Canadian pension fund takes stake in MotoGP group Dorna

shovelhead · Oct 26, 2012

Canada Pension Plan buys 39 percent of Dorna

http://ca.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idCABRE89P0FR20121026

Does that mean we'll get a Canadian GP......ahhhh...wishful thinking

Kropotkin · Oct 26, 2012

Good find, thanks for that...

Jumkie · Oct 26, 2012

Were you part of that deal Shovel?

I hope GP comes to Canada. That would make it 4 USGPs.

Btw, where would they race?

Kropotkin · Oct 26, 2012

This, by the way, is why WSBK was brought under Dorna's umbrella. It had nothing to do with a power struggle, it was merely consolidating assets to make them more attractive to potential buyers.

Goatboy · Oct 26, 2012

Jumkie said:
Btw, where would they race?

That's a good point if it should happen. I only know of the Gille Villenuve circuit & that ain't bike safe. I'm struggling to remember where Indycar/Cart used to run.

mylexicon · Oct 26, 2012

Edit: Nevermind

shovelhead · Oct 26, 2012

Goatboy said:
That's a good point if it should happen. I only know of the Gille Villenuve circuit & that ain't bike safe. I'm struggling to remember where Indycar/Cart used to run.

The best canadian circuit is in Ontario

http://www.mosport.c...ational-raceway

but only 2.5 miles with 10 turns

And the second best would be in Mont Tremblant Quebec

http://www.lecircuit.com/circuit.cfm

2.65 miles with 15 turns

Both circuits currently hosts Canadian Motorcycle Championship rounds

Jumkie · Oct 26, 2012

Kropotkin said:
This, by the way, is why WSBK was brought under Dorna's umbrella. It had nothing to do with a power struggle, it was merely consolidating assets to make them more attractive to potential buyers.

Thats the thing about making predictions buddy. You said when the deal happened that this had zero to do with motoracing and all to do with soccer rights. When people suggested this would spell the doom of Wsbk, you said, no way our fears were overblown. Then the big news hits that Dorna takes over Wsbk on the heels of major changes to MotoGP. Now suddenly you are sure it had nothing to do with rival series power struggles but rather just a mere consolidation of assets? Remind me what you said about Nostradamus? Hahaha

Jumkie · Oct 26, 2012

shovelhead said:
The best canadian circuit is in Ontario

http://www.mosport.c...ational-raceway

but only 2.5 miles with 10 turns

And the second best would be in Mont Tremblant Quebec

http://www.lecircuit.com/circuit.cfm

2.65 miles with 15 turns

Both circuits currently hosts Canadian Motorcycle Championship rounds

I doubt you will get a GP on those tracks, but you may be getting a Wsbk round. Which actually might be more interesting. Especially given that Canada is fielding a great and gutsy rider in McCormick.

Goatboy · Oct 26, 2012

shovelhead said:
The best canadian circuit is in Ontario

http://www.mosport.c...ational-raceway

but only 2.5 miles with 10 turns

And the second best would be in Mont Tremblant Quebec

http://www.lecircuit.com/circuit.cfm

2.65 miles with 15 turns

Both circuits currently hosts Canadian Motorcycle Championship rounds

Thanks, Ontario looks interesting, as would an influx of Canuck riders!

shovelhead · Oct 26, 2012

To add to the news,

CPP has also invested $400 million into Formula One Group.

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/strikes+investment+deals+with+Formula+Dorna+sports+groups/7453381/story.html

CPP has deep pockets, over $160 Billion

Mick D · Oct 26, 2012

shovelhead said:
The best canadian circuit is in Ontario

http://www.mosport.c...ational-raceway

but only 2.5 miles with 10 turns

And the second best would be in Mont Tremblant Quebec

http://www.lecircuit.com/circuit.cfm

2.65 miles with 15 turns

Both circuits currently hosts Canadian Motorcycle Championship rounds

I love Mosport but I thought Calabogie was Ontario's best track...

http://www.calabogiemotorsports.com/track/about/

J4rn0 · Oct 26, 2012

shovelhead said:
Canada Pension Plan buys 39 percent of Dorna

http://ca.reuters.co...E89P0FR20121026

Does that mean we'll get a Canadian GP......ahhhh...wishful thinking

Wasn't some Canadian pension fund holding stakes in Ducati for a few years? Don't remember the name, wonder if it is the same one.

Made some money with bikes once, why not try again...

Kropotkin · Oct 26, 2012

Jumkie said:
Thats the thing about making predictions buddy. You said when the deal happened that this had zero to do with motoracing and all to do with soccer rights. When people suggested this would spell the doom of Wsbk, you said, no way our fears were overblown. Then the big news hits that Dorna takes over Wsbk on the heels of major changes to MotoGP. Now suddenly you are sure it had nothing to do with rival series power struggles but rather just a mere consolidation of assets? Remind me what you said about Nostradamus? Hahaha

You're right. It's all a big conspiracy, to create WWSBKE, built around the superstar Valentino Rossi. From 2015, the two series will be consolidated, and a new rule will be brought in saying Rossi must win at last 11 races a season. Every rider whose last name does not rhyme with 'ossi' will have 10kg extra to lug around. All riders born in Tavullia will be allowed an extra 200cc engine capacity. Yellow will become the official color of the WWSBKE.

Willski · Oct 26, 2012

Kropotkin said:
You're right. It's all a big conspiracy, to create WWSBKE, built around the superstar Valentino Rossi. From 2015, the two series will be consolidated, and a new rule will be brought in saying Rossi must win at last 11 races a season. Every rider whose last name does not rhyme with 'ossi' will have 10kg extra to lug around. All riders born in Tavullia will be allowed an extra 200cc engine capacity. Yellow will become the official color of the WWSBKE.

Tossi

Jumkie · Oct 26, 2012

Kropotkin said:
You're right. It's all a big conspiracy, to create WWSBKE, built around the superstar Valentino Rossi. From 2015, the two series will be consolidated, and a new rule will be brought in saying Rossi must win at last 11 races a season. Every rider whose last name does not rhyme with 'ossi' will have 10kg extra to lug around. All riders born in Tavullia will be allowed an extra 200cc engine capacity. Yellow will become the official color of the WWSBKE.

That would be awesome and well deserved. Is that what your sources tell you?

("Its a cook book!")

Kropotkin · Oct 26, 2012

Jumkie said:
That would be awesome and well deserved. Is that what your sources tell you?

("Its a cook book!")

No, I made that .... up on my own, like I always do.

Jumkie · Oct 26, 2012

Kropotkin said:
No, I made that .... up on my own, like I always do.

Guess what I just learned how to do...

(thanks Lyria)

Gaz · Oct 26, 2012

Kropotkin said:
No, I made that .... up on my own, like I always do.

So you really are a journalist

Joking Krop, I would never wish to lumber you with that title

Kropotkin · Oct 26, 2012

Jumkie said:
Guess what I just learned how to do...

(thanks Lyria)

Jum, have you ever heard of confirmation bias?

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