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Re: Silverstone International RIP

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:47 pm
by Jim Mountain
Looks more like the venue for a PCT rather than a race !

Re: Silverstone International RIP

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:44 pm
by Jon Ellison
Chris - that second map of the new MotoGP track still seem to allow for the same alternate International layout to be configured! Even if the Bridge is gone, the track that is currently the International layout seems to still be and option.

Re: Silverstone International RIP

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:09 pm
by Chris Acklam
Bob Bull wrote:My sources are impeccable.
I see that I misunderstood the posting in another forum, which now suggests that the International circuit will be unavailable through most of next year while the redevelopment of the various layouts takes place.

Does that match your information, Bob?

Re: Silverstone International RIP

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:47 am
by Jon Ellison
Chris Acklam wrote:
Bob Bull wrote:My sources are impeccable.
I see that I misunderstood the posting in another forum, which now suggests that the International circuit will be unavailable through most of next year while the redevelopment of the various layouts takes place.

Does that match your information, Bob?
Great! One of my likely races (not that many!) was going to be at the International (MG's), oh well when is Brands or Thruxton going to be then!

Re: Silverstone International RIP

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:36 am
by Bob Bull
Chris Acklam wrote:Does that match your information, Bob?
I suspect it will depend on how the re-development goes, the International should not need much modification, to fit into the new MotoGP layout, and I would anticipate that the circuit would not wish to limit use of any of the tracks and risk revenue loss.

I will make further enquiries and report back - as this seems to be of a matter of intense interest to many members.

Certainly there was no mention of any loss of use when I spoke to my source. Actually I rang the BRDC, no big deal.

Bob

Re: Silverstone International RIP

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:57 am
by Jon Ellison
Indeed as the Short track is pretty micky mouse and can't generate that much revenue on its own. They surely need the international as well (+ the silly trackday course for people that should really be racing, but don't have the balls!) :lol: