British Grand Prix no more!!!!
30-09-2004, 05:05 PM
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British Grand Prix no more!!!!
Seems they have axed it now
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3703350.stm
Personally i think its discusting
I know Silverstone could do with be better etc. But there is worse out there 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/3703350.stm
Personally i think its discusting
I know Silverstone could do with be better etc. But there is worse out there
30-09-2004, 05:09 PM
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Yep its a bummer, but to be honest, the facilaties are old and out of date.
You could have seen it happening eversince the first whispers of it being axed two years ago.
You could have seen it happening eversince the first whispers of it being axed two years ago.
30-09-2004, 05:18 PM
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Yeah but that being said how the f00k do crap circuits like Hungary stay on the map when silverstone does not?
At least silverstone makes for good races despite the poor facilities.
At least silverstone makes for good races despite the poor facilities.
30-09-2004, 05:20 PM
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i agree with his reason totaly , even if F1 is about as interesting as watching grass grow , but , its just typical of this country's attitude to wards 'cars going fast' or motorsport .
allyou have to do is look how far behind we are with the venue , what a dump , esp when compared to all the new venues that have joined , how good do they look !!
but we get no government subsidy like all other countrys do to improve what weve got
now if we needed a new football stadium - well how much do ya need - no problem - oh infact were already getting one (still - and way over budjet) what a bout a sill fookin dome on the docks in london, hmmm i know we will open it for a year or two throw hmmm let me see 15billion POUNDS into it ( maybe more mem not as good as it used to be )
but a new track , for cars , to go fast , dont be fookin silly , or , only if we can put a few speed cameras on it , yes you can have it !!!
FOOKIN WANK COUNTRY simple as
allyou have to do is look how far behind we are with the venue , what a dump , esp when compared to all the new venues that have joined , how good do they look !!
but we get no government subsidy like all other countrys do to improve what weve got
now if we needed a new football stadium - well how much do ya need - no problem - oh infact were already getting one (still - and way over budjet) what a bout a sill fookin dome on the docks in london, hmmm i know we will open it for a year or two throw hmmm let me see 15billion POUNDS into it ( maybe more mem not as good as it used to be )
but a new track , for cars , to go fast , dont be fookin silly , or , only if we can put a few speed cameras on it , yes you can have it !!!
FOOKIN WANK COUNTRY simple as
id rather watch the rally,much more excitement in that Trending Topics
30-09-2004, 05:21 PM
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I think this is a very sad day considering we invented the GP and
90% of teams are based in the uk !
I am not going to watch the ferrari ego swelling crap anymore .
I urged everyone to mail bomb the itv website and complain..
www.itv.com/f1
90% of teams are based in the uk !
I am not going to watch the ferrari ego swelling crap anymore .
I urged everyone to mail bomb the itv website and complain..
www.itv.com/f1
30-09-2004, 05:25 PM
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what is happengin to this country?! no F1, not rhe WRC last stage anymore, and tbh the coverage that was on tv this year was fookin appauling, they dont cancel eastenders and corra for the rally do they, but for a load of skinheads on the braincell share scheme kicking a ball round can take priority over ALL programming - they are gonna put tax on vehicles OFF road now aswell, so you pay tax when you buy the car, tax to run it, tax to fuel it ad tax to insure it, FFS!
30-09-2004, 05:25 PM
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I think it's that Ecclestone. Money grabbing with no love for the 'sport' of F1 anymore. Just money, money, money.
According to BBC news.... "Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone reportedly wanted Ł8.9m from race organisers the British Racing Drivers' Club to host the race. "
The whole F1 scene has just become too expensive and too much corporate hospitality. Whole thing spiraling out of control, with more money to host races, so ticket prices must be higher, drivers paid more etc etc and Bernie is just being a businessman I supposed and reaping the rewards.
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According to BBC news.... "Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone reportedly wanted Ł8.9m from race organisers the British Racing Drivers' Club to host the race. "
The whole F1 scene has just become too expensive and too much corporate hospitality. Whole thing spiraling out of control, with more money to host races, so ticket prices must be higher, drivers paid more etc etc and Bernie is just being a businessman I supposed and reaping the rewards.
steve
30-09-2004, 05:26 PM
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They have 2 races in italy, why not get rid of one of them. Imola is no better a place than silverstone. Keep monza though, normally throws up a good race 
30-09-2004, 05:29 PM
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tottaly agree with MarkK here, for instance we would never ever have a circuit and facilities like that shanghi track last week. 
