Homebush is ON???

bossRacing · 2 Aug 2006, 13:35 (Ref:1670957)

there is a report on page 3 of thursdays daily telegraph that the V8's are almost certain to be racing at homebush bay from 2007 for 5 years.
Premier Morris Iemma has backed the plan and has approval from cabinet. V8 supercars australia and sydney olympic authority have presented the detailed 3.4km track to the premier.
The 1st race would be in the 2nd half of 2007 with the government backing the event financially.

there will be a poll on www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph asking is the race a good idea.

Chatters · 2 Aug 2006, 13:46 (Ref:1670965)

Yes, and isn't the Dail Telegraph the most reliable newspaper around...

AussieV8 · 2 Aug 2006, 15:13 (Ref:1671048)

Bring it on......

STEVO · 2 Aug 2006, 17:47 (Ref:1671232)

Best news I've had all year! ! !

Aquarius · 2 Aug 2006, 19:07 (Ref:1671322)

ohhhh yeah, great for permanent tracks, this will really help them develop their facilities

But hey everyone keeps saying theat v8's help Aussie motorsport - bull****!!!!

silvervsix · 2 Aug 2006, 21:42 (Ref:1671526)

So does this race replace Oran Park or is it a new race to add to our small championship.

PVDA · 2 Aug 2006, 22:11 (Ref:1671560)

So will this ensure Eastern Creek misses out again or Oran Park.

As said before this wont help Australian motorsport in anyway but will line the pockets of VE$A shareholders nicely.

**GTRMagic** · 2 Aug 2006, 22:19 (Ref:1671570)

Its only a kilometre from where I am sitting now. I can charge parking for the weekend (not Friday, its full of business cars

) for a large fee

billybanana · 2 Aug 2006, 23:08 (Ref:1671603)

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Originally Posted by PVDA

As said before this wont help Australian motorsport in anyway

And who says it has to ? For many fans Australian motorsport starts and ends at the V8's. People will flock to this event and enjoy it for what it is without worrying about how it will effect motorsport as a whole.

mac · 2 Aug 2006, 23:14 (Ref:1671607)

There could well be a race car on the streets of Sydney Olympic Park before the end of the year.

retro · 3 Aug 2006, 00:16 (Ref:1671653)

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V8 SUPERCARS will thunder around Sydney under a multi-million dollar plan backed by Premier Morris Iemma to stage an annual street race at Homebush Bay.

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The Daily Telegraph understands Mr Iemma is keen to stage the event and has won approval from his Cabinet.

The Government's special events department has been involved and concerns about pollution and noise have been allayed.

The proposed circuit is well away from residential areas.

Pro Racer · 3 Aug 2006, 02:19 (Ref:1671690)

it will have a couple corners (at kevin coombs ave) like turn 8 in adelaide good double the adelaide carnage.

spectator22 · 3 Aug 2006, 02:43 (Ref:1671694)

MNews Platinum new site confirms and adds that the race will be the new Grand Finale in early December. Clipsal to start the year, Homebush to finish it, looks like a good calendar to me

pete55 · 3 Aug 2006, 02:53 (Ref:1671702)

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Originally Posted by retro

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The circuit looks about as exciting as watching grass grow.

mtpanorama · 3 Aug 2006, 03:01 (Ref:1671707)

Another great circuit for spectators

I see some good spectator vantage points..........OH no sorry, they will be taken up by the corporate boxes.

Another waste of a v8 event.

RotorFan · 3 Aug 2006, 03:11 (Ref:1671711)

Wow, as a final race that is pretty special.

I think its cool, but only because I live in Sydney. I hope they still go to Oran Park.

This might force me to attend my first V8 Supercar event yet...

Alan 52 · 3 Aug 2006, 03:37 (Ref:1671718)

A great day for V8 Supercars,a day that does nothing for and may even harm all other motor sport in NSW and a terrible day for NSW tax payers.

wishbone · 3 Aug 2006, 03:49 (Ref:1671724)

I hope they didn't pay ythe track designer a lot of money.

this would have to be the most Pathetic looking track i have ever scene.

A great bonus for al of the over taxed NSW people.

Joe5619 · 3 Aug 2006, 03:53 (Ref:1671726)

Bring it on!! I can't believe the negative comments.. This is fantastic for Australain motorsport..

Head Rev · 3 Aug 2006, 04:17 (Ref:1671737)

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Originally Posted by wishbone

I hope they didn't pay ythe track designer a lot of money.

this would have to be the most Pathetic looking track i have ever scene.

A great bonus for al of the over taxed NSW people.

I didn't know that the track was built as yet, has construction started already!!! Any track can look blanned from rough drawings and outlines, even Bathurst!! Perhaps we should wait till we see it in the flesh so to speak. Hey, I live in Adelaide, and the Clipsal track doesn't look like anything until it is constructed.

And I agree with Joe5619, why so many negative comments. What do you guys really want?? Please keep comments to one A4 page.....

mayhem · 3 Aug 2006, 05:39 (Ref:1671774)

I reckon it's great. Only if -

*there is still a race at Oran Park/Eastern Creek

*they widen the current roads, otherwise it's canberra all over again

editted by me , lets not go there please

Chatters · 3 Aug 2006, 08:08 (Ref:1671839)

I can still see them racing at the Creek for years to come.

**GTRMagic** · 3 Aug 2006, 08:14 (Ref:1671848)

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Originally Posted by Alan 52

A great day for V8 Supercars,a day that does nothing for and may even harm all other motor sport in NSW and a terrible day for NSW tax payers.

Nah that was a year ago today when the Invisible 'Yeahman' Iemma graced us with his ambivalence....

Chatters · 3 Aug 2006, 08:46 (Ref:1671877)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Nah that was a year ago today when the Invisible 'Yeahman' Iemma graced us with his ambivalence....

Too right mate.

PVDA · 3 Aug 2006, 09:32 (Ref:1671921)

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Originally Posted by Head Rev

Hey, I live in Adelaide

My condolances

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Originally Posted by Head Rev

the Clipsal track doesn't look like anything until it is constructed.

And realistically it still isn't much once it's constructed either

Seriously, I worked trackside at all but the 1st F1GP and haven't bothered to make the long drive over for the "Clipsal" as it's only a V8 race, mind you I did drive over to work at the AMRS at AIR a few weeks ago so I'm not really that picky what I work at.

The Clipsal has only 1 corner of any value and everyone complains about it but if they get serious and go back to the old F1 layout and Bannana, Stag & Brewery Bends are brought back it might almost be worth the trip

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