Drac Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I'm pretty sure in the past it's not been announced until at least a week after. Its usually plugged in the stadium but its announced on Skys coverage the monday after the GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Doesn't bother me if it is not at Cardiff anymore, not as great as some make it out to be. Hope the event moves to a track in easterly direction as may stand a (slightly) better chance of going. Kings Lynn would be great venue IMO for a British Grand Prix. Sure, its a good race track, but the stadium is nowhere near big enough. If the British GP goes there, its a major step backwards for the sport. Edited June 26, 2011 by BWitcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukesGreg Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Yep. Who the hell wants to go to Glasgow? People up north????? Same distance as Baadiff for me. Though I really do prefer it where it is. Both, logistically, are a 4 hour hike though. I'd rather see it at Hampden than if the only GP was to be held at a temporarily enhanced brand new venue in Manchester. It's only 40 miles from my house, Manchester, but if this could end up being our GP venue, I'd give it up for anywhere to be honest. Surely having the GP at Baadiff is good for the whole city. Hotels, revenue, restaurants and bars??? Wembley also keeps getting mentioned, however, Cardiff should remain the home of the GP, nothing better than setting off knowing that a speedway meeting is actually ON, no matter the weather. The set up, indoor feeling, held in noise due to the indoor acoustics... I hope it's not lost to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I'm pretty sure in the past it's not been announced until at least a week after. I can also remember it when it has been confirmed as late as September although most people had taken a guess when booking hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 THE fact that the Millennium Stadium is hosting some Olympic soccer next year is muddying the waters a little but why would anyone want to go anywhere else? It is a fantastic show at the Millennium with the 23 races the top billing and a crowd of 43,640 says it all. BSI want it there, the Millennium Stadium want it as do the city of Cardiff. Don't panic, I'm sure they will all get it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisB Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 THE fact that the Millennium Stadium is hosting some Olympic soccer next year is muddying the waters a little but why would anyone want to go anywhere else? It is a fantastic show at the Millennium with the 23 races the top billing and a crowd of 43,640 says it all. BSI want it there, the Millennium Stadium want it as do the city of Cardiff. Don't panic, I'm sure they will all get it together. Olympic soccer is late-July so not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I had my doubts it was infact the british gp at cardiff yesterday,the amount of polish flags flying really out numbered the brits by a long way. Also sources said nearly all the british promotors stayed away. Is there anywhere in britain that could live up to that stadium and be in a city center, No will it be back next year it seems doubtful as they always plug it on the day. I saw - Rosco Middlo Colin Pratt Peter Oakes Pete Simmons The Russell Brothers and that's without starting to think about it. Also - our hotel has not yet been given a date but I really do hope it stays in the City. Yes it is about the GP but the PR that can be done using Cardiff is worth a million in the bank for potential sponsors. Take any possible future sponsor to Cardiff and they will take in the atmosphere and will hopefully be willing to write a bigger cheque than if at a flat event where the fans don't participate in the 'day' as much! Cardiff is the showcase even. It would be wrong for it to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I saw - Rosco Middlo Colin Pratt Peter Oakes Pete Simmons The Russell Brothers and that's without starting to think about it. Dont forget Hoggy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy jimmy Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I saw - Rosco Middlo Colin Pratt Peter Oakes Pete Simmons The Russell Brothers and that's without starting to think about it. Also - our hotel has not yet been given a date but I really do hope it stays in the City. Yes it is about the GP but the PR that can be done using Cardiff is worth a million in the bank for potential sponsors. Take any possible future sponsor to Cardiff and they will take in the atmosphere and will hopefully be willing to write a bigger cheque than if at a flat event where the fans don't participate in the 'day' as much! Cardiff is the showcase even. It would be wrong for it to go. David Gordon and Mort were there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Olympic soccer is late-July so not an issue. IT is because the Olympic guys make a number of requirements that will come into effect weeks before any matches are staged at the Millennium. These are, of course, the "London' Olympics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpartialOne Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) THE fact that the Millennium Stadium is hosting some Olympic soccer next year is muddying the waters a little but why would anyone want to go anywhere else? It is a fantastic show at the Millennium with the 23 races the top billing and a crowd of 43,640 says it all. BSI want it there, the Millennium Stadium want it as do the city of Cardiff. Don't panic, I'm sure they will all get it together. Thanks for letting us know Philip. I suspected there were problems with contracts but this would seem a much easier hurdle to overcome. Surely the answer is to have it later in the series, early August? Edited June 26, 2011 by ImpartialOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin rebel Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Doesn't bother me if it is not at Cardiff anymore, not as great as some make it out to be. Hope the event moves to a track in easterly direction as may stand a (slightly) better chance of going. Kings Lynn would be great venue IMO for a British Grand Prix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisB Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks for letting us know Philip. I suspected there were problems with contracts but this would seem a much easier hurdle to overcome. Surely the answer is to have it later in the series, early August? Olympic football at the Millennium Stadium between 25th July and 10th August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin rebel Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Did anyone pick up a large somerset flag from the 2nd tier around section n1 it was tied on a cable by string,this was made for me and has value to me post a note if you no where it is so i can get it back please(red with blue cross and stars on the cross) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Olympic football at the Millennium Stadium between 25th July and 10th August BUT, as posted earlier, the Olympic people demand that the stadium be exclusively theirs for several weeks beforehand. Might make sense as far as brand new stadiums are concerned but not with the Millennium. Seems that the rest of the world must come to a halt when the Olympics demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisB Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 BUT, as posted earlier, the Olympic people demand that the stadium be exclusively theirs for several weeks beforehand. Might make sense as far as brand new stadiums are concerned but not with the Millennium. Seems that the rest of the world must come to a halt when the Olympics demand. So May or August next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 So May or August next year? Would the crowd be affected by having it during the football season? Especially in May which is usually the most important part of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks for letting us know Philip. I suspected there were problems with contracts but this would seem a much easier hurdle to overcome. Surely the answer is to have it later in the series, early August? Later in the series would be nice if it was the night the World Champion was crowned would make it extra special. Sadly, the LOC do seem to be bulldozing themselves around the country putting everyone out for the London Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netherton heathen Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 saturday 23/06/2012 1 night in the dingy cardiff central travelodge coming up at a staggering £153. which is up to £75 more than the other saturdays in june, unless there is another major event on that date in the city that then i think its safe to assume that will be the date and venue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukesGreg Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Doesn't bother me if it is not at Cardiff anymore, not as great as some make it out to be. Hope the event moves to a track in easterly direction as may stand a (slightly) better chance of going. Kings Lynn would be great venue IMO for a British Grand Prix. No it wouldn't. We'd all get swamped by insects like at the international meeting last year. Logistical nightmare too. Unless you live in East Anglia... of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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