That was the bollox 
Really we have fook all here, not one top quality race track, not one proper national athletics stadiam and also not a proper football stadiam.
This is a shit country we live in
That was the bollox Really we have fook all here, not one top quality race track, not one proper national athletics stadiam and also not a proper football stadiam.
This is a shit country we live in
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ive got it!! the reason they dont want to race here anymore......
that will have to tax their cars AND will get gatsod on the track
silly me
that will have to tax their cars AND will get gatsod on the track
silly me
30-09-2004, 05:30 PM
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but a new track , for cars , to go fast , dont be fookin silly , or , only if we can put a few speed cameras on it , yes you can have it !!!
30-09-2004, 05:31 PM
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Do you know that bernie ecclestone once paid himself 59m wages from his f1 company 
30-09-2004, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Benn 304R
Really we have fook all here, not one top quality race track, not one proper national athletics stadiam and also not a proper football stadiam.
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30-09-2004, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by B11GNS
Do you know that bernie ecclestone once paid himself 59m wages from his f1 company
30-09-2004, 05:44 PM
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Bernie ecclestone should be tied between 2 cossies with 600 BHP each
and then they do a full boost launch.
Rip him to pieces suit you sir
Little arrogant treachorous tw*t
Yes before anyone says I am VERY miffed
and then they do a full boost launch.
Rip him to pieces suit you sir
Little arrogant treachorous tw*t
Yes before anyone says I am VERY miffed
30-09-2004, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyb_sapphirecosworth
Originally Posted by B11GNS
Do you know that bernie ecclestone once paid himself 59m wages from his f1 company
30-09-2004, 05:46 PM
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I think F1 is dieing a death 
I think it all to do with these restrictions they keep putting on the cars too!! I never watch Qualifying anymore now as i think its shit.
I think it all to do with these restrictions they keep putting on the cars too!! I never watch Qualifying anymore now as i think its shit.
you know
30-09-2004, 09:16 PM
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Really we have fook all here, not one top quality race track, not one proper national athletics stadiam and also not a proper football stadiam.
Too right Benn - this is the whole problem. Was recently reading Clarksons book and he waspointing out that the country is going to shit because we have nothing to be proud of any more. We have loads of lottery money being spent on crap like art projects, and we have nothing great anymore
01-10-2004, 06:12 PM
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At the end of the day I dont want the Governemnt pissing money away. Be it on the Dome, Wembley or Silverstone. The BRDC are SOLELY responsible for this. Bernie let them run for the last 2 years without carrying out the improvements they "promised" back in 2000. The cost of 8.9M is the LOWEST in the world.
All JYS does when hes asked is moan that its not his fault. Bollocks it isnt! The BRDC run very inefficiently. Its difficult to entice promoters to your company if you waste your income on flash tables and leather chairs! So no ones about to immently put their hands in their pockets.
The BRDC gave BE an ultimatum, we'll give you this much or nothing. He just called their bluff. Its a commercial decision. Why should Silverstone keep getting preferential treatment at the expense of other countries?
Oh and as for the question about why Hungary is still on the calendar. You can advertise FAGS there. Cars can run in FULL Marlboro, West or Lucky Strike livery. Cant do that in England.
Its a shame, I hope a promoter can be found. But be under no illusion BE made this sport what it is, so he gets to call the shots! Its NOT simply about money.
All JYS does when hes asked is moan that its not his fault. Bollocks it isnt! The BRDC run very inefficiently. Its difficult to entice promoters to your company if you waste your income on flash tables and leather chairs! So no ones about to immently put their hands in their pockets.
The BRDC gave BE an ultimatum, we'll give you this much or nothing. He just called their bluff. Its a commercial decision. Why should Silverstone keep getting preferential treatment at the expense of other countries?
Oh and as for the question about why Hungary is still on the calendar. You can advertise FAGS there. Cars can run in FULL Marlboro, West or Lucky Strike livery. Cant do that in England.
Its a shame, I hope a promoter can be found. But be under no illusion BE made this sport what it is, so he gets to call the shots! Its NOT simply about money.
