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Durban to get world motor race
SA to host motor race that will boost economy
February 5, 2004 South Africa has been chosen to stage a major international motor racing event later this year. A company called Racing For South Africa (R4SA) has announced plans to host a round of the Champ Car World series in a Monaco-style street race in Durban. It will be the centrepiece of a motorsport programme intended to bring investment, employment and educational opportunities to the country. South African racing driver Stephen Watson, managing director of R4SA, says he is concluding negotiations with Open Wheel Racing Series, the organisers of the indy-style Champ Car World Series, for a five-year agreement to host the event in Durban, his hometown. The US-based championship travels the globe, with events in the US, Mexico, Canada, Asia and Australia. Watson claims it will be the largest sporting event in South Africa on an annual basis and will generate an estimated R250-million in direct economic benefits and R1,2-billion in indirect benefits. - Motoring Staff |
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Sweet. I expect that includes transportation.
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Oh, before I forget, "Have fun in Sparta, Kentucky traitors."
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They'll have a better race, that's for sure.
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You're a hoot, man.
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Just because the race will be held in an interesting market does not automatically mean it will be a great track, so unless they come up with a really good layout I would have to agree with Scrutineer78.
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They ran a street race there a few years ago and it was mega. Stephen is a great guy who will do a good job. I think it will work. Durban has hosted international rugby, F1 powerboat races and cricket so they know how to put on a great show.
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What I'd like to see are some good high-speed sections followed by really slow corners, preferrably with plenty of room, that allows for at least one or two passing opportunities. Surfer's, Toronto and St. Petersburg all have that, which is why they all work. Elevation changes a la Monaco would also be a big plus (I'm a bit of a sucker for elevation changes myself lol). Last edited by rustyfan; 5 Feb 2004 at 11:13. |
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South Africa's an exciting untapped market, and the old F1 race at Kyalami used to do well. However, the emphasis on street races from CART in recent years has lead to some of the least interesting racetracks imaginable (lots of 90 degree turns are especially bad), and some appalling races. Formula 1's efforts to hold onto a US audience in the 80s largely failed due to all the street circuits used. Hopefully this layout will have some logivc and imagination, but of course it's limited by Durban's intrinsic layout, whcih I'm nto familiar with.
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I'm trying to remember where the old street circuit was. From memory it was pretty quick. I'm not sure where Stephen is planning on holding the race but Durban is pretty flat. I'm going to Durban next week so will try to find out more and report back.
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Great news, I hope for further developments
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"The Champ Car World Series will deliver these benefits every year and will showcase to the world that we have the capability and first-world infrastructures to accommodate international events of this scale," he said. Several circuit layouts and locations have been studied in detail by R4SA, and the final design will be formally unveiled next month. "We will have a potential 700 million global television viewers in key tourism markets for SA tuning into watch this event," said Watson. "More than 400 000 spectators attended the 2003 Mexico City World Champ Car Series event over four days. And when you take into account how starved Africa is for international motorsport, my fellow directors and I are sure we will have a sell-out crowd too." - Motoring Staff Last edited by Dov; 5 Feb 2004 at 15:11. |
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what's wrong with Kyalami?
why not just go where the infrastructure- camera angles, and layout is setup? I hope OWRS aren't biting off more than they can chew |
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BTW,the'mega' event held a few years ago in Durban,was a historic meeting and marred by a serious accident.Hope they check with us/canadian/mexican venues to see what is needed.Kyalami killed at least 2 F1 drivers in its history. |
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If OWRS is going to get rid of the majority of the road courses, just like they're doing with the ovals, then this is a sad day for ChampCar fans!!! There's some great street courses like Surfer's, St. Pete, Toronto and Long Beach, but this series has always been about it's diversity of courses!
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So what is CART getting paid to fly over there?
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As for the track/racing I'm keen to go there, I'm not going to judge the racing before I've seen the layout or cars on it though. I love how people think racing on streets is new or something, it's where it all started. Last edited by The Snout; 5 Feb 2004 at 19:13. |
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All we know of the deal would be that we could deduce SA is paying us to go, and that's all we need to know. Refreshing.
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Interesting picture on the website dov. Of all the pictures they could've picked hey.
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An 'Indy style' race.....mmmmmmm....just can't get away from it can they.
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