Current season (08-09) calender - Page 2

strider · 7 Jan 2009, 21:45 (Ref:2367310)

The fact that it has been released by the FIA on their calendar is not necessarily proof that it will happen, but if it had not been there, then it could not happen. If you see what I mean.

Kiwi3 · 17 Jan 2009, 04:59 (Ref:2373185)

I wonder if moving Mexico back a week is an opportunity lost...a joint A1GP race and Radiohead concert double billing would be a great event...

rychard · 18 Jan 2009, 13:32 (Ref:2373863)

Are the cars in, or on the way to NZ yet?

RichardRenes · 19 Jan 2009, 00:02 (Ref:2374137)

on the other hand, the 22nd of March is now available for the Brasil round

Lam Pak · 20 Jan 2009, 13:59 (Ref:2375345)

lippo to be replaced for sentul? it's now or never

Kiwi3 · 21 Jan 2009, 02:58 (Ref:2375765)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lam Pak

lippo to be replaced for sentul? it's now or never

No, the news release announcing the cancellation said that the next round after Taupo will be Gauteng. Another long gap in the calender...

Kiwi3 · 7 Feb 2009, 02:25 (Ref:2390123)

Well the Lippo circuit is being used this weekend, but it seems it isn't properly reading. Perhaps if A1GP had turned up it would have been a farce. Here's hoping the Indonesian organisers learn from their GT event and run a successful A1GP round next season.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/sports/article/8902.html

Mak · 7 Feb 2009, 10:32 (Ref:2390343)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi3

Well the Lippo circuit is being used this weekend, but it seems it isn't properly reading. Perhaps if A1GP had turned up it would have been a farce. Here's hoping the Indonesian organisers learn from their GT event and run a successful A1GP round next season.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/sports/article/8902.html

Kiwi, I think Lippo circuit not being ready was more a benefit to A1GP organisers than a problem. It has given them more time to work on getting the show to the next event. They are just tredding water at the moment with no permanent life line in sight. I hope they don't drown, but its not looking very positive. I feel for the hundreds of workers in this series who would loose there jobs due to the irresponsible decisions of management in the past year.

RichardRenes · 7 Feb 2009, 20:57 (Ref:2390588)

what 'Irresponsible decisions' last year do you mean ?

Kiwi3 · 9 Feb 2009, 12:59 (Ref:2391667)

five off topic posts have been moved to the financial sustainability thread. Please keep this thread about the current season calender.

Confirmation of the Brazil round is dragging on...

rychard · 19 Feb 2009, 12:11 (Ref:2400190)

Now Mexico cancelled ............ wtf???

Kiwi3 · 19 Feb 2009, 12:17 (Ref:2400191)

The TBA and Mexico rounds are now missing from the series official website, with no explanation. There is speculation on the web that Mexico is moved to May to twin with Brazil, but who knows.

This kind of thing basically guarantees that no sponsors will be interested in A1GP. Who would sponsor the series when you cannot plan where and when you can run promotions around your sponsorship?

Much more importantly, Adrian Zaugg was beaten in a running race by a cheetah.

A1Reporter · 19 Feb 2009, 12:39 (Ref:2400203)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi3

The TBA and Mexico rounds are now missing from the series official website, with no explanation. There is speculation on the web that Mexico is moved to May to twin with Brazil, but who knows.

This kind of thing basically guarantees that no sponsors will be interested in A1GP. Who would sponsor the series when you cannot plan where and when you can run promotions around your sponsorship?

Much more importantly, Adrian Zaugg was beaten in a running race by a cheetah.

There is more to that cheetah story than meets the eye.....

http://www.gpworld-online.com/home/i...news&Itemid=53

Sorry we couldnt resist this mock of the series....

rychard · 22 Feb 2009, 19:23 (Ref:2401968)

There's only a very slight chance of Mexico & Brazil happening. Either both or none, but there will not be one without the other.

