58 Couldnt agree more... Telstra dome would be perfect and I have been thinking that for quite some time. The track could be set up exactly to their standards and during the summer there isnt really much happening there either. Or of course the Ekka, which i have only seen pics of... Like the Wayville track but on a smaller scale...? But melbourne being so sports orientated on such a major scale, and being quite central to other capital cities. I think it would be perfect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawakid Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well if we are going to throw in Mt Gambier how about Murray Bridge? Holds 6,000 and I can accomadate about 20 at my place LOL. Murray bridge was a great place for solos and sidecars... Until the idiots decided to lay clay down and just support cars... Which has bitten them on the ass from what I've been told... Fools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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