More on Auckland Street Circuit

Tracy · 23 Dec 2003, 20:04 (Ref:819328)

Hi All

The potential circuit for an Auckland street race can be found here:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,...5a1823,00.html

You can see a map of the area by going here:

http://www.wises.co.nz

Type in Fanshawe St, Central city for suburb, Auckland, and you will get a map of the area (you will need to zoom out one level to see the whole circuit area).

Maybe some Aucklanders could comment on the area?

BJAY · 25 Dec 2003, 05:38 (Ref:820299)

So the cars would pass under the motorway twice? And there looks like there could be 2 hairpins. 1 at Fanshawe and Hobson streets, and the other when turning back onto Beaumont street.

"The street circuit would be one of the best in the world"

I'm not sure about that.....yet.

BJ

pete55 · 25 Dec 2003, 05:49 (Ref:820304)

Scrap this proposed circuit before it further stuffs up motorsport in this country and in NZ. This s#@t has to stop soon.

Just Do It! · 25 Dec 2003, 11:43 (Ref:820340)

This would be a rather interesting layout, really...!

It is a rather bland circuit and, yes, it would pass under the motorway twice. Hobson Street would a be a "hairpin" - utilising the road would give four lanes on entry, 5 lanes on exit for memory. It goes past Sky City, where most teams currently stay for the Pukekohe event, past TVNZ - good roof viewing for corporates, past Les Mills Gym, and several other key landmarks - especially the multi-storeyed Immigrant bar and the Empire Hotel!

The main challenge seen is that most of this area doesn't really lend itself well to either construction of corporate suites, or grandstands.

Let me sleep on it...

Armco Bender · 25 Dec 2003, 17:44 (Ref:820447)

Bring back Pukekohe

jetsetter · 25 Dec 2003, 22:48 (Ref:820532)

The sport really needs another street circuit.

pete55 · 25 Dec 2003, 23:11 (Ref:820542)

Makes you wonder if CAMS really do have the interest of Motorsport as a priority within their organization.

Breezzee · 26 Dec 2003, 04:08 (Ref:820630)

An Aucklander must have written that "Stuff" report. What's wrong with Wellington. Has port, international airport etc etc and at least it's not as frign' north as Auckland.... (or is it cos it's going to have better roads now with the increased petrol tax...)

Mark Webber · 26 Dec 2003, 07:10 (Ref:820664)

I like Wellington they should race back there again

devil racer nz · 26 Dec 2003, 08:32 (Ref:820667)

Problem with running the Wellington Street race again is that the same circuit that was used a few years ago (alongside the harbour) wont be able to be used again due to developments along the Waterfront. Would be great to see the Street race back but it would have to be re-positioned

Antrodemus · 26 Dec 2003, 08:45 (Ref:820670)

And we've got a perfectly good track down here, not far from the airport, that I'm sure would love to see some V8s! (But I'll throw my weight behind Wellington since I'm moving there in 3 weeks)

pete55 · 26 Dec 2003, 08:48 (Ref:820671)

Real smart people here. What are you going to do when you don t have motorsport because of street circuits? :headbang:

Breezzee · 26 Dec 2003, 09:50 (Ref:820684)

Quote:

Originally posted by Antrodemus
And we've got a perfectly good track down here, not far from the airport, that I'm sure would love to see some V8s! (But I'll throw my weight behind Wellington since I'm moving there in 3 weeks)

Christchurch would be good. Costs just about as much to go on the ferry as it does to fly "North".

Breezzee · 26 Dec 2003, 09:55 (Ref:820686)

Quote:

Originally posted by pete55
Real smart people here. What are you going to do when you don t have motorsport because of street circuits?

:confused:

Hey we still have pleanty of circuits around the country...

Antrodemus · 26 Dec 2003, 10:01 (Ref:820688)

In fact we hardly use street circuits at all!

pete55 · 26 Dec 2003, 10:02 (Ref:820689)

Hope you keep them then.

Breezzee · 26 Dec 2003, 10:30 (Ref:820700)

Edit : Try posting again without dodging the autocensor - Wrex

Mark Webber · 26 Dec 2003, 13:15 (Ref:820754)

Quote:

Originally posted by pete55
Real smart people here. What are you going to do when you don t have motorsport because of street circuits? :headbang:

I loving it! seeing V8 taxi eating itself. Going Os for not reason and slaping the Aussie race fan in the face then tell the fan base that is Aussie tribal thing Ford V Holden . But wait you can see it at home you won't have it on Aussie tracks .

Hopefully another nail in the V8 confin .

PS don't get me wrong I'm a big fan on Nz and IF Os is the in thing Nz should be it but China pls

the man · 26 Dec 2003, 13:51 (Ref:820767)

Street racing is alright but it takes away rounds for perment tracks which takes money away from Australian tracks which need money to keep the track going or tracks haven't had a round for years and are worthy of a race. "Mark Webber" pointed out that it is a big slap in the face to the aussie fans. Which is very true.
Also why are they going to China if they don't sell a Holden or Ford in the country?

pete55 · 26 Dec 2003, 14:28 (Ref:820784)

Because the Chinese are filling TC's pockets with plenty of money.
I wouldn't put a hell of a lot of money on the China thing happening in 2004 yet though.

Breezzee · 26 Dec 2003, 20:13 (Ref:820886)

Quote:

Originally posted by Breezzee
Edit : Try posting again without dodging the autocensor - Wrex

Didn't know I was.....

What did I say again **** scratchs head trying to remember **** So many forums and so many posts.....

Ah ! That's right.... I said something like, if anyone happens to go to the Nelson Port Street Racing this Sunday might get to see NZ Caltex #07 doing promo laps if everything goes to plan. And I hope he keeps it straight.

**GTRMagic** · 26 Dec 2003, 22:38 (Ref:820942)

A street circuit makes a lot of sense. If the organising clubs see this as an opportunity and not a threat, and actually works with the people wanting to put on a street race... they will get work for the weekend, hopefully a guaranteed income for the club not at the mercy of ticket sales, and the facility wont have to have money spent on it to make the event happen.

It is quite clever if the naysayers get their heads out of their posteriors!

pete55 · 26 Dec 2003, 22:47 (Ref:820950)

And just how does this money get to the permanent circuits so racers do have somewhere to race the other 364 days a year. Are street circuits still going to be a good idea when there are no permanent circuits left.

**GTRMagic** · 26 Dec 2003, 23:33 (Ref:820975)

If the organising club takes a fee for running the street circuit, that money goes back into the permanent circuit.

Its not that difficult....

Armco Bender · 27 Dec 2003, 02:40 (Ref:821056)

I bet the piddling fee the club gets is nothing like the massive investment thats put into a permanent facility,and Pukekohe is a great example of that,theres been more upgrading done there since the Super cars have been racing there thans ever been put into the circuit in the other 40 odd years its been going.
If the're going to run a street circuit in Auckland may as well dig Pukekohe up and plant it in spuds,then again a spud paddock is probably a smoother surface than the track there anyways.

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