Series is not financially stable but Kyalami was a huge boost

Kiwi3 · 23 Feb 2009, 03:26 (Ref:2402141)

Algarve worries me. When they went to Estoril in season one only about five spectators turned up. Now sure how much knowledge and interest there is in A1GP in Portugal? If the circuit is as good as it sounds perhaps people there are expecting/waiting for F1 to return.

Mak · 23 Feb 2009, 08:42 (Ref:2402211)

I think that A1GP priority is TV audience and whilst spectators add to the atmosphere at race meetings, TV techniques mean that a huge local crowd is not necessary as long as the (TV) show is exciting. It is what will bring in the revenue needed to keep it all running. I think for the long term they will need to get the crowds up and this will develop from good TV coverage. From what I have heard the new circuit will provide good racing wth lots of overtaking potential and a glamarous new backdrop to add to the image.

Kiwi3 · 23 Feb 2009, 09:22 (Ref:2402242)

Normally I would agree but I am thinking of the interview with Tony T that I posted in the financial security thread, he stated quite clearly that he is not afraid to cancel events if there isn't strong local interest/ticket sales.

His comments on the grid about the next round matching the good crowd at Kyalami also sounded as much as a challenge as anything else.

Mak · 23 Feb 2009, 09:30 (Ref:2402247)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi3

Normally I would agree but I am thinking of the interview with Tony T that I posted in the financial security thread, he stated quite clearly that he is not afraid to cancel events if there isn't strong local interest/ticket sales.

His comments on the grid about the next round matching the good crowd at Kyalami also sounded as much as a challenge as anything else.

Kiwi, you have to remember that he is trying to save the series..(and good on him) What he is saying has to be seen in the context of what is going on. If they cancel a round they need to have a reason, and saying they can not afford it is not going to help them attract investors. He also needs to try and get local spectators interested, to keep the circuits interested in having rounds held there.

RichardRenes · 3 Mar 2009, 07:49 (Ref:2407844)

New rumor:

June 4-6th 2009, Circuit Giles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada.

Source: http://www.radio-canada.ca/sports/sp...montreal.shtml

Kiwi3 · 3 Mar 2009, 10:21 (Ref:2407930)

Oh yes please! This one would rival Surfers Paradise as the best event.

A1GP on this circuit would be fantastic. I'll give up on sex, whenever I'm in the mood I'll just put on a replay of the last A1GP Montreal race!

The series will have to give up any pretence of being a winter series with this date, but it would be such a great event I don't think that matters much.

Mexico + Canada or Brazil + Canada to finish the season?

RichardRenes · 3 Mar 2009, 20:07 (Ref:2408357)

I think it's Brazil - Mexico - Canada

kerrmanningjarv · 3 Mar 2009, 20:12 (Ref:2408363)

Would be incredible but I somehow doubt we will get all 3. If we did, it would simply be the most amazing finish to a season ever...

Alan52 · 4 Mar 2009, 23:01 (Ref:2409199)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi3

Algarve worries me. When they went to Estoril in season one only about five spectators turned up. Now sure how much knowledge and interest there is in A1GP in Portugal? If the circuit is as good as it sounds perhaps people there are expecting/waiting for F1 to return.

Algarve worries me too.It is a fantastic circuit but when World Superbikes went there late last year the crowd was minscule.As for 3 extra rounds being added this late in the season-it ain't gonna happen.

RichardRenes · 5 Mar 2009, 18:34 (Ref:2409757)

basically, 2 of the 3 rounds wouldn't be 'extra', and with 2 races allready definately cancelled ( Lippo and Mugello), one could argue the 3rd one isn't 'extra' either.

kerrmanningjarv · 5 Mar 2009, 20:18 (Ref:2409831)

Interlagos probably won't happen now as it has been removed from the calendar on the official Interlagos circuit website... http://www.autodromointerlagos.com/c...omo%202009.htm.

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