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This is absolutely frustrating for motorsport in New Zealand. To think that we as a nation are hampered by a piece of legislation that allows a minority to force their hand is just embarassing. This is not just a sporting event issue, but rather a piece of legislation that affects general and wider business in New Zealand.
Motorsport New Zealand did a complete headspin on their belief that the NZ V8 Touring Car category could headline motorsport in NZ, and even went so far to say that the NZ V8 Touring Car Series needs the V8 Supercars. I bet no one will be offering $70,000 to buy an NZ V8 franchise anymore......!
It is fair to say that the V8 Supercar round brought most support of any event on the NZ Motorsport calendar, perhaps a significant exposure share for all of the support categories. This announcement just nails that. When did a domestic NZ motorsport event last draw a 3-day crowd of 85,000+?? It didn't.
When the Yanks landed on the moon, it was giant step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Today is inversely proportionate to that event for NZ motorsport. In fact, this will make NZ motorsport look like a used Japanese import car - some tool just wound back the speedo and some schmuck is looking to buy it. It's not a flash situation to be fair.
Yes, this is passion; yes, this is a belief in NZ motorsport, this is a sad day for motorsport in NZ - absolutely; we will miss the Supercars - without doubt!!!!
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