01-10-2004, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich_w
At the end of the day I dont want the Governemnt pissing money away. Be it on the Dome, Wembley or Silverstone. The BRDC are SOLELY responsible for this. Bernie let them run for the last 2 years without carrying out the improvements they "promised" back in 2000. The cost of 8.9M is the LOWEST in the world.
All JYS does when hes asked is moan that its not his fault. Bollocks it isnt! The BRDC run very inefficiently. Its difficult to entice promoters to your company if you waste your income on flash tables and leather chairs! So no ones about to immently put their hands in their pockets.
The BRDC gave BE an ultimatum, we'll give you this much or nothing. He just called their bluff. Its a commercial decision. Why should Silverstone keep getting preferential treatment at the expense of other countries?
Oh and as for the question about why Hungary is still on the calendar. You can advertise FAGS there. Cars can run in FULL Marlboro, West or Lucky Strike livery. Cant do that in England.
Its a shame, I hope a promoter can be found. But be under no illusion BE made this sport what it is, so he gets to call the shots! Its NOT simply about money.
All JYS does when hes asked is moan that its not his fault. Bollocks it isnt! The BRDC run very inefficiently. Its difficult to entice promoters to your company if you waste your income on flash tables and leather chairs! So no ones about to immently put their hands in their pockets.
The BRDC gave BE an ultimatum, we'll give you this much or nothing. He just called their bluff. Its a commercial decision. Why should Silverstone keep getting preferential treatment at the expense of other countries?
Oh and as for the question about why Hungary is still on the calendar. You can advertise FAGS there. Cars can run in FULL Marlboro, West or Lucky Strike livery. Cant do that in England.
Its a shame, I hope a promoter can be found. But be under no illusion BE made this sport what it is, so he gets to call the shots! Its NOT simply about money.
I've read some naive stuff, but you tack the top prize mate! You don't think it's not about money? Grow up!
Ecclestone is a piece of shit destroying F1 (he is after all a barrister by profession).
I suggest you look into the history of F1 from the 70s to look into how BE took over the sport.
Dave Richards is doing the same to WRC....
Business rules (unfortunately) sport is a mere by-product.
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Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Wow, Rich,
I've read some naive stuff, but you tack the top prize mate! You don't think it's not about money? Grow up!
I've read some naive stuff, but you tack the top prize mate! You don't think it's not about money? Grow up!
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Ecclestone is a piece of shit destroying F1 (he is after all a barrister by profession).
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
I suggest you look into the history of F1 from the 70s to look into how BE took over the sport.
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Dave Richards is doing the same to WRC....
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Business rules (unfortunately) sport is a mere by-product.
Chew on that you tit!
01-10-2004, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Less
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The Rich W put the world to rights Friday night Pf show
The Rich W put the world to rights Friday night Pf show
I hate being called Naive by people who dont have the true facts!
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Originally Posted by Rich_w
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Wow, Rich,
I've read some naive stuff, but you tack the top prize mate! You don't think it's not about money? Grow up!
I've read some naive stuff, but you tack the top prize mate! You don't think it's not about money? Grow up!
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Ecclestone is a piece of shit destroying F1 (he is after all a barrister by profession).
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
I suggest you look into the history of F1 from the 70s to look into how BE took over the sport.
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Dave Richards is doing the same to WRC....
Originally Posted by Mal@RsEngSpec
Business rules (unfortunately) sport is a mere by-product.
Chew on that you tit!
not a relative of BE are you?
Not about money?
The Britsh Grand Prix was full to capacity. Italy was, er not full, neither was China, Dubai, or well just about every Grand Prix except for Monaco and England.
So, why cancell the Britsih Grand prix, if, the facilities notwithstanding, the ciruit is full to capacity?
So what you (and BE) are saying is that provided that the circuit will pay then it doesnt matter where or when the GP will be held - for example, provided that the Cambodian government will subsidise the event and even if no spectators turns up then it doesn't matter, a Cambodian GP is next on the calendar?
Frankly I don't give a shit coz F1 is boring. I just hope WRC doesn't go the same way. If you think they changed the WRC format to suit the spectator then you have really lost the plot! The last thing they think about, in relation to fee-earning, is spectators, particularly as most WRC events are free, so why reorganise the event to make it easier for the non-paying spectator?
Get real!