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Old 30 Aug 2002, 10:24 (Ref:368944)   #1
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Spa GP is under the threat !
Guys, Spa is about to die!

Freaking Bernie wants to kill Spa, because Belgium politicians do not allow tobacco advertising! Darnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 10:26 (Ref:368945)   #2
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We knew it was coming, and it's only a matter of time... the removal of Spa would be the final nail in F1's money-filled coffin...
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 10:27 (Ref:368946)   #3
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There is always some threat that Spa will be removed from the calender.

Face it if the old Hokenhiem is to fast for F1 then it's only a matter of time before Spa's removed.

Plus it is too near other european gp's like Nurburgring and Hockenhiem. With Gp's like Turkey, Russia and China waiting in the wings it won't belong until we say a sad farewell to Belgium.
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 10:45 (Ref:368957)   #4
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Man I have such an urge now to beat the hell out of Philip Morris and Bernie if only they were here!


Besides what the hell is the cancer-creator doing in all kind of sports!
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 12:25 (Ref:369038)   #5
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 12:29 (Ref:369046)   #6
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I don't have a problem with them putting money back into mototrsport hell if they are handing it out why ban them.
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 13:23 (Ref:369120)   #7
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They raped and killed the Hockenheimring.
They want to take Spa away.
There are rumours about Monza and Monaco.
A1 Ring is a scarlet letter.

Then why should we watch F1, pay for merchandise and stuff? We should leave Bernie be alone with his money.

The only good thing is that they're not going to touch the circuit. And if they do....I'll be the first to revenge.
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 14:07 (Ref:369156)   #8
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Then why should we watch F1, pay for merchandise and stuff? We should leave Bernie be alone with his money.
This has always puzzled me. The entertainment value is almost nil, even at circuits like Spa (as long as it stays dry). You pretty much know who is going to win the race before the first car leaves the garage on Friday. And the boys in charge could care less about what you and I think because there is always some other zealot that will buy your seat or merchandise.
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 14:18 (Ref:369162)   #9
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Yeah, Jay you're rigth... but F1 means a lot for the carmakers, and the advertising pays back, even if you or me or many of us doesn't care about what is being advertised... human logic. ;(
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 14:23 (Ref:369166)   #10
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Spa nearly always provides an exiting and dramatic race, even when teams are dominating. Lets not totally ruin the sport over an advertising ban.
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 14:25 (Ref:369168)   #11
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This has always puzzled me. The entertainment value is almost nil, even at circuits like Spa (as long as it stays dry). You pretty much know who is going to win the race before the first car leaves the garage on Friday. And the boys in charge could care less about what you and I think because there is always some other zealot that will buy your seat or merchandise.

Maybe the values they give to us are lies.
(Trust me, I live in a place where people are doing that all the time)
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 15:54 (Ref:369223)   #12
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You pretty much know who is going to win the race before the first car leaves the garage on Friday.
At first I agreed with you, but a quick look at my score in the predictions competition shows I don't!
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 17:02 (Ref:369285)   #13
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(Trust me, I live in a place where people are doing that all the time)...
The western civilization, do you mean ?
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 17:06 (Ref:369286)   #14
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I don't even see the reason to ban tobacco sponsorship. Sure, because Jacques wears a Lucky Strike logo I'll start smoking.... come on!

All the tobacco bans are stupid. If they think it's bad for health, then why not make it illegal?
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 19:05 (Ref:369381)   #15
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The western civilization, do you mean ?

Glad I finally belong to west, then
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 19:28 (Ref:369401)   #16
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I don't see why Belgium should have been so eager doing it early in the first place.
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Old 30 Aug 2002, 22:30 (Ref:369522)   #17
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It is a sad day when tobacco companies run a SPORT.
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Old 31 Aug 2002, 15:09 (Ref:369918)   #18
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....not a sport, running most of the SPORTS!
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Old 31 Aug 2002, 16:06 (Ref:369962)   #19
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I really hate to hear this news, I don't understand why they want to hold races in China, Egypt, Russia, etc. All the new circuit are similiar. Spa is so special to me, without Spa, F1 r.i.p.
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Old 31 Aug 2002, 16:37 (Ref:370000)   #20
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The Belgian GP is under threat nearly every year nowadays, but Bernie seems more determined than ever to get rid of the best circuit on the calender.

Considering Spa is one of the last 'links' to the glory days of the sport, to lose it would be another nail in the coffin for what F1 really stands for.
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Old 31 Aug 2002, 16:55 (Ref:370009)   #21
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Excuse the terrible comparison, but to me, F1 of late has become a bit like a friend who you once held in high regard, but has tried your patience and trust one too many times...if they get rid of Spa, then I really dont think I could be bothered with watching the "sport" any longer.
Bernie Ecclestone - pain in the proverbial personified.
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