QLD Raceway Gone

[dude67]

There will be no V8 Supercar Rd at QR this Year.

John Tettley Could not agree terms with Avesco.

you read it here first.

[D.R.T.]

Tettley couldnt agree, or Avesco wouldnt agree ?

With Avesco pushing for a Townsville street race, the Qld Raceway permanent circuit event was always in danger.

If true, this is a sad day.

[storyline]

Same as 2005.

And 2004.

And 2003.

[storyline]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

Tettley couldnt agree, or Avesco wouldnt agree ?

With Avesco pushing for a Townsville street race, the Qld Raceway permanent circuit event was always in danger.

If true, this is a sad day.

Believe you will find that the QLD Govt have said - 'No Townsville race unless there is also a QLD Raceway event as well'

[Vanilla Dice]

So we will have 23 rounds at Eastern Creek again?

[RotorFan]

I have to say... can only be a good thing. Go to lakeside or some other QLD circuit instead. QR is a horrible mickey mouse circuit

[storyline]

Yes - well. Why not just go to the old Surfers Paradise track instead?

Lakeside doesn't exist any more.

There is only one permanent circuit licenced for V8's in Queensland and that is the track the Queensland Government have an interest in and have stated has to coexist with any street circuit V8SA want.

[cornermsport]

Unless the track has been re - sealed recently (???) The place is a goat track!!

Maybe they can look at hosting a super motard event on the AVESCO provisional date?? Thats all the front straight is good for these days!

[lookleft]

Lakeside would make Simmons Plains look like one of those flash UAE circuits....

While we are dreaming maybe a last hurrah for Darlington Park - screw the whining locals, cut some trees and race on the damn thing. Such a waste of a great venue.

[Henry]

Qld Raceways always reminds me of the Wired World of Sports..."these cars have been going round and round and round, it's been so ******* BORING"

[Henry]

Originally Posted by storyline

Yes - well. Why not just go to the old Surfers Paradise track instead?

Lakeside doesn't exist any more.

At least Lakeside is intact, if decrepit...

[storyline]

Unlicenced, run down, un-safe, equipment removed. Yep - it's still there and fit for racing.

[johnny yuma]

Is there no limit to the damage Cockroach and his hired guns
will inflict on OUR SPORT??? Someone ring Juba before its too late.

[Vanilla Dice]

Lets go racing at WAKEFIELD PARK......... FWOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR.......

[Dirk]

I think you will find the the local council will not allow V8 Supercars to run on the Lakeside circuit.

[cavvy]

Originally Posted by johnny yuma

Is there no limit to the damage Cockroach and his hired guns
will inflict on OUR SPORT??? Someone ring Juba before its too late.

It has been a policy of AVESCO to take rounds from circuits & threaten others - if a circuit misses out it is supposed to be financially a huge loss - QR have stood up, less money for AVESCO (?) shareholders - the fans: who?

[Silent Number]

You beaut 2 rounds for Winton

[storyline]

Two? Someone grown an extra hand?

[Henry]

Originally Posted by storyline

Unlicenced, run down, un-safe, equipment removed. Yep - it's still there and fit for racing.

The potential residential investors wouldn't mind, I am sure.

So, big deal. Southern Queenslanders will have to wait until Indy to see the V8's... or else satisfy themselves with the Historics and Gp. C's or something else. Sad, that. Despite us pack of whingers protesting most heartily, I wouldn't expect major changes to Management's attitudes towards track or fans until something happens to make them think that perhaps they've got it wrong. As much as I tire of some of the palaver that goes on, I keep turning up, and tuning in, so I've only got myself to blame... but at least I'm in good company.

Now what's the go with GTP?

[cornermsport]

Originally Posted by Dirk

I think you will find the the local council will not allow V8 Supercars to run on the Lakeside circuit.

REALLY................................ I would never have guessed that????


I thought the pine rivers council were very warming to motorsport

[cav]

Serves Tetley right, they reckon what goes round comes round and Tetley has finally got his just deserves. He is just a dudding con man who couldnt lie straight in bed, if he deals with AVESCO like he deals with everyone else then it is good riddence to his boring paper clip.

[Rombles1]

A couple of days before the 2005 V8SC Calendar came out, my wife and I decided that we would go to the Winton round. Calendar comes out - No Winton round. Bugger.

February 2006 comes, and my wife suggests a trip to QLD some time in the middle of the year. "Hey, how about a week either side of July 23" says I.
"Er, ok, why that particular weekend?" says she....
Still planning it, and haven't booked anything yet, but if this is the case, I've got to say "Bugger".

[RotorFan]

Sorry, was a bit of wishful thinking on my part I know Lakeside isn't realistic... I am living in the past. I still mourn Amaroo.

[D.R.T.]

Originally Posted by cav

Serves Tetley right, they reckon what goes round comes round and Tetley has finally got his just deserves. He is just a dudding con man who couldnt lie straight in bed, if he deals with AVESCO like he deals with everyone else then it is good riddence to his boring paper clip.

Dont know the man Cav, but your description of a dudding con man got me confused between the two parties there for a moment.

[storyline]

Consider that this 'story' has now done the rounds early last year.

And the year before.

And mostly will do it again next year.