Where will the Asia/pacific race go ???

marcus · 9 Mar 2001, 00:47 (Ref:69538)

After the South Aystralian government decided to end its association with the ALMS several proposals have emerged as to where the asia/pacific round will end up.

Fremantle in Perth have put a proposal in and it is also believed that Phillip Island has had talks to Don Panoz's people...the latest rumor is Sydney.
apparently the "NSW major events" corporation have 2 options they are pursueing . One at eastern Creek raceway and the other at the Homebush area (where the Olympics were held)
Homebush doesnt have any housing estates near by so this would be a viable option just whether the money can be raised for the project remains to be seen.

so with Adelaide pulling out of the deal it looks as if there are plenty of other options and that we still want the event to be held here in Oz.

but just where is anybody's guess

elephino · 9 Mar 2001, 10:51 (Ref:69588)

Anywhere, I don't care just as long as we have at least one race!

Eastern Creek would be interesting actually. Not sure it would be the best, but would make for some good racing none the less.

marcus · 16 Mar 2001, 01:01 (Ref:71554)

I hope we still get a race as well.

It seems that Sandown in Melbourne has now put in a bid for the event..they actually held a round of the world sports car championship back in 84 or 85 and it was a complete shambles as the track fell apart during the weekend making it impossible for the cars to race on..but they have improved the complex alot since then and I think it would be a pretty good place to hold a sportscar event.

Crash Test · 16 Mar 2001, 06:23 (Ref:71596)

While they are having a race around Sandown, why don't they have a race at QR? I mean, there would have to be a slightly more interesting track somewhere between here, North America and Europe...

Also Sydney is supposed to be interested in a race around the Homebush Olympic site...hmmm..

DNQ · 16 Mar 2001, 22:22 (Ref:71774)

It won't happen, but I reckon lakeside! (5 minutes from my house!)

Crash Test · 17 Mar 2001, 10:28 (Ref:71868)

Yee haaaa....Lakeside was tops today. Great racing, great photography, great beer consumption to celebrate St Paddys day

marcus · 17 Mar 2001, 12:13 (Ref:71883)

Lakeside..I dont think so..saldy V8's have outgrown the track let alone sportscars...I carnt really see a sportscar flying around there,,If they do it would be something to behold

elephino · 26 Mar 2001, 11:48 (Ref:74536)

Current word on this is that the race is now scheduled for a week later than previously (ie December 9th now).

There are 7 (yes, seven) proposals at the moment, 2 each in QLD, NSW and VIC as well as the one from Perth.

Crash Test · 26 Mar 2001, 12:20 (Ref:74542)

Hmm...V8's never outgrew Lakeside, the Konica round there last year was the best V8 race in recent memory. As far as sportscars go...being lapped before tailenders go over the start line for the first time will be fun

pink69 · 27 Mar 2001, 21:38 (Ref:74830)

There are many good circuits in the asia / pacific area. I personally would like to see a race at bathurst and I cannot wait to see the race at Sepang.

elephino · 30 Mar 2001, 11:36 (Ref:75415)

Bathurst is a little narrow for modern sportscars in my opinion. But I wouldn't stop em racing there

The two Sydney options are Eastern Creek and a street race around the homebush olympic site. Not sure on the exact plans for the others.

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