Dexter 1 Posted February 10, 2010 Just a few days ago I saw an interview with someone from BSI or FIM mentioning that 2011 could possibly start with March GP meetings in Australia and New Zealand. Actually, similar stories are heared all around every year or two but I was wondering if you see any chance of getting that pushed through. If so - where would that be held? Sydney? Melbourne? Wellington? Somewhere else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiderweb 2 Posted February 10, 2010 Wayville Showgrounds South Aust?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatDave 258 Posted February 10, 2010 Newcastle Showgrounds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted February 11, 2010 Just a few days ago I saw an interview with someone from BSI or FIM mentioning that 2011 could possibly start with March GP meetings in Australia and New Zealand. Actually, similar stories are heared all around every year or two but I was wondering if you see any chance of getting that pushed through. If so - where would that be held? Sydney? Melbourne? Wellington? Somewhere else? wheels are turning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted February 11, 2010 wheels are turning Wasn't the last Australina-staged GP a financial disaster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whowasthatberntpersson 108 Posted February 11, 2010 I hear they looked at Newcastle Showgrounds, but surely the current track would be too big? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasper wasp 0 Posted February 11, 2010 it will never happen. cannot get the crowds in oz. sky will make sure of that.because they did not get the crowds in sydney. being sky has a lot of say in these gps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingersfin 181 Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) Sorry I don't agree the last Grand Prix in Australia was fairly well attended it was just in the wrong location. I think the cost of hire and clean up afterwards crippled the local promoter. A more humble abode is required but Australia deserves a GP. New Zealand not so sure but it makes logistical sense. I don't think Sky would worry one little bit about taking a feed from the other side of the world. Edited February 11, 2010 by Fingersfin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted February 11, 2010 it will never happen. cannot get the crowds in oz. sky will make sure of that.because they did not get the crowds in sydney. being sky has a lot of say in these gps. Both NZ and Oz are too keen on cars - especially sprint cars and midgets - when it comes to speedway. Other forms of car racing dominate the NZ track scene. About 30 tracks there - not one really interested in solo bikes (apart from Rosebank). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickthemuppet 976 Posted February 11, 2010 If they cannot make profits on Grand Prix's held in Europe they certainly won't be going to Australia or New Zealand or anywhere else out of Europe. The only way the GP's will be more successful if if they hold them all in Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi 49 Posted February 11, 2010 well I would start saving your pennies and keep some of your annual leave free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 767 Posted February 12, 2010 It will come, no doubt about it. I would suggest they should do more than just one GP Down Under. When Poland can have three GPS in a season, so can Australasia. Maybe one up in the North (Brisbane), one in the South (Melbourne) and one in New Zealand (Auckland) in February/March. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted February 12, 2010 Western Springs in Auckland are interested. Great venue for a Grand Prix. Just looked at a picture of that. Beautiful place for motorsport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted February 12, 2010 Just looked at a picture of that. Beautiful place for motorsport. Isn't Western Springs under some threat because of noise. Or has that been sorted out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazzman 72 Posted February 12, 2010 Isn't Western Springs under some threat because of noise. Or has that been sorted out? Restricted to 12 events a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
