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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Aug 4 2006, 02:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Just concerned for the human exhaustion element
this is really a problem for the rest of the team. the guy's have to pack & unload all that .... before & after every race. as well as work on the bike's into the nights all weekend. then all that bloody travelin!
this is really a problem for the rest of the team. the guy's have to pack & unload all that .... before & after every race. as well as work on the bike's into the nights all weekend. then all that bloody travelin!
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Realistically, I don't think they can go anymore than 18. I think they can get away with that many and that's it, going to 19 or 20 is going to be trouble. Things will be too hectic for too much of the season. As for a second USGP, I'd love to have a second GP here but realistically, there are other places that deserve a second GP more than the US. Italy, Japan and the UK come to mind.
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Moto GP at Suzuka!
I think It can be very good for motogp watchers. If you ask me, I dont say no to watch another GP. I miss the next grand prix after race. Race number should increase in my opinion.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Aug 5 2006, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>GP bikes are too dangerous at Suzuka. Theres not enough run off for the speeds they crack. That`s why they left in the first place. Don`t forget that a 250hp RCV at Suzuka claimed the life of a great rider.
If they still thinks add suzuka to calender, It shows motogp administration going crazy. (Nobody forgot the crash in suzuka)
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Aug 5 2006, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>GP bikes are too dangerous at Suzuka. Theres not enough run off for the speeds they crack. That`s why they left in the first place. Don`t forget that a 250hp RCV at Suzuka claimed the life of a great rider.
If they still thinks add suzuka to calender, It shows motogp administration going crazy. (Nobody forgot the crash in suzuka)
from a fans point of view the more the better but looking back at last year rossi was so drained by the last few races it spoilt it in a way . If the riders get tired their motivation will be down such as rossi questionnign whether to go to anothre sport for a change x
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <div class='quotemain'>Suzuka: No Longer Rising Like The Sun
What Next For The Jewel In Honda's Crown?
Back in the 1990's, the Suzuka circuit (built in 1962) couldn't have been more popular in the world of motorsports. The 3.6-mile track, with it's unique, and challenging layout was one of the most respected racetracks on the planet.
Huge crowds packed the grandstands for the Formula 1 event, famous battles between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost saw Suzuka under the spotlight and owners Honda revelled in the acclaim.
The motorcycle Grand Prix also drew the locals in from the surrounding hillsides as they watched Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz and the rest of the GP elite produce some classic, edge of seat action. And, of course, the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race was the jewel in Suzuka's star-studded crown, with crowds in excess of 140,000 flocking to the prestigious track in the early to mid 1990's to watch what had become a must-see race.
However, of late, with the popularity of motorsport in Japan sadly not what it once was (relatively speaking) Suzuka appears to have become the red-headed stepson, with rival circuits replacing the iconic racetrack on various premier class calendars.
The death of Daijiro Kato in 2003 saw the circuit struck from the MotoGP schedule, the Japanese GP now held annually at the twin-ring Motegi facility, built by Honda to the northeast of Tokyo. To add insult to injury, Bernie Ecclestone has recently negotiated a deal with the Fuji circuit -- owned by Toyota -- to host F1's Japanese race.
Just 72,000 people attended the 8-Hour endurance classic last month, where the crowd got to celebrate a Honda victory, Shinichi Itoh and Takeshi Tsujimura taking the win for the FCC TSR ZIP-FM Racing Team. However, the shine appears to be fading, even at an event that still appears to be somewhat revered worldwide.
Following the 1990 8-Hour race, the local authorities tried to limit ticket sales for the event after the infrastructure was pushed to the limit in terms of spectator safety by a crowd of 162,000. However, this year, the same authorities were trying desperately to rally support so as to swell the income for the local town, once under siege with fans only too happy to part with their Yen.
Honda Motor President Takeo Fukui is currently trying to persuade Bernie Ecclestone to include Suzuka on the Formula 1 calendar under the guise of a 'Pacific Grand Prix', but it seems, at present anyway, to be falling on deaf ears.
The circuit owners have made several changes to the layout of the track to promote safety, but as yet, MotoGP owners Dorna have yet to be tempted to return, with newly built so-called 'super tracks', like Shanghai, favored as new world destinations more capable of growth, although that is debatable if you look at attendance figures.
The popularity of motorsports in developing countries is growing, and with Japan seeing many other versions of entertainment available to hold the interest of its people, circuits like Suzuka may struggle to return to the days where it was the place to race.
A great shame indeed, as Suzuka deserves the reputation it has for being one of the ultimate challenges of nerve and skill for drivers and riders alike. The future of Suzuka? Only time will tell.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Aug/tb/060804x.htm
What Next For The Jewel In Honda's Crown?
Back in the 1990's, the Suzuka circuit (built in 1962) couldn't have been more popular in the world of motorsports. The 3.6-mile track, with it's unique, and challenging layout was one of the most respected racetracks on the planet.
Huge crowds packed the grandstands for the Formula 1 event, famous battles between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost saw Suzuka under the spotlight and owners Honda revelled in the acclaim.
The motorcycle Grand Prix also drew the locals in from the surrounding hillsides as they watched Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz and the rest of the GP elite produce some classic, edge of seat action. And, of course, the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race was the jewel in Suzuka's star-studded crown, with crowds in excess of 140,000 flocking to the prestigious track in the early to mid 1990's to watch what had become a must-see race.
However, of late, with the popularity of motorsport in Japan sadly not what it once was (relatively speaking) Suzuka appears to have become the red-headed stepson, with rival circuits replacing the iconic racetrack on various premier class calendars.
The death of Daijiro Kato in 2003 saw the circuit struck from the MotoGP schedule, the Japanese GP now held annually at the twin-ring Motegi facility, built by Honda to the northeast of Tokyo. To add insult to injury, Bernie Ecclestone has recently negotiated a deal with the Fuji circuit -- owned by Toyota -- to host F1's Japanese race.
Just 72,000 people attended the 8-Hour endurance classic last month, where the crowd got to celebrate a Honda victory, Shinichi Itoh and Takeshi Tsujimura taking the win for the FCC TSR ZIP-FM Racing Team. However, the shine appears to be fading, even at an event that still appears to be somewhat revered worldwide.
Following the 1990 8-Hour race, the local authorities tried to limit ticket sales for the event after the infrastructure was pushed to the limit in terms of spectator safety by a crowd of 162,000. However, this year, the same authorities were trying desperately to rally support so as to swell the income for the local town, once under siege with fans only too happy to part with their Yen.
Honda Motor President Takeo Fukui is currently trying to persuade Bernie Ecclestone to include Suzuka on the Formula 1 calendar under the guise of a 'Pacific Grand Prix', but it seems, at present anyway, to be falling on deaf ears.
The circuit owners have made several changes to the layout of the track to promote safety, but as yet, MotoGP owners Dorna have yet to be tempted to return, with newly built so-called 'super tracks', like Shanghai, favored as new world destinations more capable of growth, although that is debatable if you look at attendance figures.
The popularity of motorsports in developing countries is growing, and with Japan seeing many other versions of entertainment available to hold the interest of its people, circuits like Suzuka may struggle to return to the days where it was the place to race.
A great shame indeed, as Suzuka deserves the reputation it has for being one of the ultimate challenges of nerve and skill for drivers and riders alike. The future of Suzuka? Only time will tell.
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Aug/tb/060804x.